Equanine: the business of horses and dogs

Race-day style

Derby day.
Style reigns.

Statement hats, artisan milliners and the business of occasion. Inside the Kentucky Derby's fashion story.

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Sales ring / United Kingdom

Tattersalls October Yearling Sale closes at record 211m guineas

Books 2 to 4 took Europe's largest yearling sale to a record 211,035,300 guineas.

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For the people who move the industry forward. From racecourses, studs and federations to kennel clubs, clinicians and the specialist trade.

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From the desks

The latest.
Across the business.

17 OctEquine

Not This Time set at $300,000 as Kentucky studs publish 2027 fees

Taylor Made Stallions priced Not This Time at $300,000 for 2027.

17 OctCulture

Sharjah festival brings 223 UAE-bred Arabians to the show ring

The 23rd Sharjah festival for UAE-bred Arabians runs from 16 to 18 October, after a 48-horse show for Egyptian-bred horses on 15 October, Sharjah 24 reported.

17 OctEquine

BHA overhauls penalty guidance for horse welfare breaches under Rule (D)1

The new structure, published on 15 October 2026 with immediate effect, grades culpability and harm in three bands each and tells Disciplinary Panels that previous precedent…

17 OctClubs & Sport

Betting shops fall for 12th period as racing warns on duty rise

Gambling Commission figures show 5,617 betting shops in March 2026, down 208, as the BHA puts racing's 2025-26 shop turnover at £2.9bn and cites modelling of…

17 OctCanine

CMA gives out-of-hours vet providers until 23 October to confirm compliance

New CMA guides split vet businesses at 15 practices, set deadlines running to September 2027 and put prescription fee caps at £21.40 and £12.70, above figures…

17 OctClubs & Sport

Riyadh season opens with SAR236.3m prize fund and a two-day racing week

The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia's 2026-27 Riyadh season began on 16 October: 50 race days to 17 April 2027, SAR236.3m in prize money, two new…

17 OctClubs & Sport

UAE trial fields more than double to 88 horses at Meydan

The third trial of the 2026-27 season drew 75 Arabians and 13 Thoroughbreds, 66 of them unraced, against 41 runners at each of the first two…

17 OctClubs & Sport

Britain’s 2027 fixture list cuts 18 meetings but keeps race volume

The BHA's 2027 list schedules 1,440 fixtures, 18 fewer than in 2026, including 52 Premier Racedays, while the BHA expects the total number of races to…

Every story, newest first

On the
working desk.Guides to put to work

01 / Breeding administration

The records behind the bloodstock business

An organised breeding operation needs to distinguish identity, official registration and its own working…

02 / Saddlery procurement

The saddlery buyer’s notebook: specification, samples and support

A clear purchasing brief connects craftsmanship with the practical requirements of a retailer, yard…

03 / Specialist retail

Beyond the beautiful collar: how to read a canine accessories range

A coherent product collection gives a retailer more to evaluate than colour, texture and…

04 / Service operations

One canine business, several services: understanding the operating model

Grooming, daycare, boarding and retail share customers, but each creates a different daily workload.

01The equine desk

An industry built on the long view.

Breeding, bloodstock, horse health and performance, transport and the professional infrastructure around the horse.

All equine stories

Stallion fees / United States

Darley America sets Nyquist at $225,000 as Medaglia d’Oro dies at 27

Godolphin's US stallion arm keeps Nyquist at the top of its 2027 roster and adds Sovereignty and Knightsbridge, with their fees due after the Breeders' Cup.

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Medication control / United Kingdom

Cheltenham runner-up Final Demand disqualified over mepivacaine finding

A BHA Judicial Panel fined Willie Mullins £1,100 and disqualified Final Demand from second in the Brown Advisory.

Stallion research / Italy

Study of 10 stallions links breeding season to reversible blood changes

An Equine Veterinary Journal paper published online on 12 October followed ten breeding stallions…

Arabian breeding / UAE

Dubai Arabian Horse Stud says homebred auction raised AED17.36m

The stud said 55 of its homebred purebred Arabians and two stallion nominations were…

02The makers edition

Where craft meets commerce.

The companies that make, feed, equip, insure and sell to the horse and dog trades, from saddlery to pet food.

All makers stories

Private label / United Kingdom

Burgess Pet Care offers independents white-label value dry dog food

Burgess is offering a 12.5kg value dry dog food and a 10kg value dry cat food that independent pet shops and agricultural stores can sell under their own logo.

