Category: Equestrian News

Between the cold, the wet, and those long dark evenings, even the most dedicated rider can feel their motivation slipping in winter. But your horse still needs exercise and attention, and if you’re aiming to bring home some trophies next season, you can’t afford to take your foot off the…

Beating the Spring Rush! As the autumn leaves begin to fall and the days grow shorter, many horse owners find themselves busy with other priorities and not really thinking much about their horse transport requirements for the next year. As a result, horsebox repairs and sales tend to decrease in…

Horses are such beautiful animals, but their size and strength can pose significant risks. In this blog post, we delve into the realm of horse public liability, exploring the necessity of insurance coverage. We discuss whether it’s a legal requirement and stress the critical importance of obtaining adequate protection, especially…

Something different in this blog post. Its a new love song written and performed by the talented Joe Scales. He also created the video with a Horse theme for us. Joe is also part of the creative team behind The Horse Life. Check out Joe’s YouTube channel to see more…

Equestrian Community Rally To Get Gemma Home Twenty six year old North East equestrian, Gemma Potts, was a keen and enthusiastic rider and groom. She suffered a life changing injury two and a half years ago when knocked over at an equestrian event. She is currently living at a nursing…

Report by Samantha Osborne Following months of preparation at Richmond Equestrian Centre, Andrew and Abigail Turnbull, ran Richmond Horse Trials Friday 6th – Sunday 8th May 2022. With the buzz of Badminton Horse Trials running on the same dates plus the blessing of three days of glorious sunshine, the atmosphere…

Soldiers and their Horses – Training Recruits in The Great War When Britain declared war on Germany on 4th August 1914, the British Army immediately set about mobilising its human and equine resources. In just two weeks, its horse strength was increased from 19,000 to 53,000, and this demand only…