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Showcase for rare Highland pony breed to take place in Scotland

2 days ago | yourhorse.co.uk | Aimi Clark

Highland ponies, which are native to Scotland and included in the ‘At Risk’ category on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust Watchlist, will be showcased at this year’s Scottish Game Fair (4-6 July). Highlands typically measure up to 14.2hh and can be traced back to the 16th century. They are known for their strength and hardiness, and have been used by for military, farming, forestry, and deer stalking purposes, as well as being considered reliable ride and drive ponies.
These versatile semi-wellies remove the need for two pairs of boots; I wear them for riding and around the yard

3 days ago | yourhorse.co.uk | Julie Harding

Your Horse is supported by our audience and when you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it worksHaving been a happy hacker my entire life, I’ve never really been into expensive leather boots when I take to the saddle. I suppose this is because even if I don’t plan to dismount while I’m out and about, it inevitably happens. It used to happen quite a lot, in fact, when I used to ride and lead my children’s ponies.
Badminton unveils CCI5* cross-country course for 2025

3 days ago | yourhorse.co.uk | Aimi Clark

The Eric Winter-designed CCI5* cross-country course has been revealed for this year’s MARS Badminton Horse Trials. All 32 fences are available to view now. Sir Mark Todd, a four-time winner of the Gloucestershire five-star, who assessed the course for CrossCountry app, deemed it “a very fair track”.
Working hunter classes: Jayne Ross explains the format, correct attire and what the judges want to see

4 days ago | yourhorse.co.uk | Aimi Clark

Scan any show schedule and you’re likely to see working hunter horse and working hunter pony classes in the line-up — perhaps a working show horse class as well. A combination of jumping and flatwork, with two judges typically assessing horses for their jump, ride, and conformation, working hunter classes are a lot of fun to take part in (and watch).
Win a riding outfit, a newly released respiratory supplement, horse feed, and a gut health bundle

4 days ago | yourhorse.co.uk | Aimi Clark

In the market for an exciting prize? You’ve come to the right place… We’ve got a brand new riding outfit from Horzehoods to give away, plus bags of Speedi-Beet — a soaked mash that’s a great addition to a horse’s diet — tubs of the recently released TurmerBreathe respiratory supplement, and the ultimate gut health bundle from Protexin Equine (worth £217) up for grabs. You’ll find more information each prize, plus links to enter, below.
Donkey charity saves colt in Gaza whose hoof was sloughed off by a buffalo

4 days ago | yourhorse.co.uk | Emily Bevan

A colt in Gaza who almost died and then lost his hoof after he was stepped on by a buffalo is thriving thanks to the work of international donkey charity, Safe Haven for Donkeys. Phoenix was found wandering the war-torn streets of Al-Fukhari, a village situated between Khan Yunis and Rafah, by a young man named Ali while he was searching for supplies in the ruins of his own home.
Do you know an exceptional young equine vet? Nominate them now for new BEVA award

5 days ago | yourhorse.co.uk | Emily Bevan

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has announced that it is introducing a new award to recognise talented early-career equine vets. The BEVA One To Watch Award is aimed at equine vets who have graduated within the last seven years and who are making waves within the industry through their clinical skills, their passion for equine welfare or their strong leadership abilities. Anyone can nominate a young vet to be considered for the award.
New rural living shop to open in Hampshire

6 days ago | yourhorse.co.uk | Emily Bevan

A new large countryside, equestrian, and pet store will open its doors to the public today (Saturday 26 April) on a busy commuter route in Hampshire. Shedfield Country Stores Limited will offer a comprehensive range of equestrian, pet, country and rural lifestyle products in a 650sqm retail destination located at Shedfield Equestrian Centre on Botley Road between Southampton and Portsmouth.
Sponsorship boost for Hickstead Derby Meeting

1 week ago | yourhorse.co.uk | Emily Bevan

Al Shira’aa has extended its sponsorship of the Hickstead Derby Meeting by a further five years and has also become the new sponsor of the King George V Gold Cup as well as the British Young Horse Championships. The UAE horse breeders, who have bases in Abu Dhabi, the UK and Germany, first began sponsoring the Hickstead Derby in 2017 as a way of promoting Al Shira’aa Stables and its stallions and encouraging riders to take part in the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show in Abu Dhabi.
Concern for Hackney breed as Rare Breeds Watchlist reports 'worryingly low' numbers

1 week ago | yourhorse.co.uk | Aimi Clark

Thirteen of the UK’s rare native breeds remain on the newly updated Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) Watchlist, which was published today (Thursday 24 April), with the Hackney breed described as being in a “very challenging” situation. For more than 10 years, “worryingly low” numbers have been reported for the breed and the total number of mares producing registered Hackney foals declined in 2024.