Approval Granted for New Stables Despite Concerns Over Potential Obstruction of Future Development Tuesday, August 26, 2025 leckhampton stables development planning construction barn equestrian demolition localcouncil controversy The council has approved plans to build new stables on a field in Leckhampton, replacing the existing barn structure. This decision has sparked concerns among local residents and developers who fear that the new stables may … Read More
Veteran Rider Dies Following Fall from Horse During Hunt, Inquest Reveals Thursday, August 21, 2025 equestrian hunting accident inquest giffordscircus performer horsefall death tribute tragic Guy Avis, an experienced rider and beloved performer with Giffords Circus, has died after suffering a fall from his horse while participating in a hunt. The inquest into his death confirmed the incident occurred during the … Read More
Charlotte Dujardin Returns to Dressage Following Year-Long Suspension Wednesday, July 30, 2025 charlottedujardin dressage equestrian suspension comeback olympic horse training controversy horsemanship sport Charlotte Dujardin, the celebrated Olympic dressage rider, has officially returned to the competitive scene after completing a year-long suspension. The suspension followed the release of a video that showed Dujardin using a … Read More
Cheltenham Festival Trainer David Cottin Suspended for Three Months Over Non-Sporting Offences Thursday, June 26, 2025 davidcottin cheltenham francegalop suspension horseracing trainer ban nonsporting equestrian doping sport David Cottin, a former Cheltenham Festival-winning trainer, has been suspended from horse racing for three months due to non-sporting offences. The suspension was imposed by France Galop following an investigation prompted by … Read More
The Royal Three Counties Show Returns: Bigger, Wilder, and Packed with Family Fun Sunday, May 25, 2025 royalthreecounties agriculture farming animals equestrian motocross food family timbersports countrylife sport The much-anticipated Royal Three Counties Show returns to Malvern’s Three Counties Showground from Friday, June 13 to Sunday, June 15, promising a thrilling weekend filled with countryside charm and entertainment for the … Read More
Child Injured at Equestrian Centre Operating Without Licence After Failed Inspection Thursday, May 22, 2025 equestrian licence inspection animalwelfare regulation horse accident enforcement council severnwye A child recently fell from a horse at Severnwye Equestrian, an equestrian centre near Lydney that continued to provide riding lessons despite failing a veterinary inspection and losing its licence to operate. Forest of Dean … Read More