Sire De Grugy trained by Gary Moore capped a great season, shortly after being named as Racehorse of the year, by storming home in The Qneen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham festival in March.
John Gosden
Has made a great start to the flat campaign, with 16 turf winners from 63 runners. Kingman was narrowly touched off in a thrilling f'rnish to the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. Western Hymn impressively won the Bet365 Classic trial at Sandown in April and looks a live Derby contender.
Andrew Nicholson
Won Burghley for a fourth time after the disqualification of last year's original winner Jock Paget.
Letter to Horse & Hound August 2014
Dear Sir
As a professional haylage producer, I am increasingly frustrated by the misconceptions surrounding haylage, even from professional horsemen and women. The comments “haylage is too rich” or “it makes my horse fizzy” are frequently heard.
Problems arise because some producers make haylage a lot earlier in the year than hay, which is generally made later due to weather conditions. As a direct result of this the grass used is young and higher in protein and energy. If you made hay with the same grass this hay would also be deemed “rich”.
A professional producer will send samples of grass for analysis to ensure energy and protein levels are within an acceptable range for the job required.
As a major supplier for the racing industry I can tell you that despite common perceptions, race horse trainers are not looking for very high protein forage. Indeed the Metropolitan Police (150 horses) are also haylage users, who for obvious reasons do not want “fizzy” horses!
In summation, not all haylage is “rich”; it is totally dependant on the maturity of the grass when cut. The best way to avoid problems is to buy from a reputable producer who provides analytical back up.
I think some of the misconceptions hark back to the days when “haylage” was actually left over silage, made for high-producing dairy or beef cattle and sold to local horse owners, (silage being very high in protein).
Richard Brooks EuroBale Ltd
New Eurobale Multipack
Eurobale is pleased to launch its new product packaging revolution for the coming harvest, the “Multipack”. The packaging system consists of exactly the same grasses and mixes as our
- GOLD
- SILVER
- RYE
but packed in a new and very convenient format.
Multipack consists of 10 “conventional” size bales, which are packed and held together and then wrapped as a whole.
When a pack is opened, the customer has all the convenience of dealing with a small bale product, with a small flake size, but the knowledge, delivery and analytical back-up that EuroBale is well known for.
Canadian Hay
EuroBale is pleased to announce that it is now in a position to supply quality North American hay at a competitive price.
The difficulties of making high quality hay in England on a regular and consistent basis are well known. Eurobale has now set up a trading venture with one of the largest hay producers and growers in Alberta, Canada to bring to the UK at a competitive price their high quality products. They currently trade over 100,000 tons a year, giving EuroBale a large choice of quality and variety to match a customers needs.
The hay will be delivered using our usual ride on forklift system and is available throughout the year. Samples are available on request and EuroBale would be pleased to answer any questions you may have regarding this or any of our other products.
EuroBale Forage, Haylage
Haylage is a semi wilted mildly fermented forage. The process involved, results in better bioavailability and utilisation of energy and protein as well as the respiratory benefits associated with feeding a forage with a negligible spore count.
Haylage Bale Size
In 2011 we adopted a new bale size with new bales approx 45% greater in volume than the old size. The reason for the change was driven by several factors not least the fact that our usual size baler is no longer available to buy. Other factors include;
- A more efficient size bale to wrap therefore reducing plastic usage.
- Greater weight per pallet making a more efficient package to transport.
- Easier separation of flakes due to pre-chamber on the baler.
- Larger field capacity increasing the ability to harvest more product on a given day in the optimum conditions.
Dimensions
- Width 80cm
- Lenghth 120cm
- Height 70cm
- Weight 225/250kgs(approx)
- On Pallet 6 bales
The bales are palletized with 6 bales on a pallet. The greater efficiencies involved in moving to this size of bale will help to keep price increases to a minimum.
Each bale is individually wrapped and then the whole pallet is capped and wrapped again which means the whole delivery can be stored outside in all weathers thereby freeing up indoor storage.
