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View this in your browser. Your Weekly Hoofbeat Update... With Everything Horse, you're always in the saddle when it comes to the latest equestrian news and articles. Here's this week's essential round-up of published reads. Latest Competition Winners WeatherBeeta Sweet Itch Fly Protection Set Winner Janette Carter UVEX Exceed Riding Helmet Winner Anna Merrett Competitions ran in conjunction with Everything Horse and Everything Horse Classifieds NEWS Hickstead Derby Meeting 2026 Entries Open with Price Freeze for Competitors Entries have officially opened for the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting (17–21 June 2026), with organisers announcing a price freeze on entry fees in a move set to support riders amid ongoing financial pressures. Staged at the renowned Hickstead Showground, the five-day event remains one of the UK’s leading equestrian fixtures, attracting a mix of grassroots competitors, amateur riders and … Read the post Tickets Now On Sale for Horse of the Year Show 2026 The Horse of the Year Show, widely regarded as the “World’s Most Famous Horse Show”, returns to Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre from 7–11 October 2026, celebrating its landmark 25th anniversary year. Each year, thousands of visitors gather to experience elite competition, world-class displays, and one of the UK’s most iconic equestrian sporting events. The 2026 edition promises an unmissable programme … Read the post Equine influenza cases rise across UK, prompting biosecurity warning Horse owners across the UK are being urged to remain vigilant following a rise in equine influenza cases reported across multiple regions this month. According to British Equestrian, citing data from the Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance (EIDS), a. total of six outbreaks have been identified across Essex, Suffolk, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Hertfordshire and Kent, raising fresh concerns about the … Read the post Historic animal welfare charity SPANA becomes Working Animals International A century-old animal welfare charity has unveiled a new name as it looks to strengthen its global identity and highlight the vital role of working animals worldwide. SPANA will now be known as Working Animals International, a move the organisation says better reflects both the scale of its work and the communities it supports across Africa, the Middle East, Asia … Read the post HORSE HEALTH, GUIDES & REVIEWS 19 Things That Horse Owners Relate To We do love our horses; the smell, touch and feel is enough to melt any equestrian's heart BUT and that's a big but, as with anything in life, days don't often go as smoothly as intended. Here we run down 19 points that, if you are a horse owner, you'll be able to relate to. The hay man running late … Read the post Equine BioSecurity: Healthy practices for any horse owner Biosecurity is a fundamental process of helping keep our horses safe, as successful measures can help prevent the transmission of infectious diseases. Whether you look after your horse yourself or pay a livery service, it's wise to practice safety measures throughout our interaction with our fellow equines. In this article, Helen Whitelegg, Senior Campaigns Officer from Redwings Horse Sanctuary, explains … Read the post Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome: Expert Advice and Information Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) is a common and often frustrating condition that can affect horses of all types and disciplines. It does not always present in obvious ways. Some horses become irritable or underperform, while others show only very subtle changes. Without gastroscopic examination, or scoping, it can be difficult to confirm, meaning some horses may go undiagnosed for … Read the post        Unsubscribe | Manage your subscription