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Quality along with performance at Scole

ONE of Scotland’s oldest stud’s is the Scole Stud which has been breeding Welsh cobs for than 40 years.

Hard work and a bit of luck pays off for Lucy

FOR LUCY Guild, 2011 will be a year she will never forget achieving a GB team place and a win at HOYS.

Trowan Highland ponies combine performance and style

BRITAIN’S native ponies are currently going through a purple patch, as people recognise their hardiness, versatility, sure footed good nature and robustness.

Instruction the Monty Roberts’ way

WHEN Lucy Simpson set off on her journey to become Scotland’s first Monty Roberts accredited instructor it came about as she was looking for an alternative way instead of the traditional methods of teaching horses.

INTERVIEWS

Glasgow supports its own heavy horses

POLLOCK PARK, in the southside of Glasgow is a 360-acre country park owned by Glasgow Council.

Changes for showjumping in Scotland

Showjumping in Scotland is up in the air at the moment with changes afoot.

RIDER STORIES

Trekkers raise funds for Dick Vet School

A GROUP of Scottish riders travelled to the Waterberg region, of South Africa to complete the inaugural ‘Ride South Africa Challenge 2011’ raising funds for the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh.

Final hurrah for Two Socks

ONE OF British Dressage’s superstar horses performed his last piaffe, pirouette and passage in front of a packed crowd at the Dressage Deluxe National Dressage Championships.

Coast to coast challenge to raise funds for World Horse Welfare

A GROUP of 10 riders – all who have never met before – are preparing for a challenge to ride across Scotland in September from the east to the west coast.

Grant’s novice title leads to professional aims

REIGNING Northern Area novice champion, Grant Cockburn, made his mark on the point-to-point scene last season, and, ultimately, has his sights on becoming a professional jockey.

80 years for Buccleuch

BUSINESS ARTICLES

Musselburgh on course to attract racing’s best

“YOU don’t mind walking?,” asked Musselburgh Racecourse general manager Bill Farnsworth after I met him outside the grandstand overlooking the track on raceday.

Snuggy Hoods receive Royal Warrant

SNUGGY Hoods has begun 2012 on a high after being awarded a Royal Warrant from Her Majesty The Queen.