BHS Ireland

12/06/2026

🐴BHS Ireland Equine Futures Day🐴
➡️Saturday 27 June 2026
➡️10am to 1pm
➡️Shanaghan Hill Farm, Katesbridge
A showcase day highlighting and promoting enhanced equine welfare and education, sustainability, regeneration and innovation in the equine sector in Northern Ireland. The focus is on progressive equestrianism – where horses, riders, vets, and land management intersect. A blend of science, welfare leadership, and community impact.
The BHS Ireland Equine Futures Day will be held at Shanaghan Veterinary Services located on Shanaghan Hill Farm which is a family run 80-acre sheep and horse farm in Katesbridge, nestled amongst the undulating hills and valleys of Count Down. The ethos of the farm is that everything is a cycle where people, the environment, and animals are all connected. The farm is managed in a regenerative way working with nature.
This inspiring day represents the BHS passion for improving the lives of horses and people.
During the day we will view and discuss: -
• soil health and composting using bokashi microbes, pasture management, fertilising systems and biodiversity options.
• equine worm/parasite management and worm/parasite counting demonstrations using the latest methods.
• Irish Draught/Sport Horse mares and young horses discussing their holistic management, early handling methods and quality of life.
• Equine treatments available at Shanaghan Veterinary Services and their benefits/uses.

This day will count as 3 CPD Points for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches.

🍵Coffee/Tea and scones served on arrival

Cost £15 per person

Spaces are Limited
Click on the link to book your place
https://buytickets.at/bhsireland/2257525

11/06/2026

⏰Don't Miss our second Ride Out UK Mount Stewart Ride on Saturday, 20 June 2026 at the National Trust’s glorious Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Co Down 🐴
🐴These are evening rides from 5.30pm to 9pm depending on day light hours.⏰
The dates and links to book are below:-
➡️Saturday 20 June - https://buytickets.at/bhsireland/2116777
➡️Friday 24 July - https://buytickets.at/bhsireland/2116779
➡️Saturday 15 August - https://buytickets.at/bhsireland/2116782
This exclusive opportunity is available to BHS Gold Members only and marks the continuing welcome during 2026 of horse riding to Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, Co Down.
The route is planned to be approximately 5 to 6 miles in length.
Pre-booking is essential with a maximum attendance number of 60 and pre-organised departure times.
There is a strict code of conduct for this event.
Please Note this event is not for lead rein riders

10/06/2026

A workshop to increase your knowledge of safeguarding and how it applies to you, your staff, your yard and your horses is being held at
Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan on Wednesday, June 24 from 7 PM - 10 PM

This workshop will be facilitated by safeguarding consultants Marcella Leonard MBE and Charlotte Creighton . They will be joined by Andrea Lynch MRCVS and Strategic Delivery Lead for Links Group and Paul Stephenson NSPCC Sport Unit. The workshop will provide education on having a 'Safe' Yard, policies, procedures, codes of conduct as well as what is the learning for the sport from the Katie Simpson Review.

Click on the link to book your place
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10/06/2026

04/06/2026

Join us for a unique BHS Ireland Camp at the beautiful Ashbrooke House, Co Fermanagh, from 17 – 19 August 2026

Set within a stunning 1000-acre estate, this special camp combines expert tuition, holistic horse care, and quality time with your horse in a relaxed and supportive environment. Enjoy training with Liz Eaton FBHS, alongside Shiatsu sessions for both horse and rider with Jele Dominis.

Working together, Liz and Yele will help you develop a deeper connection and greater harmony with your horse. Through a combination of flatwork, pole work, Shiatsu, and Alexander Tecnique principles, you’ll gain practical tools to improve body awareness, balance, and communication for both horse and rider.

The camp embraces a holistic ethos, placing equine wellbeing at the very heart. Alongside the training, you’ll enjoy scenic hacking across the estate, delicious home-cooked meals, and comfortable accommodation in Ashbrooke House and Ashbrooke Stables.

Spend three memorable days with like-minded horse lovers and your most trusted companion – your horse.
Click on the link to find out more and to book your place
https://buytickets.at/bhsireland/2215844

04/06/2026

🦷 Horses can be incredibly good at hiding dental pain.

They’ll keep eating. Keep working. Keep carrying on. But underneath, discomfort and disease can quietly worsen over time.

