Новости за 17.01.2024

KMC4X9 Blaklion (right) and Bristol De Mai (left) lead the other horses along the gallops during the stable visit at Grange Hill Farm, Cheltenham.Over £52,000 has been raised to support Richard (Sparky) Bevis, who is in intensive care following an accident at his farm. The 53-year-old, who has been head lad for National Hunt trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies for 18 years, was alone at his farm on Saturday (13 January) when he was injured. In a statement on a […]

William Funnell riding Billy Diamo at Hickstead. The Billy Stud has said an “especially challenging farewell” to William Funnell’s much-loved 18.2hh “gentle giant” and five-star ride Equine America Billy Diamo, who has been sold to the United States. The 14-year-old gelding, by Cevin Z and out of Andiamo mare Annagroff, will join a young rider in Florida. Billy Diamo was bred by […]

Equine welfare charities have launched a new survey to find out if the cost-of-living crisis has worsened for owners over the last 12 months. The survey is a follow-up to the 2023 National Equine Welfare Committee (NEWC) survey, which received 8,000 responses. Findings included that almost one in five participants said they are having to […]

Library image. Police are appealing for information after “some form of projectile” was shot at a pony being driven on a main road in Buckinghamshire. Thames Valley Police has urged any witnesses to, or anyone with dashcam footage of, the incident of criminal damage on Saturday (13 January) to come forward. The incident took place between 8.45am […]

If you are hoping to buy a Welsh section B pony, this guide with advice from a top breeder should help you start your search for the right one What is a Welsh section B? The Welsh section B pony is one of the four Welsh breeds. It is the finer and arguably most athletic […]

Woodview Fiocco was champion senior ridden at the RIHS in 2022. Tributes to a prolific pony Georgia and Susan Kirby’s prolific show hunter pony and veteran contender Woodview Fiocco has been put down aged 21. The chestnut gelding known as Finn was one of the circuit’s most consistent senior contenders. His best season came in 2022 when he was supreme ridden senior champion at the Royal […]

Just as when the weather is too hot to walk your dog, walking him in very cold conditions can cause health and safety issues for your dog, too. The question of “When is it too cold to walk my dog?” might be something you’ve been wondering this week. This conundrum rarely gets the same attention […]

Riding bootsAre you here in search of the best riding boots to suit your needs? If so, you’re in luck! Whether you’re a new rider looking for your first pair or you’re looking to replace an old trusty pair you’ve had for years, finding the right pair of boots for you is really important. They keep […]

Madison Heath riding Ivory in The Yeti Under-25 British Show Jumping Championships at The London International Horse Show in 2023Teenage showjumper Madison Heath made the Olympic Games her goal at the age of 10 and she’s continuing to make huge strides on her way to making that dream a reality. Cheshire-based Madison, 19, enjoyed a glittering career on ponies, including claiming many of the country’s leading titles on brilliant ponies Red Alert III and […]