A great interview with Jess Harper, head girl to Georgie Strang, from the British Grooms Association Name: Jess Harper Age: 22 Job: Head girl for Georgie Strang Why did you want to start working as a groom? I previously evented, which I really enjoyed but I reached a certain level and decided that I wanted […]
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Sep
Sep
International event rider Georgie Campbell lets us in on her top 5 tips to hacking out safely and with confidence, check them out! 1. Always wear High Vis. It is vital that you and your horse or pony can be seen by road users. 2. If you haven’t done a lot of hacking before, do not over […]
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Aug
Aug
Five different sports for you and your horse. Want to get involved in an equestrian sport and do something a bit different? Perhaps you are looking for a fresh challenge, or a new discipline to try with your horse as you haven’t quite found their forte? Check out the five options below and see what […]
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Aug
Aug
We are excited to be adding Wiltshire based four-star event rider Georgie Strang to our team of supported riders. Georgie, who grew up in the South East, moved to Sir Mark Todd’s yard in Wiltshire at the beginning of the year, placing her just around the corner from the KBIS office in Peasemore. On taking […]
01
Aug
Aug
A trip to the beach can be a brilliant day out for both horse and rider. Amazing stretches of golden sands with the ocean sound behind you, what more could you want? Whether you are looking for a relaxed ride, or some canter work on great going, check out our top picks for British beaches […]
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Jul
Jul
Every season brings its problems and even though we look forward to the long light days, summer is no exception. While the battle to control flies is a visible daily trial at this time of year it’s important to remember about other parasites too such as intestinal worms, pinworm, bots, ticks and summer sores that […]
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Jul
Jul
Horse health professionals rally to determine best practice as “Equitape” horse wormer to be discontinued from October 2018. From October 2018 the wormer brand, Equitape®, commonly used to treat tapeworm infection will be discontinued from sale in the UK. This wormer is the only licenced product for horses containing praziquantel as a single active ingredient. […]
04
Jul
Jul
Hello Everyone! With the sun continuously shining, Tilly and I have been able to get out nearly every weekend, and had the chance to win a few rosettes! At the start of the month, we competed at a One Day Event. After a very rushed dressage (which will hopefully be improved using the Bursary for […]
02
Jul
Jul
Emma-Jo Slater scoops the KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice Second Round at the Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre Scooping her second ticket to the British Showjumping National Championships, Emma-Jo Slater topped the KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice Second Round held at Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre near Fareham, Hampshire on […]
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Jul
Jul
June has been another brilliant month, full of fun and successful competing and plenty of training too! It began with a bang, when I found out the most amazing news- I had WON the KBIS NSEA Bursary 2018! To say that I was excited was a complete understatement; I felt so lucky and thankful to […]