The NFED offers two types of search tools: Google Site Search for full‑site coverage, and built‑in search engines for the main sections such as Classifieds, Directory, Events, News, and Help.
Google Site Search
Google scans the entire NFED website. It’s powerful, but not always up‑to‑date:
Results depend on when Google last crawled the site
Very new posts may not appear immediately
Old items (e.g., past events) may still show for a while
Use this when you want to search everything, including older pages and static content.
NFED Built‑In Search Engines
Each major section — Classifieds, Directory, Event Diary, News, and Help — has its own dedicated search tool.
These searches:
Only cover their specific category
Update instantly
Remove expired posts automatically
Usually give more accurate and current results than Google
If you’re looking for something in a specific section, this is the best place to start.
Tips for Better Results
The NFED is a large resource, and smart searching saves time. These guidelines help you get the most accurate results:
Avoid words that appear in category titlesThey’ll return every item in that category.
Avoid common wordsWords like the, and, offered, etc., appear in many listings.
Use shared letter groups for words with multiple spellingsFor example: driving, driven, drive → search for driv
Fewer words often give better resultsEven part‑words can be more effective than full phrases.
Examples Albion Saddle
Searching for Albion finds only adverts containing that word.Searching for Albion saddle will also return every advert containing saddle, which may be far broader.
13.2 Driving Pony
People may write this as driving, driven, or drive.Searching for driving won’t find driven.Search for driv and select the 14.2hh & under – Offered category.You’ll see all adverts containing driving, driven, or drive.
New Forest Foal
Enter forest and select the Foals & Youngstock category.
Searching by Advert Number
If you know the advert number, simply enter it into the search box to go straight to that listing.
Events by Venue or Instructor
Use the Event Diary search:
Enter the venue name or instructor
Use filters to narrow by event type if needed
We’ve had a few reports this week about Facebook not showing the correct description when sharing NFED adverts or pages. This turned out to be caused by Facebook temporarily holding on to old cached information following our recent server migration.
The good news is that everything on the NFED side is working correctly, and Facebook will refresh its previews automatically as their cache updates. In the meantime, the Facebook Debugger tool shows the correct information, so it’s just a case of Facebook catching up.
Thank you for your patience while this settles.
Improved NFED Site Search
While we were investigating the Facebook issue, we also took the opportunity to improve the NFED site search.
The search box will now include results from our events calendar on Tockify, making it much easier to find upcoming shows, clinics, and local equestrian activities all in one place.
This means:
Event listings are now fully searchable
Results are more complete and relevant
You can find what you need faster, whether it’s an advert, news item, or event
A small change, but one that should make the site feel more joined‑up and helpful.
Please note: Google needs a little time to re‑index the new setup, so event results may not appear straight away. This usually takes a few days, sometimes a couple of weeks. Once Google catches up, everything will work exactly as intended.
If you spot anything unusual or have suggestions for further improvements, please feel free to get in touch. Your feedback genuinely helps keep the NFED running smoothly for everyone.
I’m very pleased to say that things have moved on much faster than expected. The new server was ready ahead of schedule, so I’ve gone ahead with the migration rather than waiting until after Easter.
All adverts and listings have been transferred successfully, and the email system is working exactly as it should. This means the planned April site shutdown has now been cancelled.
If you experience any problems accessing the site, please clear your browser history/cache.
We always try to use UK‑based services whenever possible, and the new server is located in Coventry and operated by UK Servers.
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Week commencing Monday 9th March 2026
11/03/2026 Brown Jenny Donkey - Injured & Destroyed Longcross - B3078 M Lovell
Week commencing Monday 2nd March 2026
We are very pleased to report that there were no RTA’s involving Commoners stock for the above week.
Week commencing Monday 23rd February 2026
We are very pleased to report that there were no RTA’s involving Commoners stock for the above week.
Click Here to see how to report an accident, problems with New Forest stock or driving incident.
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Week commencing Monday 16th February 2026
16/02/2026 Black Cow - Injured Station Road Goatspen - C10 (W) J Gerrelli
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Week commencing Monday 9th February 2026
14/02/2026 Chestnut Mare - Injured & Destroyed Near Setthorns campsite - Longslade - C10 (W) J Gerrelli14/02/2026 Pony - Uninjured Hilltop to Ipers Bridge M Lovell
Click Here to see how to report an accident, problems with New Forest stock or driving incident.
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Week commencing Monday 19th January 2026
We are very pleased to report that there were no RTA’s involving Commoners stock for the above week.
