The thoroughbred is possibly the most popular breed across the world and is certainly one of the most influential. Having been selectively bred for centuries for speed and stamina, they have been used as an improver for many other horse breeds. Thousands are bred around the world each year for racing and each year thousands retire to have new lives as riding horses.
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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
We are now well and truly into the national hunt season and it is exciting to see more Owners Group horses back on the track. There have been plenty of… Read More »Owners Group Update ~ National Hunt Season is Here!
This week I finally got round to watch the short film The Fall. This film was created to raise awareness of mental health amongst jockeys. I think it is a… Read More »The Fall ~ A stark reminder to #BeKind
Taking on an ex racehorse can be a daunting prospect, especially if you haven’t had one before. But there are so many fantastic resources out there to help you get… Read More »The 4 Best Resources for Ex Racehorses
Horses have been working and living alongside humans for centuries. They were eye witnesses to so many defining moments in history so it is not surprising that they have inspired… Read More »5 Horse Films You Must See
It’s been an exciting few months as a racehorse owner! Since I last updated you on how my Owners Group horses were doing I have had 4 more wins! Chez… Read More »Owners Group Update ~ More wins for Chez Hans!
I think it’s fantastic to see that buying an ex racehorse is becoming more popular all the time. I personally couldn’t imagine owning anything else and I have been asked… Read More »Everything you need to know when buying an ex racehorse
Earlier this week Panorama on BBC aired a show about the dark side of horse racing, what happens to the horses when they retire from racing. I think racing fans… Read More »My reaction to Panorama’s Dark Side of Horse Racing… Euthanasia
In many horse sports, the more successful a stallion is while they are competing, the more desirable they are as a breeding stallion. This is understandable, as many traits what… Read More »Stallion performance vs progeny performance
It’s been a really exciting few months with my racehorses recently. We have had 3 wins, stable visits and a trip to the races. Back to Back Wins for Chez… Read More »Owners Group Update ~ Holidays and Winning Ways
