Equestrian latest
Caring Claire makes Marathon effort to help disabled kids
Published 19 November 2008
We're far more accustomed to seeing her elegantly dressed for dressage, or powering round a cross-country course, but top Cumbrian horsewoman Clare Armstrong recently swapped her riding boots for trainers to take part in the New York city marathon.
Cumbria Riding Club star at Greenlands
Published 7 November 2008
MANY riders tend to wind down competition activity when winter looms, but the recent west Cumberland Pony Club show jumping day at Greenlands drew an impressive entry.
Cumbrian Ruth Edge close to another international win
Published 24 October 2008
Top Cumbrian eventer Ruth Edge came within a whisker of another memorable international win when she went to the World Championships in the prestigious Le Lion d'Angers event in France.
Joanne and Gail on song in the big one
Published 17 October 2008
BREAKING into the upper echelons of equestrian sport in Britain really isn't easy, and you only have to cast your eye over the results of this year's Horse-of- the-Year Show to see the truth of that. Again and again, the same names appear in the top ranks.
Eventing fans have a muddy good time
Published 10 October 2008
Eventing fans had an extremely muddy time of it at the weekend - Witton Castle and Coniston Hall at Skipton both decided to hold their scheduled events despite very difficult conditions.
Molly collars it after seven-week injury lay-off
Published 3 October 2008
CUMBRIAN teenager Molly Waugh was back on winning form at the weekend after a seven-week lay-off from competing.
Senior service as Cumbrians land top prizes
Published 26 September 2008
CUMBRIAN riders continue to prove they can shine even without the sun. The Carlisle contingent snatched all the senior honours at the Haydon Hunt Hunter Trials at Hexham.
Katie holds her nerve in triple Grand Prix success
Published 19 September 2008
LOCAL riders have been getting some spectacular results recently and at Arena UK, Katie Walker qualified for three Grand Prix championships.
Hard task is finding a place to compete
Published 12 September 2008
Finding a place to compete is proving a harder task than actually competing this year.
Great day out for Katie
Published 5 September 2008
FOR the second year running a dismal summer has put paid to many country shows - and some of those that did go ahead, did so without their usual horse classes as the ground was just too wet for safety.
Farmers Hunt team just miss out on title
Published 29 August 2008
CUMBERLAND Farmers Hunt South members really had the bit between their teeth at the Pony Club National Championships and came within a hair's breadth of victory.
Rachel and Velica set for world of eventing
Published 22 August 2008
SHE’S already made her mark in the showjumping world, now it looks as though Rachel Walker’s Velica could be set for a glittering new career in Eventing.
Ruth has no Thyme for regrets
Published 22 August 2008
TWO THYME stands in his field happily munching grass, blissfully unaware that he and his rider Ruth Edge should have been on the plane to the Beijing Olympics.
No title
Published 15 August 2008
TORRENTIAL and relentless rain may have turned the green pastures of Lowther into a swamp, but the hardy souls who braved the conditions were treated to some fantastic and highly varied performances in the main arena on Saturday.
Fab five head for Lowther
Published 8 August 2008
FIVE of Cumbria's top riders have been invited to take part in the Invitational Show Jumping classes held as part of the Lowther Country Fair on Saturday.
Simon’s on the spot for Penrith success
Published 1 August 2008
MANY of Cumbria's top riders were in action and on top form at the Penrith Show, including the Midas-touched Simon Buckley who came third and fourth in the Discovery with Cassanet and Wizardlea, then won the Newcomers with Cassanet and topped the day off with second place in the Foxhunter/1.20 Open with Silvano.
Gentle Breeze wafts Helen to the top spot
Published 25 July 2008
A keen horsewoman from Hesket Newmarket has won the British Horse Society Northern Regional Award 2008.
It’s a relief as Cumberland Show survives cancellation fears
Published 25 July 2008
It’S TURNING into a summer of mixed fortunes as far as the weather’s concerned – not as big a washout as we all had to suffer last year, but still throwing enough wet stuff at us to cause considerable disappointment.
Double clear lands Simon second Renault title
Published 18 July 2008
THIS glorious summer of great content is continuing for Kendal's Simon Buckley, who has won his second Renault Jump in succession. GREENLANDSCALDEW RIDING CLUBCFHSCUMBRIA ENDURANCE RIDING GROUP
Buckley’s making the most of the summer
Published 11 July 2008
This summer may not be winning any prizes as far as the weather’s concerned but it’s turning out to be a memorable one for Kendal’s Simon Buckley.
