Florida, the distinctive skewbald mare who dominated coloured showing classes in the mid-2000s, has been put down at the age of 25. Owned from a foal by Nicky Tomes, the daughter of Orlando hit a run of success when partnered by Ben Martin. They stood champion at every show they contested at in 2003, with […]
‘The horses always give you a reason to get out of bed’
Teddy visited attractions including the Liverpool Big Wheel and took a ride on a bus
A huge majority of FEI endurance vets have been confronted by a rider or their associates after eliminating a horse for lameness at a competition, a study has indicated. The research, led by Monica Mira, aimed to assess whether endurance vets would benefit from user-friendly technology to help them with gait evaluation. You […]
Former top-level eventer Rathmoyle King has been put down at the age of 21 after sustaining an injury. The impressive grey was ridden and produced from a four-year-old by Carolyne Ryan Bell and was owned throughout his career by Carolyne, Jinks Morris Adams and Carolyn Taylor. He recorded a top-10 finish at Badminton in 2010 […]
‘Pregnant jennys, foals and sick animals are being stolen and transported miles without food, water or rest’
Eventer Michaelmas, one of the most consistent championship performers of the late 1990s and early 2000s, has been put down at the grand age of 32. The 16hh gelding, who was by the thoroughbred stallion Maori King out of a pony mare, was partnered by Greek rider Heidi Antikatzidis from the age of eight. The […]
Lady Kingsley plans to continue following her three-star horse next season
‘The audience at Olympia is incredible and will prepare us for the crowds in Tokyo’
‘Getting into a wet bed in the evening was pretty horrible’