Britain is once again dominating the leaderboard at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Florida, with David McPherson taking first and second place in the $25,000 Suncast 1.50m.
Simple tactics
McPherson’s first ride in the jump-off was on Silver Exchan…
Beth Vernon aged 15 years old from Mansfield, Nottinghamshire has had an unbelievable 2011, collecting several awards acknowledging her successes.
“Hey guys, hope you are all okay and have managed to keep warm. Working in these cold icy conditions over the past few weeks has not been easy, but spring is on the way and we already have a hose pipe ban!
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Canadian showjumper Eric Lamaze has seven new horses in his stable in Ontario – three of which are London Olympic hopefuls.
Tragic loss
Lamaze tragically lost his long-term ride, Hickstead, back in November after the horse suffered a heart attack dur…
Laura Bechtolsheimer was the sole rider waving the British flag at the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage qualifier in Neumunster, Germany this weekend.
Host cleans up
Laura was riding her father’s 12-year-old Wilfried’s Tellwell, whom she has been b…
“Hi everyone, I’m Anna Edwards and I’m a showjumper from Somerset – welcome to my first blog for Horse & Country.
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Nine-times gold medalist Lee Pearson has spoken out about the current format of the Paralympics, claiming that the event should be held before the Olympics, and not as an after thought.
More respect
“I think it would be good to rotate which one went …
Actress and writer Jennifer Saunders has become the latest ambassador for British Showjumping, and we met her at Olympia Horse Show.
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The team at Horse & Country is celebrating after hearing the news that we’ve been nominated for two Equestrian Social Media Awards – Best Twitter and Best Broadcaster.
Vote for us
While it’s great to make the shortlist, it would be even bette…
Well, this is it – time to find out which nominations made the final shortlist and your chance to get involved voting for the winners of the first ever RoR Heart Awards!
Impossible job
The RoR Heart Awards Panel said that they really enjoyed rea…
“As I sit here in my office, it doesn’t seem 5mins ago that it was the begining of the year and we were still wondering whether to chance the novice at his first show or not. Is it me, or is it true when people say that time goes quicker the older you …
The British Museum will open its first exhibition dedicated to the equine this summer. ’The Horse’ will run from 24 May – 30 September, and admission will be free.
Influence of the horse
The horse has been a central part of society and culture; …
There’s been much speculation about the name of Wayne and Colleen Rooney’s new racehorse, and today it was revealed that the colt has been called ‘Switcharooney’.
One to watch
The bay colt, who was born in 2010, is in training with Tom Dascombe at Mano…
Eleven-year-old cob mare Pippa is making great progress at Redwings Horse Sanctuary, after being rescued by the RSPCA.
Six neglected ponies
Pippa was first seen by RSPCA Inspector Jon Knight, who seized the mare along with five other neglected ponies.&…
Headley Britannia, Lucinda Frederick’s diminuitive mare with the huge will to win, is returning to competition this season – and her rider isn’t ruling out the possibility of making it to the Olympics.
Olympic Britannia
Some may have assumed Brit was …
The film War Horse is one of the most hotly anticipated movies of 2012, and we’re counting down the weeks until its release. Originally a book by Michael Morpurgo, it was turned into stage play in 2007 and has now been adapted for the big screen by dir…
Britain is once again dominating the leaderboard at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Florida, with David McPherson taking first and second place in the $25,000 Suncast 1.50m.
Simple tactics
McPherson’s first ride in the jump-off was on Silver Exchan…
“Hey guys, hope you are all okay and have managed to keep warm. Working in these cold icy conditions over the past few weeks has not been easy, but spring is on the way and we already have a hose pipe ban!
…
Laura Bechtolsheimer was the sole rider waving the British flag at the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage qualifier in Neumunster, Germany this weekend.
Host cleans up
Laura was riding her father’s 12-year-old Wilfried’s Tellwell, whom she has been b…
Nine-times gold medalist Lee Pearson has spoken out about the current format of the Paralympics, claiming that the event should be held before the Olympics, and not as an after thought.
More respect
“I think it would be good to rotate which one went …
Riding legends are donating their time and offering lessons for a charity auction, raising money for the Cairo Farrier appeal.
Olympians on offer
Top riders such as John Whitaker, Mary King, Andrew Gould, Emile Faurie, Sharon Hunt and Lucinda…
Eventing is to hold its first Nations Cup series, which the FEI hopes will attract top name riders from all around Europe.
French debut
This new three-star competition will make its debut at Fontainebleau, France, on 22-25 March and is to be run under …
Leading equestrian vaulter Joanne Eccles proved worthy of her European and World Champion rankings this [...]