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What isSweetItch?

Advicefrom AvonvaleEquine VetPractice

Sweetitch,sometimesknownasSummerSeasonal RecurrentDermatitisor EquineInsectBite Hypersensitivity, isa very commonandirritating allergicskin condition.It canaffect anyhorse, ponyordonkey andis caused by theimmune system’s extreme reaction to thesalivaofbitinginsects(most commonlymidgesinthe UK).Thisallergic reactionhappenswhenthehorse’simmune systemattacksits own cellsin response to theproteininthe salivaofbitinginsects.Whilst sweetitch canaffectanyhorse orpony, it canalsobegenetic.Nativeponies, for example, have been found to beatanincreasedriskof sweetitch.

It’s important to know:

• Sweetitchisnot contagious

•Itisnot caused by poormanagement

•Itisusuallyseasonal, recurring every year

Onceahorsedevelops sweetitch,itisgenerallyalifelong condition.

SweetItch Symptoms

Sweetitch symptoms varyinseverityfromhorse to horse. Sweetitchusually follows apattern,ﬂaringupinspringand worseningthroughsummer.Themost common sweetitch symptomsinclude:

•Excessiveitching

•Hairlosswherethehorsehasbeenbitten

•Excessivegrooming

• Vigorous tail swishing

•Excessive rolling

•Headshakingand restlessness

•Changesinbehaviour- for examplelethargy,agitation, irritability,impatience

Inchronic cases,theskinmaybecomeleatheryand permanentlydamaged.

Commonlyaffectedareas:

•Maneandcrest

• Tailhead

• Withers

•Bellyline

• Ears and face

WhySomeHorsesAreMore Affected

Notallhorses react to midgebites.Someappearnaturally resistant,whileothersarehighlysensitive.

Breeds commonlyaffectedinclude:

•Nativeponies

•Icelandichorsesmoved to midge-heavyenvironments

• WelshandShetland types

Geneticslikelyplaya role.Horsesimportedfrom countries with fewerbitingmidgesoftendevelop sweetitchafter relocationbecausetheyhave hadlittleprior exposure.

Environmental factorsalsomatter.Horses keptnear:

•Standing water

•Marshyground

•Densehedges

•Still,shelteredpaddocksareatgreaterriskbecausemidges thriveindamp, calm conditions.

Diagnosis

Diagnosisofthe conditionisusually conﬁrmedbasedon theclinicalsigns (seasonal recurrence),lesiondistribution and response to insect controlmeasures.Intradermalallergy testingandserum testing cansupportdiagnosisbutarenot alwaysdeﬁnitive.

Treatment

Thereareoptionswhenit comes tosweetitchtreatment for horses,althoughthereisnocure. Treatingthe condition can reduce symptomsandmake yourhorsemorecomfortable. Steroids canoffer relieffromitchingintheshort termand areoftenused to treathorses inneedofimmediate relief. Sideeffects shouldbe considered, especiallyifthis sweet

itchtreatmentisusedlong-term.Othertreatmentsused to reduce sweetitch symptomsincludeanti-itchshampoos andcreams.Humectantandemollientsprays canalsohelp. Humectantspray canhelpsoothethe toplayerofskin,while emollients areoil-basedsolutionswhichprevent waterloss. Thiswillhelp to preventtheskinfromdryingout.

Management

Themainstay for controllinghorses sweetitchis management.Management focuseson reducinginsect exposure.Earlyinterventioninspringiscritical.Startrugs andinsect controlbefore midgesemerge.

• Use sweetitchrugswithbellyandneck coverage to be worn 24/7

• Stablehorsesatdawnanddusk (whenmidgesaremostactive)

• Avoidturnoutnear standing water (wheremidgesaremost prevalent

•Choosewindypaddocks(midgesare weakﬂiers)

•Installa ceiling fan

•Installinsectproofmeshonthewindows ofthe stables

•Fly repellent–Thereareahugenumberofbrands available onthemarket,bothinspray andcream form.Anti-itchcream canhelpsootheaffectedareas,whilea strongﬂyspray can preventmidgesfrombiting.

•Insecticidesprays canbeusedperiodicallyonthehorseand itsrugs to reduceﬂy contact.Deosectisan exampleand can beobtainedfrom your vet.

•Insol Vaccine-In recent yearsthe vaccine forringworm hasbeenadministered to horseswith sweetitchaheadof themidgeseason.This vaccineappears to reduce Sweet itch symptomsinsomehorses, eventhoughit wasnotthe originalintendedpurposeofthe vaccine.

When toCallthe Vet

Contact your vetif:

• Yourhorsedevelopsopen wounds

•Theskinbecomesinfected (oozing, swelling,heat)

•Rubbingissevere despiterugging

• You’re unsurewhetherit’s sweetitchoranotherskin condition

CommonMistakesOwnersMake

• Waitinguntilrubbing startsbeforerugging

• Removingrugsduring“lowmidge”days

• Turningoutnear standing water

• Relyingonlyoncreamswithout controllinginsects

•Assumingitwill “growoutofit”

Sweetitch rarelydisappearswithage. Early,proactive managementleads to thebest outcomes

DoSupplements Work?

Many owners explorenutritionalsupport. Commonoptions include:

•Omega-3 fattyacids

•Linseedoil

•Brewer’s yeast

• Commercialskinsupplements

Scientiﬁc evidenceismixed.Somehorsesappear to improve, possiblydue to theanti-inﬂammatoryeffects of certainoils, butsupplementsshouldsupport—not replace—proper midge control.

Iftryingasupplement,allowseveral weeks to assess results.

A Final Word

Sweetitch canbefrustrating,time-consuming,and sometimes expensive to manage.Butitisnotahopeless condition.

The keyprinciplesaresimple:

•Start early.

• Preventbites.

•Stay consistent.

Withplanningandvigilance, yourhorse canenjoythe warmer monthsin comfort—and you canenjoythem too, without worryingabout rawmanesandsore tails.

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MOODYMARES:Hormones andDiff icultBehaviour

JenniferDawMA VetMBMRCVS

As springapproaches,thepromiseoflonger, lighter dayscoincides withthe awakeningofmares’ hormonal cycles FromMarchto Septemberinthe UK,mares naturallydisplay behaviouralchanges driven by increased reproductive hormoneproduction. While hormonescan be a valid contributor to the stereotype of the“moodymare,” theyare often too readilyblamed for changes inrideability, handling,and attitude. In reality, behaviourperceivedasdifficultinhorses frequently hasmultipleunderlyingcauses,most commonlylinked to discomfortorpain. Horses arestoic by nature and often express painthroughbehavioural changessuch as rearing, bucking, orpoorperformance. When pain isidentifiedand addressed, a markedimprovementin demeanorand temperamentisoftenseen.Therefore, before dismissingmares altogether,a thorough examination and veterinaryinvestigation can helpuncoverthetrue causes ofbehaviouralchanges, ratherthan defaulting to the reductionist explanationof“just hormones.”

Hormonal cycleinmares

Horses are seasonalpolyestrousbreeders,andtheir breedingseasonbegins as thedays becomelonger and warmerasmorefoodbecomes available. IntheUK,this istypically fromAprilto October. Outsideofthis, most mares willbeinanoestrus,displayingsexualquiescence. Asdaylightincreases,there is a reductionofmelatonin produced by thepineal gland andthisenables increased productionofhormones which stimulate theoestrus cycle.Each cyclelastsapproximately 21 days, divided into the follicularphaseof2-4days andthe luteal phase of15-17days. The cycleis variablebetweenmares and thesigns inwhich they demonstrate also varies.

Inthe lutealphase, mares will exhibitaggressive behaviour tostallions(for example striking out andbiting) and willgenerallynot standto be covered asoestrogen productiondeclines and progesteroneproductionincreases. Conversely, duringthe follicular phase, mares are generally receptivetostallionsanddisplay oestrus characteristics due to therisingoestrogenbloodlevelswhicheventually stimulate ovulation.Thisincludes vulva ‘winking’, frequent urination,and tail raising. Additionally, this can affect theirhandling, bothonthegroundand inthesaddle Such signs can beperceivedasproblematic by owners.Mares may bedeemed‘moody’, becomingmore easilydistracted, reluctant towork forward, rearing/bucking,andaggressive. Oestrussuppressionispossibleinmaresto reduce signs, however, before embarkingupontreatment to suppress oestrusitisimportant to verifythat other causes ofpoor performance are assessedand ruledoutaccordingly

Difficultbehaviourinmares suchas rearing,bucking,andaggression whenhandling canbeassociatedwithoestrus. Painanddiscomfort can also resultinsimilarsigns.

SuppressingOestrusinMares

Examination by your vetcan helpdeterminewhether behaviouralchanges demonstrated by yourmare are associatedwithhormonal cycles orthere isanother cause ofdiscomfort. To verifybehaviouralchanges correlate withoestrus, a combinationofultrasonography and serumprogesteroneanalysisisutilised.Duringoestrus, progesteroneislow (less than1ng/ml)onbloodsampling. Ultrasonography oftheuterusatthis stage revealsoedema due to increasedactivity ofuterineglands.Additionally, the cervixismoist,oedematous,andpinkon examination. Most commonlyusedinmares to suppress oestrus isoral syntheticprogesteronesupplementation. ‘Regumate’,a commonlyuseddailysolutionto suppress the cycleand reduce associatedsigns,istheonly licensedtreatment for oestrussuppressionintheUK. Itisgenerallyeffective, althoughitisnot permitted by somegoverning competitionbodies andlong term

use can be expensive. There are several othermethods for oestrus suppressionincludinghormonalinjections, vaccinations,and acupuncture, however efficacy is variableandfurther researchin thearea is required.

Abnormal CyclinginMares

Mares are inanoestrusfromNovember to MarchintheUK astheshortdays andincreased production ofmelatonin suppresses the oestrus cycle Whenspringemerges, theaxis ‘wakes up’ asnegative feedbackofhormones is reduced. At thistimeof year,the pituitary can be ‘partially awakened’and hormone productionisnot yeta complete cycle This can resultin a prolonged spring oestrus,in whichmares show persistentorerratic oestrus behaviour whichthensettles whennormalcycling resumes. Additional cyclingabnormalities suchas persistent follicles, failureto

ovulate, or prolonged luteal phase,can result in constant oestrusbehaviourand poor rideability. Ultrasonography and blood testing can beused to diagnosesuchabnormalities. Granulosa celltumours (GCTs) are anadditional cause ofdifficultbehaviourinmares. GCTstend to develop unilaterallyonone ovaryand are hormonallyactive, producing inappropriate hormones including testosterone, inhibin,andanti-Mullerianhormone(AMH). Affected mares may show aggressive or stallion-like behaviour, suchasmounting, striking,orbiting.Diagnosis by your vet ismade by rectal examination, ultrasonography, and hormonalblood testing. Treatmentinvolves removal of theaffected ovary (ovariectomy) andbehaviouroften improves dramatically followingthe procedure.

Non-Hormonal Causes ofDifficultBehaviour

EquineGastricDisease

Anatomyoftheequine stomach.Thegastricmucosaisdividedinto two areas:squamousandglandular.Gastroscopyisused to fullyassess the gastriclining foranyabnormalities.

Gastriculcers area common causeof poor performance in horses.Mares may exhibitsimilarsigns to oestrusifin pain ordiscomfortdue to ulcers,including reluctancetowork, reduced appetite, andchanges in temperament.Gastric diseaseinhorses is split intotwo diseasetypes depending onthelocationofulcers withinthe stomach:squamousand glandular There are multiple risk factors whichmay affect thedevelopment ofthedisease, includingsporadic feeding, highintensity exercise,stress, andlackof consistency.

Gastroscopy isused to diagnosegastricdisease. Underlightsedation, a small camera is passedinto the stomachthroughthehorse’s nostril.Here, thelining

of the stomachisassessedatall angles.Ifpresent, the ulcers are gradedfrom 0to4 and describedin their severity andappearance. Your vet may then develop atreatmentplaninaccordance with the ﬁndingsand discuss management to reduce the riskof recurrence.

To reduce the riskofgastricdisease in horses itis importantto maximiseturnout,ensurefeedisprovided atleastevery 6 hours,allow regular rest periodsfrom work,andminimisechanges inmanagement.

OrthopaedicDisease

Orthopaedicdiseasemay presentsimilarly to oestrus andbe a possible causeofdifficultbehaviour. Painin the back, hock, stifles, and sacroiliac jointscan result in reluctance undersaddle, jump refusal,anddifficult behaviour.Additionally, ill-fitting tackorimbalanced riderscan resultinpoor performance. Lameness assessment by your vetcan help evaluate yourmare’s comfortlevelsandbeusedto identifypossiblesources ofdiscomfort. Through thorough analysisof your horse at walk,trot,and canteron hard and softsurfaces, your vetcan then adviseon a diagnosticplanincluding nerve blocksandimaging. Following this, treatment andmanagement planscan be formedaccordingly

Lameness assessmentinvolves observingthehorseatall pacesonthe straightandonthelunge.Flexion testsmayalsobeused to assess comfortlevels.

DentalDisease

Discomfort caused by dentaldisease isassociated withmore obvioussignsofdifﬁculty eating,quidding, weight loss,and foul-smellingbreath. However, more subtlesignsassociatedwithpoorperformance may alsobe caused by dentalpain.Under the saddle, pain caused by mouthulceration, fractured oruneven teeth, may result in head shaking, resistanceto bittingor contact,irritability, and bucking/rearing. Ideally to preventthe progressionofdentaldisease, we recommend horses haveregulardentalchecks every 6to 12 months to provide early recognitionand interventionifnecessary. Thisshould beperformed by a veterinarysurgeonor a registered equinedental technician. Routinedentalwork helps identifywhen further diagnostic workis requiredsuchas head x-rays oruseofanoralscopeorifmore veterinary interventionis required,such as tooth removal,diastema widening, or temporomandibular jointmedication.

EndocrineDisease

Non-reproductive hormones alsoaffect horse behaviour. Conditions which resultinanimbalance ordisruptionof hormone production can affect energylevels, changes in weight, andperformance. Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction(PPID), also referred to as Equine Cushing’s disease, is caused by excessive production of ACTH (adrenocorticotrophichormone),whichinturnincreases cortisollevelsin the body. PPIDis a progressive, lifelong conditionandmost oftenaffects horses over the ageof15. Diagnosisismade by a bloodsample to assess ACTHlevels. In contrastto PPID,EquineMetabolic Syndrome (EMS)is a reversiblediseasesimilar totype 2 diabetes in humans. Itis characterised by insulindysregulation, abnormal fat deposits,andincreasedlaminitisrisk.All ages of horsescan beaffected, often showing difﬁculty inlosing weight despite dietmanagement, lethargy, and recurrentlaminitis.EMSisdiagnosed by measuring insulinandglucosein the blood.If you have any concerns regardingPPIDorEMS, please contact your vet.

Conclusion

Behavioural changes area commonand expected effect of cycling inmares Typically, ‘inseason’ behaviouris expected in the springandsummer, however there may be other causes of the observed behaviourin yourmare. Beforewe jump to the conclusionof‘just hormones’, investigation should be elicited to ruleoutother possible causes. Thorough examinationandappropriate diagnostics are necessary to unravelpossibledifferentials causingpoor performance or change in behaviourin a ‘moodymare’ Workingalongside your vet,managementandtreatment can then beused appropriately to keep yourmare happy and comfortable. If you have any concerns regarding your horse, please contact your vet for further advice.

Jenjoinedtheteam inAugust2024after graduatingfromthe UniversityofCambridgeinJuly2023andhassince completedanequineinternship at a busy referral hospitalinLeicestershire.Jenhasaparticular interestininternalmedicineandanaesthesia. Outsideof work youcan findJen walkingherlovely LabradorNova andridinghertwohorses, Majorand Sandy.

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BackandSacroiliac(SI)IssuesinHorses: Causes,Signs, Diagnosis,andManagement

AdvicefromHookNorton Vets

Backpainandsacroiliac(SI)dysfunctionare common yetoftenunderdiagnosed causesofpoor performanceanddiscomfortinhorses.Because thehorse’sback connectsthepowergenerated by thehind limbs to the rest ofthebody,problemsinthis region can signiﬁcantlyaffectmovement,balance, andathleticability.

UnderstandingtheHorse’sBack andSacroiliac Region

Thehorse’sback consists ofthethoracicandlumbar spine,supported by strongmuscles andligamentsthat allowtheanimal tocarry weightandtransferenergy fromthehindquarters to the forehand. At thejunction betweenthespineandpelvisliesthesacroiliacjoint.

The sacroiliacjoint connects thesacrum (thetriangular

boneatthebaseofthespine) to theilium(partofthe pelvis).Althoughithasminimalmovement compared to otherjoints,itplays acritical rolein stabilityandpropulsion. Whenthisjointbecomes strainedorinﬂamed,thehorse may struggle to engagethehindquartersormove freely.

CausesofBackandSI Problems

1. PoorSaddle Fit

Anill-ﬁttingsaddle cancreate unevenpressurealong thespineandsurroundingmuscles.Overtime,this canlead to musclesoreness,spinalmisalignment, and compensatorymovementpatterns.

2. Trainingand Workload

Excessive work, especiallywithoutproper conditioning, can strainthemusclesandligamentssupportingthe spineandSIjoint. Activitiesinvolving repeated collection, jumping,orsuddenturnsmayincreasetherisk.

3. Weak Core Muscles

A weak toplineandpoorabdominal strength reducespinal support,makingthebackmorevulnerable tostrain.

4. TraumaticInjury

Slipping, falling,or awkwardlandingsduring exercise can damagethesacroiliacligamentsorsurrounding structures.

5. ConformationIssues

Horseswith certain conformationaltraits—suchaslongbacks or weakhindquarters—mayplacemore stress ontheSI region

Signsand Symptoms

BackandSIproblems canbesubtleandmay developgradually.Some commonsignsinclude:

• Reducedperformanceorunwillingnesstowork

•Difﬁculty engagingthehindquarters

• Resistance to saddlingormounting

•Bucking, rearing,orbehaviouralchangesundersaddle

•Stiffness orunevenmovement

• Troublewithtransitionsor canterleads

•Dragging toes orshortened stridebehind

•SensitivitywhenthebackorSIarea ispalpated Inmany cases,thehorsemayappearsound at rest butperformpoorlyundersaddle.

