Horse passport survey gets under way

8:49am Monday 20th May 2013

HORSE owners in Worcestershire are being urged to take part in a survey on horse passports, which were introduced in 2005 after an EU directive aimed at ensuring animals destined for the food chain were drug-free.

Zoe goes for gold

RIDING HIGH: Zoe Sleigh and Light Fantastic in the dressage championships. Picture by Kevin Sparrow.

3:33pm Monday 13th May 2013

A dressage champion wants to combine Olympic dreams with a business. SARA PAWSEY reports

William takes the reins for six-month challenge

FUND-RAISER: William Reddaway.

11:45am Tuesday 7th May 2013

THE formerhead of life long learning at the Farncombe Estate in Broadway, south Worcestershire,is tomake Worcester one ofhis first stops on a round-Britain tour on horseback.

Olympic dreaming

CHAMPS: Calum Whitworth and Ramazotti III winning the the Charles Owen Advanced Medium Restricted Championship. Picture by Kevin Sparrow.

2:48pm Monday 29th April 2013

Sarah Pawsey meets Calum Whitworth, a dressage rider with international ambitions

It’s courses for horses

BRUSH STROKES: Students can become a specialist groom after studying at Warwickshire College.

11:46am Thursday 25th April 2013

Students interested in equine matters are invited to college open days

Take your horse on hols

HOME FROM HOME: The Horses Welcome scheme means that you can relax at places such as the four star-rated Garden House, below, after a day out riding, while there is comfortable stabling for your animal.

10:39am Monday 15th April 2013

SARA PAWSEY on a new scheme to help horse lovers in the two counties enjoy a break

The best laid plans...

PRETTY: A hawthorn tree in bloom beside a lock of the Tardebigge Flight.

9:24am Monday 8th April 2013

The weather put paid to JULIE ROYLE’s original route, but it led her to enjoy a stroll on the canal towpaths

Have a safe journey

ON THE MOVE: Travelling horses can be stressful for the animals.

9:13am Monday 8th April 2013

The BHS is promoting a scheme to make horsebox towing safer. SARA PAWSEY reports

Hall Green

ATTRACTIVE: There are pools by the northern edge of the common.

9:00am Tuesday 2nd April 2013

Finding common ground JULIE ROYLE takes a route that includes a good point from which to explore the countryside

A weighty issue

8:57am Tuesday 2nd April 2013

A weighty issue Britain’s obesity epidemic is weighing heavily on our horses. SARA PAWSEY reports

Have horse sense

PUTTING SAFETY FIRST: The British Horse Society has launched a leaflet – Horse Rider Safety – to try to reduce the number of accidents on roads.

10:54am Monday 25th March 2013

A new campaign aims to make the roads safer for riders and motorists

Coppett Hill

STUNNING: The river Wye and Coppett Hill seen from Symonds Yat.

3:25pm Tuesday 19th March 2013

Wye not have a go at route. JULIE ROYLE’s walk takes in some of the best riverside scenery in south Herefordshire

Nurturing future stars

A HELPING HAND: Stella Baylis is to present an annual award to encourage young grassroots riders.

3:19pm Tuesday 19th March 2013

A county-based trainer has launched an annual award. SARA PAWSEY reports

Alison takes the reins

EXPERT: Alison Goodwin, pictured at the Riding Club National Championships in 2010, offers legal advice on equine issues.

10:45am Monday 11th March 2013

A law firm is launching an equine service. SARA PAWSEY reports

Saddle up for events

SEA HORSES: The annual beach ride has become a popular feature of the Croome Pony Club calendar.

2:42pm Monday 4th March 2013

People interested in horses can go along and join in the fun. SARA PAWSEY reports

Time to say goodbye

FRIEND: The BHS has launched a service to offer a source of support.

9:15am Monday 25th February 2013

A new scheme helps owners to cope with losing their horse. SARA PAWSEY reports

Horse owners put on alert for contagious disease

2:49pm Monday 18th February 2013

HORSE owners in Worcestershire and Herefordshire are being warned to watch out for signs of a potentially serious disease in their animals following an outbreak of equine herpes (EHV 1) in Gloucestershire.

Seasonal sense

KEEP WARM: The worst of the winter may have passed but there is still a distinct possibility of more snow by the end of the month so it will pay to invest in a coat, hood or neck cover to protect your animal.

10:15am Monday 11th February 2013

Winter’s not finished yet. SARA PAWSEY lists some ways horse owners can make life easier

Too many ponies

SMALL BUT PERFECTLY FORMED: Buttons the Shetland pony with Julie Davies-Bennetts labrador

11:03am Tuesday 29th January 2013

Indiscriminate breeding is causing problems, say equine charities. SARA PAWSEY reports

Work with your horse

AGILITY: Natural horsemanship enthusiast Melanie Garner has organised a training day in horse agility.

11:55am Monday 21st January 2013

SARA PAWSEY reports on a woman hoping to build better partnerships between riders and their horses

More Equestrian»






Essential Links



Local Information

Enter your postcode, town or place name

House prices »   Schools »   Crime »   Hospitals »

click2find


About cookies

We want you to enjoy your visit to our website. That's why we use cookies to enhance your experience. By staying on our website you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more about the cookies we use.

I agree