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GBR win Junior Nations Cup in Opglabbeek, Belgium

The Junior team, under the watchful eye of Chef d'Equipe Tony Newbery, put in some outstanding performances today in the Junior Nations Cup at Sentower Park in Opglabbeek to claim...
British Pony Squad 2nd in opening Pony Nations Cup at Opglabbeek

It was a successful start to the season for the British Pony squad, competing under the title sponsor banner of Team LeMieux, at Sentower Park in Opglabbeek in Belgium.
British Eventing announces International and BE Championship calendar for 2020-2025

As a result of the Strategic Fixtures Calendar Review, British Eventing (BE) is pleased to announce the 2020-2025 fixtures list for International and BE Championship classes.

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Horse height hh (hands) and cm (centimetres) conversion

Although horses are traditionally measured in hands, with Europeanisation horses are also measured in centimetres, particularly small ponies. Our table shows the conversion from ha...
Horse gender definitions

Various terms are used to describe male and female horses of different ages. Check out our guide to the horse terminology used to indicate a horse's gender and age.
Horse coat colours and patterns

Horses and ponies come in a variety of coat colours and patterns. Check out our guide to horse colours and patterns.

Cost of owning a horse

Before buying a horse it is important to consider the costs of owning a horse and this guide details the average regular costs involved in keeping a horse.
Horse purchase agreement

A sample horse sale contract template for guidance only. Legal advice should be sought to ensure that that any written agreement is legally binding.
Vetting a horse

A pre-purchase vetting is a sensible precaution when buying a horse as a vetting can not only identify any existing health problems with a horse but may also identify potential hea...

Feeding horses fruits and vegetables

A guide to which fruits and vegetables can be fed to horses and those to avoid.
Grooming kit

A guide of the different items and their uses that make up a grooming kit for a horse.
Types of livery

A guide to the common types of livery offered by livery yards and what these include.

Horse groom

If you are thinking of working as a groom check out this guide to the work involved, work hours, training and qualifications needed, etc.
Horse riding instructor

Check out our guide to the duties, hours, training and qualifications needed for a career as a horse riding instructor.
Riding holiday trek leader

Check out our guide to the duties, hours, training and qualifications needed as a horse riding trek leader.