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Brecon Man Fined for Dragging Pony Behind Vehicle in Unacceptable Training Method

Geoffrey Williams, a 63-year-old man from Aberbran near Brecon, was fined £1,000 after admitting to using an unacceptable and inappropriate method of handling a pony by dragging it behind a vehicle. The RSPCA received videos showing Williams tying a...

Top Riders from 16 Nations Set to Compete at Belsay International Horse Trials 2026

The Belsay International Horse Trials, held from May 15-17 and sponsored by Barbour, will feature top riders from 16 nations competing in the prestigious Houghton Country CCI4-S class, which has over 100 entries. Highlighted competitors include European champions and...

Man Fined £1,000 for Dragging Pony Behind Vehicle in Controversial Training Method

Geoffrey Williams of Aberbran, Brecon, was fined £1,000 after pleading guilty to an animal welfare offence for dragging a young pony behind a vehicle as a method to "break in ponies." The RSPCA presented video evidence showing the pony...

Australian Dressage Riders Compete at CDI Munich, Hamburg, and Aalborg Events

Australian dressage riders are actively competing across multiple international CDI events this week. At CDI Munich, Hayley Beresford and Javino S will open the competition, followed by Simone Pearce and Will Marq, who recently achieved a personal best score...

UK Green Party’s Rise Sparks Debate Over Future of Horse Racing and Animal Welfare

The UK Green Party’s recent electoral surge has intensified scrutiny on horse racing, a sport deeply embedded in British culture and economy. Green Party leader Zack Polanski and MP Hannah Spencer have called for ending the use of animals...

Explore California’s Historic Working Ranches and Equestrian Experiences

California’s ranching heritage, rooted in over 250 years of Spanish and Mexican influence, remains vibrant today through numerous historic cattle ranches, dairies, and vineyards that welcome visitors. Notable working ranches like Rancho Guejito near San Diego, Tejon Ranch near...
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