‘I can’t bear to think of closing’: riding school’s £15,000 monthly costs with no income highlights lockdown reality
‘I’m trying so hard to be positive but I go home at night and think ‘What the hell am I going to do?’ And I can’t answer that”
Riding schools
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‘Elegant, beautiful and charming’: co-founder of classical riding centre dies aged 87
The co-founder of the Hertfordshire-based centre was awarded fellowship of the Association of British Riding Schools in 2006 and in 2010 was appointed MBE for her services to the equestrian industry
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Campaign for riding schools as lockdown hits hard *H&H Plus*
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Urgent plea to save London riding school for the community it serves
London community riding school Park Lane Stables is crowdfunding to raise £1m to buy its home, after it was told its lease will not be renewed in May
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A change of view could help equestrian business viability *H&H Plus*
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Hope of light at the end of the tunnel after a difficult year *H&H Plus*
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Potential opportunity for industry in a post-Covid world *H&H Plus*
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‘One in a million’ gelding named inspirational animal of the year
“Some of our kids might have grown up in an environment without much love, or someone to tell secrets to — he’s that for them”
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‘We need your help’: drive to support struggling riding schools *H&H Plus*
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Prime Minister’s recognition for former eventer’s equine therapy impact
“For me it’s very much a team award as I’ve seen how hard our volunteers work. I have been so proud that we have been able to reach out and support so many key workers, children and military veterans through these challenging times”
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Lockdown update: clarification provided for riding schools
In an update today (12 November) the British Horse Society (BHS) said it had been liaising with Defra and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to gain clarification on Covid legislation and the impact on riding schools
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Yards still feeling effects of first lockdown — but some positive news *H&H Plus*
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£150,000 funding to help beat inequality in equestrianism
The fund will go towards riding centres struggling as a result of the pandemic
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‘Sell the sizzle’ to bring new people into the horse world *H&H Plus*
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Surveys show pandemic’s impact on the equestrian industry *H&H Plus*
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Confirmation some equestrian centres are eligible for government financial support *H&H Plus*
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Major fund set up to help hard-hit riding schools feed their horses *H&H Plus*
The money will go directly towards ensuring the care and welfare of horses and ponies at BHS approved centres
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Renowned riding school scaling down after 40 years
The riding school has made the ‘heartbreaking’ decision to close the main part of its operation as a result of finances and the pandemic
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Equine welfare warning as virus restrictions hit riding schools hard *H&H Plus*
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Riding school’s future in jeopardy after ‘catastrophic’ strangles outbreak
‘Potentially we may not open as a riding school if we have to sell the horses and ponies to pay the vets’ bills, it’s a big worry’
