Equestrian

Hannah Jones (rider) won the Petplan Equine Area Festival Inter I Bronze Summer Championship title on board Replica II

Worcestershire rider-horse duo win national dressage competition

Hill announces her return to equestrian’s top table

Hill announces her return to equestrian’s top table

Hill announces her return to equestrian’s top table

UNITING HORSE AND OWNER: The day, being organised at Hilltop Cross near Ledbury by Horse Agility trainer Mel Garner will give horse and owner the chance to ride over steps, banks, ditches, streams, hills and natural fences.

UNITING HORSE AND OWNER: The day, being organised at Hilltop Cross near Ledbury by Horse Agility trainer Mel Garner will give horse and owner the chance to ride over steps, banks, ditches, streams, hills and natural fences.

Event will be a chance to get to know your horse

SUCCESS: Harry Sykes pictured with his rosettes after earning his record score of 4,600 points.

SUCCESS: Harry Sykes pictured with his rosettes after earning his record score of 4,600 points.

Harry is head and shoulders above the competition

Sophie shows skills in front of the Queen

Sophie shows skills in front of the Queen

Sophie shows skills in front of the Queen

GREAT TEAMWORK: Worcester Riding Club teams took first and third places in the senior style jumping qualifier and several individual placings. Pictured from left are riders Megan Pountney, Karen Richardson, Ali Tate, Leanne Bennett, Vicki Hancox and Gina

GREAT TEAMWORK: Worcester Riding Club teams took first and third places in the senior style jumping qualifier and several individual placings. Pictured from left are riders Megan Pountney, Karen Richardson, Ali Tate, Leanne Bennett, Vicki Hancox and Gina

Riding club win qualifier to head for national champs

AT RISK: This horse is clinically obese and will be very susceptible to Equine Metabolic Syndrome.

AT RISK: This horse is clinically obese and will be very susceptible to Equine Metabolic Syndrome.

Campaign aims to dispel myths about painful condition

W ORCESTERSHIRE followers of the new equestrian skill horse agility will be delighted to hear that a special training day is planned in the county later this month. Participants will be able to play with their horse in the paddock, with lots of obstacles

W ORCESTERSHIRE followers of the new equestrian skill horse agility will be delighted to hear that a special training day is planned in the county later this month. Participants will be able to play with their horse in the paddock, with lots of obstacles

Join summer of sport with horse agility

TEAMWORK: Ryan Gwilliam on Amos, the horse he rode in the qualifier.

TEAMWORK: Ryan Gwilliam on Amos, the horse he rode in the qualifier.

Ryan is riding high thanks to qualification success

Fun for all at show

Fun for all at show

Fun for all at show

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Survey shows shortcomings in passport system

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High hopes for show

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Horse passport survey gets under way

RIDING HIGH: Zoe Sleigh and Light Fantastic in the dressage championships. Picture by Kevin Sparrow.

RIDING HIGH: Zoe Sleigh and Light Fantastic in the dressage championships. Picture by Kevin Sparrow.

Zoe goes for gold

FUND-RAISER: William Reddaway.

FUND-RAISER: William Reddaway.

William takes the reins for six-month challenge

CHAMPS: Calum Whitworth and Ramazotti III winning the the Charles Owen Advanced Medium Restricted Championship. Picture by Kevin Sparrow.

CHAMPS: Calum Whitworth and Ramazotti III winning the the Charles Owen Advanced Medium Restricted Championship. Picture by Kevin Sparrow.

Olympic dreaming

BRUSH STROKES: Students can become a specialist groom after studying at Warwickshire College.

BRUSH STROKES: Students can become a specialist groom after studying at Warwickshire College.

It’s courses for horses

HOME FROM HOME: The Horses Welcome scheme means that you can relax at places such as the four star-rated Garden House, below, after a day out riding, while there is comfortable stabling for your animal.

HOME FROM HOME: The Horses Welcome scheme means that you can relax at places such as the four star-rated Garden House, below, after a day out riding, while there is comfortable stabling for your animal.

Take your horse on hols

PRETTY: A hawthorn tree in bloom beside a lock of the Tardebigge Flight.

PRETTY: A hawthorn tree in bloom beside a lock of the Tardebigge Flight.

The best laid plans...

ON THE MOVE: Travelling horses can be stressful for the animals.

ON THE MOVE: Travelling horses can be stressful for the animals.

Have a safe journey

ATTRACTIVE: There are pools by the northern edge of the common.

ATTRACTIVE: There are pools by the northern edge of the common.

Hall Green

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A weighty issue

Climber breaks leg in rock fall

Climber breaks leg in rock fall

Climber breaks leg in rock fall

PUTTING SAFETY FIRST: The British Horse Society has launched a leaflet – Horse Rider Safety – to try to reduce the number of accidents on roads.

