Selwood Equine decided to launch the #greatthings series for 2020 in an attempt to get to know a rider and their team a little better, find out what they would be getting up to and what their plans would be for the forthcoming year. To follow them and engage with them across social platforms and showcase that grass roots rider …
10 tips for walking your cross country course
Here at Selwood Equine, as we get over our excitement from another fabulous Badminton Horse Trials and we all feel ready to tackle some cross country ourselves, we have taken some time to compile ten great tips for all you budding event riders out there. Helpful hints to keep in mind when you walk your cross country course. Walking the course …
Team Selwood are riding high with European eventing success
What a weekend for #teamselwood rider Janou (Nui) Bleekman at the FEI Young Rider European Eventing championships in Millstreet Ireland. The venue played host to both young riders and juniors and provided a back drop for some thrilling competition. Nui and the 16.1hh gelding Granntevka Prince arrived safely in some rather wet weather conditions. However they sailed through the first …
Get cross country ready with Selwood Equine
With many hunter trials and one day events taking place at this time of year, and of course the event season still in full swing we have some great offers on cross country clothing for you! Skins Our lightweight skins are ideal for cross country riding. They come in a choice of two colours; red or pink. The phrase ‘easy-tech’ …
Team Selwood Equestrian team starts well for 2017
The Selwood equestrian team remains unchanged this year and we are excited to see what the season ahead brings. With our mix of international riders across the disciplines it certainly looks set to be a busy year! EVENTING Tim & Jonelle Price spent the start of the year in the sunshine down in Vejer de la Frontera in Spain and …
“I’m new to the competition scene and i don’t know what to wear?”
As established competition riders with experience under our belts we automatically know what we can and cannot wear for different disciplines. Whether it is clothing or tack. But what about the new horse owners? Or those who have taken the plunge and decided competing is now for them? Or even those who have returned to the competition scene after time …
Getting your horse fit for competing in style!
So January is over and done with, resolutions have been made and broken and now the time limit is real. If you need to get your horse fit and ready for the competition season ahead then now is the time to knuckle down and start the hard work. If your horse has had complete down time over the festive period …
The importance of using an exercise sheet in colder months
With January coming to an end, sadly it doesn’t mean seeing the end of the colder weather or no exercise for our horses! Us Brits know we have at least another two months of bearing up against the wind. Not to mention the rain and the freezing temperatures. But with the event season kicking off in March and the outdoor …