International equine welfare charity Brooke have revealed that Scottish singer-songwriter Sandi Thom will take up a new role as music ambassador for the charity.Sandis new role will be marked by an exclusive event at the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh on Wednesday 3 June.At the event, Sandi will perform an intimate acoustic set centred on compassion, connection and hope, reflecting the themes she will champion in her new ambassadorial role and Brookes work to improve the lives of working animals through partnership and care. The partnership marks a new chapter for both Brooke and Sandi and coincides with the 20th anniversary of her breakthrough single, I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker, which will be re-released in 2026. Strong commitment to animal welfareMusic has always been about connection for me, and this partnership with Brooke is rooted in compassion, kindness and giving a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves, said Sandi.Animals have been a huge part of my life and Ive always believed we have a responsibility to treat them with compassion and respect. Brookes work is truly inspiring and Im incredibly proud to support the vital work they do around the world. Sandiscommitment to animal welfare began in childhood through horse ownership and has continued throughout her life. In her new ambassadorial role, she will champion compassionate treatment and ethical practice for working animals. Her long-standing support for animal welfare, including running a dog rescue centre inBahrain, aligns closely with Brookes values of kindness,respectand community empowerment.Passionate advocateWe are delighted to partner with Sandi Thom. She is not only a celebrated artist, but also a passionate advocate for animal welfare whose values closely reflect Brookes mission to improve the lives of horses, donkeys and mules around the world, said Chris Wainwright, Chief Executive of Brooke.Music has such a galvanising and unifying power, and the storytelling power of song has a prominent place within many of the communities we support. With Sandis invaluable help, we hope to reach more people to share the stories of the animals and people we work with and how lives can be improved with compassion and care.Image Christie Goodwin.More from Your HorseHow to get a horse fitHow to ride a horse so that they burn more caloriesHow to body condition scoreWhy isnt my horse losing weight?All about sugar in your horses dietThe post Brooke announce Scottish singer as music ambassador for the charity appeared first on Your Horse.

Cambridge Vet School has thanked the thousands of supporters who backed its #SaveTheVetSchool campaign following the announcement that plans to close the school have been scrapped. The #SaveTheVetSchool campaign was launched in December 2025 in response to uncertainty surrounding the future of the University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine and the Queens Veterinary School Hospital (QVSH).The campaign was created to highlight the importance of Cambridge Vet School to veterinary education, research, clinical excellence and One Health, while giving students, alumni, referring veterinary practices, pet owners and the wider public an opportunity to show their support.In a statement toYour Horse, the school stated that the response to the campaign had been truly remarkable and had received over 25,000 site submissions and interactions with the campaign website and over a million views on the social media posts. It received strong support fromveterinary professionals, alumni and the wider community both across the UK and internationally.Next stepsWith its future secured, the school is now moving into the next phase, #CambridgeVetSchoolFuture, and is asking its supporters to sign up for regular updates which will include news, developments and events from across the Vet School community. Supporters can register for updates here. Your support has meant a great deal to the Vet School, and the response from you all has been powerful and clear. Because of you, we are now able to look ahead, said Professor Mark Holmes, Head of Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge.Were beginning to shape the next chapter, asking important questions about what the future of the Vet School looks like, and how we continue to grow and teach the next generations of Cambridge veterinary professionals.Image Cambridge Vet School.Related contentHow to keep a horse hydrated when its hotWhy every horse will benefit from eating a soaked feedFly rugs tried and tested to find which work bestBest fly sprays for horses as tested by owners and ridersThe post We are now able to look ahead: Cambridge Vet School saved from closure appeared first on Your Horse.

Working animal charity Brooke has launched a petition asking Amazon UK to urgently ban the sales of donkey skin products on its platform. By signingBrookespetition, people can help expose a largely hidden trade and build pressure for meaningfulchange.Over six million donkeys arebeing killed each year to meet the demand for ejiao a gelatin product used in traditional Chinese medicine and commonly found in cosmetics, which is obtained from boiling donkey skin. In 2025, Brooke found that if the trade continues at its current rate, Africa could lose half its donkey population by 2040.While Amazon UK doesnt sell these products directly, they are available to purchase through third-party sellers on its marketplace. Essential helpDonkeys are vital to millions of people, supporting livelihoods, education and access to essentials in some of the worlds poorest communities. The skin trade is causing extreme suffering worldwide: including violent capture, long transportation without food or water, and brutal slaughter conditions for these animals. This trade, which most people dont even realise exists, is causing immense suffering for both animals and people, said Chris Wainwright, CEO of Brooke.When a donkey is stolen and slaughtered, entire families lose their income and lifeline overnight. Thishas tochange.Amazon musttake action to ensure its platforms arent accelerating this cruelty.So that we can helpendthe trade and protect donkeys relied on by so many worldwide.How you can helpAs well as signing the petition, the UK public can also make a difference by contacting their local MP or writing to a local newspaper. Dr Scott Miller, ITVs This Morning resident vet and Brookes Donkey Skin Trade Ambassador, witnessed the donkey skin trade during a trip to Kenya in July 2025. A film about his experiences can be viewed here.Speaking directly to anyone working at Amazon, I would say Iunderstandyourignorance regarding ejiao. Ididntknow aboutiteither until I started working with Brooke, said Scott.But once you know about this product and the brutal trade thats behind it, you will want to take action. You will want to protect some of the most vulnerable and poorest communities on this planet. By simply banning any product that contains ejiao from your platform. I personally have seen first-hand how the production of ejiao devastates communities, particularly the poorest in Africa. It has a huge impact not only on women, but the health and education of children.Anyone that has a heart, that cares about animals and that cares about people would want to support the ban of ejiao worldwide. Image Brooke.Related contentCharity asks Senegal totake a stand against the donkey skin tradeBrooke attends UN High-Level Meeting to tackle antimicrobial resistanceIt is vital to protect them: Presenter Angela Rippon speaks out on donkey skin tradeA terrific moment: African Union bans donkey skin tradeThe post Equine charity launches petition to urge Amazon UK to ban sale of donkey skin products appeared first on Your Horse.

