Новости за 17.04.2024

The king proved he’s still on the throne as world number one Henrik von Eckermann piloted the brilliant King Edward to victory on day one at the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final. The opening event of these showjumping World Cup Finals (17 April), held for the first time in its 44-year-history in Saudi Arabia, […]

Lottie Fry and Everdale topped the leader board on 75.38% in the grand prix. Britain’s sole representative in the dressage World Cup Finals won the grand prix in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The reigning world champion Lottie Fry, riding her second string Everdale, headed the field by more than 2%, scoring 75.38%. Sweden’s Patrik Kittel was runner-up with his European Championship ride Touchdown on 73.29%. Lottie goes down in history […]

Four “discarded” stallions who were running loose for a fortnight by a main road have been rescued – and given names befitting their experience. The Lluest Horse and Pony Trust has taken in the group and named them all after Lord of the Rings characters, “in honour of their adventures”. A spokesman for the charity […]

First of all, it’s important to recognise that both dogs and children need keeping safe from one another, rather than it just being children that need to be kept safe from dogs. Very rarely will a dog ever harm a child “just because” and nothing is as simple and clear cut as it seems when […]

The Welsh section B is has been added to the ‘at risk’ category on the RBST watchlist. The Welsh section B has been classified as “rare” for the first time, following a decline in numbers. The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) released its 2024–25 watch list today (17 April). A sustained decline in Welsh section B dams producing registered progeny – from 1,044 in 2009 to below 400 in 2023 – that […]

Piggy March and Brookfield Inocent at the 2021 European Championships. The latest Mars Badminton Horse Trials withdrawals for the event on 8-12 May include one of the favourites. Piggy March has pulled out Brookfield Inocent, owned by John and Chloe Perry and Alison Swinburn. “Arthur” was the runner-up at Pau Horse Trials in 2020 and a European team gold and individual silver medallist in 2021, […]

R166C7 Paris, the gardens of the Royal Palace of Versailles Preparations for Paris are underway but without a crystal ball, support staff will need plans A, B and C – just in case. Last chance Be quick because today is your last chance to get tickets for this summer’s Olympics, and all the equestrian disciplines are included. With 100 days to go until the Games, the organisers have released 9,000 tickets for the equestrian sports, in the final sale before the event. Tickets are available on the... Читать дальше...

A practical build, a wide-ranging ability and a bright, friendly demeanour – there’s lots to love about the Haflinger horse. Combining the hardiness to withstand their mountainous origins and enough athleticism to support all types of work, the Haflinger can be found in all manner of equestrian settings from the hacking home to the show […]