“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…
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…
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…
Sherborne vet on the move after 138 years
A SHERBORNE vet is moving into new premises. The Kingston Veterinary Group is leaving Long Street, moving the practice to…
Wincanton school pupils enjoy visit from star racehorse Frodon
TEACHERS used to reining in wayward youngsters turned their attention to a top racehorse during a special visit this…
Horse rescued after being stuck ‘up to its neck’ in river
A HORSE stuck ‘with water up to its neck’ was rescued from a Dorset river. The animal was reported after…
Budding jockeys given chance to ride on a Wincanton race day
BUDDING champion jockeys are being offered the chance to ride out at Wincanton Racecourse in a special charity race. The…
Ex-jockey trains to be equine dentist
FORMER jump jockey Ryan Withey, 26, from Wincanton has won a prestigious £2,000 prize in recognition of his second…
