The film is scheduled to be released in the US on October 8 but there will be a screening at The Kentucky Theatre on 3 October. Secretariat tells the story American sports woman Penny Chenery who bred and raced Secretariat, the 1973 winner of the United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. Governor Steve Beshear said Monday in announcing the … More
A shocking story has hit the headlines this week, one that has horrified the horse community as apples, spiked with nails and screws, have been fed to horses in East Sussex. It is believed that about 15 apples were thrown into a horse paddock and around 9 horses eat the potentially deadly apples. The owners now face an anxious wait … More
Equestrian horse rider Charlotte Springall’s hopes for the 2012 Olympics have been crushed after her horse, Folds Gretna Vow was killed from a knife wound in the New Forest. Ms Springhall believes the attack was deliberate as she explained to the BBC, “She had a large wound to her left underarm which went from her chest up to her shoulder. … More
A major international show jumping event will return to South Yorkshire in 2011, putting Yorkshire on the showjumping map. Former Bramham Horse Trials Organiser, Deborah Homewood has the backing from Yorkshire’s regional tourist board – Welcome to Yorkshire for the CSI Yorkshire International Showjumping Event at Sheffield’s Motor Point Arena. The event on 22-24 April will run for three years … More
The popular star is an animal lover, avid horse rider and animal rights campaigner. During an interview at the Friends of Animals Foundation. fundraiser she said, “I’ve been an animal lover since I can remember. We always had animals since I was very little. We now have dogs and horses and can’t wait for our future adoptions. Dogs are truly … More
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin’s daughter, Apple has become a fan of horse riding according to her mum: ‘Apple has turned into quite an equestrian and as I can’t bear horses or riding Stella takes her out’. Gwyneth refers to her friend, fashion designer Stella McCartney who shares a passion for horse riding with Apple. Only six-years-old, Apple competed in … More
The economic downturn is being blamed for an increasing number of horses being left abandoned in Ireland. The Telegraph has reported that overpopulation is becoming a huge problem and as more and more horse owners suffer the effects of the economic crisis and are abandoning horse. While the economy was buoyant horses became a ‘status symbol’ in Ireland, owning a … More
It was a fairytale wedding for one bride from Tyneside as she was reunited with her beloved pet horse. Like many Brides 21-year old Carmen dreamed of arriving at her wedding in a horse drawn carriage. This dream was realised for Carmen when she married Mark Pickett near Forest Hill, Newcastle. Making the dream even more special was the fact … More
Unique, the beautiful top showjumper horse was owned by Anna Edwards who in July rode him to victory at the Queen Elizabeth Cup at Hickstead. Earlier this week, the horse was sold to Lord Philip Harris and will be ridden by Tina Fletcher. Lord Harris also owns Hello Sailor, the horse that Tina was riding at the World Equestrian Games. … More
A horse that was imported from the Netherlands is carrying Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA), a virus that can be transmitted by the exchange of blood by biting insects. EIA normally occurs in swampy areas, hence the common name ‘swamp fever’ and horses contracting it will suffer from fever, anaemia, emaciation and then death. As the imported horse in Northumberland is … More
