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Category: Equestrian Dorset

A day at the sales

Doug Procter takes us with him from his 3am Dorset start to Tattersalls in search of a mare – and returns with one very...

Steering lives, not just horses

At Bovington Saddle Club, yard manager Steph Buchanan has spent three decades quietly transforming lives – not just of horses, but of people too Anyone...

When dressage meets a speed round

Working Equitation welcomes every horse – part dressage, part obstacle course, all excitement, and possibly the most inclusive equestrian sport While The Sass Queen is...

Beefy courses and blue skies at Kingston Maurward

A beautiful park, well-designed undulating courses and a warm welcome for cobs with fabulous moustaches at the British Eventing weekend As far as settings for...

From Piglet to paddock topping

Doug Procter welcomes the final 2025 foal as he tackles baked paddocks, protects delicate noses and wonders if a rain dance might help That’s it!...

Basil goes to Bramham

Jess Rimmer relives her U25 Championship 4* debut with Basil at Bramham This month has actually been, dare I say it, a bit quieter for...

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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...

High protein, high fibre, low carb … yes, you can have it all

Protein may hog the spotlight, but fibre quietly builds better health – from gut and heart to blood sugar and mood, says expert Karen...

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