Horse News

NEW ACTIVO-MED POWER PAD GILET FOR RIDERS FMBs therapy systems brings a host of innovative yet practical technology to the equestrian market, including the various Activo-Med pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) and cyclonic massage therapy sy... more >>

SMART-LOCK BRIDLE WINS INNOVATIONS FOR LS SALES (FARNAM) LTD The Innovation Award for the best new Saddlery and Tack product at the recent BETA International trade fair went to the highly deserving Smart-Lock Bridle from LS Sales (Farnam) Ltd. This new bridle... more >>

Rapid Scrub from LS Sales (Farnam) Ltd LS Sales (Farnam) Ltd presented an innovative range of NEW horse and rider products at BETA 2010 including the Rapid-Scrub. Rapid-Scrub is a soft and pliable plastic curry comb, with an integral sp... more >>

SEIB Launch Search for a Stewarding Star The new show season is fast approaching and another series of the South Essex Insurance Brokers (SEIB) Search For A Star will soon be underway. South Essex Insurance Brokers (SEIB) and Horse of t... more >>

The 2010 SEIB SEARCH FOR A STAR BEGINS The new show season is fast approaching and another series of the popular South Essex Insurance Brokers (SEIB) Search For A Star, now in its 12th year, will soon be underway. The Search for a Sta... more >>

NEW SAFE-GUM – RUG SAFETY FROM FMBS Renowned for bringing innovative technology to the horse world, FMBs have recently introduced Safe-Gum, a simple yet effective design that will enhance rug safety and drastically reduce rug repair bil... more >>

“Cheltenham Fever” online auction to raise money for Injured Riders As ‘Cheltenham Fever’ mounts, a couple of items are now up for auction on-line in aid of The Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund which helps all those injured by horses. The lots are: ‘Chelten... more >>

Petplan Equine is proud to be supporting Team GBR Petplan Equine, one of the UK’s leading equine insurance providers, is pleased to announce its support for the British Equestrian Teams through its sponsorship of Team GBR Ontrack. Launched in part... more >>

Shetland ponies found new home through The Horse Trust's rehoming scheme Staff at The Horse Trust are delighted to have found a new home for Shetland ponies Timmy and Snakey. The ponies were found a home through the Buckinghamshire charity's rehoming scheme, which focuses ... more >>

POLO IN THE PARK We are delighted to announce that Polo in the Park London will return across an unprecedented three days for the world's most high-octane adrenalin fuelled polo event. Polo in the Park is the new ... more >>

INTERNATIONAL DONKEY WEEK 2010 The Sidmouth-based Donkey Sanctuary’s International Donkey Week starts this year on Tuesday 4th May. This is both a hands-on event for hundreds of its supporters and an awareness week to highlight ... more >>

HORSE & COUNTRY TV HAVE THE LUCK OF THE IRISH! To celebrate St Patrick's Day, Horse & Country TV, the world's largest digital channel devoted to horse sports and country activities(www.horseandcountry.tv and SKY channel 280) will be showing ove... more >>

RESCUER BERTIE IS HIMSELF GIVEN A SECOND CHANCE A police horse who cheekily refused to enter his indoor school but without hesitation swam into the sea to rescue a drowning man has arrived at Redwings Horse Sanctuary in Norfolk Redwings was app... more >>

SWIGGIES UK SUPPORTING SPORTS RELIEF. Swiggies UK based in the Midlands selling a 21st century new concept drinks bottle that is strapped on your wrist leaving your hands free! For every sport & activity. Ideal for school & an aid for t... more >>

ROR/SEIB ELITE PERFORMANCE AWARDS OFFER RICH PRIZES FOR EX-RACEHORSES The charity, Retraining of Racehorses (ROR) and South Essex Insurance Brokers (SEIB) have joined forces to create an exciting new series of competitions to encourage and recognize the success of ex-ra... more >>

Could plastic Horseshoes be the future? Farriers in Dubai have patented a new type of horse shoe made from a plastic mould. The new was developed when trying to find a comfortable solution for lame horses with major foot problems. To cr... more >>

Upgrade your working pupils for apprentices Thinking of taking on a ‘working pupil’? For many employers in the equine industry this is the preferred method of recruiting inexperienced staff, but often there is no support or guidance for emp... more >>

RECOVERED DONKEYS ARRIVE AT SIDMOUTH RECOVERED DONKEYS ARRIVE AT SIDMOUTH two donkeys returned to health thanks to Sidmouth From Monday 1st February two donkeys rescued from terrible conditions in July 2009 by The Donkey Sanctuary ca... more >>

Horse worming alert - Free worming program assessments available in response to new veterinary advice Independent worming experts,Intelligent Worming, have been quick to welcome and act in response to The British Veterinary Association (BVA)’s concern over the increased resistance to today’s chemi... more >>

True Horsemanship Through Feel in action We have just heard that Leslie Desmond - who has run clinics and international demos round Europe and the States, is coming to N Wales for a rare clinic - a weekend to remember. Leslie has worked ... more >>