Equestrian Influence

🐴 Listen up! Want to know the latest equestrian goings-on? Equestrian Influence is here! 🦄 facebook.com/EquestrianInfl… #HorseHour #RiderHour #EquestrianHour #Equestrian #EquestrianInfluence #Horse #Pony #RT #Share

Jump 4 Joy marks 25th Anniversary with exclusive Ben Hobday and Joe Stockdale clinic competition. Winners will be announced after August 1 2020. @jump4joyjumps

Virtual tour of new racehorse care course Equine students are being offered a virtual introduction to a new course aimed at those interested in a career in the horse racing industry. To book a place on the virtual open day, visit: sruc.ac.uk/opendays

Breaking News – Bid for Valegro II in online auction! AUCTION WINNER INVITED TO MEET WORLD CHAMPION VALEGRO An exciting FEI Pony prospect is coming up for auction. Full brother to VALEGRO but smaller and with only one leg. Read the full story here: bit.ly/2ycuUQU

To book a virtual visit call the SPILLERS Care-Line on 01908 226626 or email helpline.horsecareUK@effem.com For more details contact the SPILLERS Care-Line on + 44 (0)1908 226626 or visit spillers-feeds.com. (6/6) @TeamSPILLERS

"Our nutritionists will take on-board all your concerns and consider your individual circumstances to help you make the right decisions for the best health and wellbeing of your horse.” To find your nearest stockist visit spillers-feeds.com/storelocator/ (5/6)

Clare Barfoot said, “The current lockdown situation is a big challenge for all of us but, we aim to help you and your horse get through it as well as possible. If you have had to change your horse’s management routine, then now is a good time to review their diet. (4/6)

A @TeamSPILLERS nutritionist will show you how to condition score, gather info on their current diet, exercise and management routine & put together a feeding plan to keep them healthy & in shape during lockdown. For a phone call or email, the SPILLERS Care-Line is open (3/6)

A FREE virtual visit from a @TeamSPILLERS nutritionist is easy to organise; simply contact SPILLERS by phone or email, provide your horse’s details & your preferred method of contact such as WhatsApp/FaceTime & a member of the team will contact you as soon as they can. (2/6)

SPILLERS offers virtual yard visits during lockdown If managing your horse has changed during lockdown, SPILLERS are on hand, via virtual consultations, to help with reassuring feeding advice. They are also providing friendly help via their Care-Line. (1/6) @TeamSPILLERS

Some straightforward horses with low training needs, are being rehomed under strict social distancing guidelines, while others are being matched to new homes to help the charity act faster when things get back to normal. For information, please visit bluecross.org.uk/rehome/horse (5/5)

An appeal to current Blue Cross borrowers resulted in an incredible 33 homes being offered to take returning horses on a short-term basis. Currently Blue Cross has 82 horses remaining at its centres and 29 now in foster/support yards. (3/4) @The_Blue_Cross

With the charity’s two horse rehoming centres closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and staffing numbers greatly reduced, several of the charity’s regular support yards have stepped in to help out, taking horses temporarily into their own care. (2/4) @The_Blue_Cross

Blue Cross supporters foster horses during lockdown National Pet Charity Blue Cross has been overwhelmed by the equestrian sector’s support to help provide temporary homes for as many horses in need as possible during lockdown. (1/4) @The_Blue_Cross

Horslyx Brand Ambassadors talk about Covid-19 pressures. The Horslyx team has been finding out how the current lockdown is affecting the team and its everyday way of life. Read the full story here: bit.ly/3bCW9Cw

The next online McTimoney College Open Day is 30th April & all interested parties are invited to join them at 10am or 7pm to find out about the fantastic opportunity to train in animal chiropractic techniques. To join in: email admissions@mctimoney-college.ac.uk

DESIGN A JUMP COMPETITION Horse-loving artists are rising to a new challenge from leading showjumping manufacturer Jump 4 Joy, in a competition to design and win a jump. The competition closes on 4th May. Further details can be found at showjumps.com

Vita Animal Health have put together an owner guide for wound management in horses: vita-europe.com/animalhealth/n… Vita are makers of Omnimatrix skin regeneration cream. Use during all stages of wound healing, supporting natural healing, and providing an antiseptic environment.

Vet nurse & head of sales at Vita, Tara Evans, says "It is great to see that owners are equipped with a first aid box and really engaged with horse health. However, our survey highlighted that owners are less confident with the best type of first aid treatments to use." (3/4)

The survey found that 7% seek advice from a vet for minor wounds & 44% would wait a few days to call a vet if its not healing. Most first aid kits contain topical treatments & the most common treatment option for minor wounds is a cream/ointment with 71% applying these. (2/4)

A recent survey has found that horse owners feel confident when it comes to managing minor wounds. The results show that there is room to increase owner confidence when considering what to stock in their first aid box and knowing when to seek veterinary advice. (1/4)