Diagnosis

Veterinarians typically relyona combinationof:

• Physical examinationand palpation

• Movementassessment (in-handandridden)

• Diagnosticimaging,suchasultrasoundor radiography

• Nerve orjointblocks to localizepain

TreatmentandManagement

Rest and ControlledExercise

Aperiodof rest maybenecessary to allow inﬂammation to settle.Gradual return toworkwith controlled exercisehelps rebuild strength. Physiotherapyand Rehabilitation Therapiessuchas stretching,massage,and targeted exercises canimproveﬂexibilityand strengthenthesupportingmuscles.

Medication

Anti-inﬂammatorymedicationsorjointinjectionsmaybe used to reducepainandinﬂammationintheSI region.

Saddleand TackAssessment

Ensuringpropersaddleﬁtis essential to prevent recurrence. Conditioningand Training Adjustments

Developingthehorse’s toplineand core muscles through correcttraining,hill work,andpole exercises canimprovespinalsupport.

Prevention

Keypreventative strategiesinclude:

• Regularsaddleﬁtting

•Gradual conditioningprograms

•Balancedhoof care

•Incorporating strengthening exercises

• Routine veterinaryandphysiotherapy checks

Conclusion

Backandsacroiliacissues cansigniﬁcantlyaffectahorse’s comfortandperformance. Because symptomsmaybe subtle, early recognitionandproperdiagnosisare critical. Withappropriate treatment, rehabilitation,andmanagement, manyhorses recover welland continue toworksuccessfully.

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Wordsandpictures by JoMonck

Online competinghasgone from strength tostrength overthe years.Duringthe 2020lockdownithelpedsomany people continue to competewhen leavingthe yard wasn’tanoption andencouragedmanyothers to try somethingnew. Ithasnowbecomean excellent way to take partinsomething if yourhorseisnot keenonloading or youdon’t want to take adayout to get to a venue. You cando your test withtheminimumoffussandbe sittingwithacuppaand yourhorse backinthefield,no stress involved.

ThiswinterIhave kept my horse Duranteticking overnicelywiththe Alternative EquineClubwhoruna seriesofonline Trec competitions throughout Winter.Thisis composed ofa Trec courseofobstaclesonemonth and twoindividual Trecobstaclesthe nextanditrunsfromOctoberthrough to Aprilintheirwinterleague.

Trecisabrilliant wayof teaching your horsesomethingnew, fromopening a ropegate to doingafigureofeight around conesonehanded.Oneof themostusefulskillsIhavefoundis ‘immobility’where yourhorselearns tostand totally stillinsideasetcircle onits ownwhilst you standoutsidethe circle forasetamountoftime. This can alsobe completedridden; by teaching yourhorse to simply standwhen you letgoofthe reins.Ihavefoundthis incrediblyusefulinsomesituations andImustaddthatit wasthemost difficult to master forafidgetlike MrD!

The coursesare composedofabout fiveobstacles to completeineither

direction,andisabove allgreatfun to do.Theobstaclesare easilyput togetherwith conesandpoleswhich mostpeoplemayhave intheschool orfieldalready. For example,agate canbemadefrom twojump stands withalooped rope. You canbecome quitecreativewhenputtinga course togetherusingwhatever works.

Theclasses canbeenteredridden,led oratliberty, andasafunelementthere have beenprizes for fancydress forthe themed Trec coursessuchasHalloween andChristmas.Imadesure to dona Christmasjumper for my festiveentry! TheAlternative EquineClubalso runsaHoofprintHunt twicea year. This startedduringlockdownand was hugelysuccessful. Youaregivenaset ofchallenges, for exampleanobjector place to findwhilstoutridingorinthe yard,and eachchallengeis recorded withaphotograph.Greatfun to do. There reallyissomething for everyone to joininwith.Have a lookat TheAlternative Equine Club Facebookpage fordetails ofthenext competitions.

https://www.facebook.com/ groups/885644504929110/

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RIDIN G THROUGHHISTORY WITH WORCESTERSHIRE CAVA LRY

Blendingapassion forhorses withalove ofhistory,Justin andJulieAllmanhave brought cavalryheritage to lifethroughtheir group, Worcestershire Cavalry.Based inInkberrow,thetroopismadeupof enthusiasticridersandhistorybuffs who recreate mountedunits from acrossthe centuries.Somemembers bringtheir ownhorses,othersborrow onefromthetroop,whilea fewprefer to lendahandfromtheground,proving there’saplace for everyoneinthis livingtribute to thehorseandrider.

Adistinctivehallmarkof Worcestershire Cavalryistheir

dedication to retiredarmyhorses Manyofthe steedswho carrytheir ridersintobattle re-enactmentsonce servedintheKing’s Troop, pulling gun carriagesthroughthe streets of London,orintheHousehold Cavalry,performing ceremonialduties before royalty. Accustomed to flags, music,andbustlingcrowds,these veteranstransitionseamlesslyinto the worldof re-enactment.Intheir newlives,they continue to dazzle thepublicwhileenjoyingagentler paceoftimeinthearenabalanced withpeacefuldays inthepasture.

Sincetheir formation, Worcestershire

PhotoJoMonck.

Cavalryhave builta strong reputation forauthenticportrayalsofmounted unitsfromtheNormaneraright through to World WarOne.Their performances have graced television screens,EnglishHeritage events, countyshows,andhistorical reenactmentswithorganisationssuch astheSealedKnot,theAmerican Civil WarSociety, andtheNapoleonic Association,bothintheUKandabroad.

Oneoftheirproudest moments cameinBelgium,wheremembers took partinthe210thanniversaryofthe Battleof Waterloo.Thehighlightofthe commemoration wasseeinga regular troopmemberselected to rideasnone otherthantheDukeof Wellington himself-afittinghonour forthegroup.

Thissummer,membersofthetroop willbeportraying Tarleton’s Legionat anAmerican WarofIndependence event atthe Palaceof Versailles in France.

Closer to home,audiences may spot Worcestershire Cavalryatthe popularBattle Proms concertshosted at statelyhomesaroundthe country. Their“CavalryThroughthe Ages” showcase sweepsspectatorsacross centuriesofuniforms, weaponry,and tactics.Laterinthe evening,riders andhorsesperforma stirringmusical ride to VonSuppé’sLight Cavalry Overture,accompanied by afulllive orchestra;anunforgettablespectacleof horsemanshipandhistory combined.

Butit’s notallaboutthebattlefield. Thegroup revelsinpompand ceremony too, fromprovidingamounted escort fortheSheriffofLichfield to proudly returning toLondon forthe New Year’s Day Parade, complete withaphotoopportunity outside thegates ofBuckingham Palace

Whethergallopingacrossa reenactmentfieldorparading

downcity streets, Worcestershire Cavalryembodytheenduring partnershipbetweenhorseandrider. Andwiththeiropen, welcoming ethos,there’salways room fornew recruits,onhorsebackoron foot.

To learnmore, follow Worcestershire Cavalryon Facebook-orbetter yet, catchthematan eventnear you and experiencehistoryinmotion.

100NOTOUT!

OxfordshireriderRichard Harper andhisThoroughbredChapel HouseAKABennyhavereached asignificantmilestone,withthepair reachinga combinedageof100 years. To celebratetheoccasion,abright yellow teeshirt wascreated by agoodfriend, Richard Young.

Benny came to hiscurrentKing’s Suttonhomefromthe Yorkshire yard oftrainerElaineSmithviaCheltenham salessixteen yearsago. Richard takes upthe story:

IboughthimattheSpringCheltenham salesin2009,havinggone to buy anotherhorsewhich failedthe vetona technicality Returning to thesalesring somewhatdisappointed,ahorseIhad not evenseenentered.It wasBenny. I confess,Ionlysawhisheadbutthree bidsand 4500guineaslater,Chapel House wasmine.OnlythendidIlook inthe catalogue to seethere wasno vetting- my heartsank!

Visitingthe stables to see my new purchase, Ispoke to aladywhoI thoughtmayhave a connection,and afterabrief conversationshesaid“he istheloveliest horse youwillbuy”of course,she wouldsaythat wouldn’t she,beingtheprevious ownerbutit was true,andElaine wenton to becomea wonderfulfriend.

SoBennyandI returned to Kings Sutton together,withjustalittle trepidation.Arrivinghomehe wentinto hispen...not stable...andIspentthe evening readingthe catalogue. Chapel

House wasbredinIreland,trained by Howard Johnson overhurdles,from wherehe went to ElaineSmithwho trainedhim to winapoint to pointin Yorkshireridden by hersonRichard.

The followingmorningthephone rang whileI wasattending to Benny. It was Elaineringing to seehowhercharge was,she evenoffered to drivedownand fetchhimifI’ddecidedthatIdidn’t want to keephim.I toldherI wanted to take

achanceand keephim,and we became thebest offriendsandspoke every week abouther wonderfulBenny-she was sothrilledwhenhe wonhis races.His success hasmeantsomuch to allofus.

Bennyhasbeenspecial to somany people,whetherwinning racesand becomingpermithorseofthe yearin 2010, to runningincharity racesat Chepstow...BobChampion...Barburyand KingstonBlount,allowingme to raise money forcharity. MysonCharliehas alsobeeninvolvedandriddenhim.

I’msoproud we havereachedthe collectiveageof100....Benny25and myself75...not toounusualbut to bothbeouttrailingwiththe Farmers BloodhoundsandtheBicesterisquite anachievement forbothofus,not to mentiontrekking overExmoorwith friends.

Ihave just canteredhimwith my blacksmithJon.Bennymayhave one moredaywhenhemight return to Yorkshire to runintheKiplingcotes Derby-theoldest race inEngland, andwherehe was4thin4 yearsago. Perhaps.

Sometimes youneedabitofluckin life, andlookingback,itdoesn’t come muchbiggerthanthatafternoonat Cheltenham.

StratfordRacecoursehasan excellent reputation forlevelsofprizemoney and beinghost to 17thrillinghorseracing fixtures.

Racingtakesplace regularlybetween March andOctober,withmanytop trainersand jockeys attending. Thesummer racedays attractfamilysand groupswhocanpicnicinthecentreofthe course.

2026FixtureList

Sunday19thApril

Sunday17thMay

Friday29thMay(Eve)

Saturday30thMay(Eve)

Tuesday16thJune

Monday29thJune

Tuesday30thJune(Eve)

Sunday12thJulyFamilyDay

Sunday19thJulyLadiesDay

Thursday20thAugust(Eve)

Tuesday25thAugust(Eve)

Saturday5thSeptember

Monday5thOctober

Saturday17thOctober

Thursday29thOctober

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THECHNSHOWS& EVENTS DIARY

SATURDAY 4THAPRIL

04/04/2026SMPArena EventingatBreach Barn,Elham Valley Road,Barham, Canterbury, KentCT46LN. Contact: 07599509332 breachbarn@gmail.com www.facebook.com/breachbarn

04/04/2026Unaffiliated&BritishDressage atBury Farm Equestrian Village,Mill Road, Slapton,Nr LeightonBuzzard,Buckinghamshire, LU79BT. Contact:01525222114 www.buryfarmestates.co.uk

04/04/2026Unaffiliated EasterShowJumpingat Codham Park Equestrian Centre, Braintree, Essex, CM75JQ. www.codhamparkequestrian.co.uk

04/04/2026JuniorBritishShowJumpingat Duckhurst Farm,ClapperLane,Staplehurst, Kent.TN120JW. Contact:01580 891057 duckhurstsj@btinternet.com www.duckhurstfarm.com

04/04/2026BritishDressageat FairoakGrange, AshfordHill,Berks. Contact:01635 299637 / 07785 720799www.fairoakgrange.co.uk

04/04/2026UnaffiliatedDressageat Field House Equestrian Centre,FieldHouse Farm,BirchCross,Marchington,Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST148NX. Contact:01283 820310info@fieldhousemarchington.com www.fieldhousemarchington.com

04/04/2026UnaffiliatedShow Jumpingat Moores Farm EC, CorseLawn,Glos,GL194LY. Contact:mfec@btconnect.com. www.mooresfarmequestrian.co.uk

04/04/2026UnaffiliatedShow Jumpingat Speedgate Events,MussendenLane, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA38NJ. Contact:01474 888474 events@speedgate.co.uk www.speedgate.co.uk

04/04/2026BritishDressageat Swallowfield Equestrian,RisingLane,Lapworth, WarwickshireB946JD. Contact:01564 784475 www.swallowfieldec.co.uk

04/04/2026 Easter Eggstravaganza(3rd-6th)at WestonLawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire,CV129JA Contact: 0247590102secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk

04/04/2026Unaffiliated&BritishDressage atAllensHill, Pershore, Worcs,WR102DU. Contact:01386555616office@allenshill.co.uk www.allenshill.co.uk

04/04/2026UnaffiliatedShow Jumping atBeaverHall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek,Staffordshire, ST137EZ. Contact:01538 304433 horses@beaverhall.co.uk www.beaverhall.co.uk

04/04/2026British EventingOxstallsHorse Trials (4th-5th)atOxstalls Farm, Rodmarton Road,Stroud,Gloucestershire, GL68HZ. www.britisheventing.com

04/04/2026UnaffiliatedDressageatCherwell Competition Centre, MillLane,Oxford, Oxfordshire OX30QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com

04/04/2026Unaffiliated Easter FunShowat SolihullRidingClub, FourAshes Road,Bentley Heath,Solihull, West Midlands,B938QE. Contact: 01564770180www.solihullridingclub.co.uk

04/04/2026SeniorBritishShowjumpingat WellingtonRiding,Hook,Hampshire, RG27 0LJ. Contact:0118 932 6308ridinginfo@wellington. co.ukwww.wellington-riding.co.uk

SUNDAY

5THAPRIL

05/4/2026SeniorBritishShowJumpingat Duckhurst Farm,ClapperLane, Staplehurst, Kent,TN120JW. Contact:01580 891057 duckhurstsj@btinternet.com www.duckhurstfarm.com

05/04/2026BritishDressageat FieldHouse Equestrian Centre, FieldHouse Farm,Birch Cross,Marchington,Uttoxeter,Staffordshire, ST148NX. Contact:01283820310 info@fieldhousemarchington.com www.fieldhousemarchington.com

05/04/2026BritishShowjumpingClub& Senior Cat1at Leyland Court Farm, TrenchLane, Winterbourne,Bristol BS361RY. Contact:01454 773163info@leylandcourt.co.uk www.leylandcourt.co.uk

05/04/2026Unaffiliated&Just forSchools ShowJumpingatSnowball Farm EC,Burnham, Bucks,SL18EH Contact:01628666222 shows@snowballfarm.co.uk www.snowballfarm.co.uk

05/04/2026BritishDressageat Swallowfield Equestrian,RisingLane, Lapworth, WarwickshireB946JD. Contact:01564 784475 www.swallowfieldec.co.uk

05/04/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumpingat Tedworth Equestrian Centre, HumberLane, Tidworth, Wiltshire, SP97AW. Contact:01980 846464 events@tedworthparkriding.com www.tedworth.ecpro.co.uk

05/04/2026 Easter Eggstravaganza(3rd-6th)at WestonLawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV129JA. Contact: 02475901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk

05/04/2026Arena EventingatAllensHill, Pershore, Worcs,WR102DU. Contact:01386 555616office@allenshill.co.uk www.allenshill.co.uk

05/04/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumping atBeaverHall Equestrian Centre,Bradnop, Leek,Staffordshire, ST137EZ. Contact:01538 304433horses@beaverhall.co.uk www.beaverhall.co.uk

05/04/2026British EventingOxstallsHorse Trials (4th-5th)atOxstalls Farm, Rodmarton Road,Stroud,Gloucestershire, GL68HZ. www.britisheventing.com

05/04/2026FFRC EasterExtravaganza ShowingShowat CCR Equestrian,Chambers Farm,Brookthorpe,Glos,GL40XA. Contact: 07787083390info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com

05/04/2026BritishDressageatCherwell Competition Centre, MillLane,Oxford, Oxfordshire OX30QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com

05/04/2026 Wyre Forest Pony ClubShow Jumping CompetitionatKings Equestrian, Bromyard T: 01885400650. www.kingsequestrian.co.uk

05/04/2026UnaffiliatedDressageat Lodge Farm EC, Wetley Rocks,Staffs Contact:01538 361388.www.lodgefarmriding.co.uk

05/04/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumpingat Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre,Barlestone Rd,Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire,LE99NE. Contact: 07860348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk

05/04/2026UnaffiliatedDressageat Willoughby Park,OnleyGrounds Farm,Nr Rugby CV238AJ.www.willoughbypark.co.uk

05/04/2026SeniorBritishShowjumpingat WellingtonRiding,Hook,Hampshire, RG27 0LJ. Contact:0118 932 6308ridinginfo@wellington. co.ukwww.wellington-riding.co.uk

MONDAY 6THAPRIL

06/04/2026MCINationalChampionship Qualifier&BritishDressageatBury Farm Equestrian Village,Mill Road,Slapton,Nr LeightonBuzzard,Buckinghamshire, LU79BT. Contact:01525222114 www.buryfarmestates.co.uk

06/04/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumping at Rectory Farm,DuntisbourneAbbots, Cirencester, Glos,GL77JW. Contact:01285 821715.www.rectoryfarm.com

06/04/2026 AffiliatedDressageatSpeedgate Events,MussendenLane, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA38NJ. Contact:01474 888474 events@speedgate.co.ukwww.speedgate.co.uk 06/04/2026 Easter Eggstravaganza (3rd-6th)at WestonLawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV129JA. Contact: 02475901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk

06/04/2026UnaffiliatedDressageat Witham VillaRiding Centre,BroughtonAstley, Leics, LE96PA. Contact:withamvillarc@yahoo.co.uk www.withamvilla.co.uk

06/04/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumping atAllensHill, Pershore, Worcs,WR102DU. Contact:01386555616office@allenshill.co.uk www.allenshill.co.uk

06/04/2026ShowingatBeaverHall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek,Staffordshire, ST137EZ. Contact:01538304433horses@beaverhall. co.ukwww.beaverhall.co.uk

06/04/2026BritishDressageatBury Farm Equestrian Village,Mill Road,Slapton,Nr LeightonBuzzard,Buckinghamshire, LU79BT. Contact:01525222114 www.buryfarmestates.co.uk

05/04/2026ShowJumpinginc. Trailblazer QualifiersatGlebe Farm Equestrian Centre, Bozeat, Northants,NN297LB. Contact:01933 666034 glebefarmec@gmail.comwww.glebefarmec.co.uk

