Don’t miss visit to Wales from dressage great
The cold snap has broken and we're back to wet weather here in Wales. Hopefully you and your horses stayed safe in the snow and ice, and it was great to see so many snowy photos of ponies that are worthy of a Christmas card. Today is the first day of the Royal Welsh Winter Fair – very best of luck to all the equine competitors!
Quick news round-up
• 🌟 A North Wales amateur rider is on screens taking part in Horse & Country TV's Blackfort All Star Academy. Episodes 1 and 2 dropped on Thursday, and feature Farrah and her 18hh Irish Draught Harold. Find out how they got on with superstar guest trainers including the great Mary King. Read more →
• 🏅 Shout-out corner this week: Huge well done to Builth Wells rider Amy Evans who has returned from a big win after competing in the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour competition. Amy said: “Representing the country out in Spain is such an incredible feeling." Read more →
• 🐴 A Shetland pony in the Rhondda is going to be rehomed by the RSPCA after its hooves were so badly neglected they were 10cm overgrown, and curling up. The pony's owner was sentenced in court. Read more →
• 🤝 Just over the Welsh border in Shropshire, a fantastic centre that offers equestrian activities for disabled people is looking for help to build a new inclusive indoor space. Read more →
• 🏇 If racing is an interest of yours, there's been some focus on that industry in the news this week. Welsh horse racing is going through a tough time, and this article proposes a simple way to improve its fortunes. Read more → And Pembrokeshire trainer Becky Curtis featured in an article in one of the biggest tabloids. Read more →
• 🎤 Don't miss next week: An Audience with Dressage Supremo Carl Hester on Friday 5th December at The Pavilion, The County Showground, Withybush Road, Haverfordwest, at 7.30. Carl will be discussing his life, highs and lows. Tickets are £30. Email Anna at annaphc5@gmail.com to book your tickets.