University Centre Sparsholt Equine Lecturers awarded British Horse Foundation Lecturer Bursary for Three years to support student research projects

By British Horse Foundation14th May 202015th May 2020 Lecturer Bursary

The British Horse Foundation is pleased to announce that the University Centre Sparsholt (UCS), home of the Sir Mark Todd Rider Performance studio, have been awarded their highly coveted Lecturer Bursary. An aim of The British Horse Foundation (BHF), is to advance education, training and research in animal husbandry and allied subjects. The Lecturer Bursary…

All sectors of the British Equestrian Industry recognised at The British Horse Foundation Awards Dinner

By British Horse Foundation13th January 202015th May 2020 Awards Dinner

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…

Awards Dinner Update

By British Horse Foundation6th January 202015th May 2020 Awards Dinner

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…

Nominations Go Live For The Horse & Hound Outstanding Mare Award 2019

By British Horse Foundation11th November 201915th May 2020 Awards Dinner, Nominations

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…

Nominations Open for the Stallion AI Services Meritoire Award 2019

By British Horse Foundation11th November 201915th May 2020 Awards Dinner, Nominations

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…

Foundation Funds Saddle Fit Research

By British Horse Foundation29th April 201915th May 2020 Bursary

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…

Haddon Training British Grooms Awards 2018

By British Horse Foundation13th January 201915th May 2020 Awards Dinner

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…

Sterling Year for British Bred Equines

By British Horse Foundation13th January 201915th May 2020 Awards Dinner

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…

Award Winners 2018

By British Horse Foundation13th January 201915th May 2020 Awards Dinner

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…

Nominations Open For The Stallion AI Services Meritoire Award 2018

By British Horse Foundation12th November 201815th May 2020 Awards Dinner, Nominations

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 Go Live For The Horse & Hound Outstanding Mare Award 2018

By British Horse Foundation12th November 201815th May 2020 Awards Dinner, Nominations

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…

The Haddon Training British Grooms Awards 2018

By British Horse Foundation18th October 201815th May 2020 Awards Dinner, Nominations

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…