Undiagnosed dental problems are a major welfare concern, and signs often don’t appear until the issue has become much more serious. That’s why regular dental checks matter so much 🙏

Learn more about:
🔍 The subtle signs to look out for
🐴 How dental pain can affect comfort and performance
🩺 What should happen during a dental examination
📅 Why routine checks are so important

🎥 Plus, watch our No Pain? Check Again Dental webinar with equine dental experts.

Read and watch here ➡️ https://bit.ly/46QSFJ4

📷 Equine Dental Clinic Ltd

01/06/2026

🐴BHS Ireland Horse Health Days🐴
Our team of equine professionals delivered three superb days of Horse Health Days in Northern Ireland from Friday to Sunday.

We visited Islandmagee Riding School, Wheatfield Equestrian & Livery and Mill Yard Equestrian and met many lovely horses and their owners.

Thanks to our team, Dr Esther Skelly Smith BVMedSci (Hons) BVM BVS PCAC PgCert (WVA&CPM) MRCVS providing enlightening information and insight into recognising pain and lameness, Dr Helen Spence ABTC registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist specialising in equines who explained the language of equine expression and behaviour, Mark Robinson BHSI discussing bridle and bit fit and tack comfort, Henrietta Szathmary - BHS Equine Health & Welfare Advisor for Wales on the weighbridge and explaining weight management, the CAFRE Enniskillen Team providing equine faecal egg count testing and education on all things parasites and Lisa Smiton from Equine Safety Release Bar providing information on all things travel and trailer safety.

A very worthwhile three days spent! Thank you to all!

📣Look out for our next dates in September!! 📣

27/05/2026

🐴📣Open to all horse owners for just £20 our BHS Ireland Horse Health Days are this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We still have some spaces so don't miss this great opportunity!! 🐴📣
📣Information about what is provided as part of the morning or afternoon sessions below.

The dates and locations are as follows:-
Friday 29 May 2026 – Islandmagee Riding Centre
103 Browns Bay Road, Islandmagee, Mullaghboy, Larne, BT40 3TL
(numbers are limited)
Morning https://buytickets.at/bhsireland/2165343
Afternoon https://buytickets.at/bhsireland/2165965

Saturday 30 May 2026 – Wheatfield Equestrian & Livery Centre
88 Upper Dromore Road, Warrenpoint, Co Down, BT34 3PN
(numbers are limited)
Morning https://buytickets.at/bhsireland/2165999
Afternoon https://buytickets.at/bhsireland/2166009

Sunday 31 May 2026 – Mill Yard Equestrian Centre
Cluntagh Road, Hillsborough, Co Down, BT26 6BW
(numbers are limited)
Morning https://buytickets.at/bhsireland/2166012
Afternoon https://buytickets.at/bhsireland/2166020

Here is your opportunity to learn more about your horse.
• Have he or she weighed by the BHS Welfare Team and discuss management options
• Discuss how to make your horse happier with Dr Helen Spence,
Dr Helen Spence is a clinical animal behaviourist specialising in equines based primarily in Northern Ireland. She is an ABTC registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist specialising in equines (http://www.abtcouncil.org.uk/clinical-animal-behaviourists.html)
• Learn more about pain identification and what you can do with Dr Esther Skelly Smith BVMedSci (Hons) BVM BVS PCAC PgCert (WVA&CPM) MRCVS
• Learn more about bits and bitting and what is suitable for your horse with Mark Robinson BHSI
• Have a worm count carried out for your horse by CAFRE Enniskillen Campus using FECPAK
• Hear all about trailer safety with Lisa Smiton from Equine Safety Release.
Cost is £20 per horse and rider

22/05/2026

Be alert: equine flu cases are rising in the UK.

Recent reports show a sudden increase in equine influenza outbreaks this month. A reminder of how quickly this highly contagious illness can spread.

Knowing the signs and acting quickly can help protect your horse and others on your yard.

Look out for:
🌡️ A temperature above 38.5°C
🐴 A frequent dry, harsh cough
💧 Nasal discharge
🥕 Loss of appetite
💤 Lethargy
🩺 Swollen or painful glands around the jaw
🌾 Gagging when eating

If you notice any of these signs, isolate your horse straight away and contact your vet promptly.

📲 Download our poster and share it on your yard to help everyone take simple steps to prevent the spread of disease ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fqaxlk