Sport is something which is very prominent in the Cotswolds. Vast countryside and rolling hills means sports such as walking, hiking, shooting and horse-riding are all very popular. With such a deep-rooted sporting pride, come many world-renowned sporting attractions. Visitors ... Continue reading
The UK is a nation of horse lovers, theres no doubt about that. A massive 6% of the population said that they had ridden a horse in the 12 months prior to taking a survey in 2011. This has almost ... Continue reading
Which Sports Are Best For Children? We all know how important physical activity is for children. Not only does it encourage a healthy lifestyle from a young age but it also equips kids with valuable life skills such as teamwork, ... Continue reading
While horseback riding is one of the most fun activities to do, there is equipment that sometimes is important to use. One piece of equipment to use is a bit. Usually made of metal or some other synthetic material, a ... Continue reading
Planning which events to attend from the equestrian calendar can be a logistical nightmare. Making your way to a show at the last minute can be challenging but there is an easy solution. Its the situation Horse Deals face ... Continue reading
Three day eventing is a dangerous sport which has been plagued over the years by a string of both horse and rider fatalities, some of which have made headline news. Most accidents that result in serious injuries and fatalities occur ... Continue reading
Back in the 1980s I was already hopelessly addicted to the Grand National and bet on the race every year. I had not, however, developed an interest in horse racing as a whole and knew little or nothing about the ... Continue reading
Horse riding is often viewed as a hobby that can only be enjoyed by the rich, by those who are able to afford their own horse and all of the tack and clothing that goes along with it. While this ... Continue reading
Lets face it, most sports can and do lead to injury. Physical activity doesnt come without some amount of risk. Its not just extreme sports like BASE jumping or sky diving that can end with broken bones or other injuries ... Continue reading
London 2012 was an incredible few weeks for the equestrian world. 18 medals were won, with Team GB bagging 5, the Germans and Dutch taking 4, and Switzerland securing its first gold in over 80 years. All this extra publicity ... Continue reading
The Rangers agreed to a six-year extension worth at least $49.5 million with unfortunately named second baseman Rougned Odor. In the deal, the 23-year-old receives signing bonuses of two million dollars and two...horses? Well, this is new. Knowing of young Rougned's passion for all things equestrian, Texas GM Jon Daniels ponied up and tossed in the [...]
BARCELONA HAS TOO MUCH IN THEIR ARSENAL That Vanderbilt's so hot right now, Vanderbilt. The Commodores won for the fourth time in their last five games, beating Florida 87-74 and earning the admiration of Mugatu. Center Josh Henderson's ridiculous 80-foot buzzer-beater was the highlight for Vandy, who seem to be riding just the right [...]
