Equestrian
The Joy of Riding at School
January 4th 2012
Millfield pupils Jasmin Lewis and Teddy Edwards share their experience of riding at school.
Twelve riders gunning for Cheltenham Greatwood glory Sunday 13 November
November 11th 2011
Twelve riders gunning for Cheltenham Greatwood glory Greatwood Horse Power grad’s to celebrate fifth anniversary The Greatwood Charity Race (Sunday 13 November), the last race at the finale of Cheltenham's Open meeting this weekend
Healing Horses in Somerset
October 20th 2011
Chantal Bannister explains how Conquest Centre for Disabled Riders iin Somerset is employing the ‘Horse Boy’ method with impressive results for some riders with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Tom McEwen’s Burghley video diary
September 2nd 2011
The first instalment of competitor Tom McEwen’s Burghley video diary.
Tom McEwen’s Burghley video diary
September 2nd 2011
The first instalment of competitor Tom McEwen’s Burghley video diary.
Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials
September 2nd 2011
The 2011 Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, the 50th Anniversary of the event, started at 4.00pm with the first horse inspection in the main arena.
GOLDEN CELEBRATIONS FOR THE LAND ROVER BURGHLEY HORSE TRIALS
August 18th 2011
Land Rover’s support for The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, from 1st to 4th September, will be unmissable this year with more than 60 vehicles supporting the event...
Devon and Somerset Pony Club to defend title at Horse of the Year Show
July 21st 2011
Devon & Somerset have cemented their impressive record in recent years by once again qualifying for the Pony Club Mounted Games Final for the Prince Philip Cup at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS).
Search to find Britain's first ever female race commentator
May 6th 2011
Bath Racecourse has been chosen to help find Britain’s first ever female race commentator. The racecourse will host the first semi-final in the nationwide competition at their race meeting on Saturday 11th June
Blazing Saddles
April 1st 2011
Lucy Johnston talks to Nicholashayne’s well-known racehorse trainer, David Pipe, about his hopes for this month’s John Smith’s Grand National
The Winning Wobbly Jockey
March 29th 2011
To celebrate 200 years of racing, Bath Racecourse has launched a commemorative ale in partnership with local brewery Bath Ales. After a public competition to name the bicentenary brew the winning name was selected as ‘The Wobbly Jockey’.
New Trunki toy helps with horseplay at Horseworld
November 12th 2010
Princess Penelope, the newest addition to Bristol’s Magmatic’s Trunki range, had her first day out at Horseworld in Whitchurch, playing an important part in helping rehabilitate some of the horses in the care of the UK’s leading equine charity
Taunton dressage rider Deb Criddle takes national championship title
September 12th 2010
Taunton based Deb Criddle secured the top spot in her disability grade at the Dressage Deluxe National Dressage Championships 9-12 September 2010.
Horses for Heroes raises over £250,000
July 15th 2010
The Sun shone on a proud day for the equestrian world on Saturday as Horses for Heroes took place at Ascot Racecourse and Windsor Great Park and succeeded in raising over £250,000 for charity.
Riding the Quantocks, Stunning Somerset Countryside
March 8th 2010
If you have a passion for horses and riding through Somerset's unspoilt countryside, Somerset Life reveals that the Quantock Hills offer an amazing riding experience that can end in an invigorating gallop along a private beach.
Stratford on Avon Racecourse - Advertisement Feature
February 22nd 2010
Stratford Racecourse is one of the country's leading small racecourses, with a reputation for excellent levels of prize-money. Racing takes place regularly between March and the end of October, with many of the top jockeys riding here...
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