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Laura's double win perfect preparation for World Games success

Things are looking hopeful for the British Dressage team after rider Laura Bechtolscheimer sailed through her last competition before the World Equestrian Games later this month.

Laura, from Cirencester, rode Mistral Hojris to victory in both classes they contested at the Cappeln CDI in Germany. The pair took the grand prix on 76.64 per cent and went on to seize the grand prix...



Agility course with exercises for mind and body

The equestrian sport of horse agility will quite literally have your horse or pony jumping through hoops. Most will have heard of dog agility, where owners and their four-legged friends tackle obstacles, but now a Devon trainer has adapted this for the equine...


Mendips ride will suit all levels

In addition to Mendip Bridleways & Byways Association's regular rides, this year there is also the popular East Pennard Ride back on the calendar, thanks to MBBA members Becky Nurse and Caroline Bannell, pictured. The ride, which takes place thisSunday,...


Donate to forces charity and win a body protector

Donating £25 or more to the armed forces charity Help for Heroes could win you a KAN body protector. Wendy McCaughan, whose company makes the body protector, said: "I wanted to do something to support Help for Heroes and, having seen a photo of a rider...


Dressage duo book championship slot

Katie Dearsley from Cirencester and Clare Green from Cheltenham have both booked places in next year's Petplan Equine Area Festivals Dressage Championships. They won their respective classes at the regional Area Festival held at Burrows Court, near Dursley,...






Lord Lescribaa claims Daily Press trophy

Lord Lescribaa claims Daily Press trophy

Lord Lescribaa has overcome a certain nervousness to be this year's winner of the Western Daily Press Young Horse Point-to-Point Trophy. His co-owner, Sarah Hobbs, says he is "terrified by his own shadow",...


West Country celebrates a championship double

National champions Polly Gundry and Richard Woollacott celebrate at  Umberleigh  Picture: Brian Armstrong

Richard Woollacott claimed his first national point-to-point championship at Umberleigh on Saturday, having clocked up 40 winners. Woollacott, 33, was crowned alongside fellow West Country resident Polly...



RESULTS: Torrington Farmers at Umberleigh, Saturday, June 12

Confined – 1. Prince De Bersy (R Woollacott); 2. Bright Green (A Pearn); 3. King's Wood (D Edwards). Restricted – 1. Hunt Ball (J Greenall); 2. Redworth Boy (E Kelly); 3. Physical FeatureS (N Slatter). Men's Open – 1....


Jockeys of tomorrow do battle on Saturday

Jockeys of tomorrow do battle on Saturday

The pony racing finals from both the Wessex and Devon and Cornwall point-to-point areas are taking place this Saturday, June 12. The climax of the year for ponies from both patches will be held at the...













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