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WITH the 2019 outdoor season underway, the year has started well for Staffordshire-based Poppy Carter and her stunning show pony, Basford Black Prince with two championships to their name already. Now 17-years-old and in her last season on ponies, Poppy is focusing her attention on the lovely black, 148cm show pony and a young, novice … Read more

LEADING showman Robert Walker and his family have had a fantastic start to the 2019 season with a host of wins and championships already achieved. Robert’s son Sam was in superlative form at the BSPS Winter Championships at Arena UK, with the Intermediate bay gelding, Killaraa Brilliant, winning the coveted Novice Championships for owner Jill … Read more

Following a European search and with hundreds of entries to choose from the winner of the TopSpec sponsorship is event rider Ann-Catrin Bierlein. Based in Warendorf known as the city of horses in Germany, 17-year-old Ann-Catrin is part of the U18 National Squad for 2019 and so far has competed up to CCI* level. 2018 … Read more

  Throughout February and March there is 25% off all TopSpec supplements and additives at participating retailers throughout February and March. TopSpec All-In-One is a multi-supplement containing optimum levels of all the commonly-needed supplements expertly balanced into one product. It is designed for all horses and ponies, whether competing, in light work or breeding. TopSpec … Read more

After a nationwide search 19-year-old Rocket owned by Hilary Bowerman and ridden by 12-year-old Holly Marsh from Leicestershire has been chosen as The Face of TopSpec 2019. Their prizes include £500 worth of TopSpec feed, nutritional support and advice, a professional photo-shoot and framed print, and a top of the range Horseware rug. Holly first … Read more

LEADING German event rider, Julia Krajewski, has had a phenomenal year with wins at the recent Military Boekelo CCIO3* as well as the Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials and Luhmuhlen CIC*** And to add to the celebrations Julia has joined the team of TopSpec sponsored riders. The North Yorkshire-based business has built excellent distribution for … Read more

Charlotte Dujardin won the TopSpec Medium Gold for a second year running at the LeMieux National Dressage Championships. With two titles already under her belt from earlier in the week Charlotte rode her own and Carl Hester’s Hawtins San Floriana, to score a fantastic 78.45% for first. Said Charlotte: “I did the six-year-old test first … Read more

Nathalie Wahlund and Oldencraig Echo O captured the TopSpec Medium Silver at the LeMieux National Dressage Championships after a stunning performance. The pair won in convincing style on what was a Championship debut for Nathalie riding Oldencraig Echo O to head the class with a score of 70.83%. Said Nathalie: “Looking to the future, I … Read more

The 2018 BRC TopSpec Dressage to Music Championships took place at Bury Farm Equestrian Village with competitors travelling from all over the country to take part. The BRC team were delighted to welcome TopSpec back to the championships which grows year-on-year. More than 200 riders took part in the recent championships and the addition of … Read more

YOUNG dressage rider Lottie Fry made history when taking the Grand Prix Freestyle to Music at this year’s U25s European Championships in the Netherlands. Riding her superstar dancing partner Dark Legend that she co-owns with trainer Anne Van Olst, Lottie’s 10-year-old performed an energetic freestyle to secure the gold medal. The superbly talented TopSpec sponsored … Read more

Supported by TopSpec, the prestigious Hunter Championships at the Royal Dublin Horse Show brought together the very best light, middle and heavyweight hunters to vie for the major honours over the show. Winning the Supreme Championship was the culmination of a day of outstanding results for showman, PJ Casey. PJ captured the Middleweight Hunter five-year -ld class … Read more

Melanie Stanford’s Benbreac of Croila, ridden by Matt Cooper took home the De La Hey Family Supreme Pony Championships at the Royal International Horse Show after a superb performance. The difficult task of sorting the champions into a final line-up was down to Badminton Horse Trials winner Nicky Coe, Andrew Charley owner of Townfields Saddlery … Read more