Multipack
There are five main types of EuroBale:
- GOLD is made from first cut, first year seeds rye grasses
- SILVER is made from first cut but usually from grasses in their second or third harvest year
- TIMOTHY is a traditional long coarse grass, known for its palatability and distinctive 'nose'
- COUNTRY MIX is a mixture of Rye grass and Timothy. It is a very palatable coarse mix that is favoured by some studs and trainers
- Rye is the more economically priced EuroBale and is particularly suitable for riding schools, livery yards and light competition yards
Eurobale Multipack
Multipack is made from exactly the same grasses and mixes as the normal EuroBale product range. The key difference is the individual bale size used.
The standard size EuroBale bale weighs between but an individual Multipack bale is only 35-40kg, making the handling and distribution of individual bales so much easier.
EuroBale Multipack is made using a conventional small baler to achieve the bale size. These are then collected by a special piece of packaging equipment, which compresses the bales in bundles of ten.
Each pack of ten is wrapped with plastic film and two of these mini stacks are placed on a pallet. The end result is the same size as a standard EuroBale pallet.
Multipack - Is it For Me?
If the haylage is stored some distance from the stables, it is easy to put individual bales onto trolleys to transport to the feed areas.
It is useful in running a livery yard where it is important to know each individual's haylage consumption. One person can also buy individual bales from a pack, which is shared by numerous users.
This will help transparency of consumption. Stops individuals from buying quantities too large resulting in the bales degrading before being consumed.
How many horses do I need?
Once a Multipack has been opened the ten bales inside need using within 3-5 days, depending on weather conditions. It is advised that a minimum of five horses would be required to use a pack in this time scale.
Andrew Nicholson
Andrew's eventing career has been very long and fruitful. Gold in the 1990 World Equestrian Games, silver Barcelona Olympics and bronze in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.Two wins at Burghley in 1995 & 2000. Andrew has hit in the last couple of years a real run of form
2013
Winner Burghley CCI4* 2013 Avebury ( andrew's 4th Burghley win)
Winner Blenheim 2013 CIC3* Quimbo
Winner Boekelo 2013 CCI3* Quimbo
Winner Les Etoiles de Pau (FRA), the first leg of the 2012/2013 HSBC FEI Classics™, on Libby Sellars' talented chestnut Nereo.
2011/2012
Winner Burghley CCI4* 2012 Avebury
Second in the HSBC FEI Classics™ 2011/2012
2007
Number 1 Rider FEI World Rider Rankings
Won most points on British Eventing Rankings
Won Punchestown CCI***, Placed Badminton and Burghley and Pau CCI****s
2008
Won Tattersalls CCI**
Placed Burghley and Pau CCI****s
Member New Zealand Olympic Team in Hong Kong - for a record 6th appearance for New Zealand
Billy Twomey
While family roots are deeply entrenched in his native homeland - and Billy recalls a multitude of memories and victories in and around Cork - the talented rider crossed the Irish Sea to seek more experience. Training with Albert Voorn in Holland preceded a stint with Jason and Katrina Moore in Essex. His success on the national circuit did not go unnoticed and before too long, the popular rider landed a dream job, as stable jockey to Michael Whitaker "I was always striving to better myself. To me, Michael was the greatest rider in the world and I wanted to be like him," said Billy.
