Universty of Bristol Research Project

The University of Bristol, School of Veterinary Sciences in Langford (North Somerset) is carrying out the research project 'Movement of horses and ponies between owners in Great Britain'.

This project focuses mainly on leisure horses and has been set up in order to give Great Britain a start in understanding the equine leisure sector, to investigate the welfare of equines throughout Great Britain and to profile the equine industry. Leisure horses are seen as a 'vulnerable' group of equines, because little is known about their movements and activities in comparison to sport or breeding horses.

We have set up an online survey in which we focus on equine trading and flexibility of equine ownership. The survey was launched on the 5th of May 2011 and will close on the 3rd of July 2011.

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact:
Maxine Heijtel, Email: maxine.heijtel@bristol.ac.uk

Survey Link

Added 03/06/2011

Spring Show 2011

Spring Show 2011 - Will be held on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th April 2011 at Onley Equestrian Centre, Near Rugby.

Day 1. UK AMHA Horse Show 2011 and sull section of performance classes.
Day 2. Refined, Draft, Middleweight, Gelding, Falabella, Part Falabella, Part AMHA, British Bred, Scaled Down Show Horses, Colour Section.
View Diary

Added 02/08/2010

Halter/Obstacle Class Information

With the Championship Show fast approaching, it is time to reveal the courses for the Halter/Obstacle classes. After some deliberation it has been decided that it would be a good idea to introduce our horses to the varying disciplines required to succeed in this class more gradually and therefore, several new classes have been included in the schedule, this time.
This document can be viewed Here

Added 31/07/2010

Horse Tax Update

Last year we brought you news of the Government planning to introduce a 'horse tax', recently the petition was passed to the Government, their response to this petition can be viewed Here

Added 31/07/2010

Record Entries

I have had a report from the secretary that this years' Spring Show has had an overwhelming support, setting a new record! So we would like to extend a big Thank You to all exhibitors. See you there!

Added 22/04/2010

New Website Launched

Hello and welcome to your new website.
This website aims to provide you with even more information, news, images, events and results.
Now the new site is here, its not going to sit still, the site will evolve, with new features and tools being added all of the time.
And remember, this is your website, so feedback is always welcome!

Added 19/04/2010

MHCGB on TV

The club were asked to take some representatives along to ITV1's Alan Titchmarsh show.
Horses from the Blackmins Stud were taken along to give demonstrations of driving and Jumping.
Jill Robinson gave an overview of the miniature horse and its history.
The video is avaiable in the Gallery.

Added 17/03/2010

Congratulations

To Louise Armitage on becoming Joint UK AMHA Honorary Director along with Jill Robinson.
Working twice as hard for AMHA members in the UK!

Contact either Louise (armitageblc@aol.com) or Jill (jrnewclose@aol.com) with any AMHA queries.

Added 21/01/2010