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Hiho Silver Country Shows Journal

5 things you didn’t know about Emily King

Trot Up Fashion

10 things to do in a Shepherd’s Hut

Boots for course walking

...and more!

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Come and see Andrew and the rest of Hiho Silver’s amazing

show team at Badminton Horse Trials and beyond. What this lovely lot don’t

know about jewellery isn’t worth knowing! We’re very, very lucky to have such a great

team that work on the shows!

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We’re delighted to be able to unveil a little project we’ve been working on with the lovely ladies at Niche Brands. We hope you love it.

We’ve been exhibiting at the biggest and best country and equestrian events for over 20 years and, during this time, we’ve made lots of friends and seen lots of lovely things. And we wanted to share a bit of our world with you in this journal.

This issue has been produced with Badminton in mind as it’s an event we look forward to each year. At this event, our brand new EXCLUSIVE Cherry Roller Necklaces will be available to buy and admire and, just to make this year’s event extra special, our very own sponsored rider, Emily King, will be competing for the first time. We’ll also have new products in this year’s Colour of the Year, gorgeous new equestrian and country designs and lots of lovely pieces with a ‘Touch of Gold’.

Please enjoy our journal, come and see us on our stand at Badminton and don’t forget to enter the superb competition we’re running with the lovely people at Fairfax & Favor. If you’d like a chance to bag yourself a pair of their Imperial Explorers AND one of our Exclusive Cherry Roller Necklaces, just follow the link in the journal page 14.

We hope to see you at Badminton!

Team Hiho

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Contributors

Sally Walker

Sally is a freelance journalist, award winning web designer and lover of new technology who is part of the Niche Brands team. In addition to be-ing a self confessed ‘girly geek’ and SEO superstar, Sal is an avid gamer and cook and has her own foody blog too.

Emma Warren

Emma is best known in her role as Managing Director (or Queen Bee) at Hiho Silver, but she has many, many other strings to her bow! She supports lots of small businesses in her work as a business coach and business knowledge powerhouse and is an integral part of the Niche Brands team!

Rhea Freeman

Rhea specialises in anything eques-trian and in addition to running her own PR and marketing agency in this area, she’s also a part of the Niche Brands team.

Country ShowsJournal

Nathalie Arnold

Nathalie is a freelance marketer with a lot of good ideas and an unwaver-ing passion for all things creative... bringing a certain “Je ne sais quoi” to team Hiho.

Produced by www.nichebrands.co.uk

Andrew Ransford

Andrew is Hiho Silver’s very own ‘King of the Road’. If you’ve visited a Hiho stand at any event, the chances are you’ve seen him on it with his courtly ladies! When he’s not there, he’s busy designing the stand or sourcing beautiful jewellery for us.

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Emily King P 5

Victoria’s Cottage P6

Perfect Picnics P 7

Puppy Love P16-17

Shepherd’s Hut P 8-9

Rest & Relax P25

Girls with Guns P18-19 Trot Up Fashion P10-11

Cherry Roller P 12-13

Bespoke P24

For the Good of the Horse P20-21

Jake Eastham P22-23

Belinda Sillars P26

Boots for Course walking P15

Contents

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Emily King has eventing in her blood. In fact, she completed her first event before she was born as her mother, eventing legend Mary, competed (and won team gold and individual bronze) in the European Championships in 1995 when she was five and a half months pregnant with Emily. This was just the start of Emily’s life with horses.

In more recent times, Emily has become a very successful eventer in her own right. 2015 saw Emily really come to the fore with a third place at Chatsworth CIC3*, fifth and sixth in the under 21 class at Houghton Hall CCI2*, fifth in the under-25 CCI3* at Bramham and second in the CIC3* in Ballindenisk. She also won team gold in the young rider European Championships and completed her first four-star, taking fourth place at Pau. This year is set to be just as big with Emily making her Badminton debut on Brookleigh.

Emily is sponsored by Hiho Silver. Here are a few snaps taken from a recent shoot with Jake Eastham at Forde Abbey.

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• I was national high jump champion when I was 12 years old!

• I grew up dreaming of wanting to be a Pro Surfer 

• I can wiggle my eyebrows like crazy (brow acrobatics!!!)

• I LOVE all food. But especially salmon and chocolate - but preferably not together

• Favourite drink is champagne!

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• My incredible friends, family and fans who stick by me through thick and thin

• My whole team of owners, my two incredible grooms Emma Hartwell and Millie Walker, and my amazingly supportive sponsors 

• My Hiho bracelets - I never compete without at least three of them on my wrist!

• Brook!• My Ariat competition boots - THE comfiest

and most stylish around  

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Victoria’s Cottage is a lifestyle blog that celebrates country living. Victoria loves sharing ideas that encourage her readers to incorporate a beautiful home and a fulfilling country-inspired lifestyle. The blog features a range of beautifully written and original visual content that celebrates country inspired living. Sharing ideas, brands and events that inspire and informs her readers to incorporate and celebrate the benefits of rural life, regardless of their location.

As an award winning Photographer and Blogger, Victoria and her camera look for bliss and beauty wherever they go. Celebrating the seasons, being more engaged with your home and garden, crafting and cottage style interiors are regularly featured on the blog and she enjoys working with brands that share her ethos, and helping them to capture the beauty and ‘feel’ of their products, both in words and images.

Victoria was delighted to be asked to visit the Dimpsey Shepherd’s Hut in Somerset, built by Blackdown Shepherd Huts, and whilst there captured images of the luxury farm-based glamping experience they offer. Immersing herself in the brand experience enables her to authentically represent the brand in images and to really focus on the details of what makes each of her clients different and special.

You can read Victoria’s review here and find out more about her services here. If you haven’t yet worked with a lifestyle blogger to create brand content, it is an ideal way of getting your brand out there – but each blogger has a very clear idea of the brands that they want to work with. Find out more from us at www.nichebrands.co.uk if you would like to discuss what would work for you.

