Equestrian dating is hot to trot across the UK.

A quick look at Google trends confirms it; equestrian dating and dating horse people is a hot to trot trend in the UK online dating sector right now. Much like profiles photos with tigers, fish, motorbikes or in front of gym mirrors was a thing when it comes to online dating profiles, a love of… Continue reading Equestrian dating is hot to trot across the UK.

Win Tickets to Royal Artillery Race Day on February 14th

This competition has now closed. We have a pair of premier tickets to give away for the Royal Artillery Race Day on February 14th 2014. The prize includes a lunch for two in one of the racecourses venues and a glass of champagne each. The lucky winner will also receive a week’s free subscription to… Continue reading Win Tickets to Royal Artillery Race Day on February 14th

The Equestrian Dating Competition Winner is…

After a lot of deliberation, we are pleased to announce that the winner of our equestrian dating competition is Rory from Kent, who has been awarded a month’s free subscription to Muddy Matches. Here’s what Rory said in response to our questions: Are you a horse lover yourself or have you dated an equestrian? Yes… Continue reading The Equestrian Dating Competition Winner is…

Top 5 requirements for dating a horse lover? ***ENTRIES NOW CLOSED***

***ENTRIES NOW CLOSED – DEADLINE 24/03/09*** Do you love horses, or have you dated someone who does?  What do you think are the five most important attributes you should have if you want to date a horse lover? Horse & Hound are doing a feature on equestrian partners and wanted to know your thoughts on… Continue reading Top 5 requirements for dating a horse lover? ***ENTRIES NOW CLOSED***

Hanging Out at an Eventer’s Yard

We popped into international event rider Jamie Atkinson’s yard at Langley Park, Durham, to have a look round and meet his groom, Kirsty. Being a groom is not for the feeble and involves long hours and lots of hard physical work.  The job consists of the general daily care of the horses in the yard: … Continue reading Hanging Out at an Eventer’s Yard

Horse Play at the National Stud

We don’t know much about horses and we know even less about racing, but when an opportunity arose to look round the National Stud, we jumped at the chance to get an insight into a world that we know so little about. Created in 1916 when Lord Wavertree presented his stud and bloodstock to the… Continue reading Horse Play at the National Stud