New Wales trail, ROR and some great equestrian properties

Welcome to this week's round-up of news, events and interesting titbits from the Welsh equestrian world.

Top news stories

🌲 Wales has launched the first section of the Llwybr Coedwig Cymru Trail, an 80km forest route linking woodland sites across south Wales as part of the National Forest for Wales – and some of it is suitable for horse riders. Read more β†’

πŸš— Pony dies after being hit by car. Read more β†’

πŸ‡ These Pembrokeshire jockeys are among the top earning. Read more β†’

🏁 Results are in from the first competitive Endurance GB ride of the 2026 season at Talybont Reservoir. See results β†’

🐴 Shetland found with maggot-infested wounds in South Wales welfare case. Read more β†’

πŸ“’ Trefor Stables, Anglesey, has taken the decision to step down from hosting affiliated BD competitions and Quest, British Dressage has announced. See announcement β†’

πŸ† Nominations are now OPEN for the Equestrian Business Awards, celebrating the incredible businesses and professionals who keep the equestrian industry thriving. Nominate here β†’

Upcoming events

🐎 If you're interested in ROR, there's a Retraining of Racehorses open day in West Wales on April 12. A chance to learn all about what owning a former racehorse involves. Event details β†’

πŸŽ‰ Pembrokeshire Hunt Supporters Club's first Fun Ride season of the season is on Sunday 5th April at Dudwell Farm, Camrose. Jumps optional, fun guaranteed! Event details β†’

Other interesting titbits

🏑 Property spotlight – Five acres, five stables and a menage – we give it five stars! View property β†’

🏑 Another with 5 acres and outstanding equestrian Facilities, this time on Anglesey. View property β†’

🏑 Or if you're looking for more land, there is double the acreage in this Ammanford property, plus a track system, paddocks, manΓ¨ge, stabling and outbuildings. View property β†’

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