Heavy riders have impact on horse welfare
Riding schools have told H&H they are having to change the way they work to accommodate increasingly heavy clients. But does this compromise horse welfare?
Riding schools
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Rising rates threaten riding schools
Riding schools have told H&H they fear that extortionate costs could force centres — already grappling with hefty insurance premiums — out of business
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Cornish riding school wins tourism award
A family-run riding school near Redruth, Cornwall has been given a silver award by the Cornwall Tourist Board
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Riding schools see post-Olympic boom in trade
Riding centres have noticed a surge in interest following Britain's equestrian success at London 2012
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Riding school death ruled accidental
The death of a 72-year-old grandfather, who died from head injuries sustained when falling from a horse, has been ruled accidental
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Olympic eventer Ian Stark tames wild ponies
Ian Stark has been retraining wild ponies for his riding school in the Borders
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Devon riding school celebrates 40th anniversary this year
A Devon riding school and one of the largest Dartmoor pony studs in the country is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year
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New equestrian college for Somerset
Divoky Riding School has been approved for training and assessing candidates for work-based diplomas
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Rider awarded £37,000 compensation from riding school
A Welsh rider has been awarded £37,000 plus costs by a High Court judge in Cardiff, as compensation for injuries caused by the inconsiderate actions of a riding school employee
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Riding stables drum up trade with special deals
Riding centres are finding new ways to drum up trade as they suffer the continuing effects of the downturn
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Riding stables rises from the ashes with local support
A riding stables in Greater Manchester which burnt down in a fire nine months ago has been largely rebuilt- thanks to local support
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Riding school uses 24in pony as marketing tool
Bambi, a 24in "pet and pat" pony has become the cornerstone of an ingenious marketing campaign
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Greenwich riding school gets the go-ahead
Plans for a £1.6m riding and equestrian rehabilitation centre in south east London have been give the go-ahead by Greenwich Council
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Yorkshire riding school in exchange with Portuguese government
Hebden Bridge Equestrian Centre is to take part in a student exchange with students from Golegã in Portugal
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Riding school branches out into weddings and theatre
A Surrey riding school has lately diversified its business to source extra income — providing horses for a wedding and theatre work at Epsom racecourse
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Quarry plans may force riding school to close after 45 years
A Derbyshire riding school fears its future will be jeopardised if a quarry reopens next door to its outdoor arena
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Riding schools urged to help Hoof hit target
Can 43,000 more people be persuaded to take up riding in Britain by 2013?
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Is this the UK's oldest riding school?
A riding school is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year and believes it is the oldest school in the country
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Riding centres urged to fight 'no win, no fee' cases
An equine lawyer is urging riding schools not to be put off by the growing trend of “no win, no fee” legal challenges after two establishments successfully defended claims
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Vauxhall City Farm appeals for help after arrival of surprise foal
A London riding school received a shock recently on discovering one of its seven riding school ponies was pregnant
