| 31st May 2000 |
Online Promise
Auction
Top calibre equestrian items are among the
promises in one of the first online promise auctions in the UK.
Shropshire’s Walford College Jubilee Appeal
has organised the auction to raise funds for a new IT unit and library, with
all items open to online bids Click here
for further details |
| 31st May 2000 |
THE ITALIAN DERBY,
Gr.1, 3 y.o. , metres 2400 – Roma,
Capannelle, may, 28, good to firmFor the
complete results and an analysis of this classic race,
click here |
| 29th May 2000 |
Getting Nutrition right
for Performance
When things aren’t going to plan how do we
decide what course of action to take? How many of us are guilty of trying to
treat the symptoms rather than the cause – do we even take the trouble to
establish what the cause of the problem is?
Click here for some top nutritional tips for your
horse |
| 27th May 2000 |
The Sorraia
Horse
When the Sorraia horse was discovered in 1920, few
could believe that a wild horse subspecies could have survived that long in
Europe. The current population numbers around only 200 head and is extremely
threatened by any biologist's standard. For the full story behind this
incredible breed and some stunning photographs
click
here |
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| 27th May 2000 |
JW ART F-X |
A Perfect Gift!
JW ART F-X produce hand painted clothing (not
transfers) Unique animal portraiture on Sweatshirts, T-shirts or Bags
. Wear your pet!
Your favourite photo of your pet can be transformed into a painting that can be
worn or carried. Visit the Gifts section for more details -
click
here |
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| 26th May 2000 |
Robert Oliver Gallops Away
with BEIB Championship at Royal Windsor
British Equestrian Insurance Brokers
Limited (BEIB) would like to congratulate stalwart showman Robert Oliver and
Heavyweight Hunter "Hornblower" on winning the BEIB Novice Hunter
Championship at Royal Windsor Horse Show. For further details
please click here |
| 26th May 2000 |
Charity Horse Show
12 students from Ridge Danyers College,
Cheshire are holding a Charity Horse Show on Sunday 11th June 2000with all
proceeds being donated to The Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund. There will be 38
ridden and in hand classes held with something for everyone and the show is
also a BHS Qualifier. There are also many prizes on offer.
Please click here for details |
| 25th May 2000 |
Feeding to Win
The key to a successful season is good
preparation. Feeding influences condition and fitness so it is essential that
the horse’s diet is right to maximise performance. Please
click here for some expert advice
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| 25th May 2000 |
Finding a Riding Holiday
Online?
Finding a Riding Holiday over the Internet can
become a very complicated experience! Here we have Ten Top Tips for finding and
booking your riding holiday over the Internet.
Please click
here! |
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| 24th May 2000 |
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Baileys New Handy Pack
Size for Dogs
Perfect for the active dog, Baileys Complete Dog
Mix is a fully balanced, palatable and nutritious muesli mix. Baileys
introduced Complete Dog Mix last year. Now, after listening to dog owners, the
company is adding a handy size – 2.5kg – to the range. For further
details please click here.
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| 24th May 2000 |
The Italian
Oaks
A summary of the results of this famous race in
Milan. Click here for details |
| 23rd May 2000 |
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Reintroducing the
Prezwalski Horse
The Ecovolunteer Programme offers
wildlife conservation projects worldwide, operated by local conservation
organisations, open for hands-on participation by students and holidaymakers at
a small cost. Among these projects is also the famous reintroduction project of
the Przewalski horses in Mongolia. Click
here for further details. |
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| 23rd May 2000 |
On-Line Petition
More fatalities of horse and rider
occurred last year than any other year in the UK, and the numbers are rising. A
campaign has been organised to open up all bridleways and to keep, maintain and
use existing bridleways regularly to ensure safe off road riding. The petition
also campaigns to open old, overgrown bridleways and forge a network throughout
the country for safe off road riding. Click here
for details |
| 22nd May 2000 |
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The Zweibrucken Warmblood
.The main goal of this breed is to preserve and
expand the quality of sport horses in all disciplines. We believe in breeding
for character, bloodlines and performance. To learn more please
click
here |
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| 21st May 2000 |
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EquiEssence
EquiEssence can analyse a sample of your horse's hair and
produce unique natural remedies tailored specifically for each individual
animal. Natural oils are used to help restore balance and harmony to the body,
mind and spirit. EquiEssence combines a knowledge of horses and essential oils
to successfully treat many animals, particularly equines.
Click here for details |
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| 21st May 2000 |
October fun-ride
A fun ride is to be held on Sunday, October 8 at
Walford College, North Shropshire, in aid of the College Jubilee Appeal to
raise £100,000 towards a new IT unit and library.
Click here for further details |
| 20th May 2000 |
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An Exhibition of
Sporting Art
. A selling exhibition of sporting art, to
include a collection of 18th and 19th century glass paintings of sporting and
rural scenes is being held by Robin Sanders and Sons of Oxfordshire. For
further details click here |
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| 20th May 2000 |
Welsh Ponies & Cobs
The Welsh breeds are the most beautiful and
aristocratic of all the native ponies and their influence is so widespread that
it is not difficult to trace the presence of Welsh blood in many animals
successful in equestrian events of all sorts throughout the world. To learn
more click
here |
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| 19th May 2000 |
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The Morab
The question most often asked about the
Morab surrounds their status as a breed. Morabs (the progeny of Morgan/Arabian
breeding) are neither half-Morgans nor half-Arabians, but rather are a very
distinct breed. |
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proven over six generations that they transmit their distinguishing
characteristics with a high degree of certainty to their progeny, putting the
question of breed status to rest! To learn more
click
here |
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| 18th May 2000 |
Seaweed and the Horse
Does it make sense to include seaweed in
horses' daily diet?
