Hot, hot, hot! I know it is a great British past time to talk about the weather and when it is cold and damp we long for the sunny days, then when we get them, we complain we are too hot! I do think the recent hot spell was taking it a bit far though! … Read more
As I write I am still thinking about how great Royal Windsor was this year back in its full format with the crowds returned and everyone having a lovely time. Windsor has always been one of my favourite shows, but it is a jam-packed agenda for us. Friday was our busiest, with 8 horses … Read more
Multiple championship winning show horse producer and Absorbine brand ambassador, Jo Bates produces horses to top level. Jo has produced show horses to take Horse of the Year Show and Royal International Horse Show titles as well as several successful dressage horses. From their yard near Banbury Jo and her daughter Holly take us … Read more
Natalie McGoldrick MA VetMB MRCVS - Equine vet and event rider Natalie graduated as a Vet from the University of Cambridge and went on to set up her own practice. She is an advanced level event rider having represented GB on the team at 3* and has produced horses up to 4* Hoof care and preparation … Read more
TOP TACK TIPS Worrying about show ring etiquette can be off-putting for novices and knowing what tack you can or should use for your horse can be a minefield. I believe in keeping it simple, making sure the tack looks good, is comfortable and suitable for the type of horse. Whether you are competing … Read more
The Horse & Hound Groom of the Year Award is sponsored by Absorbine® and celebrates the outstanding grooms without whom the equestrian industry would simply grind to a halt. It honours their dedication, skill, and love of horses. The winner of the Absorbine® Groom of the Year Award 2021, Tilly Hughes, is travelling groom to … Read more
Team Ross are straight back to work as we see in the new year. “A very happy 2022 to you all. I can’t quite believe that the festive period is over already. Whilst I am sure the horses enjoyed their time off over Christmas and the New Year, we are now getting them back in … Read more
Handy top tips on clipping from the professional Absorbine Ambassadors – Jayne Ross, Kevin and Emma McNab and Natalie McGoldrick. Emma and Kevin McNab: International event riders Kevin is an Olympic silver medal winner at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as part of the Australian Event Team. He also has an enviable record of top 10 … Read more
Kevin McNab is an Australian Eventer and regular member of the National Cup teams with an enviable record of top 10 finishes at CCI5. Kevin came sixth at Kentucky in April 2021 and now adds Olympic Silver medallist to his list of achievements! In 2020 Absorbine Ambassador, Kevin had qualified four horses for the Olympics … Read more
“The whirlwind of shows continues! After arriving back late Sunday night from a successful Stoneleigh horse show where the horses did us so proud, winning 5 HOYS qualifiers and gaining another 3 HOYS tickets, we then left on midday Monday for the Great Yorkshire show. What a fabulous time we had – winning Championships in … Read more
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