Olympic success for Riding for the Disabled Barlavento
Three riders were selected to represent the Algarve at the Special Olympics Portugal in Lisbon Algarve 41 Club continue their support of Riding for the Disabled Barlavento (RDB), Bensafrim, Lagos,
Horseracing – No Vic Bonus
Saturdayâs 150,000 euros Bonusprint.com Gold Cup at Cheltenham saw the seasonal return of the previously injured Martin Pipe stable star, Our Vic. The six-year-old is still a novice having had
Cork for horses
âItâs great for putting a spring in your step!â exclaims Bev Gibbons from Pinetrees Riding Centre, Almancil, referring to a recent link with wine company, WineMine, based in Silves Gare.
Horse Racing
The picture for next monthâs European middle distance championship, the Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp, is beginning to take shape. Sulamani is the clear 7-2 favourite, followed by Grey Swallow
Invisible riding
Long time readers may remember Sylvia Loch, who lived with her late husband, Lord Henry Loch, at their quinta near Loulé, and promoted both the Lusitano horse and classical riding.
The road to Athens – Athletes of the moment
The modern pentathlon is based on the romantic tale of an officer whose horse was brought down behind enemy lines, fighting his way out of trouble with pistol and sword,
A 20 year tradition
Pinetrees Riding Centre in Almancil recently celebrated 20 years of activity. One of the longest established riding schools in the Algarve and the first to gain prestigious approval by the
Horseracing – Different class
The only surprises surrounding last Saturdayâs King George at Ascot concerned the fact that Doyen ended up odds against, and that punters latched on to Vallee Enchantee, who finished down
Loulé showjumping update
The final of the Loulé showjumping championship will be held on July 18, at Horses Paradise in Almancil. Classes 1, 2 and 3 will commence at 9am with the trophy
Showjumping in paradise
The latest in a series of showjumping events took place at Horses Paradise in Almancil recently. Horses and riders from various places in the Algarve met up to dispute the