Raincoats, fireworks and a visit from a dressage legend #009
As we reach the end of October and the mud and rain has truly begun, we thought we'd share a well-researched guide to long waterproof riding coats. And I'd urge you to join World Horse Welfare in backing a petition over fireworks noise, as Bonfire Night approaches. Here's all that along with a round-up of some top equestrian news and events from this week:
📰 News round-up
🐴 A Wrexham horse trader has been banned from keeping animals for neglect: Read more →
🎄 Lluest Horse and Pony Trust has released its Christmas cards for 2025. They are super cute, and help support this fabulous charity: See the cards →
🏇 There was disappointment at Pau 5-star for North Wales-based eventer Emily King this weekend, with a stop on her first ride Jackpot, and a freak fall at fence two with superstar horse Valmy Biats, with whom she had been sitting in eighth after dressage: Read more →
🎥 A Pembrokeshire jockey is set to feature prominently in an upcoming ITV sports documentary, which delves into the high-pressure world of jump racing: Read more →
📅 Events
⭐ Meet a dressage legend – An Audience with Dressage Supremo Carl Hester is being held on Friday 5th December at The Pavillion, The County Showground, Haverfordwest: Event details →
💪 If you want to work on rider balance and fitness, coach Karin Major is holding a Happy Horsemanship Dismounted Workshop on Saturday, November 1, 10am – 2pm, at Ciliau Aeron Community Hall. Tickets are £15: Book here →
🏇 British Eventing has opened bookings for its members Winter Training. It includes Cross-country at Ely Eventing Centre on 28 October and Jumping Techniques at Coleg Gwent on 30 October: Details →
🌿 Other titbits
🧥 Best horse riding robes: 5 popular brands, tested and reviewed by Horse & Hound: Read more →
🎆 With firework season on its way, World Horse Welfare is inviting horse lovers back a petition to reduce the stress caused to animals by reducing the noise level of fireworks: Sign the petition →
🐴 Could you give a pony a good home? Lluest Horse & Pony Trust is looking for a confident young rider for the gorgeous Morgana: See Morgana →