Equestrian Blog

Horses have played a vital role in transportation for thousands of years. In fact, horseshoes boast a long history, but when were they first created and why? Continue reading →

Queen Elizabeth II has had a lifelong passion for horses that dates back to her childhood. The British monarch, who is now 92, was reportedly out riding when she heard the news that Kate Middleton was giving birth to her third child with Prince William, Prince Louis of Cambridge, in April this year. According to press reports, Her Majesty lets little interfere with her morning ride around the grounds of Windsor Castle on her black Fell pony, Carltonlima Emma, accompanied by head groom Terry Pendry. Even the impending arrival of her great-grandson, who is fifth in line to the throne, was no reason to interrupt her riding routine! Continue reading →

No Christmas would be complete without a visit to the pantomime. Now almost as big a tradition as eating turkey on Christmas Day, this humorous take on classic children's stories is always a big hit with families, but how long has the pantomime been entertaining audiences in Britain, and where did the pantomime horse come from? © Public Domain / Wikipedia Continue reading →

Many children of the 60s and 70s will fondly remember the television series, The White Horses. Although the series was made in 1965 and featured only 13 episodes, it has gained an army of devoted followers over the years, with appreciation for the series never seeming to wane. ©Pixabay Continue reading →

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPDXsQSpA9w I was incredibly lucky enough to be asked to take part in the Collegiate bridle advert for M.A.Grigg, where I got to wear some of the most stunning items of clothing, one particular favourite being the Ariat Tri-Factor Full...

I was lucky enough to be given a set of the Woof Wear Smart Tendon and Fetlock boots from my amazing sponsors Griggs. Where I would usually have the Veredus Carbon Gel boots, I wasn’t sure what to expect from...

With Elle away at the Welsh Masters this weekend, we caught up with her before she left for a little run down on what she does on the build up to an away show and got a few top tips...

So... to start with the biggest and most exciting news of the month... We are very pleased to introduce our NEW sponsored rider here at Griggs... Elle McCoan!   Elle joined the team here at Griggs in November last year...