Saying Goodbye to Sponsorship Star Gnasha
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved Sponsorship Star Gnasha.
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Samantha Wiseman records stunning success in Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter Championship
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Holly Smith Takes UNIBED Winter Grades B&C Qualifier at Aintree
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Raphaela Dawson crowned Leading Pony Showjumper of the Year at HOYS
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Winter Classics Get Underway at Aintree
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Prolific HOYS Winner Pippa Goddard Takes Talent Seekers Honours
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Iwan Carpenter lands GFS Saddles Senior Newcomers title after thrilling jump-off
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Drew Walton Takes SEIB Winter Novice Qualifier at Aintree
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Golden Girl Sophia Rogers Continues a Year to Remember with Pony Newcomers Win
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The Horsemanship International Challenge 🌍
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National Development Programme for Coaching Excellence
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The NAF Five-Star Bronze & Silver League Final Kicks Off the Start of Horse of the Year Show
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What’s On at The Horse Trust This Year
Last updated: October 2026 2026 marks 140 years of The Horse Trust – and there’s never been a better time to visit. Nestled in the heart of the Chiltern Hills between High Wycombe and Aylesbury, our horse sanctuary Buckinghamshire site is home to up to 140 retired and rescued…
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Celebrating the Winners of the NEWC Strategic Goal Recognition Awards 2026
We are delighted to announce the winners of the National Equine Welfare Council's Strategic Goal Recognition Awards 2026. Presented at our Annual General Meeting on 17th September, the awards celebrate outstanding achievements by individuals, organisations and teams who are…
Equiyd National Amateur Championship Second Rounds Continue with all the Action from South View Equestrian Centre
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Jess Mendoza is on Cloud Nine with a magnificent victory double at the CSIO5* LLN Barcelona Final with In The Air
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Laura Renwick begins the Autumn MET 1 tour with a victory double in Oliva Nova
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Meet Flo: From a nervous rescue pony to a confident youngster ready for her next chapter
When Flo first arrived at The Horse Trust as a rescue pony, the world was a rather daunting place. This little chestnut roan Shetland cross had come into our care after living in an environment where basic care and handling had been neglected for a long time. Nervous and…
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The BHA Podcast – Fixture list and prize money funding announcement
In the latest episode of The BHA Podcast, host Nick Lightfoot is joined by the BHA’s Director of Racing, Richard Wayman, to discuss the 2027 fixture list and today’s prize money funding announcement. Richard discusses the sport’s growth strategy and the future of the fixture…
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Update from the Corporate Affairs team – October 2026
Once again, we have witnessed a summer of political upheaval. It saw the arrival of a new administration led by PM Andy Burnham, swiftly followed by a lengthy recess and then the Political Party Conference season. In less than a month the Burnham Government will unveil its…
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Promoting equine welfare at Farrier Focus
The National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) joined fellow equine welfare organisations at Farrier Focus in Warwickshire over the weekend, promoting the vital importance of good footcare and strengthening connections with professionals working across the equine sector. Held…
British Showjumping introduces changes to strengthen welfare of young competitors
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NEWC Welcomes Atticus Equine as an Associate
The National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) is delighted to welcome Atticus Equine as a new Associate. Founded by Dr Imogen Burrows MRCVS, Veterinary Services Director, the independent equine veterinary and dentistry practice is based in East Sussex and provides welfare-led care…
Sales advice: Prohibited antipsychotic medications
Information for prospective purchasers, vendors and consignors As we approach the height of the yearling sales season, the BHA has issued the following update to remind all vendors, consignors and prospective purchasers of the Rules of Racing in relation to the use of…
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Equiyd National Amateur Championship Second Rounds head to Newbold Verdon
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Sam Hutton is on the winning team at Greenwich Major League Showjumping in The USA
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Abbie Rapley from Cambridgeshire is the latest British Showjumping Shining Star
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BEVA launches new Coping with Confinement Toolkit
NEWC member, the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA), has launched a new Coping with Confinement Toolkit, supporting equine veterinary professionals in managing the behavioural and welfare challenges associated with periods of confinement. Periods of confinement…
Goodnight, Buster
We’re sad to share that we have said goodbye to our much-loved resident, Buster. Buster joined The Horse Trust in March 2023, aged 22, after retiring from his remarkable career with Crosby Riding for the Disabled Association. A handsome 15.2hh black gelding, Buster had spent…
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Pony Club Members Enjoy Gold Cup Success at Defender Burghley Horse Trials
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Sports Update – September 2026
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Action packed weekend of competition for the Equiyd National Amateur Championship Second Rounds at Tillyoch Equestrian
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Lancashire Mounted Branch hoofs it for The Horse Trust
10km, horse costumes and plenty of community spirit helped Lancashire Mounted Branch raise £930 for The Horse Trust. On Sunday 9th August, team members from Lancashire Constabulary’s Mounted Branch, along with their families and friends, took on a very special fundraising…
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UK equine welfare safety net at breaking point as rescue centres face rising demand and falling support
The National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) is warning that the UK’s equine rescue, rehoming and sanctuary sector is under severe and growing pressure, with organisations reporting rising welfare demand, escalating costs, falling donations and limited space to take in equines in…
Matt Sampson scores a five-star win at the LLN Gassin - St Tropez with Un Secreto Z
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Equiyd National Amateur Championship Second Rounds Produce Exciting Competition at Dorset Showground
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VMD-funded study calls on horse owners to help tackle antimicrobial resistance
VMD and University of Liverpool delivering new research to close a key gap in UK surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in horses
Equiyd National Amateur Championship Second Rounds Continue with Action Packed Competition at Wellington Riding Centre
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Explained: Why wear a helmet and body protector?
