NTU Equine Brackenhurst

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!

06/05/2026

What practical steps can protect a horse from Strangles? In today’s Q&A video Dr Abbi McGlennon explains that while situations vary, the are four key ways that any owner can consider when looking at the BEST ways to steer clear of infectious disease.

06/05/2026

Day 3 of SAW is a real treat as four-time Olympic dressage rider Richard Davison joins us to shed light on one of the key ways he helps prevent the spread of infectious disease both on his yard and when away at national and international competitions.
Don’t miss this special video with Richard and his stunning assistant that will have you reaching for a thermometer (and the clothes peg!) and getting into one of the BEST horse health habits!

05/05/2026

All this Strangles Awareness Week, specialist Dr Abbi McGlennon will be answering one of YOUR questions every day!

Don’t miss Abbi’s special SAW26 videos with top tips and all the latest evidence – all based on what matters to people who want to keep horses free from Strangles!

Today starts with the most commonly asked question - how effective is the current vaccine at protecting horses from Strangles?

05/05/2026

Welcome to Strangles Awareness Week 2026!

With almost 500 lab-confirmed Strangles cases in the UK last year, sharing SAW content over the next seven days is more important than ever.

And what better place to start than with the BEST animation! This short film takes a light-hearted look at four tried and tested steps that can make a serious difference when it comes to protecting horses from Strangles.

24/02/2026

10/02/2026

For those of you who have tried to book a FREE ticket to attend our
🐴 Equestrian Transport Safety Event on Saturday 21st February 2026 between 10am and 3pm
but weren't able to, the link is now back open! 😄 (Technical hitch!)

https://orlo.uk/vQ2mp

🐴 Our partners for this event Bransby Horses, Datatag Ltd, Dodson & Horrell Ltd, the BHS, Leash & Release and more will be on hand to offer advice and support to any horse owner or enthusiast along with officers from our Horse Watch team 🐴

☕ 🍔 Hot and cold refreshments available from our catering vans Nomad Coffee and Japonicas

Spaces are now very limited for a FREE DVSA Weight and Safety check of your vehicle 🚚 but if you would like to book this service on the day please email us
👮 [email protected]

30/01/2026

🔔 REMINDER!🔔 Your local Horse Watch Team are hosting the first Equestrian Transport Safety Event by kind permission of NTU Equine Brackenhurst at their Equestrian Campus, NG25 0QQ, On Saturday 21st February between 10am and 3pm.

We have limited spaces available now for a FREE DVSA Trailer/Horsebox Weight and Safety Check so please email us at [email protected] if you would like to book a slot!
(In addition to booking a Ticket on Eventbrite as below)

If you would like to attend the event, engage with our officers, pick up a free trailer sticker and meet our partners to discuss a range of Equestrian topics please
👉 book a FREE ticket 🎟️ via https://orlo.uk/QuWky so we can gauge numbers attending, this will also qualify you for a 10% discount on Saddle or Trailer/Horsebox ID kits from Datatag
Datatag will be present on the day to purchase a Trailer kit to fit at home on your Trailer or Horsebox and if you'd like a saddle kit you can bring this with you and they will include fitting in the discounted price! More information can be found on their website:
Trailer System – https://orlo.uk/GlXhC Datatag ID Limited
Saddle System – https://orlo.uk/G47fy
👉 Please email us on the address above if you would like to bring your saddle for fitting, again so we can assess numbers

🦮 🏇 Leaders from campaign ‘Leash & Release’ will also now be available throughout the day to showcase their ongoing work to strengthen laws around horses and dogs https://orlo.uk/k0rUw

Everyone is welcome and it would be great to see you there!

24/01/2026

📣 Equestrian Transport Safety Event – Free Checks & Expert Advice!
🗓 Saturday 21st February 2026
⏰ 10am – 3pm
📍 Kindly hosted at Brackenhurst Equestrian Campus, Southwell NG25 0QQ What3Words for entry: ///chickens.outcasts.roadblock NTU Equine Brackenhurst
👮 Hosted by Nottinghamshire Police Horse Watch & DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency)
💷 Free entry
Whether you’re a horse owner, transporter, or simply interested in staying safe on the roads, everyone is welcome at our Equestrian Transport Safety Event!
Please register your attendance and book your free ticket via Eventbrite to help us manage arrivals smoothly....click here:

https://orlo.uk/FHp5P

If you’d like to bring your trailer or horsebox for a FREE weight check please register AND email us at

[email protected]

with your preferred arrival time between 10am and 3pm and we will do our best to accommodate you as near to that time as we can
Similarly if you would like to bring your Saddle along to have it security marked by Datatag please email us to ensure we have enough kits for everyone on the day!

Each check takes around 15–20 minutes, and both trailers and horseboxes are welcome.

The DVSA will kindly be providing our weight checks for trailers & horseboxes
Examiners will weigh the vehicle and offer expert advice on
• Tachographs
• Operator licensing
• Driver licensing
Construction & use roadworthiness checks including:
• Tyres
• Lights
• Brakes
• Bodywork
🏇 Saddle Security ID marking supplied and fitted on the day by Datatag ID Limited
• Receive 10% discount on the online purchase price of £34.99 per saddle and deter criminals from taking your saddle for it's lifetime
• Payment can be made by card directly to Datatag on the day - please email us to let us know how many saddles you will be bringing
🚚 Purchase a Trailer Marking kit from Datatag at 10% less than the online price to fit to your Horsebox or Trailer after our event, again offering lifetime protection, transferrable to any new owners. Limited kits will be available to purchase on the day. For more information visit Trailer System – kits are priced at £69.99 however attendance on the day will qualify you for a 10% discount
• Plus:
☕ Refreshments available from Nomad Coffee Company and Japonicas catering
🛍Stalls & Partner information such as Dodson & Horrell , Bransby Horses - Rescue and Welfare and more announcements coming soon!
🐴Horse Watch representation on site all day, with officers available to chat, offer advice, and provide crime prevention support for horse owners

This is a fantastic opportunity to make sure your transport is safe, compliant and ready for the road — and to meet teams from Nottinghamshire Police Horse Watch and DVSA all working together to support our equestrian community.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Operation Gallop

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all from everyone at NTU Brackenhurst Equine Unit

11/12/2025

"The riding instructors are amazing! I feel I really benefit from them as they are great and lovely to be around when teaching."

You can read more from college course Equine student, Ellie, to find out why she chose to study at Brackenhurst 👇

https://www.ntu.ac.uk/study-and-courses/courses/our-students-stories/animal-rural-environmental-sciences/ellie-eyre