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This is the story of Black Magic, our new Horse Of The Week. Magic is a Full Cob, standing at 15.2hh and was born in 1995. Her story is told by Hazel Elliott: “I keep my mare at a lovely livery yard in Hampshire, everyone is very friendly and we all look out for each other and our horses. One young ...

Things have moved on swiftly since my last blog and this one is, I’m afraid, rather late. The first goal set was to complete a second 40 kms novice qualifier with Chiara.  She didn’t get a lot of work since completing her first 40 kms in May; one full week off followed by rather intermittent trainin...

This is Emma, also known as Running Riot. This lovely Irish Sports Horse is owned by Louise Robson who explained: “Emma is 34 years old and has been a very busy girl in her younger days. Emma loved nothing more than popping fences and has competed up to Fox Hunter in affiliated British Showjumping. ...

Meet Tailor Made MJ, a Welsh Cob cross Trotter. Milly is her stable name, and she stands at 14hh. She is owned by Elizabeth Taylor, who explains: “Milly was born and bred by my Mother, and we have owned her ever since. At 19 years old, Milly will never leave us. Due to her age, we mainly do showing ...

This is Izzy the Appaloosa, who is owned by Susan and Kelvin Russell. Susan explains: “Izzy is ten years old, and 15.2hh. We have had her since she was just a yearling. We currently hack out with Izzy, and school her, but we would like to get back in to showing her this year. Izzy did very well at s...

Meet Zarina, Feedmark’s new Horse Of The Week whom is owned by Charlotte Lee. Charlotte explains: “Zarina is a 12-year-old KWPN by Matterhorn. She stands at 16.1hh and is six years of age. Together we compete in affiliated Showjumping, up to 1.35 metres.” “Zarina is currently winning at 1.30m level,...

The start of the 2016 season certainly wasn't ideal - losing lots of events to the weather all across the country. Given that I missed planned 'runs' early on it feels like the season is only really getting started in May / June time! Having said all that - we've put the disturbances behind us and a...

Our new Horse Of The Week is owned by Kym Wilson, who explains: “I've owned 8-year-old Martha, a British Warmblood, since she was 4-years-old. I didn't go out to buy a 4-year-old, but completely fell in love and bought her anyway. I only wanted something I could call my own, after riding my daughter...

This is our new Horse Of The Week, his name is Arawak Prince. This chestnut is 20 years old, and stands at 16.1hh. Arawak Prince is an Irish Thoroughbred, whom has raced in the past and has won prize money for it. Jan Nagel has owned Arawak Prince for 4 years. Jan explains: “I bought him from a frie...

Meet Billy Boy, an 8-year-old Cob cross. He stands at 15.1hh, and has been owned by Samantha Ellis for 4 years. Samantha explains: “Together, Billy Boy and I do mainly dressage and showing. He was placed 2^nd in his first RHIS Coloured Qualifier this year.” “I bought him as a stuffy 4-year-old, and b...