The chairman of FEI resigns after eight years

The chairman of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) dressage committee, resigned after eight years in the post.
Both Princess Haya and the FEI executive board pushed for the whole dressage committee to resign in October, but the chairman Mariette Withages, previously refused.
At the general assembly in Buenos Aires last week, the FEI bureau voted for the [...]

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Latest single holidays

Join us on one of our hugely popular ‘Get-together’ riding weeks for singles or riders whose partners and friends don’t ride.
Join our house parties at the friendly Schlosswirt hotel in Austria, set among a beautiful national park.
Gallop or ski through the deep snow, winter moonlight rides through the forest and horse sleigh rides along the [...]

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Give a gift for Christmas

Today The Riding Company made a donation to the Brooke horse charity to train two animal workers as part of their ‘Give a gift for Christmas’ campaign.
Visit www.thebrookeshop.org and choose your gift – a lifesaving present for a working horse which can be ‘A month of healthy eating’ (£18.86), ‘a painkiller kit’ (£10), ‘a [...]

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How to hang onto your horse during the recession

During these financially difficult times, keeping a horse can seem like a difficult expense. But The Riding Company has a few tips if you’re struggling, but don’t want to let go of your horse.
Get together with other horse people you know and move your horses in together to share the workload and bills. Create a [...]

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Ski jeering

Why not try this latest trend sport, which is offered at two of our Ride & Ski venues, the Post hotel in the Italian Dolomites and at the Strasserwirt in the Austrian Tyrol?
It’s like waterski-ing but the ‘horse-power’ comes from a horse, not a boat! Ski jeering costs £45 per hour.
Have a go at this [...]

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Looking for a budget winter holiday?

Why not visit Strasswerwirt in Austria for a short break on the piste, with less than an hour on the plane?
Soak up the spectacular Tyrolean Alpine landscape; by horse, skis or foot in just a weekend.
The traditional family run hotel has been in the Nothegger family for generations, and has its own riding school with [...]

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Equestrian photography

The Riding Company – www.theridingcompany.com – are soon to launch their very own online shop selling beautiful equestrian gifts, fashion and bespoke services.
And here is just a little taster of what will be on offer. Our very own bespoke equestrian photographer offers everything from bespoke equestrian portrait sessions, to a session held at any location, [...]

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Katie Price is a huge hit in the equestrian world

Katie Price’s equestrian fashion range has proved to be a huge hit with online retailer Derby House, who have seen record sales since the launch in September.
It is now their best-selling leisurewear brand and the most popular items have been the fitted picquet polo, £24.99, and silver print T-shirt, £19.99.
The popular blouson jacket, which costs [...]

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Single over Christmas, but don’t want to spend it alone?

Join us on one of our hugely popular ‘Get-together’ riding weeks for singles or riders whose partners and friends don’t ride.
Spend Christmas at the cosy, friendly Schlosswirt hotel in Austria, set among a beautiful national park.
Gallop or ski through the deep snow, winter moonlight rides through the forest and horse sleigh rides along the river. [...]

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Katie Price’s dressage display at HOYS

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