Which Breed is Best for Which Equestrian Sport?
When it comes down to which breed of horse is best suited to each sport, the answer is very much up to the individual rider. Many people will have their favo...
Why Horseracing is So Popular in Ireland
Horseracing and Ireland are inextricably linked. From the hoards of Irish punters who descend on the Cheltenham Festival each year for jumps racing's showpie...
The Cheltenham Festival Explained
The Cheltenham Festival is, to many, the absolute pinnacle of the racing season in England – if not the world for some. Punchestown may be more of a party,...
Conquering a Fear of Horses
Many people are nervous around horses, and in some people, this actually goes as far as being equinophobia – an actual fear of horses. But many people will...
Racing for Change: The Organisation and its Aims
Racing for Change is an organisation which has divided the racing world between those who think it is a great idea and those who think it is a bad idea. Broa...
Riding for the Disabled
Riding for the Disabled is a registered charity in the UK which provides services to people with disabilities to enable them to enjoy horse riding. The chari...
Royalty and Equestrianism
Royalty and equestrianism have long been linked, and the current crop of Royals, more than any other, have done much to advance this. Of course, the reasons...
Definitions: Stallions, Geldings and Mares
It is safe to say that the majority of British people know that stallions, geldings, mares and other similar terms refer to horses. However, unless you are a...
The Hunting Ban Facts and Figures
It has been almost impossible to completely avoid the debate about the hunting ban, even if a person has no strong views either way. It has, on occasion, eng...
Who Are the Countryside Alliance and What Do They Do?
The Countryside Alliance is an organisation which many people have heard of but fewer people actually know the true purpose for. The introduction of the hunt...