All the podium places for Irish bred ponies again this week. Great results from Bishop Burton and the results from Tweseldown are full of Irish Sport Horses. Wins as well at 3 USA EventsSee below the up-to-date results for this week unverified results will be added to next weeks results.CCIO 4* Short3rd John The Bull (ISH) 2011 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Think About It (TB) by Houmayoun (TB). Breeder: James Byrne (Westmeath). Rider: Susie Berry (IRL) 29.4, 0, 14.0 = 43.44th Shannondale Arnold (ISH) 2017 gelding by Hannibal V Overis Z (ZANG) out of Shannondale One (ISH) by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BWP). Breeder: Michael Walsh. Rider: Tom McEwen (GBR) 31.3, 0, 14.4 = 45.79th LB Mettaphor (ISH) 2015 gelding by Ol Metta (SF) out of LB Hi Fuego (ISH) by Volcan (BWP). Breeder: Lizzie Burcher. Rider: Tom Rowland (GBR) 38.3, 0, 21.6 = 59.910th Katchafire (ISH)[was Big Decisions] 2015 gelding by Sir Donnerhall I (OLD) out of Decision Day [ISH] by Lafontaine (TB). Breeder: Kate Jarvey (Cork). Rider: Ginny Thomasen (NZL) 33.9, 4, 23.2 = 61.1.CCI 3* Short1st Brookfield Future News (ISH)[was Future News] 2015 gelding by Future Trend (OLD) out of Cashmere Breeze (AEAS) by Last News (TB). Breeder: Hilary Furlonger (Antrim). Rider: Tom McEwen (GBR) 25.1, 0, 0.0 = 25.15th Lagans Rice Star (ISH) 2016 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Cruising Star (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Peter Rice. Rider: Oliver Thompson (GBR) 39.1, 0, 0.0 = 38.19th Brookpark Vikenti (ISH)[TIH] 2008 gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Tullineaskey Butlers Simon (ISH)[TIH] by Ballysimon (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Tristan Kingston (Cork). Rider: Ryo Murata (JPN) 31.3, 0, 12.4 = 43.710th My Eastwood Brightside (ISH) 2011 gelding by ARS Vivendi (KWPN) out of Kinmar Lux Good (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Mary King Marron (Monaghan). Rider: Minnie Longdon (GBR) 37.5, 0, 7.6 = 45.1.CCI 3* Long5th Earl Dorado (ISH) 2019 gelding by Diarado out of The Kings Lady by Kings Master. Breeder: Jim Tempany. Rider: Max Warburton (GBR) 25.2, 2, 0.0 = 27.28th Monbeg Condor (ISH) 2019 gelding by Condios (HOLST) out of Little Diamond (ISH) by Diamond Valley Gold (ISH). Breeder: John Flynn. Rider: Max Warburton (GBR) 31.4, 1.2, 0.0 = 32.69th Kilmanahan Ulysses (ISH) 2018 gelding by Ulysses M25 (KWPN) out of Kimanahan Sally (ISH) by Olympic Lux (KWPN). Breeder: Paschal Connolly. Rider: Phoeby Locke (GBR) 35.8, 0.8, 0.0 = 36.610th MT Luxaan (ISH) 2018 mare by Cazaan (HOLST) out of Lux So Easy (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Gareth Carlisle. Rider: Cassie Sanger (GBR) 25.8, 10.8, 0.8 = 37.4.CCI Y 3* Long5th Rehy DJ (ISH) 2010 gelding by Tinaranas Inspector (WESTF) out of Rehy Misty [ISH] by Big Sink Hope (TB). Breeder: Noel Russell (Clare). Rider: Elizabeth Barratt (GBR) 34.2, 6, 0.0 = 40.28th Balief de Reve (ISH) 2015 mare by Hermes de Reve (SF) out of Lazio (ISH) by Aldato (KWPN). Breeder: Michael Hayde. Rider: Ivy Fisher (GBR) 33.7, 8.4, 0.0 = 42.19th Stillbrook Aoife (ISH)[TIH] 2016 mare by Watermill Swatch (TB) out of Stillbrook Katie (ID) by Classic Vision (ID). Breeder: David Wallis. Rider: Molly OConnor (GBR) 31.9, 2.4, 8.4 = 42.710th This Ones on You (ISH) 2009 gelding by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Clovers Diamond (AID) by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: William Kirwan (Laois). Rider: Joshua Levett (GBR) 28.1, 15, 0. = 43.1.CCI 2* Long3rd DS Are You Tom (ISH) 2019 gelding by DS Are You With Me (HOLST) out of Carlton Fizz (ISH) by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Liam Linskey. Rider: Lizzie Baugh (GBR) 27.0, 0, 0.0 = 27.05th Newmarket Leonardo (ISH) 2018 gelding by Newmarket Venture (HANN) out of Newmarket Dato Two (ISH) by Aldto (KWPN). Breeder: Billy Daly. Rider: Matthew Glentworth (GBR) 27.6, 0, 0.0 = 27.6CCI J 2* Long3rd LVS Movistar (ISH) 2010 gelding by Iroko (WESTF) out of Speedy Timed (ISH) by Kalypso (KWPN). Breeder: Michael Ryan (Tipperary). Rider: Annabel Ridgway (GBR) 30.2, 0, 0.0 = 30.24th EG Michaelangelo (ISH) 2011 gelding by Chellthago Z (ZANG) out of Jaspers Flower (ISH) by Ojasper (KWPN). Breeder: Michael Beattie (Down). Rider: Florance Drewitt (GBR) 30.4, 0, 0.0 = 30.46th Tir Na Nog Shadow (ISH)[TIH] 2009 mare by Shadows Dun (CP) out of Tir Na Nog Diamond Lady (ISH)[TIH] by Coevers Diamond Boy (ISH). Breeder: Thomas OSullivan (Clare). Rider: Tara Moore (GBR) 30.7, 0.8, 0.0 = 31.510th Romans Red Affair (ISH) 2018 mare by Ganesh Hero (ZANG) out of Alamber (ISH) by Adaltus Z (OLD). Breeder: Tom McCarthy. Rider: Zara McCarthy (IRL) 34.8, 0, 0.0 = 34.8.CCI P 2* Long1st Battlestown Delight (CP) 2016 stallion by Burning Delight (CP) out of Rehins Lady (CP) by I Love Melody (CP). Breeder: Patrick Murphy. Rider: Florence Drewitt (GBR) 22.2, 2.0, 8 = 32.22nd Baramona Lass (unk) 2009 mare OIO. Rider: Florence Jones (GBR) 28.1, 5.2, 0.0 = 33.33rd Coeveressa du Rouet (ISH) 2019 mare by Big Dan du Rouet (ISH) out of Coumroe Coeverssa (ISH)[TIH] by Coevers Diamond Boy (ISH). Breeder: William Walsh. Rider: Isaballa Moreton (GBR) 33.5, 0.4, 0.0 = 33.95th Coolnaleen Rebel (ISH)[TIH] 2010 gelding by Rebel Mountain (ID) out of Crested Ten Lady (TB)[IRL] by Naheez (TB). Breeder: Noeleen Redmond. Rider: Eva Bryant (GBR) 31.3, 11.6, 0.8 = 43.76th Tullibards Cloneenagh Ted (CP)[was Cloneenagh Ted] 2016 stallion by Cloonaveigh Cisco (CP) out of Cloneenagh Windy (CP) by Oisin (CP). Breeder Sean Meaney. Rider: Eloise Hawtin (GBR) 36.1, 0.4, 8.0 = 44.57th Bannow Bee Silver Detroit (ISP) gelding by SF Detroit (DR) out of Ardeo Bannow Silver Zulu (unk). Breeder: Katrin Herrling. Rider: Isabella Moreton (GBR) 25.5, 23.6, 4.0 = 53.19th Ballyard Buster (CP) 2017 gelding by Capparoe Lad (CP) out of Ballyard Hazy Moth (CP) by Frederiksminde Hazy Move On (CP). Rider: Nancy Wilson Connell (GBR) 33.6, 16.4, 8.0 = 58.0.Blindley Heath One Day Event (GBR) 30th 31st My 2026Open Novice Sec L3rd Barrettstown Wow (ISH) 2014 gelding by Bonmahon Master Blue (ISH) out of Ricandy (KWPN) by Kigali (KWPN). Breeder: Jessica Healy (Kilkenny). Rider: Lucy Goodey (GBR) 30.3, 0, 04.0 = 34.34th Ballytarsna Colonel Guy (ISH) 2012 gelding by Colonel Clover (WNTR) out of Burns Regular Gal (ISH){TIH} by Loughehoe Guy (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Hugh & Philip Cass (Laois). Rider: Charlotte Mount (GBR) 29.8, 4, 7.5 = 41.4.Open Novice Under 18 Sec M3rd Killinas Oisin (ISH) 2017 mare by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Ballin Clover Penny (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Kenneth Keyes. Rider: Erin Brown (GBR) 33.0, 0, 24.8 = 65.8.Novice Sec K4th Kilbunny Eisteach (ISH) 2016 gelding by Kilbunny Blue (ISH) out of Killbunny MV (ISH) by ARS Vivendi (HOLST). Breeder: Charmaine Senior. Rider: Laura Erith (GBR) 29.3, 0, 6.4 = 35.710th Drumaclan Diamond D (ISH) 2009 mare by S Creevagh Ferro Ex Siebe (KWPN) out of Drumaclan Diamond [ISH] by Flagmount Clover Diamond (ID). Breeder: George Anderson (Monaghan). Rider: Charlotte Mackley (GBR) 31.0, 4, 34.0 = 69.0.Bishop Burton One Day Event 31st May 2026Open Intermediate Sec Q1st Cushlas Indigo (ISH) 2017 gelding by Imperial Heights (ISH)[TIH] out of Olovos Love me Do (AES) by Animo Eliter (AES). Breeder: J P Finlay. Rider: Katie Magee (GBR) 29.8, 0, 1.6 = 31.42nd Rinwood MJ (ISH) 2016 gelding by KEC Maximum Joe (WESTF) out of Ballybunion Lady (ISH) by ARD VDL Douglas (KWPN). Breeder: Samantha