JORD “No riding outfit is complete without a good watch.” Equestrians have a long standing association with quality watches and time peices. You’ll notice many riders sporting a stylish watch on their wrist when competing, especially within the Show Jumping and Eventing world. There’s…
What a year 2016 turned out to be, had a great year getting to know both relatively new horses and some great results, with a lot of fun along the way! My biggest highlight of 2016 has to be Royal Cornwall with Ed, he…
Carl Keeps His Olympia Crown The second day at Olympia, The London International Horse Show could not have ended any more perfectly than with British Dressage’s own Superman, Carl Hester winning the FEI World Cup™ Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle supported by Horse & Hound.…
Us equestrians normally know exactly what we want for Christmas. However, I thought it would be useful to take a look back at some of my favourite items of 2016 and provide you with some Christmas present inspiration, in case you didn’t have enough…
THE WINNERS OF THE SPOGA INNOVATION AWARD 2016, EQUISENSE, HAVE LAUNCHED ANOTHER INNOVATIVE PRODUCT WHICH WILL REVOLUTIONISE HORSE WELFARE AS WE KNOW IT. Imagine being able to accurately measure your horse’s daily activity, build a picture of his health and well-being, track any changes and be…
Living in Cornwall, I’m lucky enough to have access to beautiful countryside and coastline. It’s a stunning place to ride (when the beach is quiet and you’re not being chased by a dog…;-)). Rarely do I have time to get out and appreciate what…
Here’s an insight into Nick Gauntlett’s Masterclass held at The Grange Equestrian Centre earlier this month, written by Carolyn Richards. ‘Enthusiastic, Encouraging, Engaging and Energetic’ – 4 E’s to summarise Nick Gauntlett’s Masterclass The Grange, Oakhampton hosted a British Eventing Masterclass with International Event…
Reflection For most it’s the end of a busy season and it’s also a time for reflection. It may have been a great season for some, but for others it may have been a season of disappointment. With Winter on the door step, things…
Hi! Since I last wrote it has been going well. Bicton was good with placings on both ponies. Mum and I travelled up to Somerset to Chard Equestrian for their championship show on the first weekend in October. Unfortunately Secret had a bit of…
This year premium Swiss watchmaker, Longines, is celebrating its 10 year long partnership with Ascot. Longines has been the ‘Official Timekeeper’ and ‘Official Watch’ of Ascot and Royal Ascot since the opening of the new grandstand in 2006, after a £200-million redevelopment. Here’s a look…