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 Bridleways We’re Losing – And What you Can Do About It.

How many of us have met barriers at the end of a bridlepath, usually where the Parish boundary has turned the route into a...

Laura - 9 September 2021

Equestrian Dorset

Kingston Maurward Equestrian Seeking Student Horses

Kingston Maurward College is a BHS Centre offering full-time equine courses at Level 2 and Level 3 starting each September and apprenticeships which start...

Editorial team - 17 August 2021

Equestrian Dorset

More Silverware for Local Girl Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle, the history-making champion mare bred here in the Blackmore Vale, broke new records at the Thoroughbread Breeder’s Association (TBA) annual Awards evening on...

Editorial team - 16 August 2021

Equestrian Dorset

Hayley Foy – Female Farrier

Hayley Foy is a 36 year old female farrier from West Dorset. Having completed a four and half year apprenticeship with well known Abbotsbury...

Editorial team - 15 July 2021

Equestrian Dorset

Riding Clubs – what are they about?

British Riding Clubs (BRC) exists to provide support and encouragement to amateur riders of all levels – from the dedicated competitor to the leisure...

Editorial team - 9 June 2021

Equestrian Dorset

‘Suppleness, Stride Length, Muscle Tone & Strength.’

The benefits of a water treadmill for horses aren’t limited simply to rehabilitation from injury. In recent years, the equestrian industry is increasingly turning to...

Editorial team - 9 May 2021

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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...