1. Another top-class win for Britain’s brilliant Olympic champion
When it comes to competing against – and beating – the world’s best on the biggest stage, there is nothing Ben Maher and his wonder horse Explosion W like to do more. They added yet another impressive gong to their outstanding achievements in 2021 when beating the world’s best combinations in the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final at the CHI Geneva last Friday. A delighted Ben credited his owners, Explosion’s groom Cormac Kenny and his wider team, saying he couldn’t do it without them.
Many of those who found themselves in the direct path of Storm Arwen are still picking up the pieces after spending many days without lights or electricity. Although power has been reinstated, there remains a significant trail of destruction left by the storm. Horseback UK, a Scottish-based equine charity that works with vulnerable young people and military veterans, is appealing for help as significant repairs are needed to the buildings and shelters used to care for their herd of 33 horses as a result of the storm’s force.
Horseback UK is appealing for help following Storm Arwen
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Charity founder Emma Hutchinson said: “These horses are part of our family and we are pulling out all the stops to get them the shelter they need as fast as possible. We desperately need donations to help pay for the materials to build and repair the shelters.”
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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.
