Help your horses stay safe this fireworks season
The British Horse Society offers lots of sound advice for horse owners on Bonfire Night.
Affiliated showjumping comes to Coleg Gwent in Usk
‘We are confident that showjumping at Usk will prove to be a popular option for riders.’
All the equine classes and attractions at Winter Fair
The Royal Welsh Winter Fair is fast approaching, to be held at the showground in Llanelwedd.
Equine show may be saved, as Royal Welsh Spring Festival is axed
A top event in the spring show calendar in Wales has been axed - but the equine section may get an event of its own.
Five-star North Wales eventer ‘gutted’ at Burghley result
There was huge disappointment at Defender Burghley Horse Trials this weekend for Flintshire-based eventer Emily King and her top horse, Valmy Biats, as they failed to capitalise on an excellent dressage score and achieve the result Emily "knows he’s capable of obtaining".
Famous Shires return from Household Cavalry for parade
Dyfed Shire Horse Farm will host a visit from the Household Cavalry when homebred shires Drum Horse Major Apollo and Drum Horse Major Juno will be on parade.
Full equine results: Royal Welsh Show 2025
HERE are the top winners and placings in the equine sections of the Royal Welsh Show last week. Huge congratulations to everyone in the ribbons.
Casgob Welsh Doll crowned supreme champ at Royal Welsh
The 2025 Royal Welsh Show has drawn to a triumphant close after four days of record-breaking crowds, and the very best of Welsh equestrianism on show at the showground in Llanelwedd.
TV favourite ‘can’t wait’ for heavy horses judging as Royal Welsh gets under way
Clunes is a passionate advocate for the equestrian community. Since becoming President of the BHS) in 2011, he has been a dedicated champion of horse welfare, rider safety and equestrian access.
Welsh showjumper flying high at Hickstead
“She’s nice and quick and a real winner, and this was great fun – I’m thrilled to be here”
How horses are helping veterans in the Rhondda Valley
A Falklands War veteran with PTSD who found solace in horses has now brought equine therapy to other veterans in the Rhondda Valley.
Horse racing ‘must be protected from a potential ban’ says Senedd member
A Senedd member has said any attempts to ban horseracing must be resisted, after the Welsh Government announced plans to ban greyhound racing earlier this year.
The many facial expressions of the horse - and it’s more than you think
Horses nuzzling each other. Image iStock
Mare and foal rescued in Ebbw Vale
A pony and her foal have been rescued in Ebbw Vale after concerns were raised about their welfare.
Crisis-hit special riding centre in North Wales is saved!
“Together, we’ve achieved the extraordinary. Whether you donated, shared our story, or simply talked about Clwyd Special Riding Centre, you played a vital role in this moment.”
‘We don’t know who these ponies belong to’: Can you help?
RSPCA Cymru has launched an appeal for information to find the owner of a mare and her week-old foal after they were removed from Gelligaer and Merthyr Common due to concerns for their welfare.
A right Royal success for retrained racehorse at Royal Welsh Spring Festival
All the winners from the equine sections of the Royal Welsh Spring Festival…
Take a look at what happened to these ponies removed from South Wales common
Equine welfare charities including the RSPCA, Redwings and World Horse Welfare, have shared an update on ponies that have been removed from the common in an ongoing project to improve welfare in the herd.
Do horses get depressed in stressful environments? Aberystwyth academics are trying to find out
It is thought that some horses respond to stressful environments through behavioural depression, like clinical depression in humans, with symptoms such as withdrawn behaviour, a fixed stare and lack of movement.
Gear up for hundreds of horses at thrilling Spring Festival
The main display ring will host a packed timetable of competitions and demonstrations, including the majestic Gentle Giants & Friends Shire Horse display team, showjumping, scurry driving and show and working hunter competitive classes.

