Day: 27 March 2024

Exploring the Isle of Wight: Best Places for Pony Trekking

Suzanne Ashton

The Isle of Wight, a gem nestled in the English Channel off the southern coast of England, boasts stunning landscapes, diverse terrain, and a rich cultural heritage. One of the most enchanting ways to experience the island’s beauty is through pony trekking. With its gentle hills, lush meadows, and picturesque coastal paths, the Isle of Wight offers an idyllic setting for horseback adventures – it’s one of many things to do on the island. Here are some of the best places to go pony trekking on this charming island: 1. St.…

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Badminton Horse Trials announces competitor line-up for 75th anniversary event

Suzanne Ashton
Oliver Townend riding Ballaghmor Class for (GBR) takes 2nd place at Badminton Horse Trials 2023

As Mars Badminton Horse Trials welcomes its 75th anniversary in 2024, organisers have announced a stellar lineup of horse and rider combinations for the event, which will take place from Wednesday, May 8th, to Sunday, May 12th. With a record first prize pot of £117,600, we take a look at who else will face this fierce 5* competition that graces the rolling fields of the Badminton Estate each year. Horse and rider combinations Of the top 12 FEI World Ranking riders, we can expect to see 11 tackling this year’s…

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New eventing challenge offers competitors hope following recent cancellations

Suzanne Ashton
Hollie Clarke at Belsay in 2023. Image credit Athalens

British Eventing venues Belsay, Alnwick Ford and Burgham International Horse Trials will all form part of an exciting new eventing challenge in 2024. The news comes following a flurry of event cancellations that continue to shake up the eventing community in the UK. The new initiative, aptly named the Northumberland Challenge, will include the CCI3*-S, CC2*-S and, for the first time, the BE100 competitions. All will take place across the three venues offering a total potential prize pot of £61,000. All events have received considerable support so far, with Hambro…

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Racing Welfare win Silver Smiley Charity Film Award

Suzanne Ashton
Racing Welfare has scooped a silver at the Smiley Charity Film Awards

Racing Welfare won a silver at the Smiley Charity Film Awards on March 20th in recognition of its impactful 2023 Mental Health Awareness Week film. The gala was held in Leicester Square, where many royal, global and European film premieres take place. From 15 finalists within their category, the expert panel of judges deemed Racing Welfare’s film worthy of the silver award. Taking gold, was breast cancer awareness charity, CoppaFeel. The film, which was commissioned for Mental Health Awareness Week in 2023, depicts anxiety building up for a racehorse trainer. It…

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Horse Racing Breeds: What Makes Them Superior?

Suzanne Ashton
The Thoroughbred: Horse Racing Breeds: What Makes Them Superior?

Throughout history, horse racing has captivated audiences worldwide. The speed, agility, and grace of these magnificent animals leave spectators in awe. But what exactly makes certain horse breeds superior on the racetrack? Breeders have spent centuries meticulously crafting breeds specifically for racing, resulting in a diverse range of equine athletes, each with its own unique strengths. Thoroughbreds: The Bloodstock Aristocracy with a Racing Pedigree The Thoroughbred reigns supreme in the world of horse racing. Bred for pure speed and athleticism, these horses boast a lineage that can be traced back…

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