National Equine Show

Prize wheels everywhere you looked at NES 2026. Did you manage a spin? 🎡

Share your NES memories using and we'll reshare our favourites. See you at the NEC, 27–28 February 2027.

We sat down with Freddy Steele (Steelehorse) to talk all things bridleless riding - from why he loves it, to how to get started safely with your horse. Swipe through for his thoughts and tips. 👉

Come and see Freddy at the National Equine Show, 27–28 February 2027, NEC Birmingham.

More brilliant brands are confirmed for the National Equine Show 2027! 🐴

From horse feeds and bedding to dental care, farriery and animal health, there is plenty to discover across the show floor at the NEC next February. Head to nationalequineshow.com to see the full exhibitor list. Agrigem, All-Steps Formation Riding, Allen & Page Horse Feeds, Arden Wood Shavings Ltd, Baileys Horse Feeds, Aviform Nutrition UK - Horse & Dog, British Association of Equine Dental Technicians, British Farriers and Blacksmiths Association, CapturViz

🐴 Exhibitor Spotlight: Rowen Barbary Horse Feeds
A family-owned British manufacturer based in Shropshire, Rowen Barbary Horse Feeds formulate and manufacture all their feeds and supplements in their own mill, giving them full control over quality and sourcing.
Their name comes from the Barb horse breed, known for resilience, versatility and endurance, qualities they aim to reflect in every product.
Visit their stand at the National Equine Show for expert nutritional advice and exclusive show offers all weekend.

🐴 Why we all need to talk about strangles this season.
Recent data shows cases across the UK are rising, with up to 600 confirmed this year alone. The tricky part? Just over a third of horses testing positive show any clinical signs at all, meaning a horse can look completely healthy and still be shedding the bacteria.

If your horse is dull, off their feed, or running a temperature, isolate immediately, tell your yard manager, and call your vet.

☀️ The UK heat is here, and while we might enjoy the sunshine, it can be challenging and even dangerous for our horses.

Swipe through for some simple ways to help keep your horse cool, comfortable and safe during periods of extreme heat, from keeping them hydrated and providing shade to recognising the early signs of heat stress.

These quick tips are a great starting point, but there's plenty more advice in our latest article.👉 https://nationalequineshow.com/2026/06/25/beat-the-heat-how-to-keep-your-horse-cool-during-a-uk-weather-alert

Stay safe, look after your horses, and don't forget to share this with a fellow horse owner who might find it useful. Recent hot weather alerts across the UK make heat management more important than ever.

A quick PSA that's not equine-related (sorry!)...

Raccoon Media Group, the team behind the National Equine Show, have just launched a brand-new event for one of the UK's fastest-growing sports: PadelXpo.

To celebrate, we're giving one lucky winner and their chosen playing partner the chance to win a VIP experience at PadelXpo on 5-6 June 2027 at the NEC Birmingham.

🏆 WIN:
⭐ VIP PadelXpo Experience
✈️ £100 Travel Voucher
🛏️ Overnight Stay for Two

How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow PadelXpo
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag your playing partner in the comments

Competition closes: 5 July 2026

Good luck! 🎾

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Who remembers stopping by the Bad Cowgirl stand and having a custom cowboy hat made just for you? 👏

From personalised shaping and styling to finding the perfect fit, it was one of the many unique experiences that made the National Equine Show weekend so memorable.

Have you got a photo from the show? We'd love to see it! Share your favourite memories and tag us using for a chance to be featured on our socials.

The Inspiration Stage was packed from start to finish at NES 2026 with incredible discussions, expert advice, inspiring stories and plenty of moments that got us all talking. From industry experts and elite riders to equestrian influencers and passionate horse owners, there was something for everyone.

Share your favourite photos and videos from the show, tag us and use for the chance to be featured on our channels.

👇 What was your favourite talk, speaker or moment from the weekend?