Victoria’s CottageCapture The Life You Love

Victoria’s Cottage

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As it is that time of year again, where the sun is beginning to shine for longer and the days get warmer, it is a great time to start enjoying those days out. Here at Niche Brands, we believe that a lovely way to make the most of the sunshine is to eat good food and spend some quality time with family and friends – it is, after all, picnic time.

Whether or not you or your loved ones enjoy a variety of food, or have a specific taste, picnics cater for everyone and can also make lots of fun whilst you prepare it, buy it and, of course, eat it. Here are few picnic ideas that you can try out when you next have your summertime picnic.

If it is a warm day, your usual salmon or tuna sandwiches may not be the best idea as the heat may induce a rather unpleasant fishy smell; however, this does not mean you have to steer away from fish altogether – small sumptuous jars of caviar and Gentleman’s Relish are amazing assets to your picnic basket, and they can be bought in individual sizes.

As well as this, it cannot be a picnic without a little treat or snack for everyone to enjoy. There are many different flavours and types of chocolate out there for you to try including Madagascan Gold Chocolate. If, however, it is very hot but you would still like that sweet edge, packs of biscuits such as Shortbread Fingers are just as delicious.

Seeing as it is getting warmer, don’t let your sandwiches fill you with fear because they may be too warm or the filling will no longer be edible. A good way to overcome this, and to stop you from feeling too full, will be to try including some lighter, cooler options that are gorgeous to eat no matter how hot it may be. Cucumber and Watercress Sandwiches are delectable to eat but also leave you feeling bright, refreshed and ready for the rest of the day instead of feeling overheated.

Grab Your Wicker Baskets, it’s Picnic Time!

If you don’t have time to make a picnic, some shops have pre-packaged picnic hampers which will let you enjoy the day without any fuss. Fortnum and Mason, Handmade Hampers and M&S all have hampers that you can choose from, allowing you to enjoy the taste of good food. Such hampers usually include spreads, sweets and treats as well as beverages, being either tea or alcoholic, making it perfect for anyone.

Everybody enjoys eating outside and a sunny Country Show is greatly enhanced by a delicious picnic - have a great Summer!

Picture: DorisandCo Mugs, Jar and Nipper Board

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Uses For A Shepherd’s Hut10

In recent years, Shepherd’s Huts have made a huge impact in the accommodation and amazing spaces market. Allowing people to escape from busy cities, a Shepherd’s Hut provides a perfect place to unwind and relax...or to inspire your working day. Below are some suggestions for your shepherd hut spaces.

Shepherd’s Huts are probably most well-known for being a great place to enjoy the countryside, but they also allow you to enjoy the luxurious things. Glamping is camping, but with style, meaning that you don’t have to worry about conserving your battery life on your phone, because electricity is perfect-ly acceptable. Within a hut, you would have all the essentials you would normally expect from your usual hotel and more, as some even include stoves to cook on. Glamping in a fully fitted turnkey Shepherd’s Hut from Blackdown Shepherd Huts, al-lows you to create a luxurious 5* experience.

A perfect example of this is, Dimpsey Glamping. They have won many awards for their stunning 5* glamping retreat and it all started with a hut from Blackdown Shepherd Huts.

Glamping Retreat

Most people like having a dedicated working area so they can get into the right frame of mind to work efficiently. Shepherd’s Huts are perfect for this seeing as they can give you that quiet environment so you can think clearly whilst still enjoying all the comforts of home.

Home/Garden OfficeAs a writer, being relaxed is essential to creativity. Imagine sitting in a beautiful-ly decorated hut, with a mug of hot tea from the stove, writing your very first novel.

Writer’s Nook

Much like the writer’s nook, artists can use a Shepherd’s Hut in order to create the perfect atmosphere to work in. Shepherd’s Huts have beautiful windows creating natural light, meaning that you are able to see many views which may end up on your canvas. It also means you can keep all of your tools, brushes, canvases in one place too. Perfect.

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Blackdown Shepherd Huts have created the ‘Towby’ hut which is a towable hut, perfectly kitted out for catering. You will see many of their huts at festivals, fayres and other large events as their distinctive look stands out. Also, because they are towable you can travel across the country and cook up wonders for the awaiting crowds and store any food awaiting preparation for your customers.

Catering Hut

Whatever size hut you buy, they can work amazingly well as a li-brary as you have so much room to be able not only to store your books but also to relax on a sofa or laying in bed whilst reading them. Drift away into a good book today!

Booklover’s LibraryUsing a Shepherd’s Hut for a Beauty Salon is a lovely idea because not only will it be easier to have more of a one-to-one relationship with your customer, but it gives you plenty of room to store all of your supplies. Set it up as a vintage style salon or bring it up to a modern style. The choice is yours. No matter whether you offer manicures or facials, a Shepherd’s Hut can be perfect as either a stat-ic or of course, portable beauty salon.

If you need a base to upload your photos, or need more places to take photos from, a hut can give you the space to not only have photography as a hobby but also as a business. Especially good as a wildlife hide, you can place your hut in the perfect place for those hard to shoot wildlife shots.

Photographer

If your big day is ahead of you, hav-ing a Shepherd’s Hut to get ready in is a delightful way to get ready with a touch of luxury. It is also a beautiful backdrop to your wedding photos, or a great idea for a bride. A great idea for a bridal make up artist, wedding photographer or wedding venue as a prep room. A venue could also have a Shepherd’s Hut as a honeymoon stop over for the wedding night.

Wedding Delights

Beauty Salon

If you need somewhere to simply find yourself again, a hut in the countryside is perfect to practice Yoga or Reiki as you will not be disturbed and can then enjoy the still out-doors.

Mind, Body & Soul

If the idea of being in a Shepherd’s Hut is something that pleases you, you can either buy your own or you can choose to retreat to one for that little time to simply unwind. Blackdown Shepherd Huts make and deliver their huts to order, or if you prefer to indulge your artisan side, you can purchase their self-build hut and build your very own shepherd’s hut. Visit Blackdown Shep-herd’s Hut at Badminton - Beaufort Way, stand 263.

