Nice Star B wins the 7yrs Grand Prix at Aintree International Equestrian Centre!! Star by name star by nature delighted for regular bsh clients Sophie hillier and Helen Billington who bought this lovely highway mare as a 3yo

An absolute treat to see so many of our former horses in top form at hoys this weekHolly smith and Nike van het singraven (Andiamo semilly x haarlem)not only winning the 7yo championship but doing the double and winning the grade c too!this 7yo is widely considered the best 7yo in the country and one for the biggest of futures..sold by us as a 3yooli fletcher and quintine van dabsijhoeuve (dieu merci x Orlando) finished 4th in puissance and equal first in the 6 bar..sold by us as a 3yocurrent Irish national champion Olympic gvl (galisco van paemel) and naimh mcevoy finished 7th in the accumulator and narrowly missed a place in the jumpoff of the leading showjumpee of the year .sold by us as a 3yo..#bshgraduatecongratulations to all connections.

In academic publishing, critique and reply are essential to scientific progress. This letterdeclined by the Equine Veterinary Journalis published here to complete the public record. It clarifies key methodological issues in a study of noseband pressures and highlights the importance of open discourse for equine welfare policy.The post A Reply to Response to Comments on Facial pressure beneath a cavesson noseband adjusted to different tightness levels during standing and chewing appeared first on Horses and People.

A research paper on pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), which is also known as Equine Cushings disease/syndrome, was awarded thePeter Rossdale Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ) Open Award at the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Congress last month.Nicolas Galinelli, the leading author of the paper, was presented with the award by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at the three-day event which took place in Birmingham on 10-13 September.The study, entitledEffect of pergolide treatment on insulin dysregulation in horses and ponies with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunctionwas undertaken at the University of Melbourne in partnership with the Spillers brand, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Queensland University of Technology and the Australian Research Council.The work enhances practical veterinary knowledge on how to manage and reduce the risks of laminitis. The results showed that pergolide mesylate, the most common drug used to treat PPID, may reduce the amount of insulin produced in response to eating, in horses and ponies that have PPID together with Insulin Dysregulation.However, pergolide treatment alone was not sufficient to bring high insulin levels back to normal. Therefore, an appropriate low sugar and starch diet remains important, to help keep insulin levels as low as possible.About the awardThe award, which includes a 1000 prize, recognises the paper that best achieves EVJs mission to publish articles which influence and improve clinical practice and/or add significantly to the scientific knowledge that underpins and supports veterinary medicine in relation to the horse.Many congratulations to Nicolas Galinellion winning this highly regarded award, said Sarah Nelson Product Manager at Mars Horsecare, home of the SPILLERS brand. We are very proud to be involved with these important studies. They continue to provide crucial practical knowledge about the diagnosis and management of PPID and other risk factors, to help reduce the risk of laminitis.The researchforms part of ongoing work by the Spillers brand and collaborators to help senior horses live happier, healthier lives for longer. It is the second time that a Spillers brand-associated study has wonthis award after Edward Knowles took home the prize in 2023 for the paperPredictors of laminitis development in a cohort of non-laminitic ponies.Educational quizIn other Spillers news, the feed company has created a quiz to help horse owners test their knowledge of calories. Play Your Calories Right is a fun, educational quiz to help horse owners make informed choices about horse feeds. Participants who correctly answer at least seven of the 10 questions will be entered into a draw to win 250 of Spillers vouchers.To take part in the quiz, click here.Survey resultsSpillers have also revealed the results of a survey they did in the summerabout equine weight management strategies. The purpose of the survey was to gain a better insight into how owners manage their horses weight, with the intention of identifying how they can be better supported, to help protect their horses from weight-associated health and welfare risks.The results showed that while many owners understand the causes of excess weight, they are struggling to find workable solutions.According to the survey, more than 74% of leisure horses may be overweight, increasing the risk of serious conditions such as laminitis, insulin dysregulation and equine metabolic syndrome (EMS). Spillers Super Seniors ClubSpillers launched their Super Seniors Club Facebook page earlier this year with the aim of uniting owners of golden oldies.The group provides help, information and advice on how to keep senior horses in the best health and already has more than 2,000 members.Spillers has announced that for every new member in 2025, they will donate 1 to Redwings Horse Sanctuary, up to a total of 5,000. That means a simple click to join can help provide lifelong care to one of the 1,500 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules at Redwings including hundreds of beloved seniors.Click here to join theSpillers Super Seniors Club.Main image (c) SPILLERS.Related contentNew BEVA president plans national antibiotic programme for horsesBEVA warns horse owners about seasonal dangers of sycamore treesVet nurse driving significant change among winners at BEVA Congress10 crucial feeding rules for a healthy horseFeed 80% of forage during the day to reduce ulcer risk, says vetThe post PPID research obtained in conjunction with Spillers receives veterinary award appeared first on Your Horse.