A Falklands War veteran with PTSD who found solace in horses has now brought equine therapy to other veterans in the Rhondda Valley.

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. 

Horses nuzzling each other. Image iStock

A pony and her foal have been rescued in Ebbw Vale after concerns were raised about their welfare.

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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.

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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.

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to stressful environments through behavioural depression, like clinical depression in humans, with symptoms such as withdrawn behaviour, a fixed stare and lack of movement.

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.

Emily, 29, is the daughter of legend of the sport, Mary King. She is based near Holywell in Flintshire.

Spectators will witness gravity-defying feats as these master horsemen flip beneath galloping horses, form six-person human pyramids on horseback, and execute somersaults mid-charge—all while riding side-by-side at full gallop.

“We look forward to welcoming competitors back to the showground this summer. With entries closing on 28th May, we encourage all potential exhibitors to review the schedules and submit their entries in good time."

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His extensive experience and deep appreciation of equine excellence make him the ideal choice to judge the Supreme Horse Championship, the pinnacle of equestrian achievement at the show which brings together the finest horses and ponies from across the country.

The British Horseracing Authority insisted that the industry is a “sporting, cultural and economic asset to the Welsh nation” and hailed its work on horse welfare.

“It is evident that many drivers remain unaware of the guidance introduced into the Highway Code three years ago”

“There was no bedding, no food and their water was contaminated. Two of the horses were very underweight, but they were all extremely hungry.” - RSPCA

The property boasts a floodlit 40m x 20m manège with a sand and fibre surface. There is good quality pasture paddocks and mature deciduous woodland, approximately 39 acres in all.

From farriers who go the extra mile to tack shops that raise money for local charities, the equestrian community is often part of the glue that hold thriving rural communities together.