Equestrian

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Salisbury races called off as red heat alert hits

SALISBURY Racecourse’s race meet scheduled for Wednesday has been abandoned due to the forecast extreme temperatures. The decision follows confirmation…

Work begins to transform well-used Salisbury path

A WELL-USED but often muddy and uneven route on the edge of Salisbury is set for a major makeover. Work…

Country dancing to help keep riding therapy going

A NIGHT of country dancing and community spirit is set to help protect a lifeline service for disabled horse…

Foal sighting sparks fresh warning for New Forest visitors

A HEART-MELTING photo of a newborn foal and its mother has prompted an important warning to visitors heading into…

A stable ending: Bertie the pony is back home

A PONY believed to have been stolen from a field in Semley has been safely returned. Bertie, who had recently…

Dream debut as police officer and trusty steed win silver in London

A POLICE officer has ridden her way to a podium finish on one of the world’s biggest equestrian stages…

New chief takes the reins at armed forces horse charity

THE Armed Forces Equine Charity (AFEC) is entering a new phase as Dame Sue Gray formally takes up the…

Bid to make stables ‘threatened with closure’ an Asset of Community Value rejected

A BID to make a stables in Durrington an Asset of Community Value have been turned…

Freddie being rescued by fire crews Picture: DWFR

Freddie the horse rescued from ditch in Amesbury

A HORSE which found itself stuck in a cold water-filled ditch in Amesbury was rescue by…

The horse rider was nearly forced to dismount after a car that was tailing her overtook her while another car was approaching from the opposite direction Picture: Google

‘Impatient driver’ battled oncoming traffic to overtake horse rider

POLICE are on the hunt for an “impatient driver” who reportedly nearly caused serious injury to…