Blackdown ShepherdhutsDimpsey

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Trot Up FashionThe trot up is THE place to see what’s hot and what’s not in equestrian fashion…and it’s not just the ladies who care about their clothes! Over the years there have been an amazing array of outfits, come rain or shine, from short skirts and sharp suits to faux fur and colourful cords. And, of course, no equestrian event would be complete without tweed in all colours and styles. Whether you wander over to watch gleaming, fit horses strut their stuff, to celeb spot, or want some fashion inspi-ration, the trot up is the place to go. Here are a few key pieces you might see this year...

Dubarry- Fermoy

Fermoy is an elegant new knee high leather boot for women from the Dubarry stable, incorporating GORE-TEX® technology and crafted from Dubarry’s famous water resistant Dryfast-DrySoft™ leathers. With a durable rubber and leather hand-built sole unit, thermal foil lining to protect your feet from the cold and an underfoot comfort cushion, Fermoy high quality women’s country boots are not only practical, but also look fabulous.

RRP: £349

Peachy Belts – Peachy Belts

A Peachy Belt is the ‘must-have’ trot-up accessory. Made from Italian leather, these belts fit jeans or breeches and the easy to fit detachable buckles just snap off to change your look!

RRP: From £55 for a belt, detachable buckles start at £25

Timothy Foxx - Catherine Jacket in Foxglove Tweed

The Catherine Jacket is simply gorgeous in Timothy Foxx’s own bespoke Foxglove Tweed with its gold and chocolate check on a cool blue based tweed. This jacket is very elegant with its classic feminine shape and back dropped tail, which really accentuates the waist. It’s finished with a tan corduroy detailing adding a different textural interest.

RRP: £350

The Oxford Shirt CompanyMen’s Classic Shirt in Pink and White Stripe

This company’s Classic Oxford shirt is smart, timeless and can be worn with or without a tie. Made from 100% mid-weight cotton, this is the perfect all-season shirt. Available in regular and tailored fit.

RRP: £49.95

JoulesLilias Woven Top

Crafted from viscose crepe that drapes rather than clings, it’s a flattering piece to wear with anything from skinny jeans to Capri trousers.

RRP: £44.95

Where to find themCountry Living Tent

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Where to find themStand 236 on Hinnigar Way

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Hiho Silver Sterling Silver Horseshoe Cufflinks

Perfect for the dapper gentleman, these cufflinks feature a sterling silver horseshoe mounted on a sturdy spring actioned back. Ideal for when a little luck is needed!

RRP: £45

Hiho Silver – Exclusive Ster-ling Silver And 18ct Rose Gold Plated Classic Cherry Roller Necklace

Debuting at this year’s Badminton, the Cherry Roller Necklace combines a chunky handmade Belcher chain with a 46mm long snaffle with free rolling sterling silver and silver with 18ct gold plating rollers. A smaller Cherry Roller with double loop necklace is also available, as is sterling silver only and sterling silver with 18ct yellow gold plating.

RRP: £250

Moloh - Eleveden Jacket

This season’s hacking jacket style, cut from 100% British lambs wool using tan suede to edge the cuffs and add elbow patches. Statement making for all occasions.

RRP: £525

Where to find themStand 188Deer Park Drive

Where to find themStand 188Deer Park Drive

Really Wild ClothingLiberty Print Shirt In Hearts

Work a timeless Liberty print into your spring wardrobe, with Really Wild’s Classic Shirt. Cut from a fine silk, this liberty print shirt is designed with a relaxed fit, perfect for off-duty looks.

RRP: £135

Where to find themstand 192 Deer Park Drive

Possum Merino – Larnach cape in Merino Mink

Merino Mink continues to be renowned for its innovative and original designs, luxurious quality and authentic heritage from New Zealand using the unique blend of fine merino wool and luxurious possum fibre. UK stockist Possum Merino.

RRP: £190

Where to find them144 Allengrove Ave

Fairfax & Favor Heeled Regina

Crafted with the finest, soft suedes, the Heeled Regina reaches elegantly up to the knee to provide a sleek silhouette. This boot is a timeless and sophisticated staple perfect for the Trot up, taking you from the stable out onto parade.

RRP: £325

Where to find themAt the Country Collection at the Horse Village

Mackenzie & George -Windsor

Handmade in naturally tanned saddle hide, the ‘Windsor’ belt with its unique signature M&G hard-ware has long been a best seller of the EQUESTRIAN collection. Its unique lines create a timeless look, equally at home in town or country.

RRP: £64.99 *Badminton Show Offer £59*

Where to find themIn the front of Rural Crafts Pavilion, on the cross junction of Park Crossing and Somerset Way

Where to find themStand 8Worcester Way

Exclusive Hiho Cherry Roller

Hiho Silver’s Exclusive Cherry Roller Snaffle Collection has expanded to include two new styles of necklace. Both are set to make their tradestand debut at Badminton Horse Trials.

“The Cherry Roller Bangle has been a real hit since it first hit the shelves at Burghley last year,” said Emma Warren from Hiho Silver. “We knew it was a lovely design, and we’re really pleased with how it has been received. Customers asked us for other pieces in the same design, so we got to work and took a prototype to Olympia. We’ve used all the feedback to create two necklaces that are available in sterling silver and sterling silver with 18ct rose or yellow gold plating.”

There are two necklaces in the range. The Exclusive Cherry Roller Snaffle Necklace has a 35mm long cherry roller with five free moving beads. This is suspended on a strong double chain that loops through the bit rings either side and back to a sturdy Italian made lobster claw clasp. For those who like a chunkier chain, the Exclusive Classic Cherry Roller Snaffle Necklace is ideal with a 46mm long cherry roller and chunky handmade Belcher chain leading up to an Italian made clasp.

