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Catch up on the latest news from the equine world. Everything from competition results, law changes and new research. You can find it all here.

TIm Price & Ringwood Sky Boy at Badminton

Team Price are on top of the world

04/11/202204/11/2022

It’s no secret that I have a real soft spot for the absolute power couple, TIm & Jonelle Price. I think they are both incredible riders in their own right… Read More »Team Price are on top of the world

Induvidual medalists at World Eventing CHampionships © Massimo Argenziano

World Eventing Championship Results

20/09/202220/09/2022

I was really pleased to see that the BBC covered the World Eventing Championships at Pratoni, even if they only showed the Cross Country and the Show Jumping. With more… Read More »World Eventing Championship Results

HM Queen riding Burmese. Credit Leonard Bentley @ Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/31363949@N02/5848129740

Queen Elizabeth II: the passionate horsewoman

09/09/202209/09/2022

Yesterday the news broke that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had passed away. This was incredibly sad news and you can feel the impact of her death everywhere in the… Read More »Queen Elizabeth II: the passionate horsewoman

horse racing announces new whip rules, start racehorses at 2

New Whip Rules In Horse Racing

15/07/202215/07/2022

The use of the whip in all horse sports is regularly being challenged by the public and welfare organisations, especially in horse racing. As this challenge grows, all sports need… Read More »New Whip Rules In Horse Racing

Piggy March riding Vanir Kamira at the Ford Broken Bridge, Credit: Badminton Horse Trials

Badminton Cross Country & Final Results

08/05/202208/05/2022

There has been a lot of drama at Badminton this weekend. This is the first time since 2019 that this event has run and due to so many events being… Read More »Badminton Cross Country & Final Results

Laura Collett riding London 52 in the lead going into Cross Country. Credit Badminton Horse Trials

Eyes Turning to the Badminton Cross Country Course 2022

06/05/202206/05/2022

It’s been an exciting few days of dressage for the first Badminton since 2019. All the top 10 riders are within 5 penalties of each other heading into the cross… Read More »Eyes Turning to the Badminton Cross Country Course 2022

Ex Racehorse & University Favourite at Badminton Horse Trials

03/05/202203/05/2022

Badminton Horse Trials kicks off tomorrow with the first horse inspection and alongside our usual coverage of the ex racehorses competing for the top placed ex racehorse prize, I have… Read More »Ex Racehorse & University Favourite at Badminton Horse Trials

jump racing returns credit Credit Paul @ Flickr, changing fence colour

Racing Is Changing Fence Colour To Improve Safety

20/04/202220/04/2022

Horse racing, in particular National Hunt racing, gets a lot of stick for not being safe and not putting the horses welfare and safety first. While racing is never going… Read More »Racing Is Changing Fence Colour To Improve Safety

Kiltubrid Rhapsody Mark Todd Badminton Dressage

My response to Mark Todd

18/02/202218/02/2022

I am sure we have all seen the video now of Mark Todd smacking a horse with a branch at one of his clinics. I have always been a huge… Read More »My response to Mark Todd

Female Jockey Bryony Frost. Credit Carine06 @ https://www.flickr.com/photos/43555660@N00/28175969638

I am so disappointed with how the media has covered the Frost v Dunne case

14/12/202110/12/2021

I want to start this by saying I have a lot of respect for Bryony Frost for standing up and calling out what is appalling behaviour. The hard thing about… Read More »I am so disappointed with how the media has covered the Frost v Dunne case

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8 Reasons You Should Try Online Dressage https://t.co/JjTdSdifnV https://t.co/gV55vs7esq

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5 Valentine’s Day Gifts for your horse Valentine's day is the perfect excuse to celebrate the bond between horse and rider. So here are our 5 Valentine's day gifts for your horse. https://t.co/mzFZdunGrd https://t.co/J0hmTeJKff

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Horse Rider SOS: A must have app for horse riders *Partnered* The Horse Rider SOS app alerts your friends & family if you happen to have an accident riding your horse. Giving them your exact location. https://t.co/0N4SyQ2kVF https://t.co/G0AiuLv5q1

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Trying Wood Pellet Bedding Wood pellet bedding is like marmite. But I have been using it for about a month now and I am completely sold. FInd out why. https://t.co/nS4mHSo1a2 https://t.co/M77SZ5sqqx

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New Post!
Dinky Dinos Ponyo 250g Turnout Rug Review
It's no secret that I love Ponyo rugs! And this Dinky Dinos print is just adorable! Find out why you should be buying Ponyo.
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It was okay at the yard ~ Horsey phrases what won’t work in public There are plenty of phrases or conversations you have at the yard which might not go down well in public. Here are a few of those phrases. https://t.co/O7XknuThqI https://t.co/RDwzRPnGp5

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TPR ~ Your Horse’s Vital Signs https://buff.ly/3KgTtNe #horses

When I was at University, the importance of knowing a horses vital signs was drilled into us on a near daily basis. We were expected to know what the normal parameters were and be able to check them when asked. I believe all horse owners should know the vital signs and how to check them.… Read Mo...

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New Post!
Dinky Dinos Ponyo Horsewear 250g Turnout Rug Review
It's no secret that I love Ponyo rugs! And this Dinky Dinos print is just adorable! Find out why you should be buying Ponyo.
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It's no secret that I love Ponyo rugs! And this Dinky Dinos print is just adorable! Find out why you should be buying Ponyo.

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Pony Club ~ Stepping Stone to Horse Ownership https://buff.ly/3N0m6xL #horses

There is much more to horse ownership than just riding. There is the hard and often complicated daily management which can be a minefield to the most experienced horse owners. And that’s just when your horse is fit and well! If your horse becomes sick or injured, things can get even more difficult...

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"Horse riding isn't a sport, you just sit there."

How many times have we heard this as a horse rider? But rather than arguing or trying to explain, let's just take the compliment that we are a good enough rider and have trained our horse well enough to look like they can read our minds.

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Too many horses? There are too many horses in the UK. This is largely due to over breeding. But who is responsible for this crisis? https://buff.ly/3QrqgS5 #horses

There are too many horses in the UK. This is largely due to over breeding. But who is responsible for this crisis?

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Modern vs Traditional Rosette Colours Modern rosettes are just gorgeous and available at all levels. But I am a stickler for the traditional rosette colours. https://buff.ly/3RyNSVQ #horses

Modern rosettes are just gorgeous and available at all levels. But I am a stickler for the traditional rosette colours.

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