The BHA has published a short video to highlight the importance of wearing the correct safety equipment when riding in a training environment. Under the Rules of Racing, stable employees, jockeys or any other person who rides a horse under the care of a licensed trainer must…
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Great Britain jumps into third place in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Youth Final for Ponies at Peelbergen in The Netherlands
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Great Britain’s Team Audevard take fourth place in the BMO Nations Cup at the Spruce Meadows Masters in Calgary
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Ben Maher begins his Rolex Grand Slam journey as he lands the CPKC International presented by Rolex
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The Pony Club Nations Cup of Eventing Team Announcements
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Remembering Trojan
We’re sad to share that we have said goodbye to our much-loved resident, Trojan. Trojan joined The Horse Trust in June 2013 after retiring from the Essex Police Mounted Section, which had been disbanded the previous year. A striking 17.2hh bay gelding, Trojan had spent four…
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Equiyd National Amateur Championship Second Rounds Produce Exciting Competition at Muirmill
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Explore your Insurance Benefits with Howden
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Buying a Pony? What Every Pony Club Family Should Know – CVS Vets
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Great Britain’s Team Audevard finish in sixth place in the CSIO4*-NC Longines EEF Series Final – Nations Cup
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Hello Win! Olli Fletcher and Hello William fly to victory in the 4* Longines Grand Prix of Avenches
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Pony Club Centres Round-Up
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NEWC members collaborate on new feral pony education series
Three NEWC member organisations are collaborating on a new training series designed to help people understand the realities of taking on a feral or semi-handled pony. Led by the British Horse Society (BHS), the Feral Pony Education Series brings together the expertise of BHS…
Zurie Dempster from Dumfries, Scotland is the latest British Showjumping Shining Star
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Scott Brash saves the best until last in the Grand Prix of Gijon with Hello Folie
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Carron Nicol lifted the magnificent King of Jordan Cup as winner of the top-billed Longines world ranking 2* Grand Prix at Chepstow Summer International with RRH Out Of The Blue
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Belonging in Action: Racing With Pride’s Summer Social at Epsom
If racing’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy is about creating a sport where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to thrive, then Racing With Pride’s Summer Social at Epsom Racecourse earlier this month showed what that looks like in practice. Racing With Pride…
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Meet Our Newest Residents: Nimrod, Taz and Vision
We’ve had a few very special arrivals at The Horse Trust this summer, and we’re delighted to introduce our new residents Nimrod, Taz and Vision – three very different characters who have all recently begun their well-deserved retirements with us. We’re so pleased to have…
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Blog: Fixture List Policy 2027
With the 2027 fixture list due to be published in the coming days, BHA Director of Racing Richard Wayman sets out the policies guiding its composition and his hopes for how it can support British racing’s agenda for growth across a range of key areas. Putting together the…
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Bransby Horses Spring/Summer 2026 Lottery Results
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Going the Extra Mile: Gaddesden Place RDA Raises £1,624 for The Horse Trust
What started as a 140km challenge became an incredible 193km achievement – raising £3,249 for two charities and helping provide care for a very special former RDA pony. When the team at Gaddesden Place Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) took on The Horse Trust’s Hoofing…
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Remembering Fudge
We’re sad to share that we have said goodbye to our much-loved resident, Fudge. Fudge joined The Horse Trust in May 2014, aged 13, after retiring from the Ebony Horse Club in Brixton, South London. A gentle 14.2hh grey gelding, he had spent his working life helping young people…
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Dobby finds his new home
We’re delighted to share some very special news: Dobby is off to his new home! Dobby first arrived at The Horse Trust in April 2021, when he was just six months old. He had been found wandering alone on the roads in Buckinghamshire, severely underweight, dehydrated and in poor…
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Pippa Funnell MBE’s Pony Club Masterclass Returns To London International Horse Show
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NAF Pony Club Regional Championships: Packing List and Tips
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Sports Update – August 2026
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Racing’s resilience: Making our industry more environmentally sustainable
With the recent heatwaves bringing racing’s resilience into sharper focus, BHA Head of Environmental Sustainability Katie Carr provides an update on the practical action taking place to future-proof our industry against the challenges presented by a changing climate. The…
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Sport Structures fundraising to support The Pony Club’s charitable work
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The BHA Podcast: An interview with Simon Cox
Join host Nick Lightfoot as he sits down with Simon Cox for the first time on the BHA Podcast, following last week’s announcement that Simon will be the new Chair of the BHA. Simon talks about his passion for racing, his previous career experience and how nothing could ever…
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Understanding the WBGT Index and managing horses in hot weather
With periods of hot weather becoming increasingly common, assessing heat risk and supporting horses to remain safe and comfortable is a key welfare consideration. NEWC President Dr David Marlin, an equine physiologist with internationally recognised expertise in equine exercise…
Equine charities come together to tackle shared challenges
Representatives from ten member organisations of the National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) recently came together for an online workshop exploring how charities can continue to support equines in need amid increasing welfare pressures. The workshop was run by NEWC for its…
Blog and video: Calling the correct result in a close finish
In recent weeks, there have been a number of extremely close finishes to races requiring the judge to determine the outcome via the use of photo finish technology. The following blog sets out how our judging teams carry out this process as they work to ensure the correct result…
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The BHA Podcast: Cheltenham Festival starts review
The BHA’s Cathy O’Meara, Robbie Supple and Shaun Parker joined host Nick Lightfoot to discuss the announcement of recommendations designed to improve the starts at Cheltenham and across wider Jump racing. Listen now on all major streaming services
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Redwings Horse Sanctuary welcomes UK government fireworks public consultation
NEWC member Redwings Horse Sanctuary has welcomed the launch of the UK Government’s public consultation on proposals to strengthen fireworks regulations. Redwings, alongside other organisations including fellow NEWC member Blue Cross, the British Horse Society, the RSPCA and…
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