Friendly rivalry at BSJA show
Riders of all ages and abilities came together at Lake Farm in January for the Isle of Wight British Showjumping Association’s Winter series
Training horses
with Robert Booth BHS Stage 5 Accredited Professional Coach A new year has arrived, so all the horses will have aged a year
Training horses with Robert Booth BHS Stage 5 Accredited Professional Coach
When a horse gets strong and starts rushing in front of a jump, he is usually reacting to the rider’s confidence and position,
Charlie Adkins: Following in the family footsteps
They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, and that certainly goes for 12 year-old Charlie Adkins, grandson of the
Pip Smith: Up for the challenge: Pip’s life in and out of the saddle
She’s always been a girl who relishes a challenge – so it’s little wonder that Pip Smith has ended up working in what’s
Emily’s riding high on Olympic star horse
Horse-mad Island teenager Emily Chapman was right in the middle of her A-levels at The Priory School when her dream job presented itself,
Diana Bown: Jumping for joy: Island attracts equestrian elite
The countdown has begun to the launch of a prestigious new horse trials event on the Isle of Wight next summer. The British
Trouble afoot on Island roads
Anger, discontent and disgruntlement is brewing among the Island’s normally peace-loving horse-riding community. Why? Well, it seems that as soon as one of
Keith tracks down his dream job
It’s a world away from his Essex roots and his former career as an AA patrolman, but for Keith Blaydes, being appointed the
Malcolm Purcell: Master Farrier
The mantlepiece is starting to look distinctly crowded at the Blackwater home of Malcolm Purcell, following his latest surprise award from the Worshipful
Catherine Owen: Groom Catherine plans for a more stable future
After a high-profile career that’s involved travelling the world, working for Royal riders and successful polo players and showjumpers and generally hob-nobbing with the
Living the dream as a racehorse owner
Many people dream of owning a racehorse - but then bump up against the reality of the bank manager, or perhaps a partner who’d