Whyte. Rider: Sara Bowe (GBR) 34.8, 0, 1.6 = 36.454th Mr Grey (ISH) 2015 gelding by King of Mourne (ID) out of Dechomet Golden Clover (ISH) by Sheyenne Clover (ISH). Breeder: George Sinnerton. Rider: Charlotte Donald (GBR) 32.3, 0, 19.2 = 51.5.Intermediate Sec P2nd Piltown Dilema (ISH) 2017 mare by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Piltown Marita (ISH) by Royal Concorde (ISH). Breeder: Patrick Doody. Rider: Jack Mantel (GBR) 26.6, 0, 4.4 = 31.03rd Cooley Master Mischief (ISH) 2017 gelding by Chacoa (HOLST) out of Fruitition Flame (TB) by Charente River (TB). Breeder: Joe & Danielle Lillis. Rider: Wills Oakden (GBR) 25.2, 0, 6.0 = 31.26th CFH Capri Vivendi (ISH) 2016 gelding by Capri Van Oversis Z (ZANG) out of ARS Vivendi Lady (ISH) by ARS Vivendi (HOLST). Breeder: John Carey. Rider: Jack Mantel (GBR) 27.5, 4, 13.2 = 44.77th Hazleton Quality (ISH) 2013 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Nash Mint (ISH)[TIH] by Nash Me (TB)[IRL]. Breeder: John Greene (Clare). Rider: Sophie Pedlar (GBR) 29.8, 4, 11.2 = 45.08th Killahurler See the Sea (ISH) 2017 mare by Luidam (KWNP) out of Killahurler Comfort (ISH)[TIH] by Ghareeb (TB). Breeder: Darragh Killoran. Rider: Michael Broadley (GBR) 34.3, 0, 15.2 = 49.5.Open Novice Sec N1st High Flyer (ISH)[was Classicals High Flyer] 2013 gelding by West Coast Cavalier (ISH) out of Belgooly Flight (ISH). Breeder: Finbar Lordan. Rider: Laura Fenwick (GBR) 28.8, 0, 0.0 = 28.85th Templepatrick Jet (ISH) 2013 gelding by Je TAime Flamenco (BWP) out of Touched (ISH) by Touchdown (ISH). Breeder: Dorothea Wilson. Rider: Katy Mousdale (GBR) 31.3, 4, 62.0 = 97.3.Open Novice Under 18 Sec O1st Carraiganard Obie (ISH) 2019 gelding by Lagans OBOS Quality (ISH) out of Newtown Star (ISH) by Rehy High Society (ISH). Breeder: PJ Roche. Rider: Zurie Dempster (GBR) 33.3, 4, 0.0 = 37.32nd Lissyegan Mikie Lou (ISH) 2009 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Lady Persian (ISH)[TIH] by Royal Persian (TB). Breeder: Michael Healy. Rider: Alba McLean (GBR) 35.0, 8, 0.0 = 43.05th Brookfield Kept in the Darco (ISH)[was Shannondale Dylan] 2016 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BWP) out of Shannondale Greta (TB) by Millenary (TB). Breeder: Shannondale Stud (Clare). Rider: Harry Hodge (GBR) 32.0, 4, 81.2 = 117.2.Novice Sec M5th Carraigin Smalltown Boy (ISH)[TIH] 2019 gelding by Primary (TB) out of Derrynasagart Diamond (AID) by Glidawn Diamond (ID). Breeder: Frances Smith. Rider: Alex Turnbull (GBR) 32.0, 0, 8.4 = 40.48th Little Boy Cruising (ISH)[TIH] 2016 gelding by Cruisings Ambassador (ISH) out of Byrnesgrove Tom (ISH)[TIH] by Ballinaboy Tom (CP). Breeder: Eugene Sheppard. Rider: Cara Williams (GBR) 36.0, 8, 3.6 = 47.69th Burnlea Rockin Robin (ISH) 2019 gelding by Rockn Roll Semilly (SF) out of Miss Blue Woodhouse (ISH) by Bonmahon Master Blue (ISH). Breeder: Michael Roche. Rider: Izzy Davis (GBR) 31.3, 4, 12.4 = 47.7.Tweseldown One Day Event (GBR) 23rd 25th May 2026Open Intermediate Sec U2nd Night Agent (ISH)[was Tullibards Benny and Jess] 2016 gelding by Tullibards Bennys Legacy (OLD) out of Cosima 189 (OLD) by Concetto (OLD). Breeder: Hans Jurgen Kuehnle. Rider: Aoife Clark (IRL) 30.9, 0, 0.0 = 30.93rd Spirit LSS (ISH) 2012 gelding by Ricardo Sam (ISH) out of Willows Aven (ISH) by Willows Pride (ID). Breeder: Elaine Moran (Tipperary). Rider: Samantha Brown (GBR) 28.9, 4, 1.6 = 34.59th Kananaskis (ISH) 2008 gelding by Ustinov (KWPN) out of New Years Sandy (ISH) by Taloubet VDL (KWPN). Breeder: Norman Edgar Watt (Tyrone). Rider: Cerys Macaulay (GBR) 34.1, 0, 8.4 = 42.510th Fernhill Quite Frankly (ISH) 2015 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Rusheen Lux (ISH) by Lux m (HANN)Z. Breeder: Gerard Grace. Rider: Rebecca Brown (GBR) 28.2, 4, 40.4 = 