06/04/2026NPSShowingShowatCrofton Manor Equestrian Centre, Titchfield Road, Stubbington,Near Fareham,HampshirePO14 3EW. Contact:01329667323 competitions@ croftonmanor.co.ukwww.croftonmanor.co.uk 06/04/2026Arena EventingChampionships at GWEquine, HighbrookStables, Lyss Place, Hawkley Road, West Liss,Hampshire,GU33 6JP. Contact: 07771908816gwequineltd@ gmail.comwww.gwequine.co.uk **IMPORtantNotice**

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06/04/2026Misterton&District RC Easter Show atAshbyLane,Lutterworth, Leics. www.facebook.com/MistertonRC

06/04/2026SouthOxfordshireRidingClub

OpenDressageatPyatts Farm,Pyatts Farm Lane,LaneEnd,High Wycombe,Bucks,HP14 3NW. Contact:info@sorc.bizwww.sorc.biz

06/04/2026BritishShowjumping Cat2at Tedworth Equestrian Centre, HumberLane, Tidworth, Wiltshire, SP97AW. Contact:01980 846464 events@tedworthparkriding.com www.tedworth.ecpro.co.uk

06/04/2026Clear RoundShowJumpingat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220info@westwilts.com www.westwilts.com

TUESDAY 7THAPRIL

07/04/2026SeniorBsritishShowjumping Cat2at CCR Equestrian,Chambers Farm, Brookthorpe,Glos,GL40XA. Contact: 07787 083390info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com

07/04/2026 EveningClear RoundShow Jumpingat Codham Park Equestrian Centre, Braintree,Essex,CM75JQ. www.codhamparkequestrian.co.uk

07/04/2026BritishDressageatKings Equestrian,Bromyard T: 01885400650. www.kingsequestrian.co.uk

07/04/2026DressageandClear RoundShow Jumpingat TumpyGreen EC, Cam,Dursley, Glos,GL115HZ. Contact:01453 899002 www.tumpygreenequestrian.co.uk

07/04/2026 EveningUnaffiliatedShowJumping atSilver Leys PoloClub,MillfieldLane,Bury Green, Ware,Hertfordshire SG112ED. Contact: 07775516945 events@equestrianevents.uk www.equestrianevents.uk

07/04/2026DressageatHallPlace EC,Sulham Hill, Reading,Berkshire, RG315UB. Contact:01189 426938 www.hall-place.com

07/04/2026BritishShowjumping EveningClub andSchoolsatNewbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd,Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE99NE. Contact: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk

07/04/2026BritishDressageat Willoughby Park,OnleyGrounds Farm,NrRugby CV238AJ. www.willoughbypark.co.uk

07/04/2026 Evening ProgressiveClear Round ShowJumpingatSolihullRidingClub, Four Ashes Road,BentleyHeath,Solihull, West Midlands,B938QE. Contact:01564770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk

H.O.P.E. SHOWSERIES

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WEDNESDAY 8THAPRIL

08/04/2026Clear Roundsat CCR Equestrian, Chambers Farm,Brookthorpe,Glos,GL40XA. Contact: 07787083390info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com

08/04/2026BritishDressageatCroftonManor Equestrian Centre, Titchfield Road,Stubbington, Near Fareham,HampshirePO143EW. Contact: 01329667323 competitions@croftonmanor. co.ukwww.croftonmanor.co.uk

08/04/2026Bluechip WinterShowJumping Championships(8th-12th)at Addington Equestrian, Addington,Bucks,MK182JR. Contact:01280 416469info@addington.co.uk www.addington.co.uk

08/04/2026BritishShowjumpingatAllensHill, Pershore, Worcs,WR102DU.

Contact:01386555616office@allenshill.co.uk www.allenshill.co.uk

08/04/2026 AffiliatedDressageatHunters Equestrian,Cherry TreeLane, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL75DT.

Contact: 07974 387385,01285640790 www.huntersequestrian.co.uk

08/04/2026Clear RoundShow Jumpingat Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre,Barlestone Rd,Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire,LE99NE. Contact: 07860348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk

08/04/2026 LongArenaPick YourOwn Test PercentageDressageat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220 info@westwilts.comwww.westwilts.com

THURSDAY 9THAPRIL

09/04/2026SeniorBritishShowjumping (outdoors) atBury Farm Equestrian Village, Mill Road,Slapton,Nr LeightonBuzzard, Buckinghamshire, LU79BT. Contact:01525 222114www.buryfarmestates.co.uk

09/04/2026 EveningClear RoundJumpingat Moores Farm EC, CorseLawn,Glos,GL194LY. Contact:mfec@btconnect.com. www.mooresfarmequestrian.co.uk

09/04/2026BritishDressageat Parwood Equestrian Centre, WestwoodLane, Normandy, Surrey,GU32JE. Contact:01483616313 bookings@parwood.co.ukwww.parwood.co.uk 09/04/2026BritishDressageat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220info@westwilts.comwww.westwilts.com 09/04/2026Bluechip WinterShowJumping Championships(8th-12th)at Addington Equestrian, Addington,Bucks,MK182JR. Contact:01280 416469info@addington.co.uk www.addington.co.uk

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09/04/2026SeniorBritishShowjumping atBury Farm Equestrian Village,Mill Road, Slapton,Nr LeightonBuzzard,Buckinghamshire, LU79BT. Contact:01525222114 www.buryfarmestates.co.uk

09/04/2026BritishDressageatSilver Leys PoloClub,MillfieldLane,BuryGreen, Ware, Hertfordshire SG112ED. Contact: 07775516945 events@equestrianevents.uk www.equestrianevents.uk

09/04/2026 EveningUnaffDressageatGrove Farm Equestrian,Grove Farms,MiltonHill, Harwell,Oxfordshire, OX136AD. Contact: 07768 174075 belinda.shaw@grovefarmequestrian.co.uk www.grovefarmequestrian.co.uk

09/04/2026BritishShowjumpingJust for SchoolsShowJumpingat Leyland Court Farm, TrenchLane, Winterbourne,Bristol BS361RY. Contact:01454773163info@leylandcourt.co.uk www.leylandcourt.co.uk

09/04/2026Unaffiliated&BritishDressageat SolihullRidingClub, FourAshes Road,Bentley Heath,Solihull, West Midlands,B938QE. Contact:01564770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk

FRIDAY10THAPRIL

10/04/2026Arena EventingClear Roundat BreachBarn,Elham Valley Road,Barham, Canterbury, KentCT46LN. Contact: 07599509332breachbarn@gmail.com www.facebook.com/breachbarn

10/04/2026BritishDressageat WestonLawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington,Bedworth, Warwickshire,CV129JA. Contact: 02475 901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk

10/04/2026Bluechip WinterShowJumping Championships(8th-12th)at Addington Equestrian, Addington,Bucks,MK182JR. Contact:01280 416469info@addington.co.uk www.addington.co.uk

10/04/2026 Combined Training&Unaffiliated DressageatAllensHill, Pershore, Worcs,WR10 2DU. Contact:01386555616 office@allenshill.co.uk www.allenshill.co.uk

10/04/2026British EventingLarkhillHorse Trials(10th-12th)atLarkhillCross Country, KnightonDown,Amesbury, Larkhill, Wiltshire, SP48QT. www.britisheventing.com 10/04/2026BritishShowjumping(10th-12th) at Willoughby Park,OnleyGrounds Farm,Nr Rugby CV238AJ.www.willoughbypark.co.uk

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19/04/2026HDRCShowingatAberahall Equestrian,HR28L. LContact:hdrcshows@ gmail.comwww.hereford-riding-club.org.uk

19/04/2026Malvern Pony ClubSpringShowat HillviewArena,Blackmore Park Road,Malvern, WR136NN. Contact:malvern@pcuk.org

19/04/2026 AffiliatedDressageatHunters Equestrian,Cherry TreeLane,Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL75DT. Contact: 07974 387385,01285640790 www.huntersequestrian.co.uk

19/04/2026BritishDressage(18th-19th)at Kings Equestrian,Bromyard T: 01885400650. www.kingsequestrian.co.uk

19/04/2026SpringDressage Festivalat Lincomb Farm,Lincomb, Worcestershire, DY13 9RB. Contact:01299251351 www.crosscountrycourse.co.uk

19/04/2026 Fun Dayat Lodge Farm EC, Wetley Rocks,Staffs Contact:01538 361388. www.lodgefarmriding.co.uk

19/04/2026Misterton&District RC Dressageat AshbyLane,Lutterworth, Leics. www.mistertonanddistrictridingclub.com

19/04/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumpingat Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd,Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE99NE. Contact: 07860348679office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk

19/04/2026UnaffiliatedShow Jumpingat Willoughby Park,OnleyGrounds Farm,Nr Rugby CV238AJ.www.willoughbypark.co.uk

19/04/2026 Rearsby LodgeRidingClub DressageShowat Aylesford Equine, Woodside View, Loughborough Road,Shoby,Melton Mowbray, Leics,LE143PF. Contact: 07748 644740info@rearsbylodge.com www.rearsbylodgeridingclub.co.uk

19/04/2026UnaffiliatedShow Jumping at Rectory Farm,DuntisbourneAbbots, Cirencester, Glos,GL77JW. Contact:01285 821715.www.rectoryfarm.com

19/04/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumping& BritishShowjumpingat Prestige Equestrian, Bath Road,Hardwicke, Glos,GL22RG. Contact: 01452 726633 shows@prestige.training www.prestige.training

19/04/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumpingat Swallowfield Equestrian,RisingLane,Lapworth, WarwickshireB946JD. Contact:01564 784475 www.swallowfieldec.co.uk

19/04/2026UnaffiliatedDressageat Tedworth Equestrian Centre, HumberLane,Tidworth, Wiltshire, SP97AW. Contact:01980846464 events@tedworthparkriding.com www.tedworth.ecpro.co.uk

BURWA RT ONSHOW

THURSD AY 6A

19/04/2026BritishDressageatMoreton Morrell, Warwick, Warwickshire,CV35 9BL. Contact: 03301356416wprodwell@ warwickshire.ac.ukwww.wcg.ac.uk

19/04/2026BritishDressageat Wellington Riding,Hook,Hampshire, RG27 0LJ. Contact: 0118 932 6308ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk www.wellington-riding.co.uk

19/04/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumpingat WestonLawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV129JA. Contact: 02475901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk

MONDAY 20THAPRIL

20/04/2026BritishDressageatBury Farm Equestrian Village,Mill Road,Slapton,Nr LeightonBuzzard,Buckinghamshire, LU79BT. Contact:01525222114 www.buryfarmestates.co.uk

20/04/2026BritishShowjumping Cat2at Tedworth Equestrian Centre, HumberLane, Tidworth, Wiltshire, SP97AW. Contact:01980 846464 events@tedworthparkriding.com www.tedworth.ecpro.co.uk

20/04/2026Clear RoundShowJumpingat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220info@westwilts.com www.westwilts.com

TUESDAY 21STAPRIL

21/04/2026SeniorBsritishShowjumping Cat2at CCR Equestrian,Chambers Farm, Brookthorpe,Glos,GL40XA. Contact: 07787 083390info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com

21/04/2026 EveningUnaffiliatedShowJumping atSilver Leys PoloClub,MillfieldLane,Bury Green, Ware,Hertfordshire SG112ED. Contact: 07775516945 events@equestrianevents.uk www.equestrianevents.uk

21/04/2026Clear RoundShowJumpingat Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre,Barlestone Rd,Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE99NE. Contact: 07860348679office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 22NDAPRIL

22/04/2026BritishShowjumpingatAllensHill, Pershore, Worcs,WR102DU. Contact:01386555616office@allenshill.co.uk www.allenshill.co.uk

22/04/2026Clear Roundsat CCR Equestrian, Chambers Farm,Brookthorpe,Glos,GL40XA. Contact: 07787083390info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com

22/04/2026BritishDressageatCroftonManor Equestrian Centre, Titchfield Road,Stubbington, Near Fareham,HampshirePO143EW. Contact: 01329667323 competitions@croftonmanor.co.uk www.croftonmanor.co.uk

22/04/2026BritishShowjumpingat Willoughby Park,OnleyGrounds Farm,NrRugby CV238AJ. www.willoughbypark.co.uk

22/04/2026 Eventer’s Combined Training at Rectory Farm,DuntisbourneAbbots, Cirencester,Glos,GL77JW. Contact:01285 821715.www.rectoryfarm.com

22/04/2026ShortArenaPick YourOwn Test PercentageDressageat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220 info@westwilts.comwww.westwilts.com

THURSDAY 23RDAPRIL

23/04/2026SeniorBritishShowjumping atBury Farm Equestrian Village,Mill Road, Slapton,Nr LeightonBuzzard,Buckinghamshire, LU79BT. Contact:01525222114 www.buryfarmestates.co.uk

23/04/2026BritishDressageatSilver Leys PoloClub,MillfieldLane,BuryGreen, Ware, Hertfordshire SG112ED. Contact: 07775516945 events@equestrianevents.uk www.equestrianevents.uk

23/04/2026 EveningMiniUnaffiliatedShow Jumpingat Leyland Court Farm, TrenchLane, Winterbourne,Bristol BS361RY. Contact:01454773163 info@leylandcourt.co.uk www.leylandcourt.co.uk

23/04/2026Clear RoundJumpingatMoores Farm EC, CorseLawn,Glos,GL194LY. Contact:mfec@btconnect.com. www.mooresfarmequestrian.co.uk

23/04/2026Unaffiliated EveningDressDown Dressageat Willoughby Park,OnleyGrounds Farm,NrRugby CV238AJ. www.willoughbypark.co.uk

23/04/2026 EveningClear Roundat Willoughby Park,OnleyGrounds Farm,NrRugby CV238AJ. www.willoughbypark.co.uk

23/04/2026BritishDressageat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220info@westwilts.com www.westwilts.com

23/04/2026Spring YoungHorse Championships(23rd-26th)at WestonLawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington,Bedworth, Warwickshire,CV129JA. Contact: 02475 901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk www.burwartonshow.co.uk

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FRIDAY 24THAPRIL

24/04/2026BritishDressage(24th-26th)at Addington Equestrian, Addington,Bucks,MK18 2JR. Contact:01280 416469info@addington. co.ukwww.addington.co.uk

24/04/2026 Combined Training&Unaffiliated DressageatAllensHill, Pershore, Worcs,WR10 2DU. Contact:01386555616 office@allenshill.co.uk www.allenshill.co.uk

24/04/2026BritishDressageatBeech Tree Farm,Badgworth Equestrian Centre, Badgworth, Axbridge, BS262QU. Contact: 07989 320978 www.badgwortharena.co.uk

24/04/2026BritishDressageat Willoughby Park,OnleyGrounds Farm,NrRugby CV238AJ. www.willoughbypark.co.uk 24/04/2026Spring YoungHorse Championships(23rd-26th)at WestonLawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington,Bedworth, Warwickshire,CV129JA. Contact: 02475 901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk

SATURDAY 25THAPRIL

25/04/2026Unaffiliated& TrailblazersDressage at FullersHill Farm, FullersHill,Amersham, Bucks,HP65RQ. ENTRIESVIATEXT ONLY TO: 07892441095www.amershamdressage.com

25/04/2026Bromsgrove &District RC Dressage &ShowJumpingatGracelands Equestrian Centre, CrutchLnWR90BE. www.bromsgroveridingclub.co.uk

25/04/2026BritishDressage(24th-26th)at Addington Equestrian, Addington,Bucks,MK18 2JR. Contact:01280 416469info@addington. co.ukwww.addington.co.uk

25/04/2026 Combined Training,Unaffiliated Dressage&NSEAatAllensHill, Pershore, Worcs,WR102DU. Contact:01386555616 office@allenshill.co.ukwww.allenshill.co.uk

25/04/2026BritishDressageatBeech Tree Farm,Badgworth Equestrian Centre, Badgworth, Axbridge, BS262QU. Contact: 07989 320978 www.badgwortharena.co.uk

25/04/2026Unaffiliated,Quest &British DressageatBeaverHall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek,Staffordshire, ST137EZ. Contact:01538304433 horses@beaverhall. co.ukwww.beaverhall.co.uk

25/04/2026 BCAArenaODEatBerkshire Collegeof Agriculture, Maidenhead,Berks,SL6 6QR. Contact:01628824444 07794847529 equine-enquiries@bca.ac.uk www.bca.ac.uk

25/04/2026British Eventing Waverton Horse Trials(25th-26th)at WavertonHouse, Sezincote, MoretonInMarsh,GL569TB. www.britisheventing.com

25/04/2026 AffiliatedDressageatBurrows Court Farm,NibleyGreen,Dursley, Glos,GL11 6AZ. Contact:01453542488 www.burrowscourtfarm.co.uk

25/04/2026Unaffiliated Combined Training, ShowJumping&DressageatBury Farm Equestrian Village,Mill Road,Slapton,Nr LeightonBuzzard,Buckinghamshire, LU79BT. Contact:01525222114 www.buryfarmestates.co.uk

25/04/2026JuniorBritishShowjumpingat CCR Equestrian,Chambers Farm,Brookthorpe,Glos, GL40XA. Contact: 07787083390 info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com

25/04/2026Unaffiliated&BritishDressage atCroftonManor Equestrian Centre, Titchfield Road,Stubbington,Near Fareham, HampshirePO143EW. Contact:01329667323 competitions@croftonmanor.co.uk www.croftonmanor.co.uk

25/04/2026 FunRideat Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham,Glos.GL545FL. Contact:01451850307 hello@cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk/fun-rides/ 25/04/2026 WorkersShowingShow& Unaffiliated/CashShow JumpingatSilver Leys PoloClub,MillfieldLane,BuryGreen, Ware, Hertfordshire SG112ED. Contact: 07775516945 events@equestrianevents.uk www.equestrianevents.uk

25/04/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumpingat FieldHouse Equestrian Centre, FieldHouse Farm,BirchCross,Marchington,Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST148NX. Contact:01283 820310info@fieldhousemarchington.com www.fieldhousemarchington.com

25/04/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumpingat Cherwell Competition Centre, MillLane, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX30QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com

25/04/2026UnaffiliatedIndoorDressageat GW Equine,HighbrookStables, Lyss Place, Hawkley Road, West Liss,Hampshire, GU33 6JP. Contact: 07771908816gwequineltd@gmail. comwww.gwequine.co.uk

