“It’s a sport that’s good for young horses, old horses who are retired or horses that can’t be ridden because either they or the rider aren’t sound. There’s something for everyone”
A new Environment Agency ruling affects the use of shredded carpet fibre in riding surfaces. H&H speaks to industry figures to find out their thoughts, and what this means
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RULES on waste carpet being used in arena surfaces are changing this year in a move that has been welcomed by the industry. The Environment Agency (EA) is removing its guidance that allows shredded waste carpet to be used in arena surfaces as of 17 June, which means surfaces containing waste carpet should not be […]
Irishman Bertram Allen partnered the nine-year-old Pacino Amiro – who he describes as his future top horse – to victory on Friday, January 22, in the $37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 2 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). “I thought it was a good, tough class, and it was quite a long track in […]
On Thursday, January 21, at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), Scott Stewart partnered Gochman Sport Horses LLC’s Catch Me to score a perfect 100 and the championship ribbon in the High Performance Hunters, sponsored by Antarès Sellier France. Achieving a perfect score is an accomplishment only a handful of hunter riders have ever managed and […]
The Supreme Court has made a ruling on business interruption insurance that could affect riding schools and other equestrian businesses. H&H speaks to the experts to find out what this means
It is hoped more people will take up riding to enjoy the wide rage of benefits after lockdown restrictions lift.
A SUPREME Court ruling in favour of small businesses’ receiving payments from business interruption insurance policies during the pandemic could be good news for the equestrian industry. In May 2020, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched proceedings to gain clarity for businesses trying to claim on business interruption policies owing to the coronavirus. The FCA […]
“Horses put their heart and soul into what they do for us and expect nothing in return so I thought it would be nice to try to give them something back”