42.6.Intermediate Sec W3rd SFS Bold As Brass (ISH) 2017 mare by Metropole (KWPN) out of Rabon (ISH) by Romabo (HOLST). Breeder: Mike Comerford. Rider: Helen Martin (GBR) 31.4, 0, 3.6 = 35.05th Marin DAmour (ISH) 2013 gelding by Ringfort Cruise (ISH) out of Love on the Wing (TB) by Winged Love (TB). Breeder: John McBride. Rider: Nicole Jooste (ZAF) 35.2, 4, 4.4 = 43.66th Call to Arms (ISH) 2015 gelding by Sir Donnerhall I (OLD) out of Beggys Bullet (TB) by Primitive Rising (TB). Breeder: Kate Jarvey. Rider: Bill Levett (GBR) 32.5, 1, 12.0 = 45.59th Barrington Bear (ISH)[was Mill Road Candy] 2017 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Mill Pride Lass (ISH) by Limmerick (HOLST). Breeder: Padraig Howley. Rider: Harry Meade (GBR) 28.5, 0, 20.0 = 48.410th Derroon Diplomat (ISH) 2013 gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out of Dianes Cruise Clover (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Sean Keevans. Rider: Christopher Wincer (GBR) 32.5, 14, 6.0 = 52.5.Intermediate Sec V1st Kief Rhapsody of Belline (ISH) 2018 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Lissangle Luz the Busuness (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Kieran Fahey. Rider: Austin OConnor (IRL) 30.0, 0, 0.0 = 302nd The Sea Rebel (ISH) 2014 gelding by Cruise Diamond (ISH)[TIH] out of Diamiond Lights (ISH) by Ricardo Z (ZANG). Breeder: Ann Redmond (Wexford). Rider: Isla Hughes (GBR) 30.0, 0, 0.8 = 30.85th Mr Monty Don (ISH)[TIH][was Donie] 2017 gelding by WRS Elvis (ID) out of Tikiri (ISH)[TIH] by Windsor Castle (TB). Breeder: Richard Nolan. Rider: Flora Lickiss (GBR) 31.6, 4, 3.2 = 38.8.7 Year Old Sec U12nd Ballymolloy Bassoon (ISH) 2019 gelding by Lagans OBOS Quality (ISH) out of Ballymolly Hollyhock (ISH) by Lester Lad (TB). Breeder: Gill Langford. Rider: Jodie Amos (GBR) 34.8, 8, 0.0 = 42.85th Danqu Eile BK (ISH) 2019 gelding by Ustinov (KWPN) out of Britt M. (KWPN) by Steringer (OLD). Breeder: Seryna Van Keulen. Rider: Nicky Hill (GBR) 34.8, 4, 22.0 = 60.8.Open Novice Sec S2nd Lislee Honey (ISH) 2019 mare by Lagans OBOS Quality (ISH) out of Lislee Beauty (ISH)[TIH] by Kasmayo (TB). Breeder: Charles Dullea. Rider: Aoife Clark (IRL) 31.0, 0, 0.0 = 31.03rd Sligo Candy Cane (ISH) 2013 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy [ISH] out of Castlemly Lass (ISH) by Aldatus Z (OLD). Breeder: Noel Ruane (Sligo). Rider: Bill Levett (AUS) 28.3, 4, 0.0 = 32.37th GFS Apollo (ISH) 2014 gelding by Capri Van Overis Z (ZANG) out of Lady Solerina (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Marty Jordan (Carlow). Rider: Lauren Wilson (GBR) 33.8, 0, 0.0 = 33.810th Twilight Rollercoaster (ISH) 2014 mare by Diamond Roller [ISH] out of Veronicas Camario (ISH) by Camiro De Haar Z (ZANG). Breeder: John Kearney (Louth). Rider: Alison Lidstone (GBR) 33.0, 0, 5.6 = 38.6.Open Novice Under 18 Sec S12nd Oscars Delight (ISH) 2015 gelding by O-Piloth (KWPN) out of Lukes Pet (ISH) by Furistos Diamond (ISH). Breeder: Fiona Claffey. Rider: Alfred Allan (GBR) 44.8, 0, 0.0 = 44.8.Only 4 entered.Novice Monday Sec R2nd ESI Dallas (ISH) 2019 gelding by Dallas VDL (BWP) out of Brooklyn Breeze (ISH) by Heritage Fortunus (HANN). Breeder: Oldtown Stud. Rider: Aoife Clark (IRL) 28.5, 0, 0.0 = 28.59th TIZ Quality (ISH) 2017 mare by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Tisrara Lux (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Imelda Moran. Rider: Anya Skilling (GBR) 31.8, 4, 12.4 = 48.2.Novice Monday6th Odyssey Island (ISH)[TIH] 2020 gelding by Islanbd Commander (TB) out of Rahard Diamond (ISH)[TIH]by Kings Servant (ISH). Breeder: Doyle Bros. Rider: Gaspard Maksud (FRA) 36.3, 8, 0.0 = 44.37th Freedom First Lady (ISH) 2016 mare by Rehy High Society (ISH) out of Kilmihill Lass (ISH) by Freddies Star (TB). Breeder: Pat ONeill. Rider: Victoria Charrington (GBR) 34.8, 4, 5.6 = 44.48th Killycloghan Mr Moonshine (ISH)[TIH] 2019 gelding by Primary (TB) out of Umgola Lady Isla (ID) by Crevagh Grey Rebel (ID). Breeder: William & Alison Roundtree. Rider: Charlotte Billson (GBR) 38.3, 0, 8.4 = 46.79th Cruisader M2S (ISH) 2018 gelding by Ulysses (KWPN) out of Caslemorris Atom Cruise (ISH) by Atomic Cruis (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Teresa Walsh. Rider: Catrin Menzies (GBR) 33.8, 0, 13.6 = 47.410th Wheelagower Shes the One (ISH) 2018 mare by Jorado (KWPN) out of China Doll M25 (AES) by Wang Chung M25 (KWPN). Breeder Cynthia Murphy Kearney. Rider: Hellen Martin (GBR) 39.8, 0, 9.2 = 49.0.Solihull One Day Event (GBR) 30th 31st may 2026Open Novice Sec G2nd Erasmus Brumble (ISH)[TIH] 2014 gelding by Watermill Swatch (TB) out of An cailin Oir (ID) by Kensons King William (ID). Breeder: Michael OSullivan. Rider: April Masters (GBR) 31.5, 1, 10.4 = 42.97th Monbeg Heartbeat (ISH)[was CBI Promised Land] 2015 gelding by Zapatero VDL (KWPN) out of CBI Land of Hope (ISH) by Womanizer (KWPN). Breeder: Aidan Carroll (Offaly). Rider: Imogen King (GBR) 29.3, 0, 37.6 = 66.9.Open Novice Under 18 Sec G11st Strong Prospect (ISH) 2008 gelding by Lux Z (HANN) out of Kilrane (ISH)[TIH] by Grange Bouncer (ID). Breeder: Lady Coldhurst (Waterford). Rider: Phoebe Woods (GBR) 33.8, 0, 7.6 = 41.43rd Barrington 57 (ISH)[was Quantized] 2015 gelding by Quantino (HOLST) out of Wheres Juliette [ISH] by Luck Valier [ISH]. Breeder: Olivia Forrestal (Wexford). Rider: Daisy Callaghan (GBR) 34.8, 7, 6.4 = 48.25th Lisheen Eclipse (unk) 2013 gelding OIO. Rider: Bella Freebody (GBR) 36.5, 4, 14.0 54.57th The Red Admiral (ISH)[TIH] 2018 gelding by Pointilliste (TB) out of Cushinstown Diamond (ISH)[TIH] by Diamond Rock (ID). Breeder: Simon McCarthy. Rider: Willa Rich (GBR) 34.0, 27, 24.4 = 85.4.Novice Sec E1st Kilcannon Phoenix (ISH) 2020 gelding by Tyson (KWPN) out of Kilcannon Quality Cruise (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Mary Bolger. Rider: Andrew James (GBR) 34.0, 0, 1.2 = 35.25th Ross Joey (unk) 2014 gelding OIO. Rider: Georgia Reece (GBR) 37.3, 0, 2.8 = 40.18th Tillington Cocka Gee (ISH)[TIH] 2019 gelding by Watermill Swatch (TB) out of Little Claret (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Brigade (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder John & Adair Milligan. Rider: Jason Hobbs (GBR) 28.8, 1, 13.2 = 43.09th Bonmahon Jasper (ISH) 2020 gelding by Don VHP Z (ZANG) (registered with BE as by Ulysses 25) out of Bonmahon Ramiro Star (ISH) by Ramiro B (BWP). Breeder: Eamonn Walsh. Rider: Francois Heyns (GBR) 35.0, 0, 8.4 = 43.4.Ocala Summer Horse trials (USA) 29th 31st May 2026Open Preliminary4th Carrickview Calvani (ISH) 2018 gelding by Ramiro B (BWP) out of Partout (HOLST) by Heraldik (TB). Breeder: John Haighey. Rider: Sara Kozumplik (USA) 29.0, 0, 2.4 = 31.46th Centerfold (ISH) (was Belline Jack the Lad) 2019 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Temple Polly (KWPN) by Animo (KWPN). Breeder: Richard Ames. Rider: Alyssa Phillips (USA) 33.4, 0, 0.4 = 33.88th Slieve Callan Gael (ISH) 2017 gelding by Tyson (KWPN) out of GI Miz Minx (ISH) by Courage II (HOLST). Breeder: Niamh Tottenham. Rider: Lindsey Lanier (USA) 31.8, 0, 2.8 = 34.6.Preliminary Championship2nd Fourfields Classek (ISH) 2014 gelding by Classe VDL (HOLST) out of Agent M (ISH) by Ekstein (KWPN). Breeder: Donal Galvin. Rider: Cindy Rawson (USA) 32.1, 0, 0.0 = 32.13rd Cooley One To Many (ISH) 2008 gelding by Jack Of Diamonds (SWB) out of Taffin. (ISH) by Delamain (TB). Breeder: Ronnie Kelly (Limerick). Rider: Erin Wages (USA) 33.7, 0, 0.0 = 33.75th Liscarrow Nico (ISH) 2016 gelding by Orestus (KWPN) out of Claire Z (ZANG) by