25/04/2026BritishDressageatMoulton College EC,Northampton,Northants,NN37QL. Contact: sam.gregory@moulton.ac.uk www.moulton.ac.uk

25/04/2026UnaffiliatedDressage&British DressageQuest atNewbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd,Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE99NE. Contact: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.ukwww.nvec.co.uk

25/04/2026BritishShowjumpingat Willoughby Park,OnleyGrounds Farm,NrRugby CV238AJ. www.willoughbypark.co.uk

25/04/2026 WestonbirtSchoolNSEA Show Jumpingat Rectory Farm,DuntisbourneAbbots, Cirencester, Glos,GL77JW. Contact:01285 821715.www.rectoryfarm.com

25/04/2026Unaffiliated&BritishDressageat SolihullRidingClub, FourAshes Road,Bentley Heath,Solihull, West Midlands,B938QE. Contact: 01564770180www.solihullridingclub.co.uk

25/04/2026MoretonMorrell RC Unaffiliated DressageatMoretonMorrell, Warwick, Warwickshire,CV35 9BL. Contact: 0330 1356416wprodwell@warwickshire.ac.uk www.wcg.ac.uk

25/04/2026Spring YoungHorse Championships(23rd-26th)at WestonLawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington,Bedworth, Warwickshire,CV129JA. Contact: 02475 901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk

SUNDAY 26THAPRIL

26/04/2026BritishDressage(24th-26th)at Addington Equestrian, Addington,Bucks,MK18 2JR. Contact:01280 416469info@addington. co.ukwww.addington.co.uk

26/04/2026BritishShowjumpingatAllensHill, Pershore, Worcs,WR102DU. Contact:01386 555616office@allenshill.co.uk www.allenshill.co.uk

26/04/2026AspleyGuiseandDistrictRiding ClubSummerDressageSeriesatBury Farm Equestrian Centre, Slapton,MillLane,Nr LeightonBuzzard,Bucks LU79BT www.aspleyguiseridingclub.co.uk

26/04/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumping atBeaverHall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek,Staffordshire, ST137EZ. Contact:01538 304433 horses@beaverhall.co.uk www.beaverhall.co.uk

26/04/2026Hunter TrialsatLarkhill Equestrian, StirlingBarracks, SalisburySP48QT. Contact: net@bvrc.co.ukwww.bvrc.org.uk

26/04/2026British Eventing Waverton Horse Trials(25th-26th)at WavertonHouse, Sezincote, MoretonInMarsh,GL569TB. www.britisheventing.com

26/04/2026UnaffiliatedDressageatBurrows Court Farm,NibleyGreen,Dursley, Glos,GL11 6AZ. Contact:01453542488 www.burrowscourtfarm.co.uk

26/04/2026AspleyGuise&District Riding ClubSummerDressageSeriesatBury Farm Equestrian Village,Mill Road,Slapton,Nr LeightonBuzzard,Buckinghamshire, LU79BT. Contact:01525222114 www.buryfarmestates.co.uk

26/04/2026BritishDressageat Caron Roberts Equestrian,Lanes Farm,Marlborough Road, Swindon, WiltshireSN47SA. Contact: 07715906163 tammy@robertsequestrian.co.uk www.robertsequestrian.co.uk

26/04/2026UnaffiliatedSowJumpingat CCR Equestrian,Chambers Farm,Brookthorpe, Glos,GL40XA. Contact: 07787083390info@ ccrequestian.comwww.ccrequestrian.com

26/04/2026 Coventry& Keresley RC Club ShowingShow atMarslands Farm Equestrian CentreMontague Rd, Corley, CV78AZ. Contact: ckridingclub@gmail.comwww.teamckrc.org 26/04/2026 FunRideat Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham,Glos.GL545FL. Contact:01451850307 hello@cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk/fun-rides/ 26/04/2026DressageatEnborne Equestrian Centre, HamsteadMarshall,NrNewbury,Berks, RG200JL. Contact: 07929 873071 ruth.gardiner2@btinternet.com www.enborneequestrian.co.uk

26/04/2026ArenaShowingShowatSilver Leys PoloClub,MillfieldLane,BuryGreen, Ware, Hertfordshire SG112ED. Contact: 07775516945 events@equestrianevents.uk www.equestrianevents.uk

26/04/2026BritishShowjumpingat Field House Equestrian Centre,FieldHouse Farm,BirchCross,Marchington,Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST148NX. Contact:01283 820310info@fieldhousemarchington.com www.fieldhousemarchington.com

26/04/2026ShowingShowat GWEquine, HighbrookStables, Lyss Place, Hawkley Road, West Liss,Hampshire, GU336JP. Contact: 07771908816gwequineltd@gmail.com www.gwequine.co.uk

26/04/2026UnaffiliatedShow Jumping atHartpuryUniversity&Hartpury College, HartpuryHouse, Hartpury, Gloucestershire, GL193BE. Contact:01452 702397shows@ hartpury.ac.ukwww.hartpuryequineevents.co.uk

26/04/2026BritishDressage TQ atKings Equestrian,Bromyard T: 01885400650. www.kingsequestrian.co.uk

26/04/2026The Vine&CravenHillHunt RideatKingsclere, CannonDown,Kingsclere, Newbury, Berks, RG253EJ. Contact: 07590 050663 / 07774227637 info@vineandcraven. co.uk .comwww.vineandcravenhunt.co.uk

26/04/2026Unaffiliated&BritishDressageat Leyland Court Farm, TrenchLane, Winterbourne, Bristol BS361RY. Contact:01454773163 info@leylandcourt.co.uk www.leylandcourt.co.uk

26/04/2026ShowingShowat Lodge Farm EC, Wetley Rocks,Staffs Contact:01538361388. www.lodgefarmriding.co.uk

26/04/2026UnaffiliatedDressageatMoores Farm EC, CorseLawn,Glos,GL194LY. Contact:mfec@btconnect.com. www.mooresfarmequestrian.co.uk

26/04/2026Mortimer RC Spring‘Fancy Dress’ Dressage&RiddingShowingShowatAmners Farm,Burghfield, Reading, RG303UE.Contact: admin@mortimer-rc.infowww.mortimer-rc.info

26/04/2026BritishDressageatNewbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE99NE. Contact: 07860348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk

26/04/2026 SaxonDressageGroupDressageat West Wilts Equestrian Centre, Melksham Road, Holt, Trowbridge, Wiltshire,BA146QT. www.saxondressagegroup.uk

26/04/2026UnaffiliatedStressless Dressage andBritishDressageat Swallowfield Equestrian, RisingLane,Lapworth, WarwickshireB946JD. Contact:01564 784475 www.swallowfieldec.co.uk

26/04/2026 TackleyHorseShowat Whitehill, Tackley, Oxon, OX53AB. Contact: tackleyhorseshow@gmail.com www.tackleyhorseshow.co.uk

26/04/2026BritishShowjumping Training Showat WellingtonRiding,Hook,Hampshire, RG27 0LJ. Contact:0118 932 6308ridinginfo@ wellington.co.ukwww.wellington-riding.co.uk

26/04/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumpingat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220info@westwilts.com www.westwilts.com

26/04/2026Spring YoungHorse Championships(23rd-26th)at WestonLawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington,Bedworth, Warwickshire,CV129JA. Contact: 02475 901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk

MONDAY 27THAPRIL

27/04/2026Clear RoundShow Jumpingat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220info@westwilts.com www.westwilts.com

TUESDAY 28THAPRIL

28/04/2026BritishDressageat Caron Roberts Equestrian,Lanes Farm,Marlborough Road, Swindon, WiltshireSN47SA. Contact: 07715906163 tammy@robertsequestrian.co.uk www.robertsequestrian.co.uk

28/04/2026 EveningUnaffiliatedShow JumpingatSilver Leys PoloClub,Millfield Lane,BuryGreen, Ware,Hertfordshire SG112ED.Contact: 07775516945 events@ equestrianevents.ukwww.equestrianevents.uk

28/04/2026 Evening ProgressiveClear Round Show JumpingatSolihullRidingClub, Four Ashes Road,BentleyHeath,Solihull, West Midlands,B938QE. Contact:01564770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk

28/04/2026SeniorBritishShowjumpingat Prestige Equestrian,Bath Road,Hardwicke, Glos,GL22RG. Contact:01452 726633 shows@ prestige.trainingwww.prestige.training 28/04/2026 EveningUnaffiliatedShow Jumpingat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA14 6QT. Contact:01225 783220 info@westwilts.comwww.westwilts.com

WEDNESDAY 29THAPRIL

29/04/2026ShowJumping TrainingShowat Addington Equestrian, Addington,Bucks,MK18 2JR. Contact:01280 416469 info@addington.co.ukwww.addington.co.uk 29/04/2026BritishShowjumpingatAllensHill, Pershore, Worcs,WR102DU. Contact:01386 555616office@allenshill.co.uk www.allenshill.co.uk

29/04/2026 AffiliatedDressageatBurrows Court Farm,NibleyGreen,Dursley, Glos,GL11 6AZ. Contact:01453542488 www.burrowscourtfarm.co.uk

29/04/2026Clear Roundsat CCR Equestrian, Chambers Farm,Brookthorpe,Glos,GL40XA. Contact: 07787083390info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com

29/04/2026 AffiliatedDressageatHunters Equestrian,Cherry TreeLane,Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL75DT. Contact: 07974 387385,01285640790 www.huntersequestrian.co.uk

THECHNSHOWS& EVENTS DIARY

29/04/2026BritishShowjumping EveningClub andSchoolsatNewbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd,Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE99NE. Contact: 07860348679office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk

29/04/2026BritishShowjumpingat Willoughby Park,OnleyGrounds Farm,NrRugby CV238AJ. www.willoughbypark.co.uk

29/04/2026 LongandShortArenaPick Your Own Test PercentageDressageat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220info@westwilts.com www.westwilts.com

THURSDAY 30THAPRIL

30/04/2026 EveningUnaffiliated&British DressageatAllensHill, Pershore, Worcs,WR10 2DU. Contact:01386555616 office@allenshill.co.ukwww.allenshill.co.uk

30/04/2026 EveningUnaffiliatedDressageat Silver Leys PoloClub,MillfieldLane,BuryGreen, Ware,Hertfordshire SG112ED. Contact: 07775 516945 events@equestrianevents.uk www.equestrianevents.uk

30/04/2026Clear RoundJumpingatMoores Farm EC, CorseLawn,Glos,GL194LY. Contact:mfec@btconnect.com. www.mooresfarmequestrian.co.uk

30/04/2026 EveningClear Roundat Willoughby Park,OnleyGrounds Farm,NrRugby CV238AJ. www.willoughbypark.co.uk

30/04/2026 Combined TrainingandClear RoundShowJumpingat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220 info@westwilts.comwww.westwilts.com

FRIDAY 1STMAY

01/05/2026Unaffiliated&BritishDressage atAllensHill, Pershore, Worcs,WR102DU. Contact:01386555616office@allenshill.co.uk www.allenshill.co.uk

01/05/2026British EventingCirencester Park Horse Trials(1st-3rd)atCirencester Park, Cirencester Park,Cirencester, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL76JT. www.britisheventing.com

01/05/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumpingShow (6pm start)at Fenland Equestrian Centre, RedmoorLane,Begdale,Elm, Wisbech, Cambs,PE140RN. Contact:01945 466617 fenlandequestriancentre@aol.com www.fenlandec.co.uk

01/05/2026Area 30Show(1st-4th)at Weston Lawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire,CV129JA. Contact: 02475901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk

SATURDAY 2NDMAY

02/05/2026Unaffiliated&BritishDressage atAllensHill, Pershore, Worcs,WR102DU. Contact:01386555616office@allenshill.co.uk www.allenshill.co.uk

02/05/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumping atBeaverHall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek,Staffordshire, ST137EZ. Contact:01538 304433 horses@beaverhall.co.uk www.beaverhall.co.uk

02/05/2026British EventingCirencester Park Horse Trials(1st-3rd)atCirencester Park, Cirencester Park,Cirencester, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL76JT. www.britisheventing.com

02/05/2026UnaffiliatedSowJumpingat CCR Equestrian,Chambers Farm,Brookthorpe, Glos,GL40XA. Contact: 07787083390info@ ccrequestian.comwww.ccrequestrian.com

02/05/2026BritishDressageat FairoakGrange, Ashford Hill,Berks. Contact:01635 299637 / 07785 720799www.fairoakgrange.co.uk

02/05/2026BritishDressageat FieldHouse Equestrian Centre, FieldHouse Farm,Birch Cross,Marchington,Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST148NX. Contact:01283820310 info@fieldhousemarchington.com www.fieldhousemarchington.com

02/05/2026UnaffiliatedDressageatCherwell Competition Centre,MillLane,Oxford, Oxfordshire OX30QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com

02/05/2026SpringUnaffiliatedShow Jumping Festivalat GWEquine,Highbrook Stables, Lyss Place, Hawkley Road, West Liss, Hampshire, GU33 6JP. Contact: 07771908816 gwequineltd@gmail.comwww.gwequine.co.uk

02/05/2026BritishDressageatHartpury University&Hartpury College,HartpuryHouse, Hartpury, Gloucestershire, GL193BE. Contact: 01452 702397shows@hartpury.ac.uk www.hartpuryequineevents.co.uk

02/05/2026Clear RoundJumpingatMoores Farm EC, CorseLawn,Glos,GL194LY. Contact:mfec@btconnect.com. www.mooresfarmequestrian.co.uk

02/05/2026UnaffiliatedShow Jumpingat Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre,Barlestone Rd,Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE99NE. Contact: 07860348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk

02/05/2026DiddyOne Day EventatSolihull RidingClub, FourAshes Road,BentleyHeath, Solihull, West Midlands,B938QE. Contact: 01564770180www.solihullridingclub.co.uk 02/05/2026BritishDressageat Wellington Riding,Hook,Hampshire, RG27 0LJ. Contact: 0118 932 6308ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk www.wellington-riding.co.uk

02/05/2026Unaffiliated&BritishDressage at West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220info@westwilts.com www.westwilts.com

02/05/2026Area 30Show(1st-4th)at Weston Lawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire,CV129JA. Contact: 02475901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk

SUNDAY 3RDMAY

03/05/2026Unaffiliated&Just forSchools ShowJumpingatSnowball Farm EC,Burnham, Bucks,SL18EH Contact:01628666222shows@ snowballfarm.co.ukwww.snowballfarm.co.uk 03/05/2026ShowingShowatAllensHill, Pershore, Worcs,WR102DU. Contact:01386555616office@allenshill.co.uk www.allenshill.co.uk

03/05/2026Unaffiliated&BritishDressage atBeaverHall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek,Staffordshire, ST137EZ. Contact:01538 304433 horses@beaverhall.co.uk www.beaverhall.co.uk

03/05/2026British EventingCirencester Park Horse Trials(1st-3rd)atCirencester Park, Cirencester Park,Cirencester, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL76JT. www.britisheventing.com

03/05/2026 AffiliatedDressageatBurrows Court Farm,NibleyGreen,Dursley, Glos,GL11 6AZ. Contact:01453542488 www.burrowscourtfarm.co.uk

03/05/2026FFRC OpenShowingShowat CCR Equestrian,Chambers Farm,Brookthorpe, Glos,GL40XA. Contact: 07787083390info@ ccrequestian.comwww.ccrequestrian.com

03/05/2026BritishDressageatCherwell Competition Centre,MillLane,Oxford, Oxfordshire OX30QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com

03/05/2026UnaffiliatedOudoorShow JumpingCroftonManor Equestrian Centre, Titchfield Road,Stubbington,Near Fareham, HampshirePO143EW. Contact:01329667323 competitions@croftonmanor.co.uk www.croftonmanor.co.uk

03/05/2026UnaffiliatedShow Jumpingat Enborne Equestrian Centre,HamsteadMarshall, NrNewbury, Berks, RG200JL. Contact: 07929 873071ruth.gardiner2@btinternet.com www.enborneequestrian.co.uk

03/05/2026UnaffiliatedShow Jumpingat FieldHouse Equestrian Centre,FieldHouse Farm,BirchCross,Marchington,Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST148NX. Contact:01283 820310info@fieldhousemarchington.com www.fieldhousemarchington.com

03/05/2026ShowJumpinginc. Trailblazer QualifiersatGlebe Farm Equestrian Centre, Bozeat,Northants,NN297LB. Contact:01933 666034glebefarmec@gmail.com www.glebefarmec.co.uk

03/05/2026UnaffiliatedDressageatHartpury University&Hartpury College,HartpuryHouse, Hartpury, Gloucestershire, GL193BE. Contact: 01452 702397shows@hartpury.ac.uk www.hartpuryequineevents.co.uk

03/05/2026UnaffiliatedDressageat Lodge Farm EC, Wetley Rocks,Staffs Contact:01538 361388.www.lodgefarmriding.co.uk

03/05/2026UnaffiliatedShow Jumpingat Willoughby Park,OnleyGrounds Farm,Nr Rugby CV238AJ.www.willoughbypark.co.uk

03/05/2026 SaxonDressageGroupDressageat West Wilts Equestrian Centre, Melksham Road, Holt, Trowbridge, Wiltshire,BA146QT. www.saxondressagegroup.uk

03/05/2026UnaffiliatedShow Jumpingat Tedworth Equestrian Centre,HumberLane, Tidworth, Wiltshire, SP97AW. Contact:01980 846464 events@tedworthparkriding.com www.tedworth.ecpro.co.uk

03/05/2026BritishDressageat Wellington Riding,Hook,Hampshire, RG27 0LJ. Contact: 0118 932 6308ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk www.wellington-riding.co.uk

03/05/2026MiniShowJumpingat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220info@westwilts.comwww.westwilts.com

03/05/2026Area 30Show (1st-4th)at Weston Lawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire,CV129JA. Contact: 02475901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk

MONDAY 4THMAY

04/05/2026 EasterShowatBurstow Park Equestrian Centre, Horley,Surrey,RH69TF. Contact:01293 279924

Office@Burstowparkridingschool.com www.burstowparkridingcentre.com

04/05/2026ShowingShowat

AllensHill, Pershore, Worcs,WR10 2DU. Contact:01386555616 office@allenshill.co.uk www.allenshill.co.uk

04/05/2026ShowingatBeaver

Hall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek,Staffordshire, ST137EZ. Contact:01538304433 horses@beaverhall.co.uk www.beaverhall.co.uk

04/05/2026InHand& RiddenShowingatCherwell Competition Centre, MillLane, Oxford,Oxfordshire OX30QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@ cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com

04/05/2026Misterton&District RC SpringShowatAshby Lane, Lutterworth, Leics. www.facebook.com/MistertonRC

04/05/2026 Rearsby Lodge RidingClubDressageShowat

Aylesford Equine, Woodside View, Loughborough Road,Shoby, MeltonMowbray, Leics,LE143PF. Contact: 07748644740 info@rearsbylodge.com www.rearsbylodgeridingclub.co.uk

04/05/2026UnaffiliatedShow Jumpingat Rectory Farm, DuntisbourneAbbots,Cirencester, Glos,GL77JW. Contact:01285 821715.www.rectoryfarm.com

04/05/2026SouthOxfordshire RidingClubOpenDressageat Pyatts Farm,Pyatts FarmLane, LaneEnd,High Wycombe,Bucks, HP143NW.

