A top event in the spring show calendar in Wales has been axed - but the equine section may get an event of its own.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

“She’s nice and quick and a real winner, and this was great fun – I’m thrilled to be here”

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.

“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.”

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.

All the winners from the equine sections of the Royal Welsh Spring Festival…

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to stressful environments through behavioural depression, like clinical depression in humans, with symptoms such as withdrawn behaviour, a fixed stare and lack of movement.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