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The RDA and Hanford School celebrating the occasion Picture: Blandford School

Riding for the Disabled celebrates 50 years of horse riding at Hanford School

HANFORD School has just celebrated 50 years of providing riding opportunities for disabled children at its grounds. Hanford Group RDA…

The horse fell through the bridge in West Dorset. Pictures: DWFRS

Four-hour rescue sees bridge dismantled to free horse that fell through it

A HORSE was rescued by firefighters after it fell through a bridge in West Dorset. A crew from Bridport and…

Maisie aims to raise money for World Horse Welfare throughout 2025

Maisie, 10, sets 2025 ambition for Somerset horse charity after visit

A HORSE-mad Dorset youngster has vowed to raise as much money as she can for an equine charity after…

Wincanton Races on Boxing Day is a huge event for the course

Wincanton Boxing Day Races: Course gears up for busiest meeting of the year

AS we all start to prepare our plans for the Christmas period, one thing that may loom large is…

Ponies seized over welfare concerns in West Dorset

SEVEN ponies in West Dorset have been seized by police following concerns over their condition. Officers from the Dorset Police…

Show organiser, Cat Harris

“Impractical” Gillingham & Shaftesbury Spring Show cancelled

THE Gillingham & Shaftesbury Spring Show is no more, it has been announced. Organisers said the decision to axe the…

Hanford pupils triumph in horse-riding events

TWO Dorset pupils are celebrating their recent horse-riding success. Year 7 pupils Fleur and Emily from Hanford School have been…

Fire jumping motorbikes, stunt horse riders and alpacas – Dorset County Show had it all

THOUSANDS of showgoers braved the rainy weather as they flocked to the Dorset County Show near Dorchester to enjoy…

Maisie has raised more than £300 so far Picture: JustGiving

Gillingham youngster to complete 10 mile trek for equine charity

A GILLINGHAM girl is raising money for a charity that helps improve welfare standards for horses and donkeys across…

The show will be open until 10.30pm on the Wednesday Picture: Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show

Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show returns on August 14 and 15

THE annual Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show returns on Wednesday, August 14 and Thursday, August 15, for two great…