Chellano Z (HOLST). Breeder: Joseph Doran. Rider: Sinead Maynard (USA) 33.2, 1.2, 0.0 = 34.4.Modified Championship5th Excel Star Vero Amore (ISH)[was Leestone Vigovol] 2016 gelding by Vigo dArsouilles (BWP) out of Ultiem V (KWPN) by Voltaire (HANN). Breeder: John McKibbin. Rider: Lula Carney (USA) 27.8, 4, 0.0 = 31.86th Cooley Vita (ISH)[was Dolmen Dolce Vita] 2015 mare by Quantino (HOLST) out of Dolmen Denial (ISH) by Ricardo Z (ZANG). Breeder: Jack Murphy. Rider: Nicole Nair (USA) 32.8, 0, 0.4 = 33.2.Open Modified7th Storm Causeway (ISH) 2020 gelding by Island Comander (TB) out of Rathduff Storm (ISH) by Stormhill Miller (TB). Breeder: Dorothy Dowling. Rider: Megan Roswech (USA) 40.3, 4, 0.0 = 44.38th Excel Star Bobby Jorado (ISH)(was Ballyheerin Boby Jorado) 2020 gelding by Jorado (KWPN) out of White Stripes (SSEL) by Drossan (HANN). Breeder: Paul Carr. Rider: Megan Kepferle (USA) 32.3, 0, 12.0 = 44.3Essex Horse Trials (USA) 30th 31st May 2026Open Preliminary2nd HSH Double Sixteen (TB) 2015 gelding by Robin des Pres (TB) out of Azaria (TB). Breeder: Mrs Mohammed. Rider: Caroline Pamukcu (USA) 32.0, 0, 0.0 = 32.0.Preliminary Rider1st Sportsfield Kan Do (ISH) 2018 gelding by HSF Cardento Royale (ISH) out of CSF Roys Lady (ISH) by Kannan (KWPN). Breeder: James ODea. Rider: Lily Barlow (USA) 32.0, 12, 0.0 = 44.0.Only 2 finished.Open Modified1st Princess Candy (ISH) 2019 mare by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Princess Greystone (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Alberta Capital Ltd. Rider: Holly Payne Caravella (USA) 25.7, 0, 0.0 = 25.72nd Rock Me Mama (TB) 2009 mare by Royal Anthem (TB) out of Ithastobedone (TB) by be My Native (TB). Breeder: Sean Behan. Rider: Holly Payne Caravella (USA) 25.9, 0, 0.0 = 25.9.MCTA Shawan Downs Horse Trials (USA) 30th 31st May 2026Open Preliminary1st Fly High Quality (ISH)[was Mikelangelo] 2013 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Doonbridge Datus (ISH) by Aldatus Z (OLD) Breeder: Dan Hickey (Cork). Rider: Kerra Johnson (USA) 29.5, 0, 9.2 = 38.73rd Briarhill Cornet K (ISH) 2019 mare by King Cornet (ISH) out of Stricker Rua (ISH) by Maltstriker (KWPN). Breeder: Anne Coyne. Rider: Erin Kanara (USA) 33.2, 0, 8.0 = 41.2.Open Modified6th Excel Star Atlas (ISH)[was Ardragh Titan & Ardragh Excel Star Atlas] 2019 gelding by Ardragh Me O Moy (ISH) out of Ardragh Duchess (ISH) by Guidam (SF). Breeder: Oliver Ward. Rider: Courtney Cooper (USA) 31.5, 12, 9.6 = 53.1.IEA Horse Trials (USA) 20th 31st May 2026Open Modified A1st Lup the Loop [was Killard Lup the Loop] (ISH) 2008 gelding by Lupicore (KWPN) out of Hogans Lass (ISH) by Farney Clover (ISH). Breeder: Rachel Sterling. Rider: Laura Werner (USA) 26.1, 0, 1.6 = 37.79th Spotted Chap (unk) 2015 gelding by Dancing Boy (ID) out of Lislap Empress IAAS by Lislap Monarch (ISH). Breeder: Hamilton Hassard. Rider: Kathleen Fitzgerald (USA) 26.8, 0, 58.4 = 85.2.Open Modified B7th CCS Dance Monkey (ISH) 2018 gelding by Kaemore Diamond Clover (ID) out of Heather Hills (ISH) by Colourfield (TB). Breeder: Joseph Keenan. Rider: Kyra Steinrock (USA) 31.4, 12, 4.4 = 47.89th Royal Addition (ISH) 2010 gelding by Womanizer (KWPN) out of Gleesons Diva (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Liam ONeill (Roscommon). Rider: Leah Gall (USA) 33.3, 0, 42.8 = 76.0.Arville International (BEL) 23rd 24th May 2026CCI 2* Short6th Ginger Gold (ISH)[was Hilton Paloma) 2011 mare by Pacino (BWP) out of Hilton Goldtouch (ISH) by Touchdown (ISH). Breeder: Maureen McMahon (Monaghan). Rider: Julika Schenkmann (GER)34.5, 0, 0.0 = 34.5.These results have been provided to Horse Sport Ireland by Charlie Ripman.These results are funded by Horse Sport Ireland.The post A week of New Riders and Fresh Horses appeared first on .