Contact:info@sorc.biz www.sorc.biz

04/05/2026BritishShowjumping Cat2at Tedworth Equestrian Centre, HumberLane,Tidworth, Wiltshire, SP97AW.

Contact:01980846464 events@tedworthparkriding.com www.tedworth.ecpro.co.uk

04/05/2026BritishDressage at WellingtonRiding,Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ. Contact:0118 932 6308 ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk www.wellington-riding.co.uk

04/05/2026Clear RoundShow Jumpingat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220 info@westwilts.com www.westwilts.com

04/05/2026Area 30Show (1st-4th)at WestonLawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire,CV129JA. Contact: 02475901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk

TUESDAY 5THMAY

05/05/2026British Eventing GrassrootsChampionship(5th-6th) atBadminton,Glos,GL91AA. www.britisheventing.com

05/05/2026SeniorBsritish Showjumping Cat2at CCR Equestrian,Chambers Farm, Brookthorpe,Glos,GL40XA. Contact: 07787083390 info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com

05/05/2026 EveningUnaffiliated ShowJumpingatSilver Leys Polo Club,MillfieldLane,BuryGreen, Ware,Hertfordshire SG112ED. Contact: 07775516945 events@equestrianevents.uk www.equestrianevents.uk

05/05/2026BritishDressageat Kings Equestrian,Bromyard. T: 01885400650. www.kingsequestrian.co.uk

05/05/2026BritishDressageat Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd,Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE99NE. Contact: 07860348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk

05/05/2026 Evening Progressive Clear RoundShowJumpingat SolihullRidingClub, FourAshes Road,BentleyHeath,Solihull, West Midlands,B938QE. Contact:01564770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk

05/05/2026 EveningDressageat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA14 6QT. Contact:01225 783220info@ westwilts.comwww.westwilts.com

WEDNESDAY 6THMAY

06/05/2026BadmintonHorse Trials (6th-10th)atBadminton, Glos,Gl91DF. www.badminton-horse.co.uk

06/05/2026British Eventing GrassrootsChampionship(5th-6th) atBadminton,Glos,GL91AA. www.britisheventing.com

06/05/2026Clear Roundsat CCR Equestrian,Chambers Farm, Brookthorpe,Glos,GL40XA. Contact: 07787083390 info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com

06/05/2026UnaffiliatedDressage atCheckendon Equestrian Centre, Reading RG80NE. Contact:01491680225 info@checkendonequestrian.co.uk www.checkendonequestrian.co.uk

06/05/2026 AffiliatedDressage atHunters Equestrian,Cherry Tree Lane,Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL75DT. Contact: 07974 387385, 01285640790 www.huntersequestrian.co.uk

06/05/2026DressDownDressage EveningatNewbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE99NE. Contact: 07860348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk

06/05/2026BritishShowjumping at Willoughby Park,OnleyGrounds Farm,NrRugby CV238AJ. www.willoughbypark.co.uk

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06/05/2026SeniorBritish Showjumping Cat2at West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220 info@westwilts.com www.westwilts.com

06/05/2026BritishDressageat Widmer EC,Lacey Green,Bucks, HP270PG. Contact:01844 275139 widmerec@hotmail.co.uk www.widmerequestrian.co.uk

THURSDAY 7THMAY

07/05/2026BadmintonHorse Trials (6th-10th)atBadminton, Glos,Gl91DF. www.badminton-horse.co.uk

07/05/2026BritishDressageat Silver Leys PoloClub,Millfield Lane,BuryGreen, Ware, Hertfordshire SG112ED. Contact: 07775516945 events@equestrianevents.uk www.equestrianevents.uk

07/05/2026Unaffiliated&British DressageatSolihullRidingClub, FourAshes Road,BentleyHeath, Solihull, West Midlands,B938QE. Contact:01564770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk 07/05/2026BritishDressageat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220 info@westwilts.com www.westwilts.com

FRIDAY 8THMAY

08/05/2026BadmintonHorse Trials (6th-10th)atBadminton, Glos,Gl91DF. www.badminton-horse.co.uk 08/05/2026BritishDressage RedGorilla Combined Training Championships(8th-10th)at WestonLawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington,Bedworth, Warwickshire,CV129JA. Contact: 02475901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk

SATURDAY 9THMAY

09/05/2026BadmintonHorse Trials (6th-10th)atBadminton, Glos,Gl91DF. www.badminton-horse.co.uk

09/05/2026Unaffiliated& Quest DressageatBeaverHall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek, Staffordshire, ST137EZ. Contact:01538304433 horses@beaverhall.co.uk www.beaverhall.co.uk 09/05/2026British Eventing MoretonMorellHorse Trials(9th10th)at Warwickshire College, MoretonMorrell Centre, Moreton Morrell, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 9BP, www.britisheventing.com 09/05/2026UnaffiliatedDressage atCheckendon Equestrian Centre, Reading RG80NE. Contact:01491680225 info@checkendonequestrian.co.uk www.checkendonequestrian.co.uk 09/05/2026Unaffiliated&British DressageatSilver Leys PoloClub, MillfieldLane, BuryGreen, Ware, Hertfordshire SG112ED. Contact: 07775516945 events@equestrianevents.uk www.equestrianevents.uk 09/05/2026BritishShowjumping at FieldHouse Equestrian Centre,FieldHouse Farm,Birch Cross,Marchington,Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST148NX. Contact:01283820310 info@fieldhousemarchington.com www.fieldhousemarchington.com 09/05/2026Unaffiliated DressageatMoulton College EC, Northampton,Northants, NN37QL. Contact: sam.gregory@moulton.ac.uk www.moulton.ac.uk 09/05/2026UnaffiliatedShow Jumping&BritishShowjumping at Prestige Equestrian,Bath Road, Hardwicke, Glos,GL22RG. Contact:01452 726633 shows@prestige.training www.prestige.training 09/05/2026SeniorBritish Showjumpingat WellingtonRiding, Hook,Hampshire, RG27 0LJ. Contact:0118 932 6308 ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk www.wellington-riding.co.uk

THECHNSHOWS& EVENTS DIARY

09/05/2026BritishDressage RedGorilla Combined TrainingChampionships(8th-10th)at WestonLawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire,CV129JA Contact: 02475901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk

SUNDAY 10THMAY

10/05/2026BritishDressageatSnowball Farm EC,Burnham,Bucks,SL18EH Contact:01628 666222shows@snowballfarm.co.uk www.snowballfarm.co.uk

10/05/2026BadmintonHorse Trials (6th-10th) atBadminton,Glos,Gl91DF. www.badminton-horse.co.uk

10/05/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumpingat BeaverHall Equestrian Centre,Bradnop, Leek, Staffordshire, ST137EZ. Contact:01538304433 horses@beaverhall.co.ukwww.beaverhall.co.uk

10/05/2026British EventingMoretonMorell Horse Trials(9th-10th)at Warwickshire College, MoretonMorrell Centre, MoretonMorrell, Warwick, Warwickshire,CV35 9BP, www.britisheventing.com

10/05/2026 Caverswall&District RC Points Showat Lodge Farm EC, Wetley Rocks, Stokeon Trent,Staffs, ST90BN. Contact: caverswallanddistrictrc@gmail.com www.caverswallrc.org

10/05/2026 Coventry& Keresley RC Club ShowingShowatMarslands Farm Equestrian CentreMontague Rd, Corley, CV78AZ. Contact: ckridingclub@gmail.comwww.teamckrc.org

10/05/2026UnaffiliatedOudoorShow JumpingCroftonManor Equestrian Centre, Titchfield Road,Stubbington,Near Fareham, HampshirePO143EW. Contact:01329667323 competitions@croftonmanor.co.uk www.croftonmanor.co.uk

10/05/2026Emberton&District RC OpenShow at Rectory Farm,Lavendon,Olney, Bucks,MK46 4EU.Whata3words:lively.hoped.cold www.edrc.org.uk

10/05/2026Arena EventingatEnborne Equestrian Centre, HamsteadMarshall,Nr Newbury, Berks, RG200JL. Contact: 07929 873071ruth.gardiner2@btinternet.com www.enborneequestrian.co.uk

10/05/2026BritishDressageatSilver Leys PoloClub,MillfieldLane,Bury Green, Ware, Hertfordshire SG112ED. Contact: 07775516945 events@equestrianevents.uk www.equestrianevents.uk

10/05/2026UnaffiliatedDressageat Field House Equestrian Centre,FieldHouse Farm,BirchCross,Marchington,Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST148NX. Contact:01283 820310info@fieldhousemarchington.com www.fieldhousemarchington.com

10/05/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumpingat Cherwell Competition Centre, MillLane, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX30QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com

10/05/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumpingat GW Equine,HighbrookStables, Lyss Place, Hawkley Road, West Liss,Hampshire, GU336JP. Contact: 07771908816gwequineltd@gmail. comwww.gwequine.co.uk

10/05/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumpingat HartpuryUniversity&Hartpury College, HartpuryHouse,Hartpury, Gloucestershire, GL193BE. Contact:01452 702397shows@ hartpury.ac.ukwww.hartpuryequineevents.co.uk

10/05/2026ShropshireSouthRidingClubOpen Dressage&Open&MercianDressage to Music atKings Equestrian,Bromyard. T: 01885400650.www.kingsequestrian.co.uk

10/05/2026UnaffiliatedDressageatNewbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE99NE. Contact: 07860348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk

10/05/2026SummerDressageSeriesat Seechem Equestrian Centre,Alvechurch, Birmingham. Contact:0121445 2333 www.seechemequestrian.com

10/05/2026UnaffiliatedDressageandBritish Dressageat Swallowfield Equestrian,Rising Lane,Lapworth, WarwickshireB946JD.Contact: 01564 784475www.swallowfieldec.co.uk

10/05/2026SeniorBritishShowjumpingat WellingtonRiding,Hook,Hampshire, RG27 0LJ. Contact:0118 932 6308ridinginfo@wellington. co.ukwww.wellington-riding.co.uk

10/05/2026BritishDressage RedGorilla Combined TrainingChampionships(8th-10th)at WestonLawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire,CV129JA. Contact: 02475901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk

MONDAY 11THMAY

11/05/2026AssistedClear RoundJumping atHartpury University&Hartpury College, HartpuryHouse,Hartpury, Gloucestershire, GL193BE. Contact:01452 702397shows@ hartpury.ac.ukwww.hartpuryequineevents.co.uk

11/05/2026SeniorBritishShowjumpingat WellingtonRiding,Hook,Hampshire, RG27 0LJ. Contact:0118 932 6308ridinginfo@wellington. co.ukwww.wellington-riding.co.uk

11/05/2026Clear RoundShow Jumpingat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220info@westwilts.com www.westwilts.com

TUESDAY 12THMAY

12/05/2026 EveningUnaffiliatedShowJumping atSilver Leys PoloClub,MillfieldLane,Bury Green, Ware,Hertfordshire SG112ED. Contact: 07775516945 events@equestrianevents.uk www.equestrianevents.uk

12/05/2026 EveningClear Roundat Willoughby Park,OnleyGrounds Farm,NrRugby CV238AJ. www.willoughbypark.co.uk

12/05/2026SeniorBritishShowjumpingat Prestige Equestrian,Bath Road,Hardwicke, Glos,GL22RG. Contact:01452 726633 shows@prestige.trainingwww.prestige.training 12/05/2026 EveningDressageat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220info@westwilts.comwww.westwilts.com

WEDNESDAY 13THMAY

13/05/2026British EventingAston-Le-Walls Horse Trials(13th-17th)at Washbrook Farm, Aston-le-Walls,Nr Daventry,Northants,NN11 6RT, www.britisheventing.com

13/05/2026Clear Roundsat CCR Equestrian, Chambers Farm,Brookthorpe,Glos,GL40XA. Contact: 07787083390info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com

13/05/2026UnaffiliatedDressageatCherwell Competition Centre,MillLane,Oxford, Oxfordshire OX30QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com

13/05/2026 YoungHorse& Pony Qualifier atHunters Equestrian,Cherry TreeLane, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL75DT. Contact: 07974 387385,01285640790 www.huntersequestrian.co.uk

13/05/2026BritishShowjumpingat Willoughby Park,OnleyGrounds Farm,NrRugby CV238AJ. www.willoughbypark.co.uk

13/05/2026ShortArenaPick YourOwn Test PercentageDressageat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220 info@westwilts.comwww.westwilts.com

THURSDAY 14THMAY

14/05/2026British EventingAston-Le-Walls Horse Trials(13th-17th)at Washbrook Farm, Aston-le-Walls,Nr Daventry,Northants,NN11 6RT, www.britisheventing.com

14/05/2026 EveningUnaffiliated&British DressageatSilver Leys PoloClub,Millfield Lane,BuryGreen, Ware,Hertfordshire SG112ED. Contact: 07775516945 events@ equestrianevents.ukwww.equestrianevents.uk 14/05/2026 Royal WindsorHorseShow(14th17th)atKing Edward VII Car Park,Home Park, Romney Lock Road, Windsor,BerkshireSL4 1QE. Contact:01753860633 info@rwhs.co.uk www.rwhs.co.uk

14/05/2026Unaffiliated&BritishDressageat SolihullRidingClub, FourAshes Road,Bentley Heath,Solihull, West Midlands,B938QE. Contact:01564770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk

14/05/2026 Combined TrainingandClear Round Show Jumpingat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220 info@westwilts.comwww.westwilts.com

FRIDAY 15THMAY

15/05/2026BritishShowjumping(15th-17th)at Addington Equestrian, Addington,Bucks,MK18 2JR. Contact:01280 416469 info@addington.co.ukwww.addington.co.uk

15/05/2026British EventingAston-Le-Walls Horse Trials(13th-17th)at Washbrook Farm, Aston-le-Walls,Nr Daventry,Northants,NN11 6RT, www.britisheventing.com

15/05/2026 Royal WindsorHorseShow(14th17th)atKing Edward VII Car Park,Home Park, Romney Lock Road, Windsor,BerkshireSL4 1QE. Contact:01753860633 info@rwhs.co.uk www.rwhs.co.uk

15/05/2026UnaffiliatedDressage Weekend (15th-18th)at WestonLawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington,Bedworth, Warwickshire,CV12 9JA. Contact: 02475901024

secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk

15/05/2026BritishDressage&MCIGBat WestonLawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV129JA. Contact: 02475901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk

SATURDAY 16THMAY

16/05/2026UnaffiliatedShow Jumpingat BreachBarn,Elham Valley Road,Barham, Canterbury, KentCT46LN. Contact: 07599509332breachbarn@gmail.comwww. facebook.com/breachbarn

16/05/2026BritishShowjumping(15th-17th)at Addington Equestrian, Addington,Bucks,MK18 2JR. Contact:01280 416469info@addington. co.ukwww.addington.co.uk

16/05/2026British EventingAston-Le-Walls Horse Trials(13th-17th)at Washbrook Farm, Aston-le-Walls,Nr Daventry, Northants,NN11 6RT, www.britisheventing.com

16/05/2026 AffiliatedDressageatBurrows Court Farm,NibleyGreen,Dursley, Glos,GL11 6AZ. Contact:01453542488 www.burrowscourtfarm.co.uk

16/05/2026DressDownDressageat Castle FarmCross Country&Livery, PoplarLane, Wickwar, Wotton-under-Edge,Glos,GL12 8NS. Contact: 07968223105anna@ castlefarmliverycrosscountry.co.uk www.castlefarmliverycrosscountry.com

16/05/2026UnaffiliatedSowJumpingat CCR Equestrian,Chambers Farm,Brookthorpe, Glos,GL40XA. Contact: 07787083390info@ ccrequestian.comwww.ccrequestrian.com

16/05/2026BritishDressageat FairoakGrange, AshfordHill,Berks. Contact:01635 299637 / 07785 720799www.fairoakgrange.co.uk

16/05/2026PixandMixDressageat Fenning Farm,ChapelLane,Soham Fen,Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB75UL. Contact: 07875 044829 carol@fenningfarm.co.uk www.fenningfarm.co.uk

16/05/2026UnaffiliatedDressageatHartpury University&Hartpury College,Hartpury House, Hartpury, Gloucestershire, GL193BE. Contact: 01452 702397shows@hartpury.ac.uk www.hartpuryequineevents.co.uk

16/05/2026BritishDressage(16th-17th)at Kings Equestrian,Bromyard. T: 01885400650. www.kingsequestrian.co.uk

16/05/2026 Combined Training,ShowJumping &Dressageat Leyland Court Farm, TrenchLane, Winterbourne,Bristol BS361RY. Contact:01454773163info@leylandcourt.co.uk www.leylandcourt.co.uk

16/05/2026MiniOne Day EventatLincomb Farm,Lincomb, Worcestershire, DY139RB. Contact:01299251351 www.crosscountrycourse.co.uk

16/05/2026BritishDressageat Willoughby Park,OnleyGrounds Farm,NrRugby CV238AJ. www.willoughbypark.co.uk

16/05/2026 Royal WindsorHorseShow(14th17th)atKing Edward VII Car Park,Home Park, Romney Lock Road, Windsor,BerkshireSL4 1QE. Contact:01753860633 info@rwhs.co.uk www.rwhs.co.uk

16/05/2026UnaffiliatedStressless Dressage andBritishDressageat Swallowfield Equestrian, RisingLane,Lapworth, WarwickshireB946JD. Contact:01564 784475 www.swallowfieldec.co.uk

BLAKESLEYSHOW

SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST2026

Qualifiersfor:

