*Sponsored article In this article, Black Nova Designs co-founder Danielle Homes talks about the reasons why your digital presence is so important for growing your equestrian personal brand. Danielle reveals more about establishing and growing your personal brand and what tools you can use to help improve your visibility and appeal. Why a digital presence is important for establishing and growing your equestrian personal brand  Whether it’s sharing a photo of our beloved equines online, curating emotive reels of our horses and ponies, jumping on to the latest TikTok trend or sharing relat ..read more

Pippa Funnell has announced her Rolex ride, and long term eventing partner, Primmore’s Pride, was put to sleep on Monday 20th March at the age of 30, along with his 29-year-old best buddy. Pippa Woodall, who cared for Primmore’s Pride at Park Farm Stud during his retirement, made the tough but most humane decision for them to go together. On social media, Funnell described the two as “joined at the hip”. Primmore’s Pride, stable name Kiri, was rode by Pippa Funnell in two of the three legs of her famous 2003 Rolex Grand Slam victory. Funnell claims that from the first day she saw him, she knew ..read more

Essential Horsebox Safety Checks to Perform Now Are your horsebox safety checks wrote down on a notepad, ready to tick off? As we are primed for life on the road with our horses once again, now more than ever is the time to make sure your horsebox is safe and ready to go. Restrictions came into force just as we were coming out of winter, a period where many horseboxes and trailers are redundant due to weather conditions and less time spent in the saddle. Where they are stored away for long periods of time, often in damp conditions or worse bracing the elements for months at a time, problems ca ..read more

If you’ve ever had a business that isn’t growing, you know how frustrating it can be. You spend all day working on your company and its products, only for it not to get any traction. This can lead to feelings of failure and embarrassment and feeling alone in this battle against the status quo–and no one will help! But now, with the advent of online business coaching services, some people specialize in helping small business owners grow their companies and improve their profits. Many coaches are former entrepreneurs who have experienced firsthand what it’s like when things don’t go according to ..read more

The Young Riders Academy is back for 2023 (9th ed.), with two groups of highly talented young riders participating in the Full Program and the Educational Program. The Young Riders Academy (YRA) team for 2023, where selection was held at Peelbergen equestrian centre, Netherlands, have now been announced. Out of 25 talented riders from fourteen different nations, six were selected for the full program and five for the Educational program. Riders participated in four classes, exclusively for YRA candidates, over the course of two days and competed with a young horse and an experienced one. This ..read more

*Sponsored post Article on fibre provided by HorseHage. What is fibre? Most horse owners are aware that adequate, clean forage is a crucial part of a horse’s diet, and reflects the fact that the horse’s digestive tract has evolved over millions of years to process a trickle feeding intake of high fibre plant material.  Both fresh pasture and preserved forages, such as hay and haylage, are typically made from grass and other herbage.  Grass and other forage plants are made up largely from two types of carbohydrates: Structural or complex carbohydrates– the cell walls of the plant that ..read more

When it comes to relationships, age can often be a sensitive subject. In the UK, many people question whether or not women are interested in dating older men. To help answer this question, this article will explore the opinions of both men and women on the topic, as well as offer insight from experts on why women may or may not be interested in older partners.  The Opinions of Men and Women When it comes to relationships, men and women often have different views on what they look for in a partner. A survey conducted by YouGov found that while 37% of British women would consider dating som ..read more

Alastair Warwick Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ascot Racecourse Alastair Warwick has been announced as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ascot Racecourse following 15 years of commitment to the British Racecourse. Alastair joined Ascot in 2008 and most recently held the positions of Managing Director and Acting Chief Executive, he will be succeeding Vivien Currie, who stepped down from the role in October 2022. Said, Alastair: I am thrilled to be taking on the role on a permanent basis and would like to thank Francis and his fellow Trustees for the opportunity and for the trust the ..read more

Olympic Gold medalist showjumper, Scott Brash, had plans approved for a new equestrian centre in the Scottish Borders this week. Peebles-born Brash currently operates a breeding program, which is held at Castlehill Farm, intending to create top-tier horses capable of winning the sport’s most important competitions. Due to the increasing number of horses, Brash has applied to the Scottish Borders Council to rezone some of his lands north of Glenormiston Farm, close to Innerleithen, for the construction of a new equestrian complex and a staff residence that would also serve as a home base for Br ..read more

Rolex has been a major presence in equestrianism for more than 60 years, partnering with its finest riders, competitions and institutions. Through its enduring global commitment, the brand has supported efforts to modernise the sport while respecting its inherent elegance and traditions. Helping celebrate the partnerships longevity, this article takes a quick view of all the equestrian events Rolex plays a significant part in. 2023: Celebrating 10 years of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping At the forefront of this respected alliance, is the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, the sport’s ..read more