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I cannot believe it’s already the middle of October, 1151 successful kilometres ridden this season, but where has the time gone! I’ve been very fortunate to ride some very special horses this year; Elayla, Burfield Goodie Two Shoes, Penhwnllys Samala De Mons and Nahzira bint Chantanz. They all had v...

This is Romeo, our new Horse Of The Week who is owned by Alison Taylor. Alison explained: “Romeo was born in 2001 in Ireland. Sire was Tullibards Shakespeare, a coloured eventing stallion, whose foals were bred for temperament as well as athleticism. Romeo is a registered ISH gelding on a blue passp...

This is Iemke, a 21-year-old Friesian mare who has been diagnosed with cushings and she is our Horse Of The Week, and her owner, Linda Miller, explains: “I have had Iemke for eight years. She stands at 16.2hh and together we do Western Riding.” “Originally, Iemke was a ride and drive horse, imported...

This is Tally Ho Tilly, our Horse Of The Week who is owned by Deborah Fisher. Deborah explains: “Tilly is a sixteen-year-old, Welsh Section D. I rescued Tilly when she was six years old, she was unrideable at that time due to her severe headshaking. She is only 14.3hh but takes a 6’3 rug!” “Tilly is...

Another good competition result!  This time it was Chiara’s turn.  Whilst concentrating on Dilmun last month, Chiara’s training was perhaps less than I would have liked. Although fitness work was complete, there was insufficient time to pay detailed attention to all the other things Chiara needed to...

This is Copper, he is 20 years old, and stands at 11.2hh, his owner Clare Eveson-Roberts explains: “I've owned Copper for 18 years he is a Blue Cross rescue pony, he was approximately 2 years old when he came into our care. He was so terrified that when you lifted your hand to scratch your head and ...

Our Horse Of The Week is Percy. His owner, Dawn Taylor-Hawkins explains: “Witchcombe Purple Rain is now aged 10. Also known as Percy and at home, PP and "Perfect Percy" quite a lot of the time too! We have owned Percy for just over 2 years. I own Percy, but his Rider is my son Elliott Taylor-Hawkins...

This is Beach Bum, who is owned by Ashleigh Jukes. Ashleigh told us: “His name is Beach Bum, but we call him Val on the yard. He is now 15 years old and is a 17hh Sports Horse. We have mostly competed in local events and showing together, but the thing we enjoy the most is galloping on the beach!” “...

Alice has asked me to take over the Feedmark Blog this month, as I do have the rather more impressive literary skills, naturally. For those who don’t know me, I am Hi Dancer, and I am a VIR (Very Important Race horse). An experienced age of 13, I am the heroic victor of 18 races, including a 9 lengt...

This is Follow The Stars, whose stable name is Felix. Felix is an Appaloosa X Cob and he stands at 16.1hh. He is 7 years old and Emily Catherall has owned Felix for just over a year and a half. Emily explains: “We bought Felix straight from the breeder as a 5-year-old, after he had been backed and t...

Euston Park is well known in the endurance world, with a championship style venue and fast track. So I thought we could turn a few heads and take my pocket rocket, Burfield Goodie Two Shoes for her second CEI 2* JYR 120km. Now for those of you that don’t know, Shoes, as she’s known at home, is my ho...

Meet Tornado Tilly, a 9-year-old Dartmoor Hill Pony. She is 11.3hh and has been owned by Kelly Faulkner and her family for six years. Kelly explains: “Tilly was bought for us by the in-laws as a project, and she was only semi-backed.”   “Tilly is mainly our Show Jumping Pony, but this year my younge...