Lisa Evans

THERE was no need for words as the delighted smiles on the faces of children said it all at a special ‘pony party’ funded by Ride Yorkshire.

THERE’S a spring in the step of the latest resident at Norton Grove as the first of this year’s crop of foals was born at the stud last week.

HEAVY snowfalls brought a halt to many equestrian competitions and race meetings up and down the country last weekend, but the team at Friars Hill Stables defied all the elements to host an unaffiliated showjumping contest on Sunday.

WORLD class event rider Nicola Wilson began riding at the age of three and went on to fulfil her dreams as part of Great Britain’s silver medal winning eventing team at the London Olympics in 2012.

THE starter lowered his flag and got the first meeting of the Yorkshire area point-to-point season underway at Sheriff Hutton on Sunday.

RICHMOND Equestrian Centre hosted an ‘ex-racehorse bonanza’ last weekend to showcase the talents of former racehorses from around the area, featuring showing, showjumping and dressage.

AS temperatures drop and we begin to experience periods of harsh wintry conditions, veterinary practices up and down the country are seeing a sharp increase in the number of colic cases.

it at Scarborough and District Riding Clubs Christmas Showjumping at Irton Riding Centre on Sunday.

COMING from a family background steeped in equestrian history, William Midgley was certain to have riding in his blood.

AS the sun sets on another summer competition season, the grand finale for members of the Pony Club calendar are the Novice and Open Championships.