June 2018

Sara Howe of Bradbourne Carriage Driving Centre in Sevenoaks, Kent competes both nationally and internationally with her team of driving ponies, representing Great Britain at the World Pony Driving Championships on four different occasions. In addition to competing, Sara regularly teaches people how to drive. Realising that her pupils were missing out on the fun of competing Sara organised here own competition and here she takes up the story… Read more

News, Riding Club, Show & Event Reports, Show Report

Bilsington Fun Ride Proves Great Success

28 June, 2018 11:09 am19 July, 2018

The first ever Bilsington Fun Ride took place over the Bilsington Priory Estate near Ashford, Kent on Sunday 3rd June. Chris Lawson reports… Read more

News, Showing

South of England Show Photo Galleries

14 June, 2018 5:38 pm19 July, 2018

Classictop Up & At It Cuddy winner South of England Show

We have uploaded a selection of our favourite pictures from Thursday’s action at the South of England Show. Read more

Driving, Showing

Heathfield Show Photo Galleries

10 June, 2018 4:20 pm19 July, 2018

We have uploaded a selection of our favourite pictures from the Heathfield Agricultural Show which took place on Saturday 26th May 2018. Read more

Eventing, News

Second Supreme Collapses at Bramham Horse Trials

10 June, 2018 12:29 pm19 July, 2018

We are very sad to report that Jane and Jonathan Clarke’s wonderful horse, Second Supreme, collapsed and died whilst competing at the Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials. Ridden by their daughter, Chuffy (Clarke), the combination was competing in the British Horse Feeds CCI*** u25 when Second Supreme stumbled on landing towards the end of the course. The cause of death is at present unknown, but is believed to be of natural causes. Read more

News

Top Jockeys Take to the Saddle as World-famous Shire Horse Race returns to Lingfield Park

6 June, 2018 11:54 am19 July, 2018

While William Buick was celebrating winning the coveted Epsom Derby on Saturday 2nd June, Page Fuller was celebrating her own special victory at neighbouring Lingfield Park.

The amateur jockey – far more used to riding thoroughbreds on the jumps tracks – took to Lingfield’s all-weather track on the back of the winner of the Showerking Flying Feathers Shire Horse Victory Stakes, Major Jack Seely. Read more

Localrider Loves, News, What to Wear

5 Things you should know when buying a sports bra

6 June, 2018 11:35 am19 July, 2018

While sports bras have recently become somewhat of a fashion accessory, it mustn’t be forgotten they play an essential role in providing comfort and protecting health during woman’s fitness routines. Here Hagen Schumacher, expert consultant cosmetic surgeon, MyAesthetics explains why. Read more

Localrider Loves, News

The Must-Have Accessory for Shows

5 June, 2018 4:47 pm19 July, 2018

Outdoor Revolution’s range of equestrian awnings are becoming increasingly popular with eventers and horse lovers alike. Simply attached to the side of a 3.5 tonne lorry, horsebox or horse trailer, their awnings provide a versatile space that can be used for changing, storage, sleeping or simply keeping dry from the wonderful British weather we are frequently blessed with. Read more

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