Tag Archives: equestrian

The Sports Archives – What Happened To The UK’s Best Loved Racehorses?

Horseracing has been a great tradition in the UK for hundreds of years. According to Wikipedia, the sport generates over £3.7 billion for the British economy and our country is home to nearly 60 licensed racecourses, which in itself demonstrates … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Equine Industry And Its Impact On The Economy!

The UK is a nation of horse lovers, there’s no doubt about that. A massive 6% of the population said that they had ridden a horse in the 12 months prior to taking a survey in 2011. This has almost … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Equestrian Events 2013: The Runners and Riders!

Planning which events to attend from the equestrian calendar can be a logistical nightmare. Making your way to a show at the last minute can be challenging – but there is an easy solution. It’s the situation Horse Deals face … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – A Minor Explosion That Could Save Riders’ Lives!

Three day eventing is a dangerous sport which has been plagued over the years by a string of both horse and rider fatalities, some of which have made headline news. Most accidents that result in serious injuries and fatalities occur … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Top 5 Horses of All Time

Just as with football or any sport mind you, there is a lot of discussion over who is the best racehorse of all time. The millions of people who love horse racing all have their own opinions on the best … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Fall-out From the 2012 Grand National

The 2012 Grand National is likely to live long in the memory. A dramatic duel between Neptune Collonges and Sunnyhillboy produced the closest finish in the race’s 173-year history, but that was largely overshadowed as a global audience of millions … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Secretariat of Jewelry

The Rolex watch is the thorough-bred, the Triple Crown, the Secretariat of equestrian riding.  As far back as 1957, Rolex has played a major role in Equestrian sports.  An inevitable combination, it was only a matter of time for the … Continue reading

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