PUTTING SAFETY FIRST: The British Horse Society has launched a leaflet – Horse Rider Safety – to try to reduce the number of accidents on roads.

Have horse sense

STUNNING: The river Wye and Coppett Hill seen from Symonds Yat.

STUNNING: The river Wye and Coppett Hill seen from Symonds Yat.

Coppett Hill

A HELPING HAND: Stella Baylis is to present an annual award to encourage young grassroots riders.

A HELPING HAND: Stella Baylis is to present an annual award to encourage young grassroots riders.

Nurturing future stars

EXPERT: Alison Goodwin, pictured at the Riding Club National Championships in 2010, offers legal advice on equine issues.

EXPERT: Alison Goodwin, pictured at the Riding Club National Championships in 2010, offers legal advice on equine issues.

Alison takes the reins

SEA HORSES: The annual beach ride has become a popular feature of the Croome Pony Club calendar.

SEA HORSES: The annual beach ride has become a popular feature of the Croome Pony Club calendar.

Saddle up for events

FRIEND: The BHS has launched a service to offer a source of support.

FRIEND: The BHS has launched a service to offer a source of support.

Time to say goodbye

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Horse owners put on alert for contagious disease

KEEP WARM: The worst of the winter may have passed but there is still a distinct possibility of more snow by the end of the month so it will pay to invest in a coat, hood or neck cover to protect your animal.

KEEP WARM: The worst of the winter may have passed but there is still a distinct possibility of more snow by the end of the month so it will pay to invest in a coat, hood or neck cover to protect your animal.

Seasonal sense

SMALL BUT PERFECTLY FORMED: Buttons the Shetland pony with Julie Davies-Bennetts labrador

SMALL BUT PERFECTLY FORMED: Buttons the Shetland pony with Julie Davies-Bennetts labrador

Too many ponies

AGILITY: Natural horsemanship enthusiast Melanie Garner has organised a training day in horse agility.

AGILITY: Natural horsemanship enthusiast Melanie Garner has organised a training day in horse agility.

Work with your horse

HELP: People can make a difference to the lives of horses in South America by supporting the appeal.

HELP: People can make a difference to the lives of horses in South America by supporting the appeal.

Show us you care

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Your horse may be bored with the rain too

FAMILY: Thomas and John Walker have helped an environmental project reach a major milestone.

FAMILY: Thomas and John Walker have helped an environmental project reach a major milestone.

Wildlife-friendly farmers

TOASTING SUCCESS: Olympic gold-medallist Carl Hester with members of Malvern Hills Riding Club.

TOASTING SUCCESS: Olympic gold-medallist Carl Hester with members of Malvern Hills Riding Club.

Olympian rides in

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See picture caption at bottom of main story.

At breaking point

Winter welfare plea

Winter welfare plea

Winter welfare plea

RIDING ON: Younger and older members of Worcester and District Riding Club. Pictures by topshots.org.uk

RIDING ON: Younger and older members of Worcester and District Riding Club. Pictures by topshots.org.uk

Smiling through the rain

POLO - a game reserved for princes and the privileged, right?

POLO - a game reserved for princes and the privileged, right?

POLO - a game reserved for princes and the privileged, right?

HOPES: Cassandra Eaves has her hopes set for Olympic glory after winning several major competitions.

HOPES: Cassandra Eaves has her hopes set for Olympic glory after winning several major competitions.

Olympic dreams

AWARD: Jessica Thomas, aged 11, is presented with one of her four trophies she picked up at the national side saddle championships. Picture courtesy of emmpix.co.uk.

AWARD: Jessica Thomas, aged 11, is presented with one of her four trophies she picked up at the national side saddle championships. Picture courtesy of emmpix.co.uk.

Schoolgirl’s success

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Charity calls for action on dog attacks

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Horse show with something for everyone

Paddock in competition with a pair – Remco, a Brabant stallion and Ella, a Percheron mare.

Paddock in competition with a pair – Remco, a Brabant stallion and Ella, a Percheron mare.

Gentle giants on show

HAVE LUNCH, WILL TRAVEL: A youngster is ready for action with her pink lunchbox, which is almost as big as she is.

HAVE LUNCH, WILL TRAVEL: A youngster is ready for action with her pink lunchbox, which is almost as big as she is.

Happy campers

Experts in the saddle

ACTIVE: Horse Agility involves people and horses working in perfect harmony to complete the course and allows non-riders to participate.

ACTIVE: Horse Agility involves people and horses working in perfect harmony to complete the course and allows non-riders to participate.

Spreading the word

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Pulling power can help control ragwort

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Friends turn passion for horses into business

REHABILITATION: The Peasebrook Equine Clinic at Buckland, near Broadway, is holding an open day.

REHABILITATION: The Peasebrook Equine Clinic at Buckland, near Broadway, is holding an open day.

Healthy horses

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Be a video star

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Equine entries break records