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Fewer builders and big internationals

Finally we are starting to see fewer and fewer builders on the yard and it’s looking fantastic! Everything now has its place or near...

County Show selected as qualifier for prestigious horse show

For the first time in its 183-year history, the Dorset County Show is making a significant addition to its line-up by hosting qualifier classes...

The end of the season

It’s been a long five months, but June finally saw the end of the season at the stud – Lucy Procter explains just why...

Life in the new yard!

Completely different yet utterly the same, let me explain… A full month of being back at my family base in Somerset. Wow what a...

From rain-soaked fields to foal-filled stables

The joy was four ‘foaled’ at The Glanvilles Stud in May, and Lucy Procter explains the fascinating feet corrections (plus Honeysuckle is pregnant!) The photos...

An exciting yet sad move for Team TB

After 18 months at the Fox-Pitt yard in Sturminster Newton, eventer Toots Bartlett is moving home (just over the border into Somerset!) It’s been a...

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First runs and winter prep

As the Tizzard yard gears up for winter, Chris Wald reports strong early form – and barn manager Jemma Sargent says there’s nowhere she’d...

The Shaftesbury Christmas Market is back!

This December, take the opportunity to wander along the iconic Park Walk in Shaftesbury – you’ll be feeling fabulously festive as you browse stalls...

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