Staffordshire Country Festival moves to new venue

The organising committe of Staffordshire Country Festival (30 June) has decided to cancel the event following the recent severe weather conditions.

In an official statement the organising committee said: “In spite of a supreme effort by Eland Lodge and The Staffs NCPA Committee, it is with deep regret that we have to announce the cancellation of this years Staffordshire Country Festival. The weather has beaten us with the final decision being made on health & safety. We cannot risk one person, horse or vehicle.”

Carol Phillips

H&H website editor

Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.