We all love seeing pictures of horses just being horses — particularly when we’re more accustomed to watching them at the top events in the world being toned and honed athletes.
Enjoy this gallery of advanced eventers on their winter holidays, including several 4-star winners, Olympic horses and championship medallists.
And if you enjoyed this gallery, you may also enjoy these picture collections, from top horsey mums to amazing riding holidays.
Tiny tots in the saddle [PICS]
Pony Club camp, fancy dress competitions and mounted games, these early riding days are where the best memories are formed. From five-year-old Eva Tierney winning her first trophy and seven-year-old Mia Byrne tackling a cross-country course, to Billy Grigson, 10, and his incredible jumping pose — we are sure these gutsy young riders will be stars of the future!
A little help from a little horse: in pictures
3 mini musketeers on a crusade to make patients smile in the North East
Pony Club camp 2014: in pictures
Does life get much more fun than when you’re at Pony Club camp? It’s certainly hard to beat. Take a look at Pony Clubbers up and down the country enjoying their camps this summer — whether it’s splashing through the water, clinging on up a step, mastering the musical ride or enjoying the long-awaited prize-giving.
Meet gorgeous foals of 2014: in pictures
There’s no quicker way to cheer yourself up than the sight of a wobbly foal — the limbier and fluffier the better. And when we asked you to send us pictures of your recent foals, they came thick and fast. Take a look at this exciting lot… You won’t be disappointed on the cute factor.
Riding holidays of a lifetime: in pictures
If you are yearning for a break, take some inspiration from these pictures of your latest riding holidays — from spotting game in Botswana to riding along the beach in Wales.
