The Equestrian Blog

Michael Whitaker suspended in horse doping case

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:15:25 +0000

The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has confirmed British rider Michael Whitaker has been provisionally suspended after his mount Tackeray tested positive in a competition last May at La Baule, France.

Good To See British Vaulting Heading To Aachen

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:52:10 +0000

Good To See British Vaulting Heading To Aachen. Hopefully the British Vaulting Team will do well and continue to encourage local vaulters like the team at Grove House in Misterton, Nottinghamshire...

Help Beaufort Polo Club Help The Brooke

debbie — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:15:27 +0000

Beaufort Polo Club is gearing up for an amazing day of polo, auctions, live music and divot-treading on Saturday 4 July. All to raise vital funds for the Brooke - The UK’s leading charity for working horses and donkeys overseas.

FEI Launches Online Equestrian TV

debbie — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 08:05:10 +0000

FEI, (Federation Equestrian Internationale) has just launched what is probably the best online Equestrian TV deal you could ever wish for. Featuring an absolutely fantastic range of mainstream equestrian events and competitions for us all to watch in comfort.

Best of British at Royal Windsor

idex7 — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 16:07:46 +0000

The 2009 Royal Windsor Horse Show, 13-17 May, to showcase the best of British top and up-and-coming equestrian talent with two new dressage competitions.

Valentines Offer from Blenheim Horse Trials

debbie — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 11:13:20 +0000

Give your loved one a valentines present they will really enjoy, not just tickets to Blenheim Horse Trials, but also a cross country buggy tour around the cross country course.

Increased Costs for UK Horsebox Owners

admin — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:15:32 +0000

You probably haven't been told yet, but it seems horsebox owners are to be hit with another cost. The legislation isn't particularly focused on horsebox owners it applies to horseboxes as certain sizes and weights fall within the weight limits associated with HGV's ...

The Ultimate Equestrian Figure?

debbie — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:59:29 +0000

If your anything like me you don't just like horses, you like everything connected with horses. From horsey clothes to pictures of horses and especially collectable horse figures and I think the Chinese Tang Dynasty figure up for auction next week is one I would have the perfect place for ...

You Cannot Be Serious – Blair like Obama?

idex7 — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:31:56 +0000

Tony Blair. The spin king, dirty dossier, self indulgent, fill your boots, tax them until they squeak, say one thing and do another, waste of 10 years is like Barack Obama ...

The Long Horse Ride – Beijing to London by 2012

debbie — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:20:41 +0000

Dreams do come true... Megan Lewis, a former teacher, now horse owner and Welsh pony breeder woke up one day, turned to her husband Iestyn and said... What would you say if I told you I wanted to ride from Beijing to London between the Olympics to raise money for Schoolchildren for Children? ...