Category: Equestrian Dorset

All the latest equestrian news from Dorset, including Blackmore Vale, North Somerset and the surrounding region.

If you are a fan of horse racing, eventing, show jumping, pony club, dressage or Thoroughbred breeding then this is the place for you.

With regular columns from The Glanvilles Stud (always with stunning photography, and yes, many many foals). Up-and-coming three day eventer Toots Bartlett shares a monthly diary from her yard. Along with a wide variety of Pony Club, driving, RDA … as many horse-related articles as we can pack in.
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Equestrian Dorset

The grit behind the glamour

This month Jess talks to head groom Stacey Blunn to find out just how she keeps Team Rimmer on track – and on time This...

Editorial team - 15 September 2024

Dorset Politics

Exclusive: Charles Church – plus Dorset’s biodiversity crisis | BV podcast

The BV has an exclusive interview with renowned equestrian painter Charles Church, and Jenny sits down with council leader Nick Ireland to discuss biodiversity,...

LauraHitchcock - 15 September 2024

Dorset Art and Antiques

Charles Church, master of the equestrian portrait

From washing dishes in Newmarket to Royal commissions, leading equestrian artist Charles Church answers the 19 random questions Interview by Sally Cooper Charles Church’s reputation as...

Editorial team - 10 September 2024

Equestrian Dorset

Gearing up for events

Team Rimmer’s July adventures and a behind-the-scenes peek at the meticulous competition prep, including a top-secret luxury shampoo tip How is it August already?! I...

Editorial team - 17 August 2024

Equestrian Dorset

21-year-old jockey Alice Procter faces spinal injury after fall

After Alice’s devastating fall at Cartmel racecourse, her dad Doug Procter talks to editor Laura Hitchcock about living every parent’s nightmare I hadn’t spoken to...

Editorial team - 5 August 2024

Equestrian Dorset

Rescuing Blackberry

Rescued Shetland pony Blackberry may be small, but overcame neglect to rule as the farm’s feisty leader with a big personality beloved by all Blackberry...

Editorial team - 17 July 2024

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Bucked in the Yarn

Editorial team - 11 September 20240

Three small Somerset villages had a huge impact on global exploration and trade – Rachael Rowe talks to Professor Terry Stevens “Nothing much ever happened...

Dorset Farming

Harvest complete, but TB lingers

Editorial team - 16 September 20240

James Cossins reflects on navigating a challenging harvest, balancing the crop quality against the costs of drying grain during the erratic summer weather As I...