On Saturday 11th January, an eclectic mix of awards within the equestrian industry were presented at the British Horse Foundation Awards Dinner, held at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, London City. Guests arrived at the Competition Stallions-sponsored drinks reception before moving on to a sumptuous four-course dinner that followed a Live and Silent Auction, raising funds…

As we near the end of another successful season of equestrian sport with notable successes for British bred horses, what better way than to celebrate this by recognising the top mares that are producing our successful competition horses now and into the future? Rubinsteena, a dressage broodmare matriarch, was the winning recipient of the 2018…

An important study at Hartpury University looking at saddle fitters’ ability to assess how far back a saddle should extend was recently funded by the BHF. Poorly fitting saddles can affect a horse’s performance and contribute to back pain. The correct length of an English saddle leaves the shoulder blade free, with the saddle tree…

A Sterling Year for British Bred Equines Celebrated at The British Breeders’ Award Dinner and Ceremony On Saturday 12th January, breeders of the top British-bred horses from around the country converged in London at the Grange City Hotel, for the British Breeders Dinner and Awards Ceremony, organised by the British Horse Foundation (BHF). There has…

The prestigious Stallion AI Services Meritoire Award is presented to the person who, in the opinion of the Awards Committee has made an outstanding lifetime contribution to the performance sport horse and pony breeding industry. Previous winners have been the Louella Stud for their contribution to sport horse breeding; Johanna Vardon, founder of the National…

Nominations have opened for the Haddon Training British Grooms Awards. Taking place at the British Breeders Awards Dinner, the British Grooms Awards celebrates the hard work, commitment and achievements of grooms across the equestrian industry including competition yards, riding schools, welfare centres, trekking centres and studs. At the highest level, British grooms played an important…

With less than a week to go until the big event, we are really looking forward to this wonderful occasion! Our Awards Dinner has been established for over 20 years and this time we are delighted to welcome a number of exciting new awards, generously supported by SEIB and World Horse Welfare. For the new…

The prestigious Stallion AI Services Meritoire Award is presented to the person who, in the opinion of the British Horse Foundation Awards Committee has made an outstanding lifetime contribution to the performance sport horse and pony breeding industry. The definition of Meritoire is commendable and praiseworthy and therefore this award is uniquely placed to honour…

At the British Breeders’ Award Dinner and Ceremony on Saturday 12th January, Chris Hewlett, Managing Director of Haddon Training presented the winning recipients of the Haddon Training British Grooms Awards to:- Lucy Seddon – British Grooms Award Gabby Southern – British Grooms Award (runner-up) Sarah Charnley – Team GBR Grooms Award Joe Castree – Team GBR…

Full details of the Award Winners 2018 can be found below.   BAILEYS HORSE FEEDS/BRITISH BREEDING FUTURITY FOAL ESME X BAILEYS HORSE FEEDS/BRITISH BREEDING FUTURITY  YEARLING  HAMMERWOOD FLAMINGO BAILEYS HORSE FEEDS/BRITISH BREEDING FUTURITY 2 YEAR OLD CUNDLEGREEN GARANWYN BAILEYS HORSE FEEDS/BRITISH BREEDING FUTURITY 3 YEAR OLD BARROWBY LORD DARCY BRITISH EVENTING YOUNG HORSE BREEDERS MEDALS4 YEAR OLD AWARDMISS LIANNE…

As we near the end of another successful season of equestrian sport with notable successes for British bred horses, what better way than to celebrate this by recognising the top mares that producing our successful competition horses now and into the future? Fairie Dianamo, the winner of Luhmuhlen CCI**** 2018, is the offspring of the…