The new, updated 2008 British Equestrian Directory provides instant access to thousands of essential contacts across the UK equestrian community, listing more than 21,000 specialists and businesses in 230 categories.

Established favourite categories such as saddlery shops, vets, farriers, livery yards and riding schools, under regional headings, are joined by animal sitters, estate agents, grooms, made-to-measure services, freeze-marking operators and mechanical horses – all new additions.

The A4, 550-page BED also features equine nutritionists, dentists and therapists, professional riders and trainers, suppliers of stables, rocking horses and side-saddles, plus equine swimming pools, horseboxes, trailers, and even equine crematoria.

The BED2008 costs £16 in Europe and £25.55 for the rest of the world, with post and packing free.

To order a copy contact Clair McVitie, EMC, Stockeld Park, Wetherby LS22 4AW. Telephone +44 (0) 1937 582111, fax +44 (0) 1937 582778, email: clairm@beta-int.com