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Products: 12.5kg value dry dog food; 10kg value dry cat food
Target channel: Larger independent pet shops and agricultural stores
Branding: Retailer's own logo on the packaging

Saddlery skills / United Kingdom

Walsall Leather Skills Centre triples its space for saddlery training

The not-for-profit centre has signed a 14-year lease on two more floors and is spending over…

Provenance explainer / India

From Kanpur.
What the saddlery GI record tells a buyer.

Kanpur Saddlery has been a registered geographical indication since 2014, with 201 authorised users on the…

The Equanine selection

Objects of distinction.

Pieces for horse, hound and country life, chosen by the desk.

The accessories edit 04 considered finds

Hermès

Demi-Rond dog collar

Epsom calfskin and natural fibres with a stainless steel buckle. Made in France.

On the maker’s site

Hermès

Jump II saddle pad

A general purpose pad with a honeycomb inner fabric and Hermès Sellier embroidery. Made in Switzerland.

On the maker’s site

Swaine

Cambridge Weekender

English bridle leather, brass hardware and a natural cotton drill lining on a steel frame top. Handcrafted in London.

On the maker’s site

Fairfax & Favor

Regina suede boots

Knee-high country boots in suede, made in Portugal.

On the maker’s site

A small selection. A lasting impression.

Editorial selection. No payment, sample or affiliate commission. Prices and availability are on each maker’s own site.

03The canine desk

Good care. Serious business.

Kennel clubs, breeding rules, dog law, working dogs and the services, products and people behind the canine economy.

All canine stories

Analysis / Dog population / United Kingdom

PDSA survey puts UK dog population at 10.2m, down from 11.1m peak

The 2026 PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report estimates 10.2 million pet dogs, with ownership down to 27% of adults, 33% of dogs coming from breeders and 67%…

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04Clubs, courses & country

The business beyond the occasion.

Racecourses, turf clubs, racing authorities, federations, polo and riding centres: the business beyond the occasion.

All clubs and sport stories

Federation governance / India

FEI suspends Equestrian Federation of India from 1 December

An FEI document says its Board decided on 13 October to suspend India's federation from 1 December, ruling Indian riders out of the Butheeb…

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Sponsorship / United Kingdom

British Dressage signs Equestic as first coach development partner

BD coaches get the Dutch firm's AI lesson app free and members 30% off subscriptions from £12 a month.

Also on the desk

Global Champions Tour signs ON Sport to show Qatar-founded Cairo leg live

The Group 1 Clock

The next
Group 1.

Counting down to the next running of each race in the IFHA’s LONGINES World's Top 100 Group/Grade 1 Races 2025, published 21 January 2026. It ranks races by the ratings of their first four finishers.

TodayBritish Champions Long Distance CupAscot, United Kingdom · 13:30 local time

All 100 races

Latest resultsKing Charles III Stakes: Autumn Glow, 17 Oct The Everest: Tempted, 17 Oct

Dates are taken from each organiser’s official fixture page and can change. Rank and rating are the IFHA’s.

The operator’s notebook

Good businesses
are built in
the detail.

Practical starting points

The digital yard: buy software around the working day

Booking, horse records, staffing and payments are connected tasks.

Equine logistics: the journey begins before the aircraft

A transport enquiry is more useful when the whole movement, its responsibilities…

Polo’s working ecosystem: clubs, academies and the people around the game

For suppliers and commercial partners, the first task is understanding which organisation…

Riding school, livery yard or facility centre? Start with the service

A precise description of an equestrian centre helps owners, suppliers and customers…

05The three-market view

Different markets. Connected interests.

A source-led starting point for understanding the United Kingdom, India and the Gulf.

UK 01 / The established trade

Knowledge travels
through connections.

From racecourses and saddlery to professional pet services, the value lies in knowing how the industry is organised.

Latest from the deskTattersalls October Yearling Sale closes at record 211m guineas

BHA · The Jockey Club · The Royal Kennel Club

IN 02 / Origin & opportunity

Manufacturing heritage.
Professional ambition.

Saddlery, stud farms, turf clubs and a diverse pet trade. A market best approached through its distinct ecosystems.

Latest from the deskFEI suspends Equestrian Federation of India from 1 December

Kanpur · Indian Stud Book · RWITC

GULF 03 / Sport & specialism

Global occasions.
Specialist infrastructure.

Racing, endurance, veterinary care and canine services connect a region with several different markets.

Latest from the deskDubai Racing Club picks 10 students for second racing education cohort

UAE · Saudi Arabia · Qatar

The Equanine industry index

Know the world.
Find your people.

A starting point for the organisations behind the industry. The Directory holds 12 organisations, 100 Group 1 races, 55 suppliers, 10 venues, each profile sourced and open to claim.

