Are you managing your muck heap properly?

By Sally Newcomb | 4th May 2011

A stud has just been fined £20,000 for causing an environmental hazard after their muck heap caught fire, reports Horse and Hound. It is illegal to burn a muck heap. Your best option may well be to ask a local farmer to remove your muck heap for you.

Mary King 1st & 2nd at Kentucky!

By Sally Newcomb | 2nd May 2011

Mary King has won the Rolex Kentucky Three day event with Kings Temptress and also came 2nd with Fernhill Urco. Mary bred Kings Temptress so that must make the victory even sweeter! The American rider Sinead Halpin who has spent time training with William Fox-Pitt was third and William himself 4th. Clayton Fredericks was 5th…

Eventing fans will be pleased to hear….

By Sally Newcomb | 1st May 2011

Mary King is lying 1st and 2nd after the XC at the Rolex Kentucky Horse Trials in America.  3 of our top riders flew out to USA the day after Badminton, to compete at this 4* three day event.  The horses were already out there and had been through quarantine.  There was a worrying time…

Vintage Toddy!

By Sally Newcomb | 26th April 2011

As you will undoubtably already know, Mark Todd did it again and in such style! He is the Badminton Champion of 2011.  It was an exciting and at times dramatic Badminton and after the XC, any one of 9 riders could have taken the title if they jumped clear and those above them didn’t.  But,…

Arrow Equestrian News

By Sally Newcomb | 22nd April 2011

There is an exciting new arrival at Arrow Equestrian – the first Racewood Equine Simulator in the county! The simulator has been  custom  made  with a realistic  canter and gallop and a  head and neck  which moves with the stride. It has sensors on its sides and on the bit  so you can regulate the…

Badminton Horse Trials has begun!

By Sally Newcomb | 21st April 2011

Come and support your local top event riders at the best three day event in the World which is right on your doorstep at Badminton, in Gloucestershire. Visit www.badminton-horse.co.uk for all information.  The best riders in the World are competing, including 7 previous winners – don’t miss it!

Found after Caradoc fun ride – riding hat & a whip

By Sally Newcomb | 17th April 2011

Found in the car park after the fun ride at Caradoc a riding hat & a whip – please contact Sue Probert 07866 246937 to arrange collection.

Local interest at Badminton Horse Trials

By Sally Newcomb | 14th April 2011

Not long now til Badminton and there will be plenty of local interest with riders from Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Shropshire! Often well placed at Badminton with 4th, 5th and 6th (2010) placings under their girths, seasoned campaigners James Robinson and Comanche are back for the 9th time in a row – surely that deserves…

SPACES AVAILABLE on a bus to Badminton

By Sally Newcomb | 13th April 2011

Badminton Horse Trials Cross Country Day……. Sunday April 24th 2011…….There are a few  SPACES  AVAILABLE  on a bus from Leominster  ….Phone:  07817 624805 or 01568 613828 for more information

NAF Winter Dressage Champs at Hartpury

By Sally Newcomb | 13th April 2011

NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships With title sponsorship from the NAF Five Star brand there is more than a little magic in the air at this year’s Winter Dressage Championships. Making full use of the superb facilities on offer at Hartpury Arena, Gloucestershire the show promises high-calibre competition at this world class venue. Featuring…