Fair Expression, who competed up to three-star level with Ros Canter, has died following a happy retirement, aged 26. “Percy” competed with Ros, his owner Sue Ringrose, and Sue’s daughter Laura. He was part of the Ringrose family for 22 years, having been bought by Sue in Ireland, and was described as an “absolute gentleman”. “Laura worshipped him; she got married at our local country house hotel in 2019 and he was there on the lawn,” said Sue. “The girls had turned him out as if for a two-star event, and we all had our picture taken with him. He could be spooky, but he was brilliant, I think he knew it was a special day.”
WINCANTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: Milton Harris poses at Wincanton Racecourse on March 10, 2022 in Wincanton, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
Racehorse trainer Milton Harris has lost his licence following a British Horseracing Authority disciplinary hearing on 15 to 18 January. The BHA licensing committee ruled that Milton was “not a fit and proper person to hold a licence”, after he conducted a campaign of “humiliation and harassment” of a fellow trainer, and made inappropriate comments to a young female staff members. Tim Naylor, BHA director of integrity and regulatory, said some of the details in the licensing committee’s decision make “extremely uncomfortable reading”. “ Mr Harris’s behaviour over a prolonged period of time fell a long way short of what we expect of a licensed person and, as the committee found, would cause damage to racing’s reputation if allowed to continue without repercussion,” he said.
3. An oast house with recently installed equestrian amenities
(Image credit: creditUnknown)
Are you dreaming of a new property? Ramsden Oast, near the town of Tenterden, Kent, is on the market and offers just what every horse owner might need. The property sits on 3.5 acres and has a 20x40m arena, L-shaped stable block, hay barn, wash bay, and tack room. The four-bedroom house has an entrance hall with traditional tiled flooring, contemporary kitchen, and stunning countryside views, plus a detached annexe with garages and a workshop.
Horse & Hound magazine, out every Thursday, is packed with all the latest news and reports, as well as interviews, specials, nostalgia, vet and training advice. Find how you can enjoy the magazine delivered to your door every week, plus options to upgrade your subscription to access our online service that brings you breaking news and reports as well as other benefits.
Stay in touch with all the news in the run-up to and throughout the major shows and events during 2026 and beyond with a Horse & Hound subscription. Subscribe today for all you need to know ahead of these major events, plus online reports on the action as it happens from our expert team of reporters and in-depth analysis in our special commemorative magazines. Have a subscription already? Set up your unlimited website access now
Horse & Hound Newsletter
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
Since joining H&H in 2018, Becky has covered a broad range of equestrian news including welfare matters, veterinary studies, FEI Tribunal hearings and road safety campaigns. She has also interviewed top riders including Scott Brash, John Whitaker and Ian Stark, to name just a few. Becky’s reporting has taken her to Canada for Spruce Meadows and France for Pau five-star, as well as the Royal Highland and Blair Castle International Horse Trials closer to home. She was also a key part of the remote reporting team for the Tokyo Olympics and the Europeans.
