The summer season at the British Dressage competitions is drawing to an end with its flagship event – the LeMieux National Dressage Champion. Every September, spectators gather at Somerford Park in Cheshire, England to witness magnificent horses put their best “hoof” forward to showcase their skillful training. This year, the National Dressage Championships will take place from September 12 to 15.  Over 700 combinations will be featured over four days in three arenas at Somerford Park – the LeMieux Arena, Vector Arena, and the Kudos Arena. 25 titles will be awarded throughout the event. What You Need To Know About Dressage “Dressage” comes from...

With the Olympics and Paralympics happening this year, 2024 proved to be a very busy year for almost every sport, and the equestrians are no exception. And while there are various events happening in every season, autumn is especially full of competitions and trials that you don’t want to miss.  Burghley Horse Trials is undoubtedly one such event. Taking place over the course of three days in early September, it brings together renowned athletes, crowd-favourite horses, and a variety of spectators. The official programme consists of three events — dressage, cross country, and show jumping, but in reality the Burghley...

One of the most ancient sports known to mankind, horse racing remains a popular sport across the globe. Archeological findings show that horse racing existed in Ancient Greece, Babylon, Egypt, Ancient Rome, and many other ancient civilizations. By the 7th century BCE, both chariot and mounted races became part of the Greek Olympic Games.   While the main premise of the race — determining which one of two or several competing horses is the fastest on the given distance — has largely remained intact throughout most of its existence, formats do vary greatly. Some races include obstacles, they may vary in...