Новости за 12.01.2024

Lottie Fry and Glamourdale in action at the European Dressage Championships 2023. Multiple gold medallist Glamourdale has been named KWPN dressage horse of the year for a second time, following a public vote. The 13-year-old stallion by Lord Leatherdale, owned by Van Olst Horses and ridden by Britain’s Lottie Fry, also won the 2020 title. Lottie and Glamourdale scored freestyle silver and helped win team gold – […]

Sweden on the podium of its home Nations Cup in 2019. Agria expands Nations Cup support Insurance firm Agria has extended its support of top-level showjumping by signing a new multi-year title sponsor deal for the Nations Cup leg at Falsterbo Horse Show. Agria was also recently announced as the new title sponsor of the Royal International Horse Show and the Nations Cup of Great Britain. […]

Dani Evans and Hollywood Dancer at Tweseldown in 2020. 1. A top eventer who recovered from a serious injury Four-star mare Hollywood Dancer has made a remarkable recovery from a serious injury and will be put in foal this year. “Holly” was out on grass livery following a small injury last spring when she suffered a freak accident in the field. Rider Dani Evans […]

A rider who was injured, as was her horse, when a loose dog “launched itself” at them in a country park has urged owners to keep their pets under control. Pauline McAllister and her 10-year-old mare Greenore Jill (Georgie) are both “sore and stiff” as a result of the incident, in County Down, Northern Ireland, […]

12 - Andreas Helgstrand (DEN) & Jovian - Grand Prix - Team Test - FEI Dressage European Championship Risenbeck 2023Top dressage horses Queenparks Wendy and Jovian will be campaigned by Germany’s Isabell Werth and Sweden’s Patrik Kittel, while Andreas Helgstrand is excluded from team competition during 2024. Today (12 January) a spokesman for Helgstrand Dressage announced that the stable, in collaboration with Queenparks Wendy’s owner Bolettte Wandt of Château de Fontaine, has entered into […]

Yasmin Ingham and Banzai Du Loir at Kentucky 2022Up-and-coming event rider Yasmin Ingham explains how she got the ride on 2020 eight-and-nine-year-old British champion Banzai Du Loir

D3M9DG Dog Basset Hound adult running in a meadowThe appeal of a Basset Hound lies in its distinctive appearance, characterised by droopy ears, soulful eyes, and a unique, elongated body. Known for their gentle and laid-back temperament, Basset Hounds make affectionate and loyal companions. Their endearing, slightly comical expression adds to their charm, and their moderate size makes them suitable for various living […]

Minature Shetland. Any breed of horse that measures 14.2hh or under is considered a pony, but it’s those smaller than 11hh that can be considered some of the smallest horses in the world. Some of the smaller individuals of these pony breeds can measure under 1m. Smallest horses in the world: record breakers Did you know the […]

Dear diary, Thankfully I’ve just got the mothership to write this down for me before she ships out to Mum-bye (lord, if only!) for a week, but it’s likely I won’t be able to write to you next week as she will be busy being a smorgasbord of culinary delights for the resident mosquito population. […]