We wanted to do something that reflected our equestrian heritage and would enable us to show the design flair we have within the busi-ness.

We looked at a number of options before settling on the Cherry Roller and designed our first Cherry Roller Bangle - we felt that it retained the look and feel of our popular snaffle bracelet, whilst adding the ad-ditional element of the beads, giving a different look and feel to the bracelet. It wasn’t an easy piece to design! But we were really pleased with how it turned out.

The Cherry Roller jewellery range is the first ever to incorporate this bit as a design, so these are really unique pieces for our customers.Made by the most talented silversmiths, our designs have rollers, which alternate between gold plated sterling silver and sterling silver, and comes with the Hiho promise that if the gold plate wears, Hiho will re-plate it at nominal cost.

Another thing that makes the Cherry Roller extra special is that it’s a Hiho exclusive, so you won’t get it anywhere else.

Unique classical Silver pieces with a quirky twist to take you through the day, from mucking out to going out!

The Necklace

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Hiho Silver’s Exclusive Cherry Roller Snaffle Collection has expanded to include two new styles of necklace. Both are set to make their tradestand debut at Badminton Horse Trials.

“The Cherry Roller Bangle has been a real hit since it first hit the shelves at Burghley last year,” said Emma Warren from Hiho Silver. “We knew it was a lovely design, and we’re really pleased with how it has been received. Customers asked us for other pieces in the same design, so we got to work and took a prototype to Olympia. We’ve used all the feedback to create two necklaces that are available in sterling silver and sterling silver with 18ct rose or yellow gold plating.”

There are two necklaces in the range. The Exclusive Cherry Roller Snaffle Necklace has a 35mm long cherry roller with five free moving beads. This is suspended on a strong double chain that loops through the bit rings either side and back to a sturdy Italian made lobster claw clasp. For those who like a chunkier chain, the Exclusive Classic Cherry Roller Snaffle Necklace is ideal with a 46mm long cherry roller and chunky handmade Belcher chain leading up to an Italian made clasp.

We wanted to do something that reflected our equestrian heritage and would enable us to show the design flair we have within the busi-ness.

We looked at a number of options before settling on the Cherry Roller and designed our first Cherry Roller Bangle - we felt that it retained the look and feel of our popular snaffle bracelet, whilst adding the ad-ditional element of the beads, giving a different look and feel to the bracelet. It wasn’t an easy piece to design! But we were really pleased with how it turned out.

The Cherry Roller jewellery range is the first ever to incorporate this bit as a design, so these are really unique pieces for our customers.Made by the most talented silversmiths, our designs have rollers, which alternate between gold plated sterling silver and sterling silver, and comes with the Hiho promise that if the gold plate wears, Hiho will re-plate it at nominal cost.

Another thing that makes the Cherry Roller extra special is that it’s a Hiho exclusive, so you won’t get it anywhere else.

Unique classical Silver pieces with a quirky twist to take you through the day, from mucking out to going out!

The Story

Where to find them Stand 188Deer Park Drive

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Watch the videoThe Making of the Cherry

Roller Bracelet

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Win

Hiho Silver and Fairfax & Favor are giving away a fantastic prize worth £625.

COMPETITION

To be in with a chance to win a Hiho Exclusive Classic Cherry Roller Snaffle Necklace (RRP£250) with a pair of Fairfax & Favor Waterproof Imperial Explorers (RRP £375), enter on Hiho Silver or Fairfax & Favor’s stand at Badminton or Wind-sor or enter here. Good Luck!

Click here to enter

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5. Joules – Field Welly

Ideal for a course walk; the Field Welly is created with mucking out and mucking about in mind. They’re durable, comfortable and waterproof making them perfect for a course walk, and any splashing about in a water obstacles you may encounter on the way.

RRP: £39.95

Boots are made for course walking

If you’re serious about course walking (or serious about shopping in the tradestand village), you’re going to need some suitable attire for your feet – being well shod is very important for horses and their humans! Here are our favourite footwear finds that are perfect for any serious horse trials fan…

7. Fairfax & Favor - Waterproof Imperial Explorer

Rarely captured together, quality, style and practicality come to life in the Waterproof Imperial Explorer boot. Handcrafted in supple Spanish leather with venison leather detailing, the boots are fitted with a waterproof breathable membrane and a Good-year outer sole to ensure they will never let you down when out walking the course.

RRP: £375

6. Toggi - Langley

These gorgeous new country boots from Toggi are handmade in luxurious full grain and nubuck leather. With a Puratex® waterproof and breathable membrane, these boots will keep your feet dry and comfortable, no matter what the weather.

RRP: £165

1. Dubarry - Galway Boot

The iconic Galway Boot from Dubarry is a popular sight at any horse trials and it’s easy to see why. In addition to stylish good looks and soles ready for the muddiest terrain, they’re GORE-TEX® lined for guaranteed waterproof, breathable protection. Now available in three width fittings.

RRP: £299

2. Tuffa Footwear – Suffolk

The Suffolk Boot from Tuffa is celebrating its twelfth year of production and is now a popular choice for a range of country pursuits. With warm wool lining, nubuck leather outers, adjustable calf fit and ridged rubber soles, it’s a great choice for all outdoor activities!

RRP: £189.99

3. Ariat – Berwick GTX Insulated

This stylish boot is made from premium waterproof full-grain leather with waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX and elegant plaid lining. It also benefits from 200g of Thinsulate insulation, ATS Pro technology for stability and foot support, shock absorbing midsole and Extra-luggy Duratread outsole.

RRP: £349.99

4. Noble Outfitters MUDS Stay Cool Women’s HighThe contoured foam interior of this hugely comfortable boot provides a custom and secure fit with ultra breathable and moisture wicking lining and a shock absorbing and antimicrobial insole - perfect for course walks! Sizes: 3.5 - 8.5

RRP: £79.95

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Where to find them Country Collection at the Horse Village

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1. Ruff And Tumble Dog Drying Coats

The only double thickness, natural cotton towelling dog drying coat. Warm, cosy and bone dry in 30 minutes! No more wrestling with old towels and no more wet dog mess.

