America loses Olympic dressage fourth placing

Following a positive dope test, America lost its Olympic team dressage 4th placing.
A random drug test on Mythilus during the Games showed the illegal drug Felbinac was in the horse’s system. The horse’s rider, Courtney King-Dye, later claimed Mythilus was contaminated while being treated for stress at the Hong Kong Jockey Club. But the International Equestrian Federation disqualified Courtney, [...]

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Family riding in the Alps

Live like a cowboy as you trek through the wild, romantic terrain in the Alps.
Families stay in mountain huts and ride Quarter and Paint horses especially imported from South America.
While the children learn how to pan for gold at The Pony Hoo, parents can relax at the Indian Spirits spa or take a trip down [...]

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Take one…

Beautiful painting…
With commissions that take artist Hazel Morgan all over the world and a client list including several Royal households across Europe and the Middle East, it’s clear to see why she is a leading equestrian artist.
The colour in this painting entitled Storm Cat is so luxurious, it almost looks edible.
For more details on the [...]

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Jordan launches equestrian clothing

Katie Price (or Jordan as she is commonly known) is set to launch her own equestrain clothing line this month at the Burghley Horse Trials.
The range, entitled KP Equestrian, includes clothing and accessories for both horse and rider – and is not for anyone shy of pink!
She said: ‘I’ve had such fun putting it together. [...]

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Tip of the day

Keep flies away from your horses eyes, by applying some lard near to the eye area.

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New whale watching holiday from horseback

Riders will now be able to get closer to spotting whales than ever before, away from the crowds and where you can’t even get to by vehicle, thanks to a new holiday from The Riding Company.
Visit Hermanus, the most famous area in the world for whale watching and see Bryde’s Whales, Humpback Whales, Killer Whales, [...]

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Half term special offer: The Hills are alive with the sound of Hoofbeats!

Visit Salzburg to experience the Sound of Music tour followed by a week of hiking, hacking and yodling in beautiful Alpine scenery, based at the family-friendly 3* Strasserwirt, a 700 year old country house hotel.
A seven night break costs just £346 per adult on half-board with return transfer from Salzburg airport (or 4 nights on [...]

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How to form a riding club

So, you’d like to form a riding club but not sure how?
Here are some simple top tips on how to form your own riding club.
1. Work out what you think the riding club’s demographic group will be, so you know where and how to find them.
2. Choose a place you can all meet up. Many [...]

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Jodphur’s – fashion statement or just statement?

This pair of stone jodphur trousers are currently on sale at Dorothy Perkins (a mere £5 from http://www.dorothyperkins.com/ for those of you who fancy nabbing a pair).
But jodphurs from Dorothy Perkins, I hear you cry?!! Yes that’s right, in case you hadn’t spotted some of the more… shall we say, ‘obscure’ trends this year, I [...]

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Tip of the day

The Riding Company has put together a list of must-haves for a first aid kit for your horse:

Hoof pick
Ice packs
Disposable gloves
Epsom salt
Thermometer
Antiseptic gel
Stable bandages
Clean towels

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