For some Thoroughbreds, the ultimate glory is sprinting down the home stretch on Ascots hallowed turf. For others, its charging down Cheltenhams challenging 46 fences or clearing Aintrees infamous Bechers Brook. Once their racing days are over, they can go on to any number of new careers, from dressage to polo, eventing to endurance but when it comes to retraining them, are there any differences between former Flat and former National Hunt (NH) racehorses, asks Catherine Welton?Jess Westwood runs Molland Ridge Stud and Rehabilitation and is a trustee of The Thoroughbred Breeders Association. Shes retrained around 400 horses and says that when Flat and NH horses first come out of racing, they tend to have different physiques. The Flat horses are generally smaller and their muscle group is a lot bigger. Think of them as your Usain Bolts, whereas your National Hunt horses are more like Mo Farah, she explains. Muscling upWhether you have a sprinter or an endurance athlete, both equine physiques are specific to racing and require transforming for a career outside it.Theyve all got a muscle group that encourages flat, long strides, but to do a different career requires the Thoroughbred to balance in a different way and slow down, adds Jess.Retraining starts when youre able to develop muscles they havent engaged before. This can be challenging in a fit racehorse when ideally you would let down their fit muscle groups first. Pam Atkinson, co-founder of New Beginnings, where racehorses have been retrained since 2010, agrees. It can take months for them to become a horse that used to race, she says. Then they need to rebuild their muscles to be able to carry additional weight, compared to a jockey anda racing saddle.The size of the matterFlat racers tend to start younger and retire earlier, whereas jump horses can continue racing into their teens. Jockey weights differ too, with Flat horses carrying a maximum of 64.4kg and NH horses carrying up to 76.2kg. This is something that Amanda Mills, who runs Mills Stables Retraining Racehorses, considers when matching an ex-racehorse to a new owner.Smaller and/or lighter riders will be more suited to most of the young Flat horses, because Flat horses often retire needing more time to mature and have always been ridden by small, light jockeys. It can take a lot of time until they are physically ready to carry an inexperienced rider, says Amanda, who has retrained and rehomed hundreds of off-the-track-Thoroughbreds over the years.Jump horses, usually being more physically mature when they retire, will still have the same issues with inexperienced riders retraining them, but their bodies are a bit more capable of withstanding the new style of riding. A horse-first approachThat said, Amanda doesnt let the horses racing career dictate what they might be capable of going forwards. Instead, she takes a horse-first approach. We start them all the same and sometimes I dont look at their racing records so that I dont judge them on what they have done, she says. I prefer to leave it down to them to let me know what they want to do.We have some jump horses who never want to jump again and some Flat horses who love it, she continues. Some of the best jumpers weve produced have been horses that only raced on the Flat. Perhaps surprisingly, teaching a former Flat racer to jump can be easier than teaching an ex-hurdler, because theyre not having to unlearn a previousway of going. When theyre racing, they tend to jump a lot lower and flatter and off a long, galloping stride, so when it comes to retraining, we have to reteach these horses how to jump if we are wanting to produce them for showjumping and eventing, adds Amanda. Keep an open mindEither way, patient, consistent training is key, as Jess is keen to emphasise. The biggest issue in retraining is people not giving the horses enough time to change their bodies, she says. Until they can sit on their hocks and canter, they cant learn to showjump and go cross-country. Jess advises giving the horse at least a year before jumping competitively.Go to some local dressage competitions, which are a perfect way to teach a horse to behave in a relaxed environment. Then the following year, youll have a different horse. As soon as theyve built up the correct muscles, they can all jump. And dont discount a former jump horse as your next dressage superstar either, says Amy Bannister-Bell, a BHSI and a Regional Development Officer for the Retraining of Racehorses (RoR).It is a common misconception that racehorses do not receive any education on the flat. Many yards are utilising and seeing the benefits of flatwork as part of the training regime for their National Hunt horses, she explains. It is important to keep an open mind to the potential second careers of these horses as they are good at demonstrating what they will be good at given a chance. And they can often surprise you. Seeing the worldAlthough all horses should be treated as individuals (see below), there can be differences in how much of the world Flat and NH racehorses see, which comes back to their maturity.The Flat racers start careers younger and tend to come to us younger, so sometimes theyve had a bit less exposure, explains Pam. But she also points out that where theyve been in training can have an equal impact on how worldly they are: Some horses in training go out hacking through the village, but if a trainer has their own gallops, they might not have seen as much. That said, they still go to the races, where theres a lot to see. Lucinda Sims is an accredited instructor with the RoR and she agrees. Many horses from big training centres are excellent in traffic, but those trained in quiet areas rarely see traffic, so its best to introduce it quietly and sensibly. Nonetheless, she points out that all racehorses have generally seen more of the world than an ordinary, privately-owned young horse. Lucinda currently has 12 RoRs in her care and holds regular clinics and open days to promote and champion the breed. Most Thoroughbreds have better natural manners and temperaments than your average warmblood or cob. I find them to be sensitive, empathetic, clever and brave I dont really want anything else on my yard.No two horses are the sameWhile researching a former racehorses background can provide helpful information, trainers agree its best to consider each horse on their own merits. As Amy says: Im yet to find two Thoroughbreds that are the same, even when they have had similar early life experiences.And whatever the horses background, Pam adds: If youre getting a racehorse for the first time, get it from somewhere that gives you a full understanding of the horse and provides continuing support, and surround yourself with knowledgeable people to help you.Train the horse in front of youLou Robson has been riding former racehorses since she was 15 and competes them at all levels of dressage. For the past 15 years, she has run Thoroughbred Dressage and is dedicated to retraining racehorses with a dressage focus. I have known of jumpers whove fallen out of love with jumping and made fantastic dressage horses, she says. When it comes to temperament, she advises treating them as individuals. Ive seen some horses leave racing fit and fresh. Then once they start their retraining, they are relaxed and Zen-like. Some just want to be happy hackers. The main thing is that we train the horse we have in front of us, love them for who they are, listen to them as to what they love and enjoy, and pursue that in their retraining journey. Image credit: ShutterstockRelated contentIs an ex-racehorse the right choice for you? We investigate Thinking about buying an ex-racehorse? Heres what you need to know abut where you can purchase oneTop tips for introducing hacking to an ex-racehorseHow to feed and retrain the gut of an ex-racehorseNew eventing initiatives for former racehorsesEx-racehorses shouldnt carry more than 17% of their bodyweight, says RoRThe post Flat vs National Hunt racehorses: how different are they when it comes to retraining? appeared first on Your Horse.