RRP: £25-£55Where to find them The Country Collection Pavillion

2. Kate Negus Saddlery Clencher Dog Collar

Quality English leather dog collar with brass clencher, lead loop and buckle. Easy to clean with a swipe of leather balsam, and the brass part is easy to care for too.

RRP: from £65Where to find them Stand 176

3. NuuMed Dog Bed

Sumptuous, soft real wool padded bed for the dog to snuggle up in at the end of the day. Comes with a washable cotton cover to make it easy to keep clean.

RRP: £25 Where to find them Stand 134

4. Hiho Silver Dachshund Brooch

For dog lovers, Hiho’s gorgeous Sterling Silver Dachshund Brooch has a great design and a sturdy push through fastening to make sure it ‘stays’ put!

RRP : £30Where to find them Stand 188Deer Park Drive

5. Easidri Cooling Coat

Highly effective canine Cooling Coat that cools through evaporation – just wet the coat, wring out and place on the dog. Keep the coat hydrated with water to keep the dog cool. Available in seven different sizes for the per-fect fit.

Prices from £30Where to find them Stand 173

Anyone who has ever attended a horse trials will testify, ‘horsey’ people love their dogs.

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Go to Badminton, Burghley or any other big event, and the walkways in the shopping village are packed with dogs of every size, shape and breed you can imagine. You’ll see them walking the course, you’ll see them enjoying a dip in the water complexes, you’ll see them enjoying bits of bacon sandwiches and, if something goes wrong, you’ll see them on the TV chasing a four-star horse on cross country day! Here, we’ve spoken to Gandhi, Hiho’s head of canine communications who has given us some of his precious time to paw-pick some delectable dog products for you to have a look at. He’s also included some top watering holes for your four legged friend so he can stay hydrated if he decides to accompany you to Badminton Horse Trials…

6. Dogs & CoFigure of 8 Dog Lead

Three-in-one lead that is ideal for dogs that pull or get distracted. It’s simple to use, effective, doesn’t rub, washable and one size fits all. It’s fast becoming the first choice for dog walkers, trainers and behaviourists. Stop your dog pulling – NOW!

RRP: £9.50Where to find them Stand 11

7. Equafleece Dog clothing

Brilliantly BRITISH MADE dog clothing serving the world for over 15 years. Multi-purpose, stylish Po-lartec fleece garments – 100% water repellent, wicking, warming, washa-ble and durable.6 styles, 14 colours and 35 stock siz-es fitting all dogs.

Prices £20-£46Where to find them Stand 237

8. The Oxford Brush Company- Dog Brushes with dual sidesThese brushes have been designed especially with dogs in mind - du-al-sided with bristle and wooden/metal pins – they’re made for the ultimate groom!

Metal pins - £18.95Wooden pins - £17.95 Where to find them Stand 143

9. Joules - Percher Rectangle Dog Bed

Available in three sizes, this rectan-gular pet bed is just right for four legged friends of all shapes and sizes. It has a reversible pad and it’s completely machine washable too.

RRP: from £34.95Where to find them Stand 15

10. Oscar Pet Foods OSCAR Adult Complete Fresh SalmonA complete, grain-free food for adult dogs. With 45% Fresh ScottishSalmon it’s the perfect balance of protein, tasty fresh meat and opti-mised nutrients. Ideal for all dogs especially those with sensitive tum-mies.

RRP: £69.95 15kgWhere to find them stand 115 Worcester Way

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Girls with Guns...

Femmes Fatales

Who are you? We’re an online community of girls who love to shoot clays, launched just two years ago with the aim of encouraging more women and girls to try the sport. Femmes Fatales is run entirely by volunteers. We’re trying to challenge the common misconception that shooting is a ‘posh pursuit’ for men!

What’s it all about? We’re simply sharing our love of clay shooting, trying to get our message across to ladies outside of existing shooting circles using social media as well as trying to get the sport noticed by the national media. Our appearance on BBC 1’s Countryfile in August is something we’re especially proud of.

How many members do you have? We currently have nearly 7,000 members and it’s growing every day. It’s free to become a member, simply sign up at www.femmes-fatales.co.uk

What makes you special and different? We’re not a business, we’re simply a group of women who are passionate about making the sport more accessible to more people. Each of us volunteers their spare time to provide more opportunities, at as many venues as possible for women to try the sport and meet new people. Also, Femmes Fatales only shoot clay pigeons. We don’t organise or promote any live game shooting as we realise that it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, particularly women who don’t have a countryside background.

Can anyone have a go? Yes! That’s one of the many beauties of this sport - anyone can do it, regardless of age, physical fitness, or gender. Obviously our events are for women only, as some can feel a bit intimidated stepping in to what’s generally considered a ‘mans domain’ but we like to think we’re just a stepping-stone for women to then go on and shoot on a regular basis, at events and venues that are open to all.

What kind of costs are involved? Our events are usually around the £70 mark for a full package including breakfast, gun hire, ammunition, clays, instruction and safety equipment as well as a delicious lunch! We always negotiate a good deal with the venue to ensure that all guests have plenty of shots at a wide range of targets, plus there are prizes for the top shots of the day!

How can people find out more? We’re on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or at www.femmes-fatales.co.uk where we’re always available for advice on all aspects of clay shooting, or recommendations of where you can go for a one-on-one lesson if organised events like ours are not your cup of tea!

Ladies shooting is definitely gaining momentum as a sport, so here’s a bit of an insight for you...

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Shotgun & Chelsea Bun Club

Who are you? We’re The Shotgun & Chelsea Bun Club, the award winning, UK’s largest ladies clay shooting club. We are pioneering the shooting industry with our fun, friendly and inclusive clay shooting and cake events for women.

