New articles have been added to the website about Saddle fitting and all about the breed: The New Forest Pony. To see the articles, either go to ‘Collecting Ring’, ‘Horsecare & Knowledge Centre’ and ‘articles’. Or click on A-Z Directory and click on either the ‘Saddlers & saddle fitting’ or ‘Breeds and Breeding’ pages. More…

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Dressage rider Jane Gregory, nee Bredin. Jane was only 51. It is believed that she died as a result of a massive heart attack.  She rode in both the Atlanta and Hong Kong Olympics and lived in Wiltshire with her husband Aram Gregory. Our…

What sad news that the lovely Spring Along died at Gatcombe Horse Trials this weekend.  The popular and very successful event horse was having his first run of the season with Daisy Berkeley. He died instantly of a suspected heart attack when jumping up the steps. Daisy is okay, but must be distraught.

Thanks to Lucy who sent us this:   “In the early hours of Wednesday morning someone tried to steal my horse trailer, but they were not successful and stole items off it instead, when I reported it to the police they said Rural Theft was rife at the moment and in particular horse owner are being…

A new section has been added to the classified ads page especially for grazing & land adverts.  However, please note there is a dedicated property page linked from the classified ads page and also that livery yards are listed under ‘L’ in the A-Z Directory.

Horse and Hound report that advertisers on a Hampshire equestrian website are being targeted by scammers who are trying to steal their credit card details. Read full story on the Horse and Hound website: www.horseandhound.co.uk/ Hereford Equestrian will never ask you for debit nor credit card details because the website does not accept card payments.  Adverts…

Today, 20th March, is officially the first day of Spring 2011 and judging by the what’s on page, there are plenty of shows and other events to attend from now on. Remember clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:00 on Sunday 27 March. So put your clocks forward an hour when you go to bed…

Following their excellent e-books with dressage riders Maria Eilberg and Lee Pearson, Equissage have produced an e-book with leading event rider Piggy French who took individual silver at the European Championships 2009. Meet Piggy’s horses and team, find out how she organises her day at home and at events and get Piggy’s top top tips…

Visit the Ask the Expert page – via the collecting ring, to view the most recent question and answer to Claire Oliver our showing expert. Click Q & A  next to Claire’s profile.

Jo Rugman, a very experienced rider and member of the RoR Lycetts A Class Act team which had already qualified for the national championships, was fatally injured at the VWH team chase held at Ampney Down Farm, near Cirencester last weekend.  Her horse hit the top of a fence which her team mates had all…