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Seamus and I recently took part in our first show jumping competition at Blewberry Equestrian in Oxfordshire since breaking my ankle last year. It had been six months, so I was a little apprehensive, but Seamus was on his best behaviour, despite a few warm-up kicks and bucks; I guess he needed to ge

International Grand prix dressage rider Sarah Millis, of Millstones competition yard in Sussex, shares her latest news in the latest Local Rider magazine The Millstones team recently attended the Vidauban CDI3* tour in Southern France in early March. We were pleased with our performance, but as usua

Many of us are preparing for the showjumping season, putting in the groundwork at home and planning our goals for 2012. With so many great riding establishments in the South East available for hire and training, as well as competition, we are certainly spoiled for choice when it comes to showjumping

Hi everyone! After the enforced cold weather break, it is so lovely to be able to get back to some serious horsing around for me, my horses and my pupils. Ten year old local girl Blaize O’Callaghan, a beginner rider, was delighted to be able to get back in the saddle. Her current mount is [...]

Bristol-based Polly Tucker, of PRT Eventing, competes a string of event horses nationally – here, she shares the ups and downs of her equestrian competition. I am hoping that 2012 will be a very successful year for PRT Eventing. The season is just around the corner and the horses are all fit and wel

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This month, International Grand prix dressage rider Sarah Millis, of Millstones competition yard in Sussex, shares her latest news in Local Rider’s March issue… A successful visit to Addington We recently had a very successful trip to Addington for their High Profile show at the end of January, wher

It has been so cold, wet and windy, I haven’t been out competing since Cobham Manor in Kent, in Mid December. Hitching and towing, then driving long distances to Para dressage competitions, really takes it out of me so I’ve decided to stay local in Oxfordshire for a bit, until the weather picks up.

As usual, I have been busy! My horse Seamus and I recently attended the Arrow Farm Para-Dressage competition at Arrow Riding Centre in Dartford, Kent, where he was embarrassingly naughty. At first everyone thinks Seamus is wonderful, as he stands nicely next to my wheelchair for me to mount, and I c

Read Susi Rogers Hartley’s latest diary in Central Horse News’ Dec issue - I have had an exciting month, continuing with my flatwork and jumping training, and keeping Seamus fit and happy. He’s a very sensitive horse and has been rather spooky lately – it can be a challenge when horses are feeling w