What’s it all about? It’s all about having fun, learning to shoot with likeminded ladies, getting out to the Countryside and having your cake and eating it! We’re experts in getting women out trying clay shooting and providing an inclusive community for more experienced shots, who want to shoot, network and develop.

How many members do you have? Over 8000 woman have tried shooting through our club and, from this, we have over 1000 fully paid up members who enjoy lots of benefits for a small fee.

What makes you special and different? Our fun and supportive approach. We are obsessed with getting women involved in our beloved sport and building confidence and community. We’re leading the way when it comes to getting women out shooting with initiatives such as National Ladies’ Shooting Day, which is being held on the 11th June and with our training days and socials. It’s fun and everyone is invited!

Can anyone have a go? Literally anyone can have a go. We welcome women from all ages, backgrounds, abilities shapes and sizes. You don’t need a gun, any special kit or any previous experience. We supply it all.

One top bit of advice to first timers? Enjoy it. It’s so much fun and there’ll be other ladies in the same position as you, so no need to worry. Chat to everyone you can, shoot like no one is looking and eat cake like calories don’t count!

What kind of costs are involved? To come shooting with us it’s £42.00 for members and £52.00 for non-members. That includes absolutely everything, from fully qualified instruction to gun hire, cartridges, clays, cake and the chance to make some amazing new friends. We have an optional membership which is just £9 a month and has some fabulous benefits.

How can people find out more? They can visit our website: www.shotgunandchelseabunclub.co.uk for full details of our events, what we’re about and what we’re up to. We’re on Twitter and Instagram @ChelseaBunClub or find us on Facebook!

National Ladies’ Shooting DayThis game changing event is back for its second year and is set to engage more women to get out clay shooting. Costing just £39.50 will take place on 11 June at 25 different locations across the UK, from Dundee to Sussex. By holding the event at multiple locations, the ladies only day has been made accessible to as many women as possible. The event, said to be the biggest female only clay shooting event in the World is sponsored by Browning Guns, Alan Paine and Hiho Silver. Browning have generously donated a B525 shotgun to give away on the day to one lucky licence holder and Hiho are giving away over £2,000 worth of stunning sporting jewellery. National Ladies’ Shooting Day welcomes women with all levels of experience including complete beginners. In fact, Founder of The Shotgun & Chelsea Bun Club, Victoria Knowles-Lacks wants to see more women come and try their hand at clay pigeon shooting for the first time, it’s the perfect opportunity for both total newbies or experienced shots who are looking for a good fun day out and the chance to meet new like minded shooting buddies, whilst being in with a chance of winning some great prizes.Established in 2015, National Ladies’ Shooting Day’s mission is to bring women together and get them out clay shooting. Last year the event saw 1,086 women attend at 22 different locations which is a fantastic result for a first time event, but the club hope to surpass this figure this year.With fully qualified instructors who will show participants the ropes, the price of the event will also include gun hire, 30 cartridges, 30 clays and ear and eye protection, so there will be no hidden or surprise costs on the day. Entry also includes a place in the raffle, which has some excellent prizes from well known shooting companies.

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There’s an amazing array of equine equipment available at the moment – whether you’re a fan of ‘matchy matchy’ or prefer a more classic look, you’ll find some amazing products at any horse show. Here, we’ve taken a look at some less conventional products that might catch your eye and focus on why the horse would want to have these in his life…

We’ve found saddle pads that remove pressure from key areas, saddles that facilitate better shoulder movement, headpieces that reduce poll pressure, rugs that provide massage across the whole of the horse’s body, and more besides.

At places like Badminton, not only are amazing equestrian innovations seen on the stands, but you’ll see many superb products in action during the three phases too, to inspire you for the season ahead.

1. Grand Prix Headpiece, Kate Negus Saddlery, £105 or £115 for Double, Stand 176

2. HiWither Saddlepads and Numnahs, NuuMed, from £33, Stand 134

3. Activo-Med Combi Pro, FMBs Therapy Systems, Price depends on the exact

system but hire costs are £125 per week, World of the Horse Marquee

4. ‘’Body Ionic’’ Massage Brush, The Oxford Brush Company, £29.95, Stand 143

5. WOW Saddles, from £2500, World of the Horse Marquee

6. Rambo Ionic Stable Sheet, Horseware, 148.00, visit one of the authorised Horse-

ware Retailers at Badminton

7. Bug Body, Snuggy Hoods, £144, Stand 52

For thegood of the horse

Pictures: Hiho Silver jewellery

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1. The Grand Prix Headpiece has a wide, padded bearing surface and a carefully thought out shape that reduces pressure on the poll and behind the ears. It also has integral noseband hangers that allow the noseband to be buckled straight onto the headpiece to further reduce poll pressure.

7. The Bug Body protects poll to tail including belly from biting insects, flies, UV rays, dust and showers whilst keeping your horse cool, comfortable & clean! Optional extras include Head, Udder Cover, Sheath Cover & Legs.

5. WOW Saddles’ patented carbon fibre tree flexes laterally. This means that it rotates with the horse’s shoulder movement giving complete freedom and comfort. The benefits are clearly seen in longer strides and greater lift in the shoulder over fences.

3. The rug combines pulsed electromagnetic field therapy and massage in one product that works on the horse from poll to tail including shoulder and thigh areas. It can be used to improve suppleness, muscle tone and overall con-dition as well as to support performance and rehab. Used by the horses of William Fox-Pitt, Pippa Funnell, Nicola Wilson and more.

4. The body ionic brush supports your striving for physical and spiritual wellbeing, as the massage with this brush provides an energetic synthesis. Just three minutes a day is all you need to revitalise and relax and to stim-ulate the circulation. Positive ions restrict the energy supply to the body from outside. Therefore an energy balance by negative charged ions (anions) should be established.

2. The HiWither shape removes pressure from across the withers and behind the saddle for improved comfort, fit and freedom. Many products are available with half and full wool linings too, and with wool absorbing up to 30% of its own weight in moisture, it’ll help to keep the horse dry and comfort. All products are machine washable.

