Wales Equestrian Newsletter February 20th 2026
It has been another busy week across the Welsh equestrian community, with some touching stories, inspiring achievements and interesting new opportunities to share. As always, thank you for being part of our wonderful horsey community.
News round-up
🐴 A horse-mad teenager who sadly died from a brain aneurysm has inspired an outpouring of grief, and wellwishers are banding together to help pay for a horse and carriage for her funeral.
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🚓 North Wales Police are seeking two Volunteer Rural Crime Equine Assistants, offering equine crime prevention advice and education at agricultural shows, livery yards and local equine clubs.
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🏆 A Llanon horseman has been honoured with induction into the harness racing hall of fame.
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🌳 A woodland in Risca is being restored with the help of traditional horse power. Horse logging techniques are being used to remove timber and help restore the area of ancient semi-natural woodland at Coed Mawr.
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🤝 Pembrokeshire Equine Services has launched an interesting new service, offering a bombproof hacking buddy for nervous horses to increase their confidence. Sounds like a great idea to us.
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🎉 Talented Brynteg School pupil Martha has been celebrated by her school for her equestrian achievements. Martha has been selected to the British Dressage Youth C Squad and has also qualified for the Just for Schools Showjumping Finals at Cricklands this March. Well done Martha!
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Events
🏇 Don’t miss Little Mill Equestrian’s series of unaffiliated showjumping culminating in a two-day championship in September. All the details here.
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Other interesting titbits
🐎 Thinking about trying a new equine sport this season? Find out all about Endurance riding here.
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🎓 In case you missed it: In a first for Wales, a college has teamed up with British Dressage to offer apprenticeships for those wanting to develop careers in the equestrian industry.
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If you have a story, event or horsey success you would like featured next week, just reply and let us know.