As the summer season draws to a close, Showjumping Ireland is delighted to welcome TopSpec as new sponsors to the Autumn Grand Prix Series. The Top Spec Autumn Grand Prix, which commences on the September 15 at The Meadows Equestrian, will no doubt attract strong competition. In total, the series will consist of 17 legs … Read more

Castle Diceman, the stunning seven-year-old grey, connemara stallion recently added another string to his bow by qualifying for HOYS at the Great Yorkshire Show. Owned by Alison Grainger for the past four years, Castle Diceman was up against 42 entries at the prestigious Yorkshire event and went forward to the Supreme Mountain&Moorland final. Said Alison: … Read more

Lucy Wheeler and King Creole VD N Ranch kept a clean sheet from pillar to post to win the TopSpec Challenge for The Corinthian Cup, a National Restricted Novice Championship at the Magic Millions Festival of British Eventing. This was a first ever visit to The Festival for Lucy, 27, who had never been to … Read more

Judged by Hannah Long and Terry Pattinson, Heniarth Yes Sir owned by Anouska Potter took the TopSpec Pretty Polly Ridden Championship at the North of England Summer Pony Show at Arena UK, Grantham. The competition drew in 14 finalists of all types and sizes who set a high standard for the class. Six-year-old, Heniarth Yes … Read more

Now in its fourth year the National Restricted Novice Championship at The Magic Millions Festival of British Eventing will once again be supported by TopSpec. The North Yorkshire-based company will have a trade stand at the event providing expert nutritional advice, offers and competitions. In 2017 the title went to Quorn stud groom, Lorna Collins … Read more

As the countdown to Horse of the Years Show’s 70th Anniversary kicks in, it is with great pride that Grandstand Media Ltd welcomes TopSpec as the dedicated sponsor of the TopSpec Arena at HOYS for a further five years. The TopSpec Arena sees hundreds of competitors contest the showing championships throughout the five days, which … Read more

Cheshire-based showman Robert Walker is well known for finding and producing future stars and the 2018 season looks set to be as busy as ever. The TopSpec-sponsored rider has five, four-year-old and five, five-year-old hunters to show as well as his well established stars, the Heavyweight, Patrick’s Choice and last year’s HOYS Hunter Champion, Viewpoint. … Read more

After a nationwide search Hulabaloo owned by Kate Massey from Ipplepen in Devon has been chosen as ‘The Face of TopSpec 2018’ in a nationwide competition. Their prizes include £500 worth of TopSpec feed, a professional photo-shoot and framed print and a top of the range Horseware Turnout Rug. Ten-year-old Hulabaloo, known in the stable … Read more

Mashes are very useful for hydrating horses and volumising their feed. TopSpec High Fibre Mash is a high-fibre, cereal-grain-free and ‘Non-Heating’ mash that is ideal for good-doers. It soaks quickly in 5 minutes to make an irresistible mash ideal for horses and ponies that need or prefer a soft feed. TopSpec High Fibre Mash is … Read more

Mashes are very useful for hydrating horses and volumising their feed. TopSpec Linseed Mash is a highly palatable mash which combines the best of traditional knowledge with modern technology. Rich in linseed and oatbran this mash contains just 12% starch yet the scattering of flaked maize and flaked peas lends a mix-like appearance to this … Read more

After an extensive nationwide search and with a phenomenal amount of entries to choose from the winner of the TopSpec £5,000 sponsorship is young event rider Georgina Herrling. Based in Oxfordshire, 15-year-old Georgina keeps her pony SF Detroit known as Troy at Attington Stud near Oxford which is run by Olympic rider Austin O’Connor. Having … Read more

International dressage rider and dog owner, Kate Cowell, who has had great results with her team of competition horses which are all fed on the TopSpec range of equine feeds and balancers, now also feeds her four dogs on TopSpec’s range of complete dog food. Manufactured and developed by TopSpec’s expert nutritionists and with the … Read more