Archive | August, 2011

Volunteers pitch in at Dartford disabled riding school – Gravesend Reporter

11. August 2011

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Volunteers pitch in at Dartford disabled riding school Gravesend Reporter John Lewis staff with Arrow Riding School manager, from left to right Dav Dehal, Stock Management; Angie Bruce, Audio and TV; Jackie Piper - Stock Management; Val Blake - Arrow Riding School and Anita Milsom - Kitchenware.

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Zara Phillips joins Ewan McGregor and sailing team for Cowes Week challenge – Daily Mail

10. August 2011

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Zara Phillips joins Ewan McGregor and sailing team for Cowes Week challenge – Daily Mail

Daily Mail Zara Phillips joins Ewan McGregor and sailing team for Cowes Week challenge Daily Mail Proving herself to be an all-rounder in the sports arena, the Queen's granddaughter and former equestrian world champion joined a crew of 12 on board the Artemis Ocean Racing - a powerful sailing vessel which is the equivalent of an F1 racing car. ...

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Sadness and joy at the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park – Stroud News and Journal

10. August 2011

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Sadness and joy at the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park Stroud News and Journal In 2006 she rode the chestnut and white horse to success at the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany, making her the eventing world champion. The 18-year-old gelding had suffered several injuries and will now be put out to pasture

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Couple’s charity horse ride from Kidderminster to Wales – Kidderminster Shuttle

10. August 2011

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Couple's charity horse ride from Kidderminster to Wales Kidderminster Shuttle The pair will trot along the Jack Mytton Way with Miss Scully on her horse , Red and Mr Kowalski on rescued racehorse Lofty. They plan to arrive on Thursday, after riding at an average of 21 miles per day.

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THE EVENT: Gatcombe joy for Nicholson – Swindon Advertiser

10. August 2011

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THE EVENT: Gatcombe joy for Nicholson Swindon Advertiser New Zealand, who finished in bronze place behind Britain and Canada at the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky last October, will surely be fancied as one of the favourites for next year's Olympic event after such an outstanding display. ...

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Big Ben Memorial Tail gets approval in Lanark County – Your Ottawa Region

9. August 2011

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Big Ben Memorial Tail gets approval in Lanark County Your Ottawa Region Named after Ian Millar's horse, the Big Ben Memorial Trail would be a 20-kilometre, looped multi-use trail, making its way through forested land across Lanark Highlands, allowing for equestrian riding and hiking. Paul Frigon, vice president of the ..

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Outstanding successes for West Sussex equine breeders – West Sussex Today

9. August 2011

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Outstanding successes for West Sussex equine breeders – West Sussex Today

West Sussex Today Outstanding successes for West Sussex equine breeders West Sussex Today THREE breeders from West Sussex enjoyed prestigious success with their young horses at the Baileys Horse Feeds/British Equestrian Federation (BEF) Futurity Evaluations held recently at Plumpton College.

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Gemma Tattersall to swim the length of the English Channel – Horse & Hound Online

9. August 2011

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Gemma Tattersall to swim the length of the English Channel Horse & Hound Online One of Great Britain's leading equestrian lights is swapping her saddle for a swimming costume as she tackles the most demanding water hazard of her life. Gemma Tattersall, 25, a member of the world class potential squad with an eye on London 2012 team ...

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‘Marriage? I will only ever do it once’ – The Island.lk (subscription)

7. August 2011

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'Marriage? I will only ever do it once' The Island.lk (subscription) Hmm. "They've been —— spreading," announced a woman earlier, as the 13th in line to the throne arrived at a farm to launch a range of equestrian clothing for children

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HOEKSTRA: PHENOMENAL SKELTON – Sportinglife.com

6. August 2011

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HOEKSTRA: PHENOMENAL SKELTON – Sportinglife.com

Sportinglife.com HOEKSTRA: PHENOMENAL SKELTON Sportinglife.com Will Connell, British Equestrian's world class performance director, added: "It was great to see some of our top riders with horses that will be available in 2012 delivering such stellar performances. "It means we can now focus on the European ... and more

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