6. Negative Ions for positive results. The inner fabric of the rug is printed with the powdered form of a crystal called Tourmaline. Tourmaline releases Negative Ions, increasing blood flow to im-portant areas such as muscles.

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A day in the life of Jake & Lou Eastham Photographers ExtraordinaireJake Eastham previously worked in farming, tree care and conservation, but now focuses his appreciation and understanding of the traditions and beauty of the British countryside through his work as a photographer. Based in Wiltshire, though regularly traveling throughout the UK and overseas, his approach is to capture the elements, details and textures of country life with a natural and honest aesthetic.Well known for his eye-catching and stunning photography, we thought it would be great to share the steps that happen behind the scenes to capture great shots…and as he and his stylist wife, Lou, recently did a shoot at Forde Abbey in Somerset for Hiho Silver, it seemed like a good one to take you through.

Well before the day of the shoot, Lou spends time getting to know the client and what they are trying to achieve from the photo shoot. Gently encouraging, but eminently sensible, Lou’s no-nonsense approach helps to sort the wheat out from the chaff and is a key part of why the shoot is successful. She then builds a pinterest mood board and shares it as private mood board with the client to further hone down the vision for the day.

Further emails and phone calls helped to hone down the likely areas to shoot in and potential props required, Forde Abbey has so many beautiful places for photographs that we left the final selection until Jake and Lou had a walk round on the day – after we had all arrived packhorse-like, bearing tons of paraphernalia and props!We had written a schedule of the jewellery we wanted to photograph on the day, and knew that Eventer Emily King and Rachel from the Hiho stand were arriving at 2pm to model for us – so the timetable was product shots in the morning and people shots in the afternoon.

Lou was brilliantly, but beautifully, bossy - moving things along and gently suggesting things to shoot to Jake – who was quietly snapping away, capturing some fantastic stills. Lou was careful to check in here and there with us to make sure that we were happy with the look being developed for us – we were and we were more than happy to let the experts get on with their jobs!

The afternoon shots were in the amazing Kitchen Garden and Stables at Forde Abbey, who really did us proud yielding up amazing locations and being brilliantly hospitable to our scurrying around with props and cameras.

Nell, our horse model, arrived beautifully primped and preened and she, and the beautiful Emily and Rachel were fabulous models for the afternoon – the shots on this page being testament to their modelling and the excellent photographer and stylist.

All too soon, the very busy day ended and we all loaded up the boots of our cars and headed off to our homes for a well-deserved cuppa (and a gin or tonic here and there!).

Once the initial editing was done, a gallery was shared for us to review and once all the reviews and formalities were completed, the photos were ready to go…Hiho Silver away!

So a final couple of questions for the Easthams and Hiho…

Jake & Lou…what really helps you to get some good shots for the client? We are very lucky to work with such creative clients making great looking products but the other key factors for a successful shoot are the location, the light and the time spent listening to our clients before the shoot so that we understand what look they want us to capture on the day. It also really helps having tea and biscuits which Hiho supplied in abundance.

Hiho…it seems like Jake and Lou really managed to capture the essence of you as a brand – why do you think that was?Well, they took the time to get to know us, listened to what we wanted and then overlaid their experience onto it helping us to pick out the bits that really would yield a good shoot and represent us well as a brand – they have definitely helped us move forward as a brand and we look forward to working with them again soon.

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Pictures: Forde Abbey & Garden, Hiho Silver jewellery by jakeeastham.co.uk

With thanks to Forde Abbey - A unique historic family home surrounded by award-winning gardens and home to England’s highest powered fountain.’

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Why bespoke is brilliant

Getting something made that’s just for you is really special and, the good news is, it doesn’t have to cost a lot or, in some cases, any extra! We love bespoke products and services that take things to the next level, and that’s why we’ve put together some of our favourite finds that you can go and admire.

4. Tuffa Footwear – Long Leather Riding Boots

All of Tuffa’s long leather riding boots have a made-to-measure option, which means for just £60 more, you can have any boot made to fit you. This could be the stylish Showtime or the Tim Stockdale Bespoke boot that also lets you pick the leather colour and finish.

RRP: £60 onto price for made to measureWhere to find them Stand 149

5. NuuMed – Saddlepads and numnahs

If one of the company’s 104 saddle pads, numnahs and half pads doesn’t meet your requirements, Somerset based NuuMed can make one just for you! They can also embroider products with wording of your choice, logos and even put together bespoke colour mixes to suit.

Cost depends on item and customi-sation requiredWhere to find them Stand 134

6. WOW - DMK Close Contact

The innovative new DMK Close Contact saddle’s modular format lets you create your perfect jump saddle. Its incredibly light hi-tech construction optimises performance from both horse and rider.

RRP: From £3,200Where to find them World of the Horse Marquee

7. Mackenzie & George Personalised Monogramming Service

Mackenzie & George are launching an on site personalisation service at Badminton Horse Trials, giving customers the opportunity to make their purchases truly unique by monogramming initials on belts, key rings, pouches, and phone numbers on dog collars with a blind emboss.

Personalisation will be £5 on any product for monogramming, £10 for names (or phone numbers on dog collars) Where to find them Front of the Rural Crafts Pavilion, on the cross junction of Park Crossing and Somerset Way

8.Stevenson Brothers- Rocking Horses

One of Stevenson Brothers’ special-ities is that they will make a rocking horse based on your real one from photographs, and they will often include tail hair and a silver plated shoe. A wonderful way to remem-ber a favourite horse forever.

RRP: From £1900 for a medium sized dapple greyWhere to find them Stand 74, up by the scoreboard

1. Kate Negus Saddlery – Bespoke British bridles

Each British bridle from Kate Negus Saddlery is created while you wait – it’s made bespoke to fit your horse and your style without the need to buy extra bits. Take your bridle along to the stand and they’ll use your old one as a guide!

