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RDA Auction of Promises with buffet supper

Every Tuesday evening and Friday morning during term time, Luccombe Riding Centre in Milton Abbas comes to life with a special kind of energy....

War, therapy and the wisdom of horses – Diana Robinson’s incredible story

From rehabilitating traumatised animals to pioneering equine thermography, Diana has spent a lifetime learning their language – and teaching others to listen Diana Robinson’s life...

Four horses, eight tests

It had seemed like such a good plan, but somewhere between tests two and eight, Jess Rimmer started questioning her life choices … Hello BV!...

Joe Tizzard on Cue Card, the Gold Cup and a Guinness or two

Ahead of the Cheltenham Festival, editor Laura spoke to the ultimate insider Joe Tizzard: from festival memories to Gold Cup predictions, he shares his...

Chris Wald’s insider’s guide to Team Tizzard at Cheltenham

We have been so lucky to finally enjoy some spring-like weather over the last couple of weeks – it always comes as a welcome...

Grand National hopes and bargain buys

From winter floods to first past the post, Chris Wald sees perseverance paying off as the Tizzard team looks ahead to Cheltenham and Aintree We...

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Polo’s back in the saddle

Sally Cooper looks beyond 1980s Jilly Cooper to polo’s fast-paced, bruising but surprisingly inclusive world, with rare gender equality The recent wave of publicity for...

Wimborne BID prepares for renewal ballot as business community reflects on progress

Wimborne Minster’s Business Improvement District (BID) will face a crucial renewal ballot in October, as local businesses are asked to decide whether to support...

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