16/05/2026UnaffiliatedDressageat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220info@westwilts.com www.westwilts.com

16/05/2026UnaffiliatedDressage Weekend (15th-18th)at WestonLawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington,Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9JA. Contact: 02475901024secretary@ weston-lawns.co.ukwww.weston-lawns.co.uk

SUNDAY 17THMAY

17/05/2026BritishShowjumping(15th-17th)at Addington Equestrian, Addington,Bucks,MK18 2JR. Contact:01280 416469 info@addington.co.ukwww.addington.co.uk

17/05/2026Dressage&ShowJumpingat Alsager EC,ChurchLawton,Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs, ST73RQ. Contact:01270 872083 alsagereqc@btinternet.com www.alsagereqc.co.uk

17/05/2026British EventingAston-Le-Walls Horse Trials(13th-17th)at Washbrook Farm, Aston-le-Walls,Nr Daventry, Northants,NN11 6RT, www.britisheventing.com

17/05/2026 Coventry& Keresley RC ClubShow JumpingChampionshipShow atMarslands Farm Equestrian CentreMontague Rd, Corley, CV78AZ. Contact:ckridingclub@gmail.com www.teamckrc.org

17/05/2026Unaffiliated&BritishDressage atCroftonManor Equestrian Centre, Titchfield Road,Stubbington,Near Fareham, HampshirePO143EW. Contact:01329667323 competitions@croftonmanor.co.uk www.croftonmanor.co.uk

17/05/2026BritishDressageat Fenning Farm, ChapelLane,Soham Fen,Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB75UL. Contact: 07875044829 carol@ fenningfarm.co.ukwww.fenningfarm.co.uk

17/05/2026BritishShowjumpingat FieldHouse Equestrian Centre,FieldHouse Farm,Birch Cross,Marchington,Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST148NX. Contact:01283820310 info@fieldhousemarchington.com www.fieldhousemarchington.com

17/05/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumpingat HartpuryUniversity&Hartpury College, HartpuryHouse, Hartpury, Gloucestershire, GL193BE. Contact:01452 702397 shows@hartpury.ac.uk www.hartpuryequineevents.co.uk 17/05/2026 AffiliatedDressageatHunters Equestrian,Cherry TreeLane,Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL75DT. Contact: 07974 387385,01285640790 www.huntersequestrian.co.uk

17/05/2026IsisDressageGroupDressage Showat LowerHaddonLivery,Station Road, Bampton,Oxfordshire, OX182AT. Contact: Showsec@idgmail.co.ukwww.idgdressage.co.uk 17/05/2026BritishDressage(16th-17th)at Kings Equestrian,Bromyard T: 01885400650. www.kingsequestrian.co.uk

17/05/2026MiniOne Day EventatLincomb Farm,Lincomb, Worcestershire, DY139RB. Contact:01299251351 www.crosscountrycourse.co.uk

17/05/2026UnaffiliatedShow Jumpingat Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre,Barlestone Rd,Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire,LE99NE. Contact: 07860348679office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk

17/05/2026 PeopletonNovice Pony Show andDogShowat LowerNorchard Farm, Peopleton, Worcs,WR102EG. www.peopletonvillage.co.uk

17/05/2026UnaffiliatedShow Jumping at Rectory Farm,DuntisbourneAbbots, Cirencester,Glos,GL77JW. Contact:01285 821715.www.rectoryfarm.com

17/05/2026 Royal WindsorHorseShow(14th17th)atKing Edward VII Car Park,Home Park, Romney Lock Road, Windsor,BerkshireSL4 1QE. Contact:01753860633 info@rwhs.co.uk www.rwhs.co.uk

17/05/2026Unaffiliated Combined TrainingBRC Area 6QualifieratSnowball Farm EC,Burnham, Bucks,SL18EH Contact:01628666222shows@ snowballfarm.co.ukwww.snowballfarm.co.uk 17/05/2026 Racing(DayMeeting) atStratford-upon-Avon Racecourse, Luddington Road,Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire,CV37 9SE. Contact:01789 267949info@stratfordracecourse.net www.stratfordracecourse.net

17/05/2026UnaffiliatedDressageat Swallowfield Equestrian,RisingLane,Lapworth, WarwickshireB946JD. Contact:01564 784475 www.swallowfieldec.co.uk

17/05/2026UnaffiliatedDressageat Tedworth Equestrian Centre, HumberLane,Tidworth, Wiltshire, SP97AW. Contact:01980846464 events@tedworthparkriding.com www.tedworth.ecpro.co.uk

17/05/2026BritishDressageatMoretonMorrell, Warwick, Warwickshire,CV35 9BL. Contact: 03301356416wprodwell@warwickshire.ac.uk www.wcg.ac.uk

17/05/2026 Combined TrainingNAF Five Star BritishRidingClubsQualifiersat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220info@westwilts.comwww.westwilts.com

THECHNSHOWS& EVENTS DIARY

17/05/2026UnaffiliatedDressage Weekend (15th-18th)at WestonLawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington,Bedworth, Warwickshire,CV12 9JA. Contact: 02475901024 secretary@ weston-lawns.co.ukwww.weston-lawns.co.uk

MONDAY 18THMAY

18/05/2026AssistedClear RoundJumping atHartpuryUniversity &Hartpury College, HartpuryHouse,Hartpury, Gloucestershire, GL193BE. Contact:01452 702397shows@ hartpury.ac.ukwww.hartpuryequineevents.co.uk

18/05/2026BritishShowjumping Cat2at Tedworth Equestrian Centre, HumberLane, Tidworth, Wiltshire, SP97AW. Contact:01980 846464 events@tedworthparkriding.com www.tedworth.ecpro.co.uk

18/05/2026Clear RoundShowJumpingat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220info@westwilts.com www.westwilts.com

18/05/2026UnaffiliatedDressage Weekend (15th-18th)at WestonLawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington,Bedworth, Warwickshire,CV12 9JA. Contact: 02475901024 secretary@ weston-lawns.co.ukwww.weston-lawns.co.uk

TUESDAY 19THMAY

19/05/2026SeniorBsritishShowjumping Cat2at CCR Equestrian,Chambers Farm, Brookthorpe,Glos,GL40XA. Contact: 07787083390info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com

19/05/2026 EveningUnaffiliatedShowJumping atSilver Leys PoloClub,MillfieldLane,Bury Green, Ware,Hertfordshire SG112ED. Contact: 07775516945 events@equestrianevents.uk www.equestrianevents.uk

19/05/2026 Evening ProgressiveClear Round ShowJumpingatSolihullRidingClub, Four Ashes Road,BentleyHeath,Solihull, West Midlands,B938QE. Contact:01564770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk

19/05/2026 EveningDressageat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge,BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220info@westwilts.comwww.westwilts.com

WEDNESDAY 20THMAY

20/05/2026 AffiliatedDressageatBurrows Court Farm,NibleyGreen,Dursley, Glos,GL11 6AZ. Contact:01453542488 www.burrowscourtfarm.co.uk

20/05/2026Clear Roundsat CCR Equestrian, Chambers Farm,Brookthorpe,Glos,GL40XA. Contact: 07787083390info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com

20/05/2026BritishDressageatCroftonManor Equestrian Centre, Titchfield Road,Stubbington, Near Fareham,HampshirePO143EW. Contact: 01329667323 competitions@croftonmanor. co.ukwww.croftonmanor.co.uk

20/05/2026BritishShowjumpingat Willoughby Park,OnleyGrounds Farm,NrRugby CV238AJ. www.willoughbypark.co.uk

20/05/2026 Carefree& CasualDressageat SolihullRidingClub, FourAshes Road,Bentley Heath,Solihull, West Midlands,B938QE. Contact: 01564770180www.solihullridingclub.co.uk

THURSDAY 21ST MAY

21/05/2026BritishDressageatSilver Leys Polo Club,MillfieldLane,BuryGreen, Ware,Hertfordshire SG112ED. Contact: 07775516945 events@ equestrianevents.ukwww.equestrianevents.uk

21/05/2026BritishDressageat FieldHouse Equestrian Centre, FieldHouse Farm,Birch Cross,Marchington,Uttoxeter,Staffordshire, ST148NX. Contact:01283820310 info@fieldhousemarchington.comwww. fieldhousemarchington.com

21/05/2026Unaffiliated&BritishDressageat SolihullRidingClub, FourAshes Road,Bentley Heath,Solihull, West Midlands,B938QE. Contact: 01564770180www.solihullridingclub.co.uk

21/05/2026 EveningUnaffiliatedDressageat MoretonMorrell, Warwick, Warwickshire,CV35 9BL. Contact: 03301356416wprodwell@ warwickshire.ac.ukwww.wcg.ac.uk

21/05/2026BritishDressageat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220 info@westwilts.comwww.westwilts.com

FRIDAY 22NDMAY

22/05/2026AmateurJamboree(22nd-25th)at WestonLawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV129JA. Contact: 02475901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk

SATURDAY 23RDMAY

23/05/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumping atBeaverHall Equestrian Centre,Bradnop, Leek,Staffordshire, ST137EZ. Contact:01538 304433horses@beaverhall.co.uk www.beaverhall.co.uk

23/05/2026British Eventing TweesldownHorse Trials(23rd-25th)at Tweseldown Racecourse, Bourley Road,ChurchCrookham,Fleet, Hampshire, GU528AD.www.britisheventing.com 23/05/2026Hunter Trialat Castle FarmCross Country&Livery, PoplarLane, Wickwar, Wotton-under-Edge,Glos,GL128NS. Contact: 07968223105 anna@castlefarmliverycrosscountry.co.uk www.castlefarmliverycrosscountry.com

23/05/2026UnaffiliatedSowJumpingat CCR Equestrian,Chambers Farm,Brookthorpe, Glos,GL40XA. Contact: 07787083390info@ ccrequestian.comwww.ccrequestrian.com 23/05/2026BritishDressageatTheCroft EC, Padworth Common,Berks. Contact:0118 9701019. www.thecroftec.co.uk 23/05/2026 WorkersShowingShow& Unaffiliated/CashShowJumpingatSilver Leys PoloClub,MillfieldLane,BuryGreen, Ware, Hertfordshire SG112ED. Contact: 07775516945 events@equestrianevents.uk www.equestrianevents.uk

23/05/2026BritishDressageat FairoakGrange, Ashford Hill,Berks. Contact:01635 299637 / 07785 720799www.fairoakgrange.co.uk

23/05/2026Unaffiliated& RoR Regional Dressageat FieldHouse Equestrian Centre, FieldHouse Farm,BirchCross,Marchington, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST148NX. Contact: 01283820310info@fieldhousemarchington. comwww.fieldhousemarchington.com

23/05/2026Clear RoundJumpingatCherwell Competition Centre,MillLane,Oxford, Oxfordshire OX30QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com

23/05/2026South West HartpuryDressage ChampionshipsatHartpuryUniversity& Hartpury College,HartpuryHouse,Hartpury, Gloucestershire, GL193BE. Contact:01452 702397shows@hartpury.ac.uk www.hartpuryequineevents.co.uk

23/05/2026StoneleighRidingClubOpen Two Day Event(23rd-24th)at Princethorpe College, Rugby CV239PX. www.stoneleighridingclub.com

23/05/2026Misterton&District RC Dressage atAshbyLane,Lutterworth, Leics. www.mistertonanddistrictridingclub.com 23/05/2026Clear RoundJumpingatMoores Farm EC, CorseLawn,Glos,GL194LY. Contact:mfec@btconnect.com. www.mooresfarmequestrian.co.uk 23/05/2026UnaffiliatedDressage&British DressageQuest atNewbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd,Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE99NE. Contact: 07860348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk

23/05/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumpingat Willoughby Park,OnleyGrounds Farm,Nr Rugby CV238AJ.www.willoughbypark.co.uk 23/05/2026Unaffiliated&BritishDressage at Prestige Equestrian,Bath Road,Hardwicke, Glos,GL22RG. Contact:01452 726633 shows@prestige.trainingwww.prestige.training 23/05/2026BritishDressageat Swallowfield Equestrian,RisingLane,Lapworth, WarwickshireB946JD. Contact:01564 784475 www.swallowfieldec.co.uk

23/05/2026SeniorBritishShowjumping Cat 1at West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220info@westwilts.com www.westwilts.com

23/05/2026AmateurJamboree(22nd-25th)at WestonLawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV129JA. Contact: 02475901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk

SUNDAY 24THMAY

24/05/2026Unaffiliated&BritishDressage atBeaverHall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek,Staffordshire, ST137EZ. Contact:01538 304433 horses@beaverhall.co.uk www.beaverhall.co.uk

24/05/2026British Eventing TweesldownHorse Trials(23rd-25th)at Tweseldown Racecourse, Bourley Road,ChurchCrookham,Fleet, Hampshire, GU528AD. www.britisheventing.com

24/05/2026UnaffiliatedDressageatBurrows Court Farm,NibleyGreen,Dursley, Glos,GL11 6AZ. Contact:01453542488 www.burrowscourtfarm.co.uk

24/05/2026BritishDressageat Caron Roberts Equestrian,Lanes Farm,Marlborough Road, Swindon, WiltshireSN47SA. Contact: 07715906163 tammy@robertsequestrian.co.uk www.robertsequestrian.co.uk

24/05/2026Summer FunShow Jumping atCroftonManor Equestrian Centre, Titchfield Road,Stubbington,Near Fareham, HampshirePO143EW. Contact:01329667323 competitions@croftonmanor.co.uk www.croftonmanor.co.uk

24/05/2026DressageatEnborne Equestrian Centre, HamsteadMarshall,NrNewbury,Berks, RG200JL. Contact: 07929 873071 ruth.gardiner2@btinternet.com www.enborneequestrian.co.uk

24/05/2026ArenaShowingShowatSilver Leys PoloClub,MillfieldLane,BuryGreen, Ware, Hertfordshire SG112ED. Contact: 07775516945 events@equestrianevents.uk www.equestrianevents.uk

24/05/2026UnaffiliatedShow

Jumpingat FieldHouse Equestrian Centre,FieldHouse Farm,BirchCross, Marchington,Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST148NX. Contact:01283820310 info@fieldhousemarchington.com www.fieldhousemarchington.com

24/05/2026 Combined Training atCherwell Competition Centre, MillLane,Oxford,Oxfordshire OX30QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com

24/05/2026UnaffiliatedIndoor Dressageat GWEquine,Highbrook Stables, Lyss Place, Hawkley Road, West Liss,Hampshire, GU336JP. Contact: 07771908816 gwequineltd@gmail.com www.gwequine.co.uk

24/05/2026South West Hartpury ShowJumpingChampionshipsat HartpuryUniversity&Hartpury College,HartpuryHouse,Hartpury, Gloucestershire, GL193BE. Contact: 01452 702397shows@hartpury.ac.uk www.hartpuryequineevents.co.uk

24/05/2026HDRCShowingat Aberahall Equestrian,HR28L. Contact:hdrcshows@gmail.com www.hereford-riding-club.org.uk

24/05/2026BritishDressage TQ at Kings Equestrian,Bromyard T: 01885400650. www.kingsequestrian.co.uk

24/05/2026StoneleighRidingClub

Open Two Day Event(23rd-24th)at Princethorpe College,Rugby CV23 9PX.www.stoneleighridingclub.com

24/05/2026UnaffiliatedShow

Jumpingat Leyland Court Farm, TrenchLane, Winterbourne,Bristol BS361RY. Contact:01454773163 info@leylandcourt.co.uk www.leylandcourt.co.uk

24/05/2026BritishDressageat

Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd,Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE99NE. Contact: 07860348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk

24/05/2026BritishDressageat

Prestige Equestrian,Bath Road, Hardwicke, Glos,GL22RG. Contact: 01452 726633 shows@prestige. trainingwww.prestige.training

24/05/2026UnaffiliatedShow

Jumpingat Swallowfield Equestrian, RisingLane,Lapworth, Warwickshire B946JD. Contact:01564 784475 www.swallowfieldec.co.uk

24/05/2026AmateurJamboree (22nd-25th)at WestonLawns Farm, Bedworth Rd,Bulkington,Bedworth, Warwickshire,CV129JA. Contact: 02475901024 secretary@westonlawns.co.ukwww.weston-lawns.co.uk

MONDAY 25THMAY

25/05/2026ShowingatBeaverHall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek, Staffordshire, ST137EZ. Contact: 01538 304433 horses@beaverhall. co.ukwww.beaverhall.co.uk

25/05/2026British Eventing TweesldownHorse Trials(23rd25th)at Tweseldown Racecourse, Bourley Road,ChurchCrookham, Fleet,Hampshire, GU528AD. www.britisheventing.com

25/05/2026KingsHeathHorse ShowatTheShowground,Tithe BarnLane, Earlswood,Solihull, West Midlands,B945DH. Contact: 07866773655

secretary@kingsheathhorseshow. com

www.kingsheathhorseshow.com

25/05/2026SouthOxfordshire RidingClubOpenDressageat Pyatts Farm,Pyatts FarmLane, LaneEnd,High Wycombe,Bucks, HP143NW.. Contact:info@sorc.biz www.sorc.biz

25/05/2026Clear RoundShow Jumpingat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact: 01225 783220info@westwilts.com www.westwilts.com

25/05/2026AmateurJamboree (22nd-25th)at WestonLawns Farm,Bedworth Rd,Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire,CV129JA. Contact: 02475901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk

TUESDAY 26THMAY

26/05/2026BritishDressageat Caron Roberts Equestrian,Lanes Farm,Marlborough Road, Swindon, WiltshireSN47SA. Contact: 07715906163 tammy@robertsequestrian.co.uk www.robertsequestrian.co.uk

26/05/2026 EveningUnaffiliated ShowJumpingatSilver Leys Polo Club,MillfieldLane,BuryGreen, Ware,Hertfordshire SG112ED. Contact: 07775516945 events@equestrianevents.uk www.equestrianevents.uk

26/05/2026BritishDressageat Willoughby Park,Onley Grounds Farm,NrRugby CV238AJ. www.willoughbypark.co.uk

26/05/2026SeniorBritish Showjumpingat Prestige Equestrian,Bath Road,Hardwicke, Glos,GL22RG. Contact:01452 726633 shows@prestige.training www.prestige.training

26/05/2026 EveningDressageat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA14 6QT. Contact:01225 783220info@ westwilts.comwww.westwilts.com

