[NEWS]
NEWS BITES True to its Roots
Established in 1998, Treehouse Sporting Colours has grown in to one of the leading equestrian safety wear specialists, providing the complete safety-wear package including helmets, body protectors, strirrups and airjackets. Along with providing innovative products, such as Aerochill, and items from the world’s most trusted brands, Treehouse has stayed true to its roots providing a bespoke service for cross-country and racing. The Treehouse team are equestrian enthusiasts and offer an expert, qualified and personal service to all, both in the office and at several shows throughout the year, including Badminton, Burghley, Blenheim and Olympia.
Treehouse is celebrating its 21st birthday this year with promotions being held on its social media handles, including Facebook and Instagram. Treehouse is also celebrating the success of its sponsored riders through from Grassroots to 5* level. To name a few of them, Nicky Hill, their local sponsored rider, finished 18th at her first Badminton Horse Trials, collecting three Badminton Awards and placed 1st in the Eventing Grand Prix at Bolesworth and Hickstead. Georgie Spence finished fourth at the Tokyo test event and Olympian Gemma Tattersall has had a good year with placing 1st in the CCI-S 4* at Bramham and bringing on her youngsters. Up-and-coming event rider Olive Nicholls placed in her first novice and qualified for the PC champs.
Treehouse thank everyone for their continual support throughout the 21 years and look forward to many more. They have enjoyed researching and finding new products for their customers as well as meeting them at shows.
Wiltshire Council Awards Rein and Shine Equestrian Centre with Highest Honours
North Wiltshire now has a 5-star riding school following an inspection by Wiltshire Council. The riding school, known as Rein and Shine Equestrian Centre, was presented with a 5-star riding school licence for meeting the highest possible standards of animal welfare, in line with new regulations.
The Animal Welfare Regulations 2018 came into force last October. The Regulations introduced a new system of local authority licensing for activities involving animals in England, which specifically update the licensing system for horse riding establishments.
Following an inspection by Wiltshire Council on 4th July 2019, Rein & Shine Equestrian Centre was awarded a 5-star riding school licence. Furthermore, the council were so confident in the Centre’s processes that they have granted the licence for three years.
Many riding centres have been unable to meet the terms of the act and have closed. However, Rein & Shine have met all conditions to the best possible standard. The Centre is run by John and Johanna McDonald. Johanna commented:
“This award is most important to us as it’s all about top animal
welfare. It’s not just what you see when you are here, it's also about what you don't see. The quality of grazing for the horses, their medical care, feed plans, exercise plans, living conditions and so on. John and I are extremely proud to have achieved 5-stars. When choosing where you ride surely you will pick a place where the animal welfare has been graded as the best - cheap riding doesn't mean better horse welfare.”
Twenty Year Five Star Partnership
2019 denotes a very special twenty year partnership between British Riding Clubs and longstanding supporters NAF and as a thank you to each and every BRC rider BRC and NAF have this year been running a fabulous competition open to all current BRC members, with many ex- citing goodies to win.
Details of how to take part have been widely circulated in BRC’s Rider magazine and on the organisation’s social media platforms, showcas- ing some of the tremendous prizes on offer which include; a GFS saddle, lessons with top equestrian professionals such as Jodie Amos, Jay Halim, Dan Sherriff and Paul Hayler, a photoshoot and lots more. Entry can be made via the following link:
naf-equine.eu/uk/rider20.
The Regulations set out a framework for local authorities to follow when considering licensing applications and the conditions that must be met. The conditions must be satisfied and covers areas such as licence display; records; use, number and type of animal; staffing; suitable environment; suitable diet; monitoring of behaviour and training of animals; animal handling and interactions; protection from pain, suffering, injury and disease; and emergencies. In order to receive a licence a business must meet all the minimum standards outlined in the guidance.
To find out more about Rein and Shine, you can visit their website:
www.reinandshine.co.uk
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