Equestrian Influence

Jump 4 Joy marks 25th Anniversary with exclusive Ben Hobday and Joe Stockdale clinic competition. Winners will be announced after August 1 2020. @jump4joyjumps

Virtual tour of new racehorse care course Equine students are being offered a virtual introduction to a new course aimed at those interested in a career in the horse racing industry. To book a place on the virtual open day, visit: sruc.ac.uk/opendays

Breaking News – Bid for Valegro II in online auction! AUCTION WINNER INVITED TO MEET WORLD CHAMPION VALEGRO An exciting FEI Pony prospect is coming up for auction. Full brother to VALEGRO but smaller and with only one leg. Read the full story here: bit.ly/2ycuUQU

A @TeamSPILLERS nutritionist will show you how to condition score, gather info on their current diet, exercise and management routine & put together a feeding plan to keep them healthy & in shape during lockdown. For a phone call or email, the SPILLERS Care-Line is open (3/6)

An appeal to current Blue Cross borrowers resulted in an incredible 33 homes being offered to take returning horses on a short-term basis. Currently Blue Cross has 82 horses remaining at its centres and 29 now in foster/support yards. (3/4) @The_Blue_Cross

Horslyx Brand Ambassadors talk about Covid-19 pressures. The Horslyx team has been finding out how the current lockdown is affecting the team and its everyday way of life. Read the full story here: bit.ly/3bCW9Cw

The next online McTimoney College Open Day is 30th April & all interested parties are invited to join them at 10am or 7pm to find out about the fantastic opportunity to train in animal chiropractic techniques. To join in: email admissions@mctimoney-college.ac.uk

DESIGN A JUMP COMPETITION Horse-loving artists are rising to a new challenge from leading showjumping manufacturer Jump 4 Joy, in a competition to design and win a jump. The competition closes on 4th May. Further details can be found at showjumps.com

A recent survey has found that horse owners feel confident when it comes to managing minor wounds. The results show that there is room to increase owner confidence when considering what to stock in their first aid box and knowing when to seek veterinary advice. (1/4)

The judges have granted awards in special recognition of individual or team’s commitment to animal welfare. The Outstanding Contribution to Animal WelfareAward sponsored by Your & the Outstanding International Contribution to Animal Welfare will be announced on the night. (3/5)

New BD Online Championships announced for 2020! Dressage Anywhere, the popular online dressage website, is proud to announce qualifying classes for the 2020 British Dressage Equetech Online Championships are open.

Two people jailed after being convicted of numerous animal welfare charges Video here: youtu.be/UmiFWQiHMwA Farmer Susan Smith, 61, was jailed on 4 November for 18 months and banned from keeping all animals for life after being prosecuted for numerous animal welfare charges.

**PRODUCT OF THE WEEK!** Make winter grooming easier with NETTEX Seven Day Mud Away! It prevents mud sticking to the horse’s coat, mane and tail and provides a barrier against mud related conditions. Apply before turn out and even hacking! nettexequine.com

Legacy campaign launched by The British Horse Society with powerful new film The British Horse Society (BHS) has on 16th October, launched its brand new legacy campaign with a legacy guide and a powerful new film which premiered on Horse and Country TV. #britishhorsesociety

THE very best of British Dressage stars, featuring the legend that is Carl Hester and his megastar ride, Nip Tuck are confirmed to appear at this year’s TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show. For further information and to book tickets visit liverpoolhorseshow.com

TheraPlate UK are offering one lucky person the chance to win a K21 TheraPlate worth over £7,995. The popular K21 therapy platform uses patented Vortex Wave Circulation Therapy to support horses, humans, dogs and small animals alike. theraplateuk.com

Horse charity HorseWorld has been forced to cancel their open day, scheduled for 19 October, due to the recent bad weather. They were left with no option but to cancel one of their biggest fundraisers of the year. Anyone wishing to make a donation, visit horseworld.org.uk/donate