26/05/2026BritishDressageat Widmer EC,Lacey Green,Bucks, HP27 0PG. Contact:01844 275139 widmerec@hotmail.co.uk www.widmerequestrian.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 27THMAY

27/05/2026Clear Roundsat CCR Equestrian,Chambers Farm, Brookthorpe,Glos,GL40XA. Contact: 07787 083390info@ccrequestian. comwww.ccrequestrian.com

THECHNSHOWS& EVENTS DIARY

27/05/2026 AffiliatedDressageatHunters Equestrian,Cherry TreeLane,Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL75DT. Contact: 07974 387385,01285640790 www.huntersequestrian.co.uk

27/05/2026NorthHereford Pony Club Evening Show JumpingatKings Equestrian,Bromyard T: 01885400650.www.kingsequestrian.co.uk

27/05/2026BritishShowjumping EveningClub andSchoolsatNewbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd,Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE99NE. Contact: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.ukwww.nvec.co.uk

27/05/2026ShortArenaPick YourOwn Test PercentageDressageat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220 info@westwilts.comwww.westwilts.com

THURSDAY 28THMAY

28/05/2026 EveningUnaffiliatedDressageat Silver Leys PoloClub,MillfieldLane,BuryGreen, Ware,Hertfordshire SG112ED.Contact: 07775 516945 events@equestrianevents.uk www.equestrianevents.uk

28/05/2026 Combined TrainingandClear RoundShowJumpingat West Wilts EC,Nr Trowbridge, BA146QT. Contact:01225 783220 info@westwilts.comwww.westwilts.com

FRIDAY 29THMAY

29/05/2026BritishShowjumping(29th-30th) at Willoughby Park,OnleyGrounds Farm,Nr Rugby CV238AJ.www.willoughbypark.co.uk

29/05/2026 Racing(EveningMeeting) atStratford-upon-Avon Racecourse, Luddington Road,Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire,CV37 9SE. Contact:01789 267949info@stratfordracecourse.net www.stratfordracecourse.net

SATURDAY 30THMAY

30/05/2026Unaffiliated& TrailblazersDressage at FullersHill Farm, FullersHill,Amersham, Bucks,HP65RQ. ENTRIESVIATEXT ONLY TO: 07892441095www.amershamdressage.com

30/05/2026Unaffiliated&Quest Dressage atBeaverHall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek,Staffordshire, ST137EZ. Contact:01538 304433 horses@beaverhall.co.uk www.beaverhall.co.uk

30/05/2026British EventingSolihullHorse Trials(30th-31st)atSolihullRidingClub, Four Ashes Road,BentleyHeath,BentleyHeath, Solihull, West Midlands,B938QE, www.britisheventing.com

30/05/2026 AffiliatedDressageatBurrows Court Farm,NibleyGreen,Dursley, Glos,GL11 6AZ. Contact:01453542488 www.burrowscourtfarm.co.uk

30/05/2026SeniorBsritishShowjumping Cat1, Clubs&Schoolsat CCR Equestrian,Chambers Farm,Brookthorpe, Glos,GL40XA. Contact: 07787083390info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com

30/05/2026BritishDressageatHartpury University&Hartpury College,Hartpury House, Hartpury,Gloucestershire, GL193BE. Contact:01452 702397 shows@hartpury.ac.uk www.hartpuryequineevents.co.uk

30/05/2026 AfternoonUnaffiliatedDressage atHartpuryUniversity&Hartpury College, HartpuryHouse,Hartpury, Gloucestershire, GL193BE. Contact:01452 702397shows@ hartpury.ac.ukwww.hartpuryequineevents.co.uk

30/05/2026BritishDressageatMoulton College EC,Northampton,Northants,NN37QL. Contact: sam.gregory@moulton.ac.uk www.moulton.ac.uk

30/05/2026BritishShowjumping(29th-30th) at Willoughby Park,OnleyGrounds Farm,Nr Rugby CV238AJ.www.willoughbypark.co.uk

30/05/2026 Racing(EveningMeeting) atStratford-upon-Avon Racecourse, Luddington Road,Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire,CV37 9SE. Contact:01789 267949info@stratfordracecourse.net www.stratfordracecourse.net

30/05/2026BritishDressageat Swallowfield Equestrian,RisingLane,Lapworth, WarwickshireB946JD. Contact:01564 784475 www.swallowfieldec.co.uk

SUNDAY 31STMAY

31/05/2026Show Jumping TrainingShow at Addington Equestrian, Addington,Bucks,MK18 2JR. Contact:01280 416469info@addington. co.ukwww.addington.co.uk

31/05/2026AspleyGuiseandDistrict RidingClub SummerDressageSeriesatBury Farm Equestrian Centre, Slapton,MillLane,Nr LeightonBuzzard, Bucks LU79BT.www.aspleyguiseridingclub.co.uk

31/05/2026UnaffiliatedShowJumpingat BeaverHall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek, Staffordshire, ST137EZ. Contact:01538304433 horses@beaverhall.co.ukwww.beaverhall.co.uk

31/05/2026British EventingSolihullHorse Trials(30th-31st)atSolihullRidingClub, Four Ashes Road,BentleyHeath,BentleyHeath, Solihull, West Midlands,B938QE, www.britisheventing.com

31/05/2026UnaffiliatedDressageat Fenning Farm,ChapelLane,Soham Fen,Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB75UL. Contact: 07875 044829 carol@fenningfarm.co.uk www.fenningfarm.co.uk

31/05/2026UnaffiliatedShow Jumpingat FieldHouse Equestrian Centre, FieldHouse Farm,BirchCross,Marchington,Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST148NX. Contact:01283 820310info@fieldhousemarchington.com www.fieldhousemarchington.com

31/05/2026UnaffiliatedShow Jumpingat Cherwell Competition Centre, MillLane,Oxford, Oxfordshire OX30QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com

31/05/2026HartpuryUniversity&Hartpury CollegeBritishDressageatHartpuryUniversity &Hartpury College,HartpuryHouse,Hartpury, Gloucestershire, GL193BE. Contact:01452 702397shows@hartpury.ac.uk www.hartpuryequineevents.co.uk

31/05/2026Unaffiliated&BritishDressageat Leyland Court Farm, TrenchLane, Winterbourne, Bristol BS361RY. Contact:01454773163info@ leylandcourt.co.ukwww.leylandcourt.co.uk

MONDAY 1STJUNE

01/06/2026BritishShowjumping Cat2at Tedworth Equestrian Centre, HumberLane, Tidworth, Wiltshire, SP97AW. Contact:01980 846464 events@tedworthparkriding.com www.tedworth.ecpro.co.uk

TUESDAY 2NDJUNE

02/06/2026SeniorBsritishShowjumping Cat2 at CCR Equestrian,Chambers Farm,Brookthorpe, Glos,GL40XA. Contact: 07787083390info@ ccrequestian.comwww.ccrequestrian.com

02/06/2026 EveningUnaffiliatedShow JumpingatSilver Leys PoloClub,Millfield Lane,BuryGreen, Ware,Hertfordshire SG112ED. Contact: 07775516945 events@ equestrianevents.ukwww.equestrianevents.uk

02/06/2026BritishDressageatKings Equestrian,Bromyard T: 01885400650. www.kingsequestrian.co.uk

02/06/2026 EveningClear Roundat Willoughby Park,OnleyGrounds Farm,NrRugby CV238AJ. www.willoughbypark.co.uk

02/06/2026 Evening ProgressiveClear Round Show JumpingatSolihullRidingClub, Four Ashes Road,BentleyHeath,Solihull, West Midlands,B938QE. Contact:01564770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk

02/06/2026BritishDressageat Widmer EC, Lacey Green,Bucks,HP270PG. Contact:01844 275139 widmerec@hotmail.co.uk www.widmerequestrian.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 3RDJUNE

03/06/2026Clear Roundsat CCR Equestrian, Chambers Farm,Brookthorpe,Glos,GL40XA. Contact: 07787083390info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com

03/06/2026 YoungHorse& Pony Qualifier atHunters Equestrian,Cherry TreeLane, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL75DT. Contact: 07974 387385,01285640790 www.huntersequestrian.co.uk

03/06/2026BritishShowjumping(29th-30th) at Willoughby Park,OnleyGrounds Farm,Nr Rugby CV238AJ. www.willoughbypark.co.uk

THURSDAY 4THJUNE

04/06/2026BritishDressageatSilver Leys PoloClub,MillfieldLane,BuryGreen, Ware, Hertfordshire SG112ED. Contact: 07775516945 events@equestrianevents.uk www.equestrianevents.uk

04/06/2026Unaffiliated&BritishDressageat SolihullRidingClub, FourAshes Road,Bentley Heath,Solihull, West Midlands,B938QE. Contact:01564770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk

FRIDAY 5THJUNE

05/06/2026BritishDressageat Wellington Riding,Hook,Hampshire, RG27 0LJ. Contact: 0118 932 6308ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk www.wellington-riding.co.uk

SATURDAY 6THJUNE

06/06/2026Unaffiliated&BritishDressage atBeaverHall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek,Staffordshire, ST137EZ. Contact:01538 304433 horses@beaverhall.co.uk www.beaverhall.co.uk

06/06/2026Unaffiliated&BritishDressageat Silver Leys PoloClub,MillfieldLane,Bury Green, Ware,Hertfordshire SG112ED. Contact: 07775 516945 events@equestrianevents.uk www.equestrianevents.uk

06/06/2026UnaffiliatedDressageatCherwell Competition Centre,MillLane,Oxford, Oxfordshire OX30QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com

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GALORE AT THRE E COUNTIESSHOW2026

The RoyalThree CountiesShow(12th to 14thJune2026)atMalvern haslongbeenoneofthemost prominent Countyshows,andin2026 we aredelighted to announcean exciting range ofclassesaimedatthehardworkingamateur equestrian.

The RTChasbeennominatedasa qualifyingshow forthe TheShowing Register(TSR)Amateurofthe Year Championships,heldatStoneleighatthe endofNovember.Thequalifyingsectionsare forHunters,Ridinghorse/Hacks, Cobs,M&M Lead Rein& FirstRidden,RiddenM&M, Ridden Coloured,Ridden Veteran,Ridden Pony, FirstRidden& Lead Rein

And excitinglythe RoyalThree Counties 2026areproud to have beengranted prestigious SEIB‘Search fora Star’HOYS and ‘YourHorseLive’ qualifiers.

Theethosbehindthe SEIBSearch foraStar(SFAS) competitionis rooted inprovidingasupportive, accessible,and high-qualityshowingpathwayspecifically foramateurridersandtheirhorses,allowing them to compete atinspirational venues liketheHorseofthe YearShow(HOYS)

and YourHorseLive. Establishedin1996 by SEIBInsuranceBrokers,theseriesaims to “putsomethingback”intotheequestrian community by fostering talentinafriendly, low-key,supportiveandeducational environment.

The SEIBHOYS Qualifiers at Royal Three Countiesare for Working Ponies, WorkingHorse,ShowHunters,Riding Horse/Hack,Show CobsandMaxisand Traditional Gypsy Cobs.ThereisalsoanSEIB Racehorse to RidingHorseHOYS qualifier.

TheSEIBSearch foraStar‘Your HorseLive’Qualifiers provideanother wide rangeofclasses;RiddenMountain& Moorland,AmateurIn-handMountain& Moorland,StillaStarOpenRidden Veteran Horse& Pony,AmateurIn-hand Veteran Horseor Pony,AmateurIn-handPlaited Horse(includingHoggedShow Cob), AmateurIn-handPlaited Pony,AmateurInhand, Traditional Gypsy Cobsand PartBred Gypsy Cobs,RidingClub TypeHorse, Pony Club Type Pony, Lead Rein& FirstRiddenof any type.

Ultimately,theSEIB‘Search foraStar’ programmeaims to create an“unforgettable experience” foramateurs,givingthemthe

chance to competeinthespotlight,often for thefirst timeatamajorshow.

Otherneworenhancedclasses at RTC2026are; WPCSSilverMedal to be awardedin Welsh&WPBRclasses; Welshpart-bredinhandclasses, Working PerformanceHorse/Pony, Traditional Gypsy CobInHand, Palomino&SpottedInHand& Ridden,NoviceRidden Pony, World/ Foreign Breeds, ColouredNonNative&Native Ridden,JuniorHandlerHeavyHorseand ShowHorseInHand.

Afirm favourite overthelast two yearshasbeenthe UnaffiliatedArena Eventing,whichhasbeenincreased to provide foursections rangingfrom60cm, 70cm,80cm,90cm.Thishasbeenmoved to theSundayinorder to beonthesame dayasthe Pony ClubShowjumping so competitorshave plenty to entertainthem!

And we areagainrunningour Championship forlocalamateur competitors fromthe CountiesofGloucestershire, Herefordshireand Worcestershire. The highest placedlocalfrom eachclassqualifies fortheSunday Final.

Entries by postclose30thApril2026,or 8thMay2026onlineviaShowingScene.

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LETTHEMLOAF!

Afterwhat feelslike thelongest, wettestwinter ever,finally thenightsaredrawingout, the temperatures are starting to rise,andhorse owners everywhere are rejoicingandlooking forward to easiertimesahead.However, withthe promiseofspring,anew fear rears itsuglyhead-thethreatofdreaded, crippling,agonisinglaminitis.

Traditionally,enforced stabletime away fromanygrass wastheprescribed way to ensurethatahorseorpony’s health wassafeguardedandtheirdiet couldbemonitored,butcustomsare thankfullychanginganditisbecoming less andless acceptable to have our horsesorponies stuckintheir stables. Thehealthbenefits,bothmentaland physical,of keepinghorsesandponies outandmovingaboutarewithout question,butwithgrassgrowing fast andfullofsugarinthespring months,thebest alternative to turning laminitis-proneanimalsoutinfields is to use carefullymanagedgrassless loafingareasand/ortrack systems.

Track systemsaregrowingin popularityandarethesmartest way to ensurethat youareusing yourland to itsfullpotential. Evenasmallish area canbedesigned wellenough to encouragemovementand avoid gluttony.Horsesandponies canhave their essentialneedsmet- Freedom, Friendsand Forage,without stressful dailymonitoringoftheir weight, digitalpulse,andhoof temperature. Ifshelters,hayingareasand water areasarepositionedatadistance fromoneanother,thismeansthat equinesmustincreasetheir footfall

to getfromone to theother. Mudcontrolslabsaretheideal base forthiskindofproject-instant, removable, reusablehard standing. You cansetupaminitrack systemandsee howtheyuseit,andthenifnecessary alteritaccording to theirhabits. Pathways canbenarrow inplaces to encouragemovement,andbigger areas canholdhay feeders for everyone to access, for example.If youuse moveableelectric fencing, you can easily adapt yourtrackas yourneedschange. Mudcontrolslabsare rockhard;as hardas concrete, andagood topping layeris required,ideallysharpsand.This alsogivesessentialsupport to thesole, vitalifthereisahistoryoflaminitis. Alternative toppings canbeused,such as woodchipandbedding(usedisfine). If you want to avoidtheriskofhorses lippingupsandwithdroppedhay, rubbergrassmats work very wellon topoftheslabsaroundhay feeders. Asandpit for rollingisanice

additional feature,thehorsesdefinitely won’tbeable to diguptheheavy, interlinkedMudcontrolslabsifthey get carried away inthejoyofdigging and rolling. You wouldneedan additionaldepthofsandonthisarea, to avoid cappedelbows andhocks, for example,andborderingitwithlogs orsleepersisagoodidea.(These can besecured straightdownthrough theslabswithlengthsof rebar.)

A wellpositionedanddesigned loafingarea isincrediblyuseful throughthe wetmonths too. You can avoidwrecking ‘sacrificepaddocks’, anddrastically reducetheriskof mud feverandhoofproblemssuch asabscesses,whicharesomuch morelikelywhenhoovesandlegs are waterloggedthrough standingin deepmudoronsaturatedground.

If youhave somehorseswhich can copewithgrassat certaintimes, for example overnightwhenthe sugarsarelower, it’s easyto setitup sothatthey canbeletinto certain paddocks forthoseperiods,then backontothetrack fordaytimes.

Mudcontrol reallyisthesolution. Noorderis toobigor toosmall, andit’s amazingthedifference evenaoneslabwidepathway can make,to get you to themuckheap, fieldshelter,orloafingarea.

Carefullymanagedgrass-freeareas reallyarethefutureof responsiblehorse management,andtheMudcontrol teamare experiencedhorsepeople whounderstandanimals’needs andare veryhappy to advise.

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Loafingarea withMudcontrolsurface

WHE N THE R AI N HASN’TSTOPPED… .

Managing Parasites Aftera Waterlogged Winter

Ifthe startof2026has feltlike onelongdownpour, you arenotimaginingit.Manyhorse ownershave spent weeks staringat waterloggedpaddocks,deepmudand gateways that swallowwellieswhole.Whenthegroundis saturatedandawheelbarrow willnotmove, regularpoo picking canbecomeimpossible.

Withthatoften comesguilt. We know goodpasture hygienematters. Yettherearetimeswhenthe weather simplywins.

At WestgateLabs, we understandthisall too well.Many ofus keepour ownhorses onheavyclaysoils,managing paddocksasbestwecan.Thiswinterhas testedpractical limitsandpatienceinequalmeasure.

“Keepinghorsesmeans youlive everyinchofthe weather,” says ClaireShand,DirectorofMarketingat WestgateLabs. “Whenthegroundissaturatedand youphysically cannotget acrossitwithabarrow,there’snothing to dobutacceptthe situation.Beating yourselfupachieves nothing.The keyis to focusonwhat you can controlandhave asensibleplan for when conditionsimprove.”

First,give yourselfpermission If youhave notbeenable to poopick regularlythroughthe worstofthemud, youarenotalone. Trying to dragbarrows throughdeepmudrisksinjury to you,damage to whatlittle ofthe swardisleftandunnecessary stress. Welfareincludes yoursas wellas yourhorse’s. Parasite controlisimportant, butsois avoidingburnout. Whenitdriesout,act strategically Asground conditionsimprove,start by removing accumulateddroppingsasthoroughlyaspossible. Evena few focusedsessions cansignificantly reduce contamination beforelarvaemigratefurtheronto grazingareas.

If youare consideringharrowing to breakupdroppings, timingiscritical.Harrowingspreadslarvaeacrossthe pasture, soitshouldonlybedoneduringdry, warm conditionswhenfields canthenbe rested.Ideally, rest harrowedpasture foratleastsixmonthsbeforegrazing again. Withoutthat rest period,harrowing canincrease,not reduce, infectionrisk.

