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‘He was larger than life’: farewell to adored ‘Cow Pony’
Popular coloured horse Oaklawn Gypsy, known for his results as a side-saddle ride, has died aged 22. Oaklawn Gypsy, who was known as Bertie at home and as ‘The Cow Pony’ to his fan club on the circuit,...
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Rebecca Penny: ‘Nothing beats winning a large class, so how do we keep...
In her latest column, native pony specialist Rebecca Penny shares her views on show entries and the power of the right ingredientsNATIONAL PONY SOCIETY AREA 5 SPRING SHOW Saturday 26th April 2014 Bold...
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Get your Royal International Horse Show tickets
“Have you got your Royal International Horse Show tickets yet?” It’s a common cry among the equestrian community at this time of year. While competitors travel around the country chasing their illusive...
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‘It was third time lucky’: home-bred mare and breeder’s granddaughter off to...
Show pony Hollybush Jauntilly (Tilly) booked her first Royal International (RIHS) pass with her young rider after winning the first ridden qualifier at BSPS Area 13B. Hollybush Jauntilly is owned by...
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One-eyed horses welcome in new class for those ruled out of affiliated showing
Showing, line-up, poniesThe organiser of a showing class for horses who are ruled out of affiliated competition by abnormalities hopes the idea will spread. Jackie Coultas is behind the unaffiliated...
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‘Something wasn’t right’: pony overcomes ulcer diagnosis en route to...
Home-produced coloured pony Catch Me If You Can is set to make his debut at the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) next month after qualifying for the small traditional/native/cob final. Lesley...
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Three-year-old rider and her ‘saint’ of a Dartmoor pony qualify for HOYS
A three-year-old jockey has qualified for the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) with her home-produced Dartmoor pony, making her the youngest rider to be bound for the final so far this year. Penelope Rae...
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Get your Royal International Horse Show tickets
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Stuart Hollings: ‘Will new intermediate show riding type qualifying system...
Well-known and respected British producer turned judge, Stuart Hollings, shares his thoughts on the new intermediate show riding type qualifying system for HOYSCalder Impressionist proved that...
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‘It was perfect’: showground stops as terminally ill young rider makes...
A young rider with a terminal illness brought a showground to a halt as she competed in – and won – her first ever showing class. Lexi-May Pearce, 10, rode Beth Naylor’s Highland stallion Lagalgarve...
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‘She was in hospital for over three months’: rider’s inspiring Royal...
A rider’s grit and determination has shone through as she has battled against a debilitating genetic condition en route to a place at the 2023 Royal International (RIHS) final with her home-produced...
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‘She’s a headstrong mare’: former Blue Cross resident set for Royal...
Coloured mare Blue Cross Kalice, who was born at a rescue centre, has booked her first ticket to the Royal International (RIHS) during her debut open show season. Blue Cross Kalice, who is known as...
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‘He’s racing royalty’: showing success for 23-year-old ex-racer who won £109,000
The 23-year-old former racehorse Steel Blue, who won £109,000 during his career on the track made an appearance in the Tattersalls Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) final with 16-year-old rider Libby...
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‘It’s a good job I’m obsessed’: an exclusive look behind the scenes at this...
He’s a leading figure in the world of showing, but how does the show horse producer Robert Walker achieve such consistent results year after year? This year, Robert and his team have already scored...
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‘No manic gallops or extended trots through the middle’: how to impress this...
Ahead of the 2023 Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) held later this month, we talk to judge Morean Hamilton who will be judging the ride section of the British Piebald and Skewbald Association...
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‘There will never be another like him’: farewell to Highland stallion who...
Tower Clyde and Mathew Lawrence are Heritage supreme champions at the BSPS championships The leading Highland pony stallion Tower Clyde has been put down aged 19 after a short illness. Melanie and...
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Julie Templeton: ‘With entries for plaited classes down, how can we reverse...
Top pony producer Julie Templeton shares her views on tight ticket allocations and low entries in plaited classes Is it time to give the intermediate show riding type classes a shake-up by classifying...
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‘Less is definitely more during your show’: impress 2023 Royal International...
Are you a young rider or an amateur who has qualified your mountain and moorland (M&M) pony for this year’s UK Ponies and Horses (UKPH) finals at the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS)? H&H...
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Warning as ponies’ welfare put at risk by facial oils and gels in hot weather
Library imageRiders are reminded to put equine welfare before everything else, as concerns are raised about “liberal use of oils and gels on ponies’ faces”. The National Pony Society (NPS), which has...
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