The ground has finally dried up, the sun has been shining and we have been able to do lots of competing and training! My British Eventing season finally started at the end of April in the BE90 open at Horseheath. I’ve had Felix for 6 rainy months and it felt like we would never get […]
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May
May
After hours of deliberation, we have our final five, it has not been an easy decision as the standard was once again incredibly high! Well done to everyone who entered, we really enjoyed watching all of your videos and good luck to our finalists in the next stage of the competition. Final Five – 14 […]
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May
May
After hours of deliberation, we have our final five, it has not been an easy decision as the standard was once again incredibly high! Well done to everyone who entered, we really enjoyed watching all of your videos and good luck to our finalists in the next stage of the competition. Final Five – 13 […]
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Apr
Apr
I’ve never done a ‘blog’ before and can’t see myself becoming the next YouTube ‘vlogging’ sensation so don’t get too excited, but what I will promise I will try and do is give you an insight into what goes on in my world! Well, a lot has happened since the end of the 2017 season. […]
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Feb
Feb
Horses, unlike human patients, do not always realise when they have to take it easy so it is unfortunately inevitable that when they are injured they will have to be confined on Box Rest. This can be a stressful time for both owner and horse alike especially if your horse was competition fit and “full […]
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Dec
Dec
Ahead of Olympia and Christmas we caught up with new KBIS sponsored riders Will and Olli Fletcher! Q. Hi Will, you left school in the summer to focus on your riding career, how have your first 6 months as a full time showjumper been? Will: It’s been brilliant, a real challenge but I’ve loved […]
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Nov
Nov
As riders our main focus is usually our horses and we forget about putting cover in place for ourselves, despite the unpredictable nature of horses. Personal Accident Insurance is, therefore, an important consideration whether you are a professional or amateur rider. There are many different policies available covering personal accident and it’s important to consider […]
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Sep
Sep
There is sometimes some misunderstanding as to why insurance companies require health documentation when a horse is insured, hopefully, this will help to explain why it is required and why full disclosure benefits the horse owner. When a horse is insured it is important for the owner and the Underwriter (the company that takes on […]
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Aug
Aug
Starting a business can be an exciting prospect, however, you have a duty of care to operate as safely as possible. Knowing what you must have by law, whether in respect of insurance or health and safety is important and one will help the other. Liability Insurance The purpose of liability insurance is to protect […]
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Aug
Aug
Breaking down with horses on board is a worrying thought. Knowing the steps you need to take will help take some of the stress out of the situation. Step 1: Your safety is paramount. If possible, get your vehicle to a safe place such as a verge, the hard shoulder, or a gateway. Ensure you […]