Wherespaceallows, rotate grazing to giveheavily contaminatedareasabreak. Evenpartial rotation, for example fencingoffthe worstgateway zones, canhelp.If youhave accessto sheepor cattlegrazing,mixedspecies grazing candiluteequinespecificparasites.

Formanysmallset-ups, restingland forlongperiodsisnot realistic.Inthose cases,the focusshifts to monitoring.

Keep testing, keepassessing

Afterawinterwhenpasture hygienehasbeen compromised, regular wormegg counts become evenmoreimportant. Testingatappropriateintervals every8-12 weeksallowsyou to seewhethereggsheddingisrising.

Usea structuredriskassessmentapproach to review stockingdensity, agegroupsand recenthistory.If conditions have increased exposure,testingwillhighlightthisbefore clinicalsignsappear. Evidence-baseddecisionsare especially valuablewhenmanagementoptionsarelimited.

Moving forward,not backwards

A wetwinterdoesnotundo yearsof responsibleparasite control.Whatmattersishow we respond. Remove what you canwhen you can. Rest and rotate wherepractical. Test regularly. Treatonly when evidencesupportsit. Mostimportantly,look after yourhorseand yourself. Sustainableparasite control isaboutbalance, not perfection.

About WestgateLabs

WestgateLaboratoriesisan award-winning veterinary parasitologylab, specialisinginparasite control forhorse. Pioneersofthepostal wormegg count test,thelabhas beenleadingthefieldinhelpinghorse owners to manage theparasite controloftheirhorses andothergrazing animalssince1999. Formore detailsvisit https://www.westgatelabs.co.uk/

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CRAFTING A CA REERWITHLEATHERWORK

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Foundedin1966,theSocietyis respected worldwide forsetting thehigheststandardsintraining andprofessionalism.Whether your

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AbbeyEngland,aleading internationalsupplierof premiumartisanleatherwork products and tools to theUKand beyondhosteditsmost recent Masterclass workshopinNovember 2025.Thisannual eventisalways presented by aleadingindustry talent,andthis yearthepresenter wasmastersaddlerMBEGodfrey Morris. Attended by almost 20likemindedand talentedmakersfrom theleathercraft,saddleryand fashion industries,the workshopheldat Walsall LeatherSkills Centre, allowed attendeesauniqueopportunity to learnfromoneofthemost respected figures inthecraft.

Withdecadesof expertiseand apassion forsharingknowledge, Godfrey Morrisprovidedaguide throughthe techniques andtraditions thathave shapedtheindustry, demonstratingmaterials forcutting patternsanddiscussing toolsand how to keeptheminprime condition forcreatingthebest makes,as well asprovidingsome valuabletipsalong the way.

Speakingofthesuccess of theAbbeyEnglandmasterclass workshop,marketingassistant NatalieMorris,said“We welcomed talentedcraftspeopleofallabilities, all eager to learnfromGodfrey Morris

ashesharedhis expertiseon two key topics:patterncuttingandtheartof toolsharpening.The room wasbuzzing withenthusiasmandencouraged questionsand conversation,which was fantastic to seeandsomething we very muchencourage.

“GodfreyMorris wasan exceptional host,andheprovidedourattendees withahugeamountofknowledgeand inspirationwhichthey could take away to enhancetheirskillsetandbusiness It was wonderful to seesomany talentedpeopleallunderone roof,the Walsall LeatherSkills Centre wasthe perfectlocation forour event.”

Workshopattendeesincluded equestrianleathercrafterClare Chapman,AbbeyEngland’sScholarship winner for2025/2026,whosubmitted stunning examplesofher work includingabeautifulbrownheadcollar, a

golddetailbridlewithplaiteddetails, anda studded steampunk style leather corsetandhat.Asthis year’s winnerofAbbeyEngland’sacclaimed scholarship,Clare will receivefinancial andpracticalsupportfromthe Artisanleatherworkandequestrian supplier,with£500 worthofAbbey Englandleathers and tools,as wellas expertadviceandonlinesupport for herbusiness.

Alsopresent wasaprevious AbbeyEnglandScholarshipwinner from2023/2024,LaurenBroxton, who,as wellasrunningasuccessful business,is campaigning to keepthe Walsall LeatherMuseum open atitscurrentlocation.Thepetition isgainingsignatures,andthe case issoon to be reviewed by MPs to discussthesafeguardingofthissite ofcraftingheritage.

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If you’re looking fora careerthat blendscraftsmanship,science, andthe welfareofhorses,looknofurther.The SocietyofMaster Saddlersishere to help youbuildit.

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SLOW F EE D YOURFORAGEFOR EQUINEHEALTHBENEFITS

Forage formsthe foundationofthe equinediet, yetthe way forageis presented canhave asignificant impactonbothdigestivehealthandthe managementofanumberof common equine conditions. Forhorses suffering frommetabolicdisorders, respiratory sensitivities,gastriculcers,orobesity, careful controlof forageintakeand feedingbehaviourisoftena keypartof veterinaryandnutritionalmanagement.

Oneofthemostwidely recommended approaches formanagingthesehorses istheuseofslow feeding systems.By slowingthe rate atwhichhorses consume hay, owners canbettermimicnatural grazingbehaviourwhilehelping to regulate calorieintakeandsupportdigestivehealth. Traditionalhaynetshave longbeenused forthispurpose, buttheyarenotwithout limitations.Uneven consumption, tangling risks,andhay wastage can stilloccur,and somehorseslearn to consumehayquickly despitesmall-holednets.Innovations in foragepresentationarebecomingan increasinglyimportantpartof stable management. SystemssuchastheHaycube have beendeveloped to providea controlled slow-feedingenvironmentwhile keepinghay

contained,clean,andaccessible.Designed to hold foragewithina robustcube structure, itencourageshorses towork steadily for theirhay ratherthan consumingit rapidly inlargemouthfuls. Forhorsesprone to laminitisor EquineMetabolic Syndrome, slowing forageintakehelps regulate calorie consumptionand reduces theriskofsudden sugarintakespikes.In overweighthorses orthoseon restricteddiets, controlled feedingalsohelpsprolong feedingtime, reducing stress andboredominthe stable.

The RoleofSoakedHay

Formanyhorseswithmetabolic conditions or respiratorysensitivities,soakinghay is often recommendedasit canhelp reduce thelevelof water-soluble carbohydrates (sugars),makingitmoresuitable forhorses prone to laminitisorinsulin resistance. It can alsohelp reducedustandairborneparticles thatmayaggravate respiratory conditions suchas EquineAsthmaor RAO(Recurrent Airway Obstruction).However, soaking hay canpresentpracticalchallenges for owners. Wethayisheavier to handle, canbe messyto manageinthe stable,andoften leads to increased wastagewhen fedon thefloororintraditionalhaynets. Feeding

soakedhaywithina contained systemhelps keepthe forage together, reducemess, andallowhorses to consumeitgradually withouttramplingor contamination.

Digestivehealthiscloselylinked to feedingbehaviour.Horses evolved to eat littleandoften,andlongperiodswithout forage canincreasetheriskofgastric irritationorulcers.Slow feedingsolutions help extend forage availability, encouraging morenatural feedingpatternsthat supportgutfunction.Equallyimportant isthebehaviouralimpact.Horsesthat finishtheir foragequicklymayspendlong periodswithout feed,leading to frustration, box walking,cribbing,orother stable vices Providingaslower, moreengaging feeding system canhelpmaintainmental stimulationand reducethesebehaviours. Thoughtful foragemanagement, combinedwithappropriate veterinary adviceanddietplanning,plays acrucial rolein keepinghorses comfortable,healthy, andsettledinthe stable.TheHaycube representsoneapproach to achievingthis balance —helping ownersmanage forage intakemoreeffectivelywhilesupportingthe horse’snatural feedinginstincts. Formore informationvisit www.haycube.co.uk.

WHAT ISIN Y OU R HAY?

ByClaireBurrow,DevonHaylage

Reputable forageproducersspend the yearthinkingaboutgrass longbeforeitiscutandbaled. Forhorse owners,hayoftenlooks simple;dry,greenish,nicesmelling (or not!).Butinside everybaleisa complex nutritionalpackagethat caneither supportorundermine yourhorse’s health.Understandingwhatis reallyin yourhayisoneofthemostimportant steps you can take toward betterequine nutrition.

At its core,hayisdriedgrass, preserved to feedhorses to supplement, or formthemainpartoftheirdiet.The main componentsare:

• Fibre–Thisisthe foundationofthe horse’sdiet.Structural carbohydrates (celluloseandhemicellulose)support gutmotilityandhealthy fermentation inthehindgut.Maturehayishigherin fibreandlowerinenergy, while younger, leafierhayismore digestibleandenergy dense.Mostleisurehorses require a highfibre, medium to lowenergyhay.

•Energy–Suppliedprimarilythrough fermentablefibre and water-soluble carbohydrates(WSC),includingsugars. Forgood-doersandlaminitis-prone horses,lowerenergy,lowersugarhay isoften essential.Somehaywillneed to besoaked to reducesugarlevels. Nutritionalanalysiswillallow owners to assess whethersoakingis required.

• Protein–Grasshays typically rangefrom6–12%crudeprotein, dependingonspeciesandcutting stage.Mostadultleisure horses require surprisinglylittleprotein; excess protein isinefficientlyusedand excreted. Inappropriateuseofnitrogen fertilisers canaffecttheproteinprofile,potentially causinghighlevelsofnon-protein nitrogen to bepresentwhich couldbe detrimental to horsehealth.

•Minerals– Calcium,phosphorus, magnesium,potassium,sodium,and traceelementsareallpresent,but rarely inperfectbalance. Grasshayisoften lowin copper,zinc,andselenium,which iswhybalancersare commonlyneeded. Amineralanalysiswillspecifythe ratios ofthesemineralssosupplementation canbe tailored to thehaybeing fed for optimalequinehealth.

Hay canbemadefroma variety

ofgrassspecieswhichwillhave a significantinfluenceonitsnutritional profile. Ryegrassdominanthay tends to behigherinenergyandsugars.While excellent forhighperformancehorses, it canbeproblematic fornativebreeds, ponies,andmetabolichorses

Timothygenerallyprovideslower energyandsugar, withhigher structural fibre, oftenbettersuited to leisure horsesandthosewithmetabolicissues.

Mixedspecieshay (traditional meadow typegrasses) isageneralallrounderbut canoffera variednutrient profile.It’s oftensofterthanTimothy, butsugars can varysonutritional testingis recommendedparticularly whenbeing fed to sugarsensitive horses.

Fromaproducer’s standpoint, managingspecies compositionthrough reseeding,thetimingofcutting, and fertiliseruseisoneofthemost powerful tools we have to influencehay qualityanditssuitability fordifferent classesofhorse.

Whilenutritioniscrucial, contaminantsalsohave asignificant impactonequinehealth.Hayisoften dusty, requiringsoakingor steaming to reduceairborneparticleswhich can exacerbate respiratory conditionsand reducepalatability. Dustinhay comes fromseveralsources:mouldandfungal spores,leafshatter,fieldsoil,pollenand dustmites alongwiththeir faeces.

Reputableproducersshouldensure that toxicplantssuchas ragwort, buttercups,hemlockandhorsetailare notpresentintheirfieldsasdrying doesnotneutralisemany toxins.Other non-toxicplantssuchasplantain, dandelionand yarrow maybepresent butwilladdnutritionalbenefitsandare desired extrasingoodqualitytraditional meadowhay.

Hayshouldbecut,driedandbaled insuitable conditions to minimisesoil contaminationandpreventheatingonce baled.OurinclementUK weatheroften hampersgoodhayproduction,whereas prolongedhotanddrygrowingand harvesting conditions canoften resultin veryhighsugarlevels,again reiterating theneed fornutritionalanalysis to assess itssuitability for feeding to

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certainclasses ofhorse.

Hayqualitydirectlyaffects digestive health,body condition,behaviour,and long-termsoundness.Excess sugars can exacerbatelaminitisandinsulin dysregulation. Poorfibrequality can lead toweightlossor colic.Mineral imbalances may contribute to poorhoof quality, muscleissues,ordevelopmental problemsin youngstock.

Morehorse ownersareturning to haylageasanalternative, mainly to addressthedustissueandoftenthe highsugarsfoundinhay, because haylageisdustfreeandnaturallylower insugar. Goodhaylageproducers would focusonsoilhealth,grassspecies,field operationsandcutting/baling conditions that results ina forage to enhance equinehealth.

From my perspective, forageshould neverbeanafterthought.Itisnot just ‘something to chewon’or ‘gut fill’butthe cornerstoneoftheequine diet. Testing,understandingitsorigin, andmatchingit to theindividualhorse aresomeofthemosteffective, and affordable, ways to supportequine health.

So,thenexttime youopenabale, remember, youarenotjust feeding forage. Youare feedinga carefully grown, carefullypreservedcrop thatplays avital rolein yourhorse’s wellbeing.

NEWFORAG E ANA LY SIS SERVICEFORHORSEOWNERS

Thunderbrook ForageQuickScan offersa fast,affordable way to assess theenergy, protein,and sugar contentof your forage,helping you tailor your feedingplanwith confidence.

What’sincluded:

• Analysisofenergy,protein,sugar, anddrymatter content

• Resultswithin3 workingdays

• Conducted by Eurofins Agro Laboratory

• Easy-to-understand reportwith feedingadvice

•Suitable forhayandhaylage

Howit works:

1.Orderonlineand receive your submission formviaemail.

2. Collect your foragesample following theinstructions.

3. Send yoursamplewiththe form to thelab(nophysicalkitsent).

4. Receive your results by email.

WhyKnowing Your ForageMatters

Forageisnotjustapartofthehorse’s diet—itisthe foundationofit.Inmost cases,itmakes upthe vast majorityof ahorse’sdailyintake, oftenasmuchas 80 to 100percent.Itsupportsdigestive health,naturalbehaviour, and overall wellbeingina waynoother feed can replicate. And yet,despiteitsimportance, one keyquestionoften remains unanswered:whatisactuallyinit? Hayandhaylagemayappear consistentfromtheoutside,but nutritionallythey can vary considerably.

The compositionof forageisinfluenced by awide rangeof factors,including soilquality,plantdiversity, stageof maturity atharvest, weather conditions, and storage.Asa result, two balesthat lookandsmellsimilar canprovide very differentlevelsofenergy,sugar,protein, andminerals. Withoutanalysis, feeding decisionsareoftenbasedonassumption ratherthanunderstanding.

This variabilitymattersmore than many realise.Horsesaredesigned to consumefibrelittleandoften,witha digestive systemthat reliesona steady intake of forage to functioneffectively. Beyondprovidingfibre, foragealso contributes significantly to thehorse’s intakeofsugar,energy,and essential nutrients.Iftheseelementsareoutof balance, theeffects maybesubtleat first,but overtimethey caninfluence weight,behaviour,hoofquality, and metabolichealth.

Onearea thatfrequently causes confusionisthewidely referenced guidelineof keeping combinedsugar and starchlevelsbelow10percent, particularly forhorsesprone to conditionssuchaslaminitisorinsulin dysregulation.Whilethisthreshold isausefulbenchmark,itisoften misunderstood.The keypointisthat this value relates to the totaldietona drymatterbasis.Because foragemakes upthelargest proportionofthatdiet,it alsohasthegreatest impactonwhether thisthresholdis exceeded.

Itis easyto assumethat forageis naturallylowinsugar,butthisisnot

alwaysthe case.Dependingon factors suchassunlight exposure, plant maturity, andcutting conditions,hay can containsurprisinglyhighsugarlevels. Without testing,thereisno reliable way ofknowingwhethera foragebatchis suitable forhorseswithspecificdietary needs. Visualassessmentalonesimply doesnotprovidethefullpicture. Understandingthenutritional compositionof forageallowsfor a farmorepreciseandthoughtful approach to feeding. Ratherthan addingsupplementsorbalancersas aprecaution,decisions canbemade basedonactual requirements.This helps to avoidbothdeficienciesand unnecessary excess,supportingthe horseina waythatisbotheffective andalignedwithamore natural feeding philosophy.

To supporthorse ownersin takingthis step, Thunderbrookhasintroducedthe ForageQuickscanin cooperationwith EurofinsUK.Thisservicemakes it easy to gaininsightintothenutritionalprofile ofhayor forage,including key values suchassugarandmineral content. Alongsidetheanalysis,practical feeding guidanceisprovided,helping to translate resultsintoclear,actionable steps.

Theaimisnot to complicate feeding,but to simplifyit.By starting with forageandunderstandingits composition, everythingelsebecomes more straightforward.Itallows horse owners to makeinformedchoices,select theright complementary feedswhere needed,andultimatelysupporttheir horseswithgreater confidence.

At its core,natural feedingisabout workingwiththehorse’sbiology rather thanagainstit. Foragewillalways remain the cornerstoneofthatapproach.But to truly feedina waythatsupports long-termhealthand wellbeing,itisnot enough to provide foragealone— we mustalsounderstandit.

Becausewhenit comes to feeding horses well,knowledgeisjustas importantasthe feeditself.

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Management ofpregnantand post partum mare

Central Horse News What's On April/May 2026, issue 235

CONTENTS

FROMTHEEDITOR

FROM THE EDITOR

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What isSweetItch?

Advicefrom AvonvaleEquine VetPractice

SweetItch Symptoms

Management

A Final Word

About Avonvale Veterinary PracticeLimited

MOODYMARES:Hormones andDiff icultBehaviour

SuppressingOestrusinMares

Abnormal CyclinginMares

Non-Hormonal Causes ofDifficultBehaviour

EquineGastricDisease

OrthopaedicDisease

DentalDisease

EndocrineDisease

Conclusion

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Warwickshire company’sinnovativesolution

Feedbackand Reviews

BackandSacroiliac(SI)IssuesinHorses: Causes,Signs, Diagnosis,andManagement

CausesofBackandSI Problems

Diagnosis

Medication

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Managing Parasites Aftera Waterlogged Winter

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SLOW F EE D YOURFORAGEFOR EQUINEHEALTHBENEFITS

The RoleofSoakedHay

WHAT ISIN Y OU R HAY?

NEWFORAG E ANA LY SIS SERVICEFORHORSEOWNERS

FEED & BEDDING

HEALTH

VETERINARY SURGEONS

VETERINARY SURGEONS