NTU Equine Brackenhurst

06/09/2026

Well done Paige, so pleased your hard work has been recognised 🙂
Paige started her training as a student at NTU Brackenhurst ❤️👏👏👏

The Spillers Horse Care prize of £1,000 for best cared-for horse, which recognises the all-important role of the eventing groom, was awarded to Paige Watson, responsible for British rider Max Warburton's Deerpairc Revelry, while the runner-up prize went to American rider Will Coleman's groom Erin Jarboe, who looks after Very Dignified.

More recognition quickly followed for Will's support team as Russell Deering, who shoes Very Dignified, won the Worshipful Company of Farriers best-shod award.

Russell, who hails from Kent and is now based in the US, is a previous winner at Burghley. In his absence, Will said: "He is an extraordinarily-talented and capable farrier.

"He has been a game-changer for our programme, and we feel so lucky to have him living sort of near us so that he can look after all our horses.

" I can't name a horse that hasn't benefited from his expertise. I am not sure you can overstate how important a good farrier is, in any horse sport, but eventing maybe most of all."

Read more: burghley-horse.co.uk/news/paige-watson

📸: Peter Nixon/DBHT

22/08/2026

New course up ready for hire!🙂

09/08/2026

💜 Today is Riders Minds Day 💜

Today, the equestrian community comes together to Stand Strong – reminding everyone that whatever they may be facing, they don't have to face it alone.

You can be part of Riders Minds Day by:

🐴 Wearing purple and showing your support
💜 Starting a conversation about mental wellbeing
🐴 Checking in with a friend, fellow rider, groom, coach or someone you know
💜 Sharing this post and helping someone else find the support they need

Sometimes, a simple “How are you really doing?” can make a bigger difference than we realise.

Let's use today to look out for one another, break down the stigma around talking about mental health, and build an equestrian community where people feel seen, heard and supported.

💜 Stand Strong. Together, we can make a difference.

Find out more about Riders Minds Day: https://rebrand.ly/mbx2epi

08/08/2026

06/08/2026

📣‼️SUMMER DRESSAGE ARENA HIRE‼️📣
A 60 x 20m long arena has been put out and is ready for you to book...available until Wed 19 Aug on our Outdoor Equestrian Surfaces surface!
Book today to secure your preferred date and time slot - available daytime and evenings.
For those of you that prefer to leave the ground (on purpose!) we will have another SJ Course set up and available to book from Sat 22 Aug until Sun 06 Sep.
🐎🐴🦄
For more info, terms and to book please go to: www.ntu.ac.uk/brackenhurstec

11/07/2026

60 mats, 4 of us, 4 Parallax Grabbits, 34 degrees moved in less than half an hour. Grabbits are definitely on our ‘essential piece of kit’ list.
Hope it’s cooler when they are clean and need to go back in! 🥵

03/07/2026

📣‼️SUMMER OUTDOOR SJ COURSE HIRE‼️📣
The course has been put out today and is ready for you...
From Sat 04 - Wed 29 Jul 2026...on our Equestrian Surfaces surface!
Book today to secure your preferred date and time slot - available daytime and evenings.
🐎🐴🦄
For more info, terms and to book please go to:
www.ntu.ac.uk/brackenhurstec

24/06/2026

Back from a brilliant Royal Highland Show and our first time competing north of the border didn’t disappoint.
3 year old homebred Brackenhurst Commander was crowned champion male and overall breed champion🏆 Nottingham Trent University

19/06/2026

08/05/2026

Using sensible precautions when welcoming new horses is one of the BEST ways to protect a yard from Strangles. But what are the risks and which steps can guard against them? Strangles Awareness Week’s quick guide is here to help!