Week commencing Monday 26th January 2026
27/01/2026 Brown Pony - Nothing Found Stockley - B3055 (E) R Maton28/01/2026 Chestnut Mare - Injured & Destroyed Station Road Goatspen - C10 (W) J Gerrelli
Week commencing Monday 2nd February 2026
02/02/2026 Bay Mare - Injured & Destroyed - HIT & RUN Dibdin Cattle Grid - B3054 M Lovell06/02/2026 Bay pony - Nothing Found Setthorns - C10 (W) R Maton
Click Here to see how to report an accident, problems with New Forest stock or driving incident.
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Week commencing Monday 12th January 2026
14/01/2026 Iron grey filly - Killed Deadmans Hill - B3078 M Maton17/01/2026 Pony - Nothing Found Bramshaw Golf Course - B3078 P Rix
Click Here to see how to report an accident, problems with New Forest stock or driving incident.
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Week commencing Monday 5th January 2026
11/01/2026 Cow - Injured Matley - B3056 R Maton
Click Here to see how to report an accident, problems with New Forest stock or driving incident.
We experienced a spambot attack overnight from testing@example.com IP range 191.96.207.204, which generated a large number of advert enquiry emails.
Although inconvenient due to the volume, the messages are harmless.
The IP range has now been blocked from accessing the site.
If you received an enquiry, please feel free to simply delete any emails received.
When we first launched the NFED back in 1999, I never dreamed I’d still be running it in 2026 — now officially as a pensioner, no less! I may be older on paper, but I don’t feel it, and we’re still out riding, so the adventure continues.
What amazes me most is that, even with the explosion of social media groups and countless online alternatives, the NFED is still going strong. That tells us something important: there’s still a real appetite for an independent, community‑focused resource that isn’t driven by outside advertising or algorithms.
As long as the site is useful, pays its way, and I have the time to keep it running, the NFED will continue as the hobby business it’s always been. If any of that changes, I’ll review things — but right now, we’re full steam ahead.
If you value this unique platform, please keep using it, share it with others, and help spread the word. And if you run an equestrian or countryside business or offer services, adding your listing to the Services Directory really does make a difference.
Together, we can keep this trusted, independent resource thriving well into the future.
Wishing you all a very Happy New Year — here’s to a fantastic 2026!
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Week commencing Monday 22nd December 2025
27/12/2025 Filly - Killed Near Lords Oak - B3079 J Gerrelli
Week commencing Monday 29th December 2025
29/12/2025 Black Cow - Injured & Destroyed Godshill - B3078 M Lovell30/12/2025 Bay Mare - Injured & Destroyed - HIT & RUN Burley Road/Pound Lane at Burbush J Gerrelli31/12/2025 Pony - Nothing Found Brook - B3079 M Maton31/12/2025 Pony - Nothing Found Ashley Walk - B3078 M Maton
Click Here to see how to report an accident, problems with New Forest stock or driving incident.
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Week commencing Monday 8th December 2025
10/12/2025 Bay Mare - Injured & Destroyed - HIT & RUN Burley Road Weirs, Brockenhurst M Maton
Week commencing Monday 15th December 2025
16/12/2025 Brown Mare - Injured & Destroyed Telegraph to Blackgutter - B3078 P Rix18/12/2025 Brown Jenny - Nothing Found Godshill - B3078 J Gerrelli19/12/2025 Chestnut Mare - Injured & Destroyed - HIT & RUN Emery Down to A31 opposite Thrifty Beeches J Gerrelli19/12/2025 White Gilt Pig - Killed Lords Oak - B3079 J Gerrelli19/12/2025 Pony - Injured Main Road, East Boldre M Lovell19/12/2025 Pony - Nothing Found Howen Bottom - B3078 J Gerrelli
Click Here to see how to report an accident, problems with New Forest stock or driving incident.
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Week commencing Monday 1st December 2025
03/12/2025 Chestnut Mare - Injured & Destroyed - HIT & RUN - WEARING REFLECTIVE COLLAR Main Road, East Boldre near Broomhills Farm R Maton05/12/2025 Grey Jenny Donkey Foal - Killed Latchmoor, Brockenhurst R Maton
Click Here to see how to report an accident, problems with New Forest stock or driving incident.
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Week commencing Monday 24th November 2025
26/11/2025 Filly - Injured & Destroyed - WEARING REFLECTIVE COLLAR Latchmoor, Brockenhurst - B3055 (W) R Maton27/11/2025 Pony - Nothing Found Ashley Walk - B3078 P Rix27/11/2025 Bay Colt Foal - Injured & Destroyed Howen Bottom - B3078 P Rix30/11/2025 Chestnut Mare - Injured & Destroyed Beaulieu Road to Denny Corner - B3056 R Maton
Click Here to see how to report an accident, problems with New Forest stock or driving incident.