In the Orkney Islands, through simple
observation, it was discovered that animals grazing on seaweed are generally in
better overall condition, grow faster and have more resistance to illness,
especially coughs and respiratory ailments.
Click
here to find out why! |
| 17th May 2000 |
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The Bashkir
Curly
Have you ever seen a horse with a curly coat
before? Find out more about this rare breed of horse -
click
here
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| 16th May 2000 |
A First
for UK Horse Trials
News of yet another ‘first’ for UK horse
trials was announced in February by the innovative organising team behind the
‘revolutionary’ Armathwaite Hall Strongid-P Horse Trials, which in
association with Lloyd Landrover in Cumbria, will put up the first car ever
offered as a horse trials prize in Britain.
Click here for
details |
| 15th May 2000 |
Intervet Supports CWG
Equestrian Burghley Sponsored Ride
If you've ever fancied following in the footsteps
of some of Burghley's famous winners - such as Mark Todd, Blyth Tait and Ginny
Elliott - now's your chance.Riders and driving combinations wishing to join in
the fun can enjoy a leisurely 17km morning ride, with optional hunter trial
jumps, in the grounds of Burghley and experience the thrills of riding part of
the cross-country fences on the course. To find out how to join in,
click here |
| 14th May 2000 |
ARMATHWAITE HALL
STRONGID-P HORSE TRIALS & COUNTRY FAIR 2000
Friday June 30, Saturday July 1 & Sunday
July 2
The Armathwaite Hall Country Fair and
Strongid-P Horse Trials was first held in 1999 and is again centred on the
4-star Armathwaite Hall Country Hotel bordering Bassenthwaite Lake. To find out
more about this fantastic weekend click
here |
| 12th May 2000 |
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| 12th May 2000 |
Laminitis
The lush grass is now appearing in the UK bringing with it the
age old problem of laminitis. Visit these pages to discover the true facts
about laminitis and the best ways to control this painful condition. Click
here |
| 11th May 2000 |
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Amazing Natural Solutions
Natural and easy to use horse care treatments,
allow you to safely & effectively treat: Mud Fever (rain rot,
scratches, cracked heels) Sweet Itch (summer eczema, queensland itch)
Wounds & Cuts - Essential for your tack box
Click here to learn
why |
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| 10th May 2000 |
18 year old Emilie
Chandler wins Armathwaite Hall Rider of the Future £2000
Scholarship
Emilie Chandler from Melton Mowbray in
Leicestershire is the first recipient of the new Armathwaite Hall Rider of the
Future Scholarship, which provides £2000 to be spent on agreed training
opportunities during the 2000 season. 18-year-old Emilie, whose competition
successes during 1999 included a win in the British Junior Championships at
Windsor, a win in the final Junior selection trial, representing Great Britain
at the Junior European Championships in France and taking fourth place in the
Tweseldown CCN*, heard about her win just before Christmas.
Please click here for further
details |
| 10th May 2000 |
Clean out your tack trunk! Or fill one up. Buy or
sell new horse tack, used horse tack, saddles, horses, bridles, horse blankets,
bits, riding apparel, riding boots, and more! If you don't see what you want
place a wanted ad!
Click here |
| 9th May 2000 |
Meet Equiworld's Boss!
John Crawford first conceived the idea of a world wide
equestrian internet community over 7 years ago. To meet the man who made
Equiworld happen, click
here |
| 8th May 2000 |
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Badminton
Results
Mary King and Star Appeal win Badminton
2000
2nd: Leslie Law & Shear H20,
3rd: Rodney Powell & Flintstone |
Congratulations to all competitors and horses! |
| 7th May 2000 |
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New - Riding Holidays
Today sees the launch of the new upgraded, equiworld.net Riding
Holidays section.
Remember, the summer holidays are just
around the corner!
Click here to have a look
round! |
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| 6th May 2000 |
The New Look
Equiworld!
Well, today is the day! The new look equiworld.net website is
opened! Please come and have a look round!
Remember, all your comments are greatly
appreciated, email info@equiworld.net |
| 5th May 2000 |
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Meet
the Skyros Pony.
A census last year revealed just 140 ponies left
on Skyros! There is a great danger that this ancient breed will slowly but
surely cease to exist. To find out more about the Skyros ponies and their
plight click here. |
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| 4th May 2000 |
Exmoor Ponies in
Conservation
Discover how one rare species is helping the survival of many
other rare species. Exmoor ponies are an ancient and endangered race of ponies
that are ideally suited to their present day role as conservation grazers.
Click here |
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| 3rd May 2000 |
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Meet the Shire
Horse
The history of this breed goes back to
the medieval "Great Horse" used in time of war to carry knights in
armour weighing up to 400lbs. To find out more click here |
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| 2nd May 2000 |
HorseBall
Horse ball is a exciting new sport for
all horse and pony riders. It is a National leagues in several other European
countries. It is an all action sport which at the top level is played mainly at
canter or gallop, with fast exciting passes and tackles.
Click here to learn
more |
| 1st May 2000 |
Riders asked – PLEASE
report accidents on the road
The British Horse Society is appealing
to all riders, carriage drivers and horse owners to report road traffic
accidents involving horses. For further details
click here |
