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Saddle up in the South East for the Petplan Equine National Riding Festival

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Amanda Stevenson, 17 July 2008 16:59

This summer, Woodredon Riding School at Waltham Abbey in Essex will be encouraging residents in the South East to ‘take up the reins’ as part of the Petplan Equine National Riding Festival. On Sunday July 20, Woodredon Riding School, which has recently been named as one of the London 2012 Olympic training camp venues, will be hosting the Festival’s fifth open ...

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Saddle up in the South East for the Petplan Equine National Riding Festival

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Amanda Stevenson, 17 July 2008 16:59

This summer, Woodredon Riding School at Waltham Abbey in Essex will be encouraging residents in the South East to ‘take up the reins’ as part of the Petplan Equine National Riding Festival. On Sunday July 20, Woodredon Riding School, which has recently been named as one of the London 2012 Olympic training camp venues, will be hosting the Festival’s fifth open ...

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Blaze sponsor Stafford Horse Trials and

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Amanda Stevenson, 10 July 2008 11:50

Blaze, the new equestrian clothing company, are delighted to take on title sponsorship at Stafford Horse Trials as part of their initiative to support the grass roots of equestrian sport. The event will be held on July 18-20 at Park Farm, near Stafford. Blaze is committed to supporting talented young riders, both through the Stafford sponsorship and through their Blaze Academy. The Academy ...

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Dan Wilson demonstrates Practical Horsemanship

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Amanda Stevenson, 10 July 2008 11:42

Lyd Valley Riding Club, based at Leawood Equestrian Centre, Bridestowe, is delighted to announce a Practical Horsemanship demonstration from local Monty Roberts protégé, Dan Wilson. Dan has lived and ridden on Bodmin Moor all his life, owning his first pony at the age of five. He has spent his life working cattle on the moor on horseback and traditionally broke his ...

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Clea Phillips leads the way at Eglinton

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Amanda Stevenson, 09 July 2008 14:00

As it celebrated its 50th Anniversary, Eglinton Horse Trials in Ayrshire attracted a fantastic turnout this year despite a number of competing events. Spectators enjoyed watching 300 riders in 32 classes competing in the three disciplines - dressage, show jumping and the 23-fence, two-and-a-half mile cross-country.  Only Badminton Horse Trials in the UK pre-dates the Eglinton event, which has hosted many ...

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Carl Hester invites Countrywide customers to his yard

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Amanda Stevenson, 09 July 2008 13:34

Ever wondered what it’s like to prepare a horse for international level competition, or how professional riders always seem to produce outstanding results each and every time? To celebrate the launch of the New Carl Hester Performance Range, Countrywide and Net-Tex are offering dressage enthusiasts the chance of a lifetime, peek behind the scenes, with top international dressage rider Carl ...

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Hickstead hero Eddie Macken returns to the Royal International

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Amanda Stevenson, 09 July 2008 13:03

Eddie Macken, one of Hickstead's heroes of the 1970s, makes a welcome return to the International Arena at the Longines Royal International Horse Show, which starts its five-day run on July 23. Eddie, 59, has been named as one of the Irish showjumping team which has earned its place back in the Samsung Super League with FEI Competition (Great Britain), ...

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Donkey Sanctuary celebrates 21 years of work in Kenya

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Amanda Stevenson, 04 July 2008 15:16

Today (July 4) the Sidmouth-based Donkey Sanctuary is holding a special 21st anniversary celebration at its centre on Lamu Island, Kenya, where donkeys are more popular than cars. The ‘Independence Day for the Lamu Donkeys’ event is being held by the charity’s workers who help care and protect the 2,000 donkeys living on the island; the town’s streets are too ...

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Indulge yourself for charity!

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Amanda Stevenson, 27 June 2008 17:24

On Sunday July 20, Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary in Buttsbury, near Ingatestone, Essex, will be hosting its third annual Charity Indulgence day. The Sanctuary's previous events have been a huge success, raising over £3,000 to help it provide a life-long home to the many neglected, abused or abandoned animals that come its way. Entry is free and visitors can meet the horses, donkeys, ...

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Win a super celeb-signed jockey skull at Barbury Castle Horse Trials

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Amanda Stevenson, 26 June 2008 14:07

Support the Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund raffle at the Barbury Castle International Three-Day Event from July 3-6 in Wiltshire and you could be taking home a unique and exciting prize. Riding hat manufacturer Gatehouse has donated a silver HS1 Jockey Skull signed by a host of top event riders including Mark Todd, Zara Phillips, Mary King, William Fox-Pitt, Rodney Powell, Andrew ...

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Last chance to qualify for Trailblazers Showing finals

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Amanda Stevenson, 26 June 2008 11:56

Showing competitors have an extra opportunity to qualify for the inaugural Trailblazers Showing Championships at Stoneleigh Park on July 26-27. Qualifying rounds covering Trailblazers’ 22 in-hand and ridden show classes are to be run during the first day of the two-day extravaganza ahead of each championship final. The move will provide an additional qualification chance to those who may have ...

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