There is more than one
Prizes; https://www.badminton-horse.co.uk/prizes-galore/
(2022 increase to £1500)
(2022 increase to £1500)
I can’t find information about the prizes. Just that there are prizes. The one article was from 2016.
Do grooms at that level need grooming products? I’d think their employer would provide them. I understand it’s a grooming sponsor giving the prize of grooming products, but I hope the grooms get a nice cash prize as well.
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Treehouse do not supply grooming products. The 2016 article was to announce the new award which is now (2022) at £1500.
Do you have a link that lists the prizes, or is it common knowledge where you live?
It’s good to know that the grooming prize is substantial.
Thanks!
It was nice to see all of the prize winners. The farrier award is always interesting to me. I try to find pictures of the trot up and look at the winner’s hooves. 
The sponsors (or H&H) must think it gauche to publicize the amount of cash prizes.
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check out page 17 onwards, though the specific prize Treehouse was awarding, nor what the Mars Equestrtian and Spillers prize is are not mentioned:
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Thanks for sharing, couldn’t find that anywhere lol
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Thank you, but I was looking for just that, what the prize amount was for the groom. The Badminton prize money for the competition was easy to find.
No biggie. None of my business. I was curious and hoped it was substantial.
There are prizes for ‘best shod’ at multiple shows and events around the country, usually run by The Worshipful Company of Farriers which has promoted the welfare of horses and maintained education and standards in the craft since 1356 and is still actively involved. Might be old but it is still thriving. Currently catching up on the Covid-delayed graduation ceremonies for newly qualified Farriers!
Also, in the UK only registered Farriers are permitted to shoe a horse: it is a complete monopoly and one that is legally enforced by prosecution. Vets and owners can pull a shoe if necessary.
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I am aware of that, hence my interest in the winners of the prize. I wish the U.S. was as stringent with the qualifications of farriers as is the UK.
I understand that there is now, commonly, a prize for farriers and grooms and it’s due recognition of their contributions to the success of the horses in competition.
I watched the Badminton live stream, and read the extensive information provided about all of the competitors, horse and human. The organizers really did a good job of setting up the website.
I was curious about the content of the prizes and the prize money that was awarded to farriers and grooms. It’s no biggie, and I suppose none of my business. I hope that their prizes were substantial. 
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How does that work for international entries? I know at the big events certain individuals and definitely some teams may travel with their farrier, who wouldn’t necessarily be registered in the UK as they are from abroad where the team is based. Is that farrier still allowed to practice on team horses as necessary?
Now that is a really interesting question. I will ask for certain, next time I’m at a Livery event or see the farrier at the yard. Last December I attended a fascinating talk by the FEI Head Farrier about foot care at the Tokyo Olympics (far more of a challenge than I had realised due to the great heat) but he was a Brit with overall responsibility for all the Farriers there, from many nations. Then the six other Farriers in the room who had been at various Olympic Games, as part of TeamGB, had a spontaneous photo op. One comment about the Tokyo Olympics was that as FEI farrier he did a fair amount of informal training and advising, helping other nations lacking the high standards of the UK.
A farrier will be generally available at a big show (for any discipline) but they will only be setting, or resetting shoes, not treating a horse long term. I think most international riders would use that service rather than travelling with their own farrier. The European riders might only be in-country for a day or two.
But now, British riders running their horses abroad, such as the Spanish Sunshine Tour. Hmm. Definitely need to investigate this. The hare is running.
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@skydy, @Marigold I’ve looked at the schedule for The Yorkshire Show, one of the biggest and best in the UK. The winning Farriers in various categories win £100. Two classes also get medals from the Farriers Livery Company. A third gives a plaque to the owner and the farrier. Not big prizes but displayed with pride by the recipients. Some classes have prizes in kind also. No shows give big prize money in the UK. A tip top prize, at HOYS or RIHS would be £1K, max for a Supreme Champion.
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Yes. However all persons who shoe horses, including their own within Great Britain*, are required to be registered under the Farriers (Registration) Act 1975 first. Overseas applications for registration may be made by persons who have worked regularly and gainfully, for at least two (2) years, as a farrier in an area outside GB and who wish to gain the necessary qualifications to register with the FRC. Farriers from overseas may make an application on the grounds of qualifications held, and professional farriery experience gained, in their own or any other country.
If you require any further details please contact the FRC: https://www.farrier-reg.gov.uk/contact
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An even better update on Nicola’s facebook page–she’s now made it home & has made much progress on mobility.
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