Tack marking event in Richmondshire to help fight horse-related crime
Horse enthusiasts in and around Catterick Garrison are being invited to an event to help protect their property from criminals who target stables and rural outbuildings. Officers will be offering a free tack marking service at Catterick Garrison Saddle Club, in Loos Road, on Sunday 5 February 2017, from 9.30am to 2.30pm. Using hi-tech “dot […]
New trade-only policy for Classic Showjumps
One of Europe’s leading manufacturers of plastic equestrian products, Classic Showjumps, has become one of the only firms in the UK market to deal exclusively with retailers, with the launch of a trade-only sales strategy. The launch of Classic Showjumps’ new trade-only policy comes as the Lancashire firm, part of family firm Excelsior Roto Moulding […]
CLA welcomes MP support for new fly-grazing law
The CLA, which represents landowners, farmers, and rural businesses, has welcomed the decision by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee to join the Government in backing a Private Member’s Bill to introduce new controls, enabling quicker removal of horses left to graze on private land without permission. The Control of Horses Bill sponsored by […]
FUW warns horse owners to watch out for Sycamore killer
The Farmers’ Union of Wales is warning horse owners to be vigilant for their animals showing signs of muscular weakness or stiffness, colic like symptoms, sweating or trembling which could be an indication of Atypical Myopothy – a seasonal condition associated with the seeds of the Sycamore tree (acer pseudoplatanus). “There has been a surge […]
Tackling the growing problem of horse obesity
The vastly growing problem of horse obesity will be the subject of three coming SAC Consulting events with the first held just outside Glasgow on Friday 29 August. The Equine Obesity Workshops will tackle a number of key topics in this area including; diet, in particular how certain grass mixes can lead to weight gain, […]
Equifeast wins national business innovation award
Equifeast has beaten hundreds of entrants to win the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Worldpay UK Business Innovation of Year Award. Since launching the business in 2005, the family firm who design, manufacture and market nutritional supplements for horses across the UK has tripled UK sales in the past three years. It has brought to […]
EHL Ingredients gallops in with new range of horse feed
EHL Ingredients, a leading importer, blender and packer of natural and organic ingredients from around the world, is entering the animal feed sector with the launch of a ten-strong range of garlic, mint and mixed herbs products for the equine market, including a premium organic range of ingredients for racing horses and thoroughbreds. Available now […]
70% female farrier increase celebrated at 150th Royal Bath & West Show
The Royal Bath & West of England Society honours its 150th Anniversary in 2013, celebrates a 70% rise in UK female farriers and hosts the finals of the British Farrier and Blacksmith Association (BFBA) National Championships. The BFBA challenge takes place alongside the prestigious Royal Bath & West Shoeing Championships. Running 29 May – 31 […]
New all-embracing stable livery VAT rules announced
The cost of owning and training a horse for a wide range of purposes has increased with HMRC making various livery services subject to VAT. An amended notice from the taxman on Animal Food includes confirmation that the supply of livery services by professional yards will in future attract the standard 20% VAT […]
