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A million reasons to aim higher

The rain’s arrived, the horses are stepping up – Tizzard Racing’s Chris Wald is building towards Owners’ Day and dreaming of a Cheltenham contender We’re...

Laminitis, acorns and the final-final foal has landed

The drought’s broken, the foals are growing, and this year weaning is later – the final weeks of summer have brought a fresh focus...

Oh good, it’s mud season again

It finally rained, it’s autumn eventing season – and for Jess Rimmer it’s a fresh reminder that eventers are never quite satisfied Right – I...

This is your sign to enter

Everything you need to know about veteran showing – as told by someone towed round the ring by a veteran with delusions of youth...

Back in the saddle

As the new season looms, Tizzard Racing’s Chris Wald returns with updates from the yard, a few sore legs – and a long-overdue open...

‘The horse does all the work’

She just sits there looking pretty, obviously. Jess Rimmer’s month has been pain, power and … pond-water. The glamour of training for 4* Anyone who...

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School’s out for summer

With 68 wins and a personal best for Joe, it’s finally turnout time at the Tizzard Yard – and the spring pressure-washing begins … The...

Sherborne Douzelage Young Musicians Competition returns for 2026

After a pandemic-enforced pause, Sherborne Douzelage is delighted to announce the return of its Young Musicians Competition on Friday 14th February 2026. The event will...

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