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United Kingdom / Clubs & racing

Arena Racing Company

Racecourse operator

United Kingdom / Clubs & racing

British Horseracing Authority

Racing authority

The Gulf / Clubs & racing

Emirates Racing Authority

Racing authority

International / Sport & federations

Fédération Equestre Internationale

International federation

The Gulf / Breeding & bloodstock

Godolphin

Breeding and racing operation

The Gulf / Clubs & racing

Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia

Racing authority

India / Clubs & racing

Royal Western India Turf Club

Racing club

United Kingdom / Breeding & bloodstock

Tattersalls Ltd

Bloodstock auctioneer

United Kingdom / Clubs & racing

The Jockey Club

Racecourse operator

India / Canine organisations

The Kennel Club of India

Kennel club

United Kingdom / Canine organisations

The Royal Kennel Club

Kennel club

United Kingdom / Breeding & bloodstock

Weatherbys

Racing services

United Kingdom / Services & data

Agria Pet Insurance

Aylesbury-registered UK insurer of dogs, cats and horses, underwritten by Agria Försäkring

The Gulf / Nutrition & feed

Al Basti Equiworld

Dubai distributor, set up in 1998 as Al Basti Hartog, supplying horse feeds, hay, suppleme

Equanine: the business of horses and dogs

Derby day.Style reigns.

Tattersalls October Yearling Sale closes at record 211m guineas

The latest.Across the business.

Not This Time set at $300,000 as Kentucky studs publish 2027 fees

Sharjah festival brings 223 UAE-bred Arabians to the show ring

BHA overhauls penalty guidance for horse welfare breaches under Rule (D)1

Betting shops fall for 12th period as racing warns on duty rise

CMA gives out-of-hours vet providers until 23 October to confirm compliance

Riyadh season opens with SAR236.3m prize fund and a two-day racing week

UAE trial fields more than double to 88 horses at Meydan

Britain’s 2027 fixture list cuts 18 meetings but keeps race volume

On theworking desk.Guides to put to work

The records behind the bloodstock business

The saddlery buyer’s notebook: specification, samples and support

Beyond the beautiful collar: how to read a canine accessories range

One canine business, several services: understanding the operating model

An industry built on the long view.

Darley America sets Nyquist at $225,000 as Medaglia d’Oro dies at 27

Cheltenham runner-up Final Demand disqualified over mepivacaine finding

Study of 10 stallions links breeding season to reversible blood changes

Dubai Arabian Horse Stud says homebred auction raised AED17.36m

Where craft meets commerce.

Burgess Pet Care offers independents white-label value dry dog food

Walsall Leather Skills Centre triples its space for saddlery training

From Kanpur.What the saddlery GI record tells a buyer.

Objects of distinction.

Demi-Rond dog collar

Jump II saddle pad

Cambridge Weekender

Regina suede boots

Good care. Serious business.

PDSA survey puts UK dog population at 10.2m, down from 11.1m peak

The business beyond the occasion.

FEI suspends Equestrian Federation of India from 1 December

British Dressage signs Equestic as first coach development partner

The nextGroup 1.

Good businessesare built inthe detail.

The digital yard: buy software around the working day

Equine logistics: the journey begins before the aircraft

Polo’s working ecosystem: clubs, academies and the people around the game

Riding school, livery yard or facility centre? Start with the service

Different markets. Connected interests.

Knowledge travelsthrough connections.

Manufacturing heritage.Professional ambition.

Global occasions.Specialist infrastructure.

Know the world.Find your people.

Arena Racing Company

British Horseracing Authority

Emirates Racing Authority

Fédération Equestre Internationale

Godolphin

Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia

Royal Western India Turf Club

Tattersalls Ltd

The Jockey Club

The Kennel Club of India

The Royal Kennel Club

Weatherbys

Agria Pet Insurance

Al Basti Equiworld

Albion Saddlemakers

Andrews Bowen

Baileys Horse Feeds

Blandford Bloodstock

British Racing School

Byotrol

Carr & Day & Martin

Central Veterinary Research Laboratory

Charles Owen

Cheveley Park Stud

Dechra

Dodson & Horrell

Drools

easibed

Embassy International Riding School (EIRS)

Equestrian Surfaces

Equine Register

Equine Veterinary Medical Center

Equistore.me

Derby day.
Style reigns.

The latest.
Across the business.

On the
working desk.Guides to put to work

From Kanpur.
What the saddlery GI record tells a buyer.

The next
Group 1.

Good businesses
are built in
the detail.

Knowledge travels
through connections.

Manufacturing heritage.
Professional ambition.

Global occasions.
Specialist infrastructure.

Know the world.
Find your people.

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