Selman Hotel & Stables, Marrakech, Morocco- Selman is the creation of a Moroccan couple passionate both about luxury and horses in equal measures. Their priorities are reflected in an impressive Moroccan property where the graceful Arabian thoroughbreds live in opulent style along with the guests that come to spend time with them. Selman’s equine residents…
A police horse has died in the line of duty following a horrific accident outside a football stadium. Lancashire Constabulary announced that Morecambe suffered a serious injury outside Blackpool Football Club’s Bloomfield Road stadium. “Morecambe came into contact with a metal pole on Seasiders Way following the Blackpool vs Fleetwood football fixture,” a police statement…
Below you will find a list of five of the fastest horses in the world: 1) Quarter horses come to mind as being the fastest sprint runner, however, they are not able to maintain that blazing speed past a quarter-mile. The breed has an interesting history. The Quarter horse has been added to many breeding…
A 12-year-old rider who won five British Dressage (BD) classes in two days will let nothing stand in the way of her dream of being a professional, her mother said. Sally Howell and her 14.2hh gelding Son of Orion won a novice and an elementary class at Lluest Equine Centre, Aberystwyth. They followed it up…
The owner of a gelding described as the thinnest a welfare inspector had ever seen, who was put down despite vets’ best efforts, has been banned from keeping horses for five years. Jordan Booth, 27, of Pemberton Drive, Meir Heath, pleaded guilty to three charges under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 relating to a bay…
A breeder has welcomed the birth of three Suffolk foals this season as he hopes to boost numbers of the rare breed. Adrian Hoskins from Buckinghamshire, a former thoroughbred breeder, welcomed a colt and two fillies last month. Adrian, who bought his first Suffolk mare in 2015, said he is keen to keep the breed…
A 10.3hh dun pony found pregnant in a waterlogged field with nothing to eat has made the perfect companion pony. Dun Dreaming came into World Horse Welfare’s Belwade Farm center at Aboyne in Aberdeenshire in March 2014. A member of the public had called the charity after seeing “Dream” and two others left in a…
A charity that has lost nine horses to a mystery condition that kills within minutes is making a desperate appeal for help in understanding the cause of the problem. Italian welfare organization Italian Horse Protection Onlus has contacted vets, scientists and authorities since the deaths, of horses who had previously been in good health, but…
A horse who faced being put down after a tumor was found in his eye has a won championship title after the affected eye was removed. Kate O’Shea from Cork and her 16.2hh part-bred Connemara Send Me On (Hudson) won the advanced intermediate championship at the national hunter trials championships at Annaharvey Farm in Co….
A rider who faced serious mental health issues but was “fixed” by eventing hopes to help others going through similar challenges. Becki Holmes, 27, from Leicester was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when she was 18. Let’s hear what Becki has to say: “Prior to being diagnosed I suffered from self-harm and anorexia, and I found…