Equine Grass Sickness Fund

18/06/2026

Norris "gut feeling" is having a lovely holiday at the RHS but is not enjoying the rain 🤣 I've explained that the fresh air is good for him! Come along to chat to us here at the EGSF stand, or buy some cards and gifts. We are located in the equine village next to the BHS.

17/06/2026

Our tradestand at the RHS this year is right next to the BHS. It will be great to have them so close by. We have a prime location in the equine village and are looking forward to a great few days at the show. "Gut feeling" is standing guard over the marquee and we are ready to answer all your EGS related questions. Pop by for a chat.

16/06/2026

A huge thank you to Darren and Davey from Pentlands Science Park who put up the marquee for the RHS. Two fabulous colleagues without whom, we would have no marquee and no tradestand. Tomorrow's job will be decorating it!

09/06/2026

Gut feeling is so excited to go to the Highland Show that he is ready a week early! He was so easy to get ready, no stomping his legs at the alien feeling of the travel boots and he stood perfectly still 🤣

05/06/2026

Thank you for all that you are doing, Hollrock Equestrian. Please purchase their charms on the website here: https://www.hollrockequestrian.com/product-page/egs-charm

29/05/2026

Very well done to all those that competed in the Crathes Equine Grass Sickness Charity Show. We are grateful for the continued efforts to fundraise for the EGSF through the show. Looks like a brilliant day for all involved.

🏆2026 Show Results 🏆

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our classes on the day! We had some fabulous horses and ponies forward for our judges and a very strong Overall Championship! Well done to each and every one of you.

You can view the results of the Crathes Charity Horse Show and Aberdeen Highland Pony Show here - https://bit.ly/4fHGyWa

29/05/2026

18 cases of equine grass sickness have been reported to us in the month of May alone. Of course, there may be many more which have not been reported. Please continue to stay vigilant and follow all advice found here on our website: https://www.grasssickness.org.uk/advice/potential-management-practices-which-may-reduce-the-risk-of-grass-sickness/

Avoid making any large changes to your horse's routine during periods of changeable weather. If you come across a case then please report it to us here: https://moredun.connectanimalhealth.com/apps/egsview/

We are thinking of the owners who have lost horses. Help is available here from the BHS: https://www.grasssickness.org.uk/bhs-friends-at-the-end-scheme/

Losing a horse can be one of the hardest things you may ever face in your lifetime. The BHS know this, and run a brilliant service known as “Friends at the End.” The BHS have been a huge support to the Equine Grass Sickness Fund over the years and we are proud to advertise this wonderful resourc...

24/05/2026

Thanks to Strathearn Eventing - Sarah Houlden for such a well organised and brilliantly run charity hunter trials. Lots of great competitors, a fantastic course and an army of fantastic volunteers who'd all given up their time. Thanks also to the sponsors and well done to all the prize winners.

22/05/2026

With temperatures set to soar over parts of the UK this next week, please keep an eye on large fluctuations in weather and sign-up to our whatsapp alert system here: https://moredun.connectanimalhealth.com/apps/egssubscribe/

We are continuing to see a rise in EGS cases following changeable weather throughout May. If you do encounter a case then we are desperate for these to be reported to us here: https://moredun.connectanimalhealth.com/apps/egsview/ We cannot research this terrible disease without data.

Please follow risk management guidance found here: https://www.grasssickness.org.uk/advice/potential-management-practices-which-may-reduce-the-risk-of-grass-sickness/

Thank you.

Several studies have identified certain “risk factors” associated with an increased incidence of grass sickness and certain “protective factors” associated with a decreased incidence of grass sickness. These can be sub-divided into: