Weekly Wrap Up 23.
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Horse Abuse and Sexual Assault
I know I am not the only one being sick and tired of hearing and reading about equestrians abusing animals and or people. In the land down under, in Australia, dressage rider and eventer Heath Ryan has been suspended for alleged horse abuse. First of all I cannot see how
New in Ireland: StrideHorse.Auction
Ireland welcomes a new horse auction: the online StrideHorse.Auction, taking place from June 17 to 20. The initiative comes from Ronan Rothwell of Boleybawn Horses in Wicklow. Rothwell has previously hosted online auctions featuring his own foals, broodmares and young showjumping horses, but has now expanded the concept. “After
Stephan Conter & Eric Berkhof Invest in Grimaud
Stephan Conter and Eric Berkhof have joined forces to acquire the iconic competition venue in Grimaud, located just outside Saint-Tropez, France. The site, which has been under judicial liquidation since 2024, is now being revitalised as a top equestrian destination. Their ambition? To transform it into a lively, international meeting
Breeder Meets Toulayna and Kent Farrington
What started as a setback, turned into something extraordinary. When Jasper Doucé was just 14, his mare suffered an injury that ended her sport career. Together with his father, he decided to breed her, and they made a smart choice: Toulon, a stallion with an impressive record in international showjumping.