Even MORE exciting things going on here at Bishop Burton Equine today - Andrews Bowen Ltd working their magic on all our arenas ๐
Exciting things going on at Bishop Burton Equine today ๐คซ๐ค
๐ FINAL RESULTS for our Chunky Accumulator Dressage League ๐
Congratulations to all and Thank You to everyone who has come and supported this competition over the last 6 months ๐คฉ
๐Please get in touch to claim your prizes at [email protected]
Keep an eye out on the next league announcement ๐๐
๐ซง PAMPER DAY for HEARKE ๐ซง
Some of our horses enjoyed a lovely Spa Day. Just look at that shine โจ
It was super to have some of our amazing yard team taking part in our British Showjumping competition today ๐คฉ๐
Great rounds for all of them and a fantastic day of jumping despite the rain ๐ง
#britishshowjumping #staffopportunities
๐ดMEET OUR HORSES๐ด
๐ซLucky (My Lucky)๐ซ
Lucky is a 14hh 14yr old piebald cob gelding who has been at the college for a number of years now.
Lucky is the floofiest member of the herd here at Bishop Burton, and is extremely proud of his glorious mane, tail and feather.
Whilst he can be a bit standoffish at first, Lucky is a firm favourite amongst students and staff, and has a spectacular medium trot!! ๐
Only 5 weeks to go until the International Youth Championships 2024 ๐ฅณโจ๏ธ
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๏ธ Entries open today! We are very excited to welcome everyone for a fantastic week of competition ๐
This competition is taking place on the 24th - 28th July and as for all events we are looking for volunteers to get involved - dressage writers, xc fence judges, arena stewards and many more ๐๐ด
Please get in touch if you would like to be involved with this incredible event, showcasing the future talent of eventing ๐
๐ง [email protected]
๐ฆ Yesterday we had the pleasure of meeting Harriet and Kate who came over for a fun afternoon observing the use of the Water Treadmill.
Harriet, is a canine hydrotherapist (Millhaven Canine Rehabilitation) while Kate is a canine behaviourist (Companion Minds Training and Behaviour).
This was a great opportunity for industry professionals to gain insight into different career paths and to better understand differences and similarities for the use of the Water Treadmill in different species ๐ด๐ถ
Tomorrow is our annual Stock Skills competition at Bishop Burton, and students are spending a sunny day on the yard today preparing their horses for the event.
Part of the preparation for this event involves the students coming up with various enrichment activities for their assigned horses.
Here you can see Dan enjoying a spot of apple bobbing to cool him down and keep him entertained while student Elle scrubs all the poo stains off him! ๐๐
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๐คดRolo (Rolling Royale)๐คด
Rolo is an 8yr old 16.2hh ISH who joined the herd last summer. He has already proven to be a very popular addition with students and staff, particularly when it comes to jumping!
Although he may be rather oddly put together, Rolo is a lovely boy who is enjoying being part of the college herd. He has so far competed in dressage and showjumping competitions, done some clinics and demos, BHS assessments, and on Tuesday next week he will feature in our annual Stock Skills competition!
College horse Snippy having some Tuesday afternoon scratches from Yard Assistant Sophie๐
Snippy isnโt as grumpy as sheโd like everyone to think! ๐
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๐Roy (Oughterard Royal)๐
Roy is an 8yr old 16.1hh ISH gelding who has been with us since summer 2023.
Although he can be a sensitive soul, Roy is one of the most popular horses amongst students and staff, and has featured in several demos for us since arriving.
Royโs favourite thing is being in the field with his herd, and getting as muddy as possible. He is often mistaken for a bay at catching in time! ๐คฆ๐ปโโ๏ธ
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๐บFliss๐บ
Fliss (Felicity) is a 16.3hh 16yr old Shire cross mare, who has been with us here at Bishop Burton since she was a 6yr old.
Fliss is a firm favourite amongst both staff and students, and is one of our most popular jumping horses!
Since she has been here Fliss has taken part in BHS exams, BUCS competitions, pentathlon, showjumping, dressage and much more, with both student and staff.
Fliss can be a little spooky, and we all love her side eye and her little snorts, but really she has the heart of a lion, and is a fantastic schoolmaster, especially when it comes to showjumping. ๐ซ
Some of our lovely college geldings having a good grooming sesh this afternoon, being horses ๐
While the BD is thoroughly up and running, Greta, Nick and Rion battle the wind on our hacking track ๐ฌ๏ธ๐ด
Tulane isnโt too sure about sharing his toy with Roy ๐คญ
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๐ฉตBrock๐ฉต
Brock (Brock of Cloonisle) is a newly addition to the BBC Equine Team.
He arrived few months ago on loan and despite being a little cheeky to start with he made all of us fall in love with him in seconds.
He is a 13yo Connemara who LOVES to jump but also turns his hooves to every other job we may ask him to do, such as pony games, hacking, groundwork and practicals to prepare our students for their Synoptic exams!! ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ซ๐
He loves a little play in the field with his big brothers but also enjoys a lie down with some cuddles from our staff and students - above all he loves snoozing with his dragon nostrils ๐
Yard Assistant Sophie has spent the morning giving college horse Snippy a lovely fresh bed of Bedmax shavings ๐๐ฅฐ
(If only it was this speedy in real life!)