EQY
Tickets now on sale to see leading showjumpers
Scottish Field readers have the chance to see two leading showjumpers and horsemen at the Scottish National Equestrian Centre next month. On 19 March, Mrs Breen’s Boys will see a Trevor and Shane Breen demonstration, hosted by Balcormo Stud and Scottish Field’s sister title EQY. It will take place at Balcormo Stud Farm in Leven,…
Read MoreThey are keeping the ancient skill of farriery alive
Farriery is an ancient skill which has been passed down for centuries. The latest in a long line of Farriers, the Duffs, are well practiced in the art. The Duff family have been shoeing Scotland’s horses for decades. Graeme Duff is the eighth generation of his family to become a farrier. He is now fully…
Read MoreWatch bike versus horse in a fun outdoor challenge
World famous mountain biker Danny MacAskill has completed a unique challenge on a Fife farm – racing a top level equestrian eventer. The biker – whose last video outing to farm and holiday business attracted 24 million views on YouTube – took on eventer Louisa Milne Home for a day of filming for a horse…
Read MoreA big year awaits for disabled riders in 2019
It’s been a tremendous year at Gareloch Riding for the Disabled. There were plenty of accomplishments from the team in 2018. Based near Helensburgh, everything they do is made possible by their volunteers, riders and of course, the horses that make up Gareloch Riding for the Disabled group. In the summer, the future of the…
Read MoreWe meet all the Queen’s Horses at Balmoral
Scottish Field was granted exclusive access to the Balmoral estate and the Queen’s traditional working Highland garron stud. When Sylvia Ormiston and her husband Dochy came to Balmoral a decade ago, their task was to continue breeding the stock – the Highland ponies, Highland cattle and Cheviot sheep – and to restore the farm buildings…
Read MoreTaking horse power back to its original meaning
In this age of mechanised timber extraction, Andrew Whitaker is one of the few to take ‘horse power’ quite literally into the world of forest management. On first sight, five-year-old Ghalm seems surprisingly small for a draught horse, as compared to our leggier Scottish Clydesdales. On running an eye over his conformation, however, one can appreciate the…
Read MoreScots rider ends a nine-year wait to win
A Scottish rider made a nine-year wait worthwhile as she claimed a thrilling victory on the opening day of the Horse of the Year Show at Birmingham’s Genting Arena. Lucinda Stewart, from Ayrshire, last competed at the prestigious event, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, in 2009. But she returned in style, winning the…
Read MoreBlair Castle horse trials will draw worldwide visitors
Over 45,000 people and 1800 horses are expected to journey to Blair Castle in Perthshire next week. They will be attending the annual Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials, taking place between Thursday 23 and Sunday 26 August. Visitors will travel from across the globe to watch an estimated 1800 horses compete. Scotland’s premier…
Read MoreNicole takes the double at Welsh Home Pony event
An Aberdeenshire rider has dominated the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers second round. Nicole Lockhead Anderson from Banchory dominated at the Welsh Home Pony at the David Broome Event Centre in Monmouthshire, commandingly taking the top two places. A mammoth field of 90 competitors contended the first round over course-designer Raf Suarez’s testing and technical track…
Read MoreGraham helps British riding team to feel champion
An Ayrshire man has helped the British Young Rider Team win gold at the Young Rider European Championships in Fontainebleau, France. Ayrshire’s Graham Babes, riding under the title sponsor banner of Team NAF, did Great Britain proud by winning team gold. Going into the competition as the current Young Rider Champions it was an incredible…
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