Career Highlights
2014
- Qualified for the World Cup Final, Lyon 2014
2013
- Bronze Medalist at the Nations Cup Final, Barcelona
- Leading Show Jumper of the Year 2013 HOYS
- Winner Dublin International Horse Show
- Represented Ireland on 4 Nations Cup Teams
- Winner British Masters Championship
2012
- Represented Ireland at the London Olympic Games
- Winner Grand Palais, Paris
- Represented Ireland on 4 Nations Cup Teams
- Winner Horse of the Year Show
2011
- Winner Valencia Grand Prix
- Winner Zurich Grand Prix
- Winner Basel Grand Prix
- 2nd Grand Prix Leipzig
- 2nd CSI5* GCT Doha
2010
- Winner Grand Prix Amsterdam
- Winner Grand Prix Barelona
- Winner CSIO5* Aachen
2009
- Winner Grand Prix 110 Vejer dela Frontera
- 5th Grand Prix 77 Vejer de la Frontera
- 4th Speed Challenge Amsterdam
- Winner Grand Prix Amsterdam
- Winner NH Hotels Trophy La Coruna
- 6th Grand Prix La Coruna
2008
- 2nd Tsunami, Porto
- 8th Grand Prix Porto
- 7th Grand Prix Unex Towerlands
- 2nd Grand Prix Oldenburg
- Winner Grand Prix Belfast International Horse Show
- Winner Grand Prix HOYS
- 6th Vinopolis Trophy HOYS
- 6th Speed Horse of the Year HOYS
- 3rd Grand Prix 1 Vejer de la Frontera
- 5th Grand Prix 2 Vejer se la Frontera
- 2nd Grand Prix Bordeaux
- 6th Prix Casino Bordeaux
- 3rd Jumping Amsterdam
- 3rd BSJA Festival easibed 1.40m Grand Prix
- Winner Foxhunter regional final
- Winner Horse and Hound Foxhunter Final HOYS
- Winner Leading Show Jumper HOYS
- Winner Dick Turpin Stakes HOYS
- Winner Sylvia Barnes Memorial Cup HOYS
2007
- 2nd British Open Championship
- 4th Birmingham City Shield British Open
- 5th Speed Stakes British Open
- 2nd Winter B&C Championships
- 3rd National 1.40m Windsor
- 2nd Grand Prix Southview
- 3rd 7 yo Championships HOYS
2006
- 6th British Open Championships
- 4th Grand Prix Castle Ashby
- Winner Newcomers Championship HOYS
- 4th 6 yo Championship HOYS
- 3rd Welcome Stakes HOYS
- 2nd Leading Show Jumper of the Year HOYS
- 3rd Dick Turpin Stakes HOYS
- 3rd Speed Horse of the Year HOYS
- 2nd Grand Prix Belfast International Horse Show
2005
- Winner Grand Prix, Sunshine Tour, Spain, Feb '05
- 2nd Grand Prix, Sunshine Tour, Spain '05
- 4th Grand Prix, Sheffield, April '05
- 4th Speed, Madrid, Spain, May '05
- Winner Speed, Leicester county, May '05
- 4th Grand Prix, Windsor, May '05
- 2nd Speed, St Gallen, Switzerland,June '05
- 3rd Jump off, St Gallen
- 5th Nations Cup, St Gallen
- Winner Speed, Rotterdam, Netherlands,June '05
- 4th Nations Cup, Rotterdam
2004
- Winner Grand Prix, Maubege, France '04
- Winner Speed, Windsor, '04
- Winner 1.40 Easibed Scope Festival, '04
- Winner Aga Khan, Dublin '04
- National Champion, Festival, Arena UK '04
- Winner Grandstand Media Cup, HOYS '04
- Winner HOYS Classic, HOYS '04
- 4th Grand Prix, Belfast '04
- Winner Grand Prix, Towerlands '04
2003
- 2nd Grand Prix, British Open, Sheffield '03
- 2nd Grand Prix , Mauberge, Belgium '03
- Winner Grand Prix, La Baule, France '03
- 2nd Grand Prix, St Gallen, Switzerland '03
- Winner Nations Cup, St Gallen '03
- Winner Nations Cup, Aachen, Germany '03
- Winner Speed Derby, Hickstead, England '03
- 2nd Grand Prix, Dublin, Ireland '03
- 2nd Grand Prix, Norden Hadenburg, Germany '03
2002
- Winner Leicester County IT '02
- Winner Gentleman's Championship, Richmond '02
- Winner International Grand Prix, Essex '02
- Winner Xerox Cup, London '02
- 2nd Grand Prix, Stockholm '02
- 2nd Grand Prix, London '02
2001
- Winner Daewoo Grand Prix, London '01
- 2nd Hickstead Derby, London '01
- 2nd Speed Horse of the Year, London '01
2000
- International wins at Liege and Amsterdam'00
- London Hickstead Speed Derby'00
- 4th London Hickstead Derby'00
- Dublin Kerrygold Classic'00
- Canada Calgary Atco Power Stakes'00
- London Wembley Grand Prix'00
- International wins at Mauberge, La Baule and Laucerne'00
- Nations Cup Victory's at Modena, Lummen, Dublin and Calgary
- Shortlisted Sidney Olympics '00