Showjumping hopefuls begin Olympic preparations in Florida

16 January 2012

Following on from GB’s notable showjumping successes in 2010 and 2011 the British team has some exciting prospects looking ahead to the summer of 2012.

British Horse Foundation awards dressage trainers

16 January 2012

Lizzie Richmond from Ripon and Charlotte Wilson from Snainton, have received prestigious National Awards with their ex racehorses. 

Foal

North of the Border Foal and Youngstock Show

7 December 2011

THE Scottish Sports Horse committee’s North of the Border Foal and Youngstock Show took place in glorious sunshine at Inchcoonans Equestrian.

Horse

Colic is biggest risk to horses this winter

1 December 2011

HORSES are at more risk of colic during the winter months compared to any other time of the year warns South West rural insurance company Cornish Mutual.

Horse riding

Riding is good for your health

15 November 2011

RESEARCH commissioned by The British Horse Society (BHS) has found that regular participation in horse riding is good for your health.

Bakst, Arab Marathon Winner

Bakst eases to victory in 33rd Arab Marathon

10 November 2011

SUNDAY October 30 saw a group of determined riders take part in the 33rd Arab Marathon at Larkhill Racecourse, Salisbury.

Hilary Lightfoot with Waverhead Duke

Fell pony society's annual sale

3 November 2011

THE annual sale of fell ponies and other mountain and moorland breeds was held at Penrith market, Cumbria, with 128 forward.

Fireworks frighten horses

1 November 2011

FOR many people Bonfire Night is an enjoyable evening watching spectacular firework displays and warming themselves by a bonfire, but for horse owners it can be a time of concern and distress.

Matthew Wright show-jumping 15-year-old If You Want II.

Wright’s performance secures the Express Eventing crown at HOYS

October 28, 2011

MATTHEW Wright and If You Want II won the 2011 Express Eventing crown at the Horse of the Year Show, with a spectacular performance which had the crowd on the edge of their seats.

Producer Jayne Webber took supreme honours for the second time at this year’s Horse of the Year Show.

Webber takes supreme honours again at HOYS

October 28, 2011

IT was a second win in two years of the supreme horse title for producer Jayne Webber at this year’s Horse of the Year Show.