Where to find them Stand 176

2. Hiho – Bespoke Exclusive Pearl And Sterling Silver Snaffle Bracelet

Have Hiho’s beautiful pearl and sterling silver snaffle bracelet made in the colours of your choice from a range of pearls and stones, to the length you need.

RRP: £65 depending on combina-tion chosenWhere to find them Stand 188Deer Park Drive

3. Treehouse Sporting Colours – Event Shirt

Available in practically any colour and design you want, this ladies’ event shirt is made from a breatha-ble fabric that wicks moisture away from the skin. It features a white collar so there’s no need to change shirts in between disciplines. Allow two to three weeks for delivery.

Priced from £84Where to find them Stand 207

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When you come home from, whether it be your job or dropping your children off to school, allow some time for yourself to recu-perate and gather your thoughts. Drinking a hot beverage does not only help you to relax, but it also refreshes you, giving you hydra-tion energy to be able to carry on throughout the day. Herbal teas are best as they not only have healing benefits but also help you to in-dulge in yourself for a while. Green tea from Clipper Organic Tea – will offer you a refreshing hug in a mug as well as detoxifying you, so you will feel bright and breezy in no time.

The tons of tasks and endless errands each of us must complete each day can completely wear you out. Therefore, it is simply a must to take some time out regularly for you, and just you. With many different ways you can relax, you are sure to be able to find that one thing that makes each day that little bit less stressful.

Finding your favourite tea is great, but don’t forget about the process of making it too. Taking time to make your perfect cup of tea all adds to your relaxation. Perhaps it is time to buy yourself a teapot so you can brew your loose tea to the way that you like it: Doris and Co have beautiful teapots and mugs which are not only made of stern stuff so you know they won’t break, but also will show you that you are ‘Made of Stern Stuff’ as these whimsical and emotive mantras are printed on each piece.

As well as drinking tea, after a long day, why not treat yourself to a bath and soothe yourself. Organic Trevarno Skincare are known for their wonderful bath oils that help you to unwind. Their Chamomile and Lavender Bath Oil is ideal to help you relax as both herbs are known for the soothing qualities, allowing you to relax and helping your muscles to ease. In addition to helping you to relax, this bath oil also serves as a moisturizer, leaving you feeling softer and rejuvenated inside and out.

There are times when you simply cannot escape for a while, which hinder us from being able to then take that time to complete-ly relax; however, this does not mean that you have to stop treating yourself to that self-indulging moment. If stress levels are rising and you can’t get away, closing your eyes and thinking of something that makes you happy for even 10 seconds can com-pletely change your mind set and help you to carry on until you can get home and rest fully.

It is time to start thinking about you, so get comfy, grab something to drink and lose yourself in a good book and in no time, you will be ready for whatever is to come.

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See Icarus soar at Badminton Horse Trials!

We’re very excited to be able to share news of a new launch at Badminton, from Hiho friend Belinda Sillars. If you came to our Burghley stand last year, you may have noticed the beautiful boards around the stand featuring paintings by Belinda. They received such interest from our customers that we thought you might like to find out more about this incredibly talented lady and what she has planned for Badminton…

Born amid the beautiful countryside of Suffolk England, Belinda was surrounded by animals from birth and began riding as soon as she could sit up. Her flair for creativity soon became apparent when, as a child, she frequently drew and painted pictures of horses and dogs from the age of three. Today, Belinda is an award winning sculptor who’s regarded as one of the best equestrian and wildlife sculptors worldwide. Her ability to capture the movement and character of her subjects is second to none, and is something that has to be seen to be believed. Apart from the sought after limited edition bronze horse sculptures, Belinda has undertaken a large number of important commissions for leading figures throughout the equestrian world, including the World Series Racing Championships, the Breeders’ Cup, Hickstead Dressage, and the Chatsworth and Branham International Horse Trials - the most prestigious equestrian events in the world.

Belinda Sillars, will be unveiling ‘Icarus’, her latest creation, at this year’s Badminton Horse Trials. As a limited edition piece with a ground-breaking palomino finish, he’s something that any equestrian or appreciator of art will be enchanted by.

Icarus is based on Belinda’s own pony, a striking palomino with a beautiful head and excellent conformation. Not only are the detail, scale and the skill used in the design simply breathtaking, but so is the finish. In addition to traditional bronze, Icarus will be available with a palomino finish that’s created using combinations of traditional applications to achieve a striking patina.

“As this piece was inspired by my own palomino, Icarus, I just felt I had to push the boundaries of the patinas I have achieved before and perfect a palomino finish on some of the limited edition of 12 sculptures. I believe this is a first for bronze,” said Belinda. “Each of the 12 sculptures is painstakingly hand-finished by me, so they all have their own individual looks and are available in the traditional bronze, as well as the eye-catching palomino golden-hued finish.”

Where to find them

Stand 191, Deer Park Drive belindasillars.com

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Hiho attend around 50 shows a year, so why not come and see us ‘on tour’, here are a few you will find us at...

Badminton Horse TrialsRoyal Windsor Horse ShowBlenheim International Horse Trials Royal Highland ShowBurghley Horse Trials Cheltenham Races Moy - Highland Field Sports FairRHS Chelsea Flower ShowBlair Castle Horse TrialsThe London International Horse Show Olympia

For a full list go towww.hihosilver.co.uk/all-events

Our next show is Badminton Horse Trials. As this is our Badminton edition, here’s a few facts about Badminton Horse Trials for you...This prestigious event is one of only a handful of four star events across the world and gathers the good and great of the equestrian world together. Actually, more than that, you might also bump into members of the Royal Family and other celebrities too! Badminton is a true test of horse and rid-er - some would say the ultimate. It is sponsored by Mitsubishi Motors and has been since 1992. As an additional interesting point, Mitsubishi recently announced that our very own sponsored rider, Emily King, had been given the role of ambassador of the Mitsubishi Motors Cup, which provides an opportunity for amateur riders to experience the thrill of riding at the event.

We’re looking forward to it – we hope to see you there!

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May 2016