Trot ON have been out and about with our video camera filming all kinds of interesting clips for you to watch. Check back often to see what's new.
Pony Racing Summer Camp
If you're a budding jockey or know of one then take a look at our video all about this years Pony Racing Camp held at The British Racing School in Newmarket. This is a chance for girls and boys from 11-15 to take advantage of the facilities and learn from the experts at this Centre of Excellence for training in the racing industry. It covers everything a wannabe jockey would want to know-from tack and turnout to riding skills and race craft. Add to that trips to top training yards and a bucketful of fun-what more could you ask for!
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Q and A with Robert Adams aka blindhorsedancer
Horseman Robert Adams is somebody special who has an especial love for horses and whom I am so pleased to have met. Effectively blinded at a very early age as a result of a non equine related accident Robert has made horses a central part of his life ever since. His attitude to life 'I do not want to tiptoe through life only to arrive at my death safely - scars tell more about you than tattoos' Here Robert aka Blindhorsedancer explains a little more of his fascinating story and his love for horses....Hats off to you Robert!
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Q&A with Phoebe Buckley
Eventer Phoebe Buckley started her riding career aged 12 at a riding school. Coming from a non horsey background she's got to the top through talent, dedication and determination. As well as eventing she has worked in the racing industry, riding on the flat and over hurdles. Little Tiger a.k.a Frostie is a feisty, barely 15hh mare owned by Dr. Polly Taylor. Together they have competed at Badminton, Burghley and Luhmuhlen CCI****.
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Carriage Driving
Carriage driving is fun though many of us have not experienced it directly. Watch this podcast to get a taste of what its all about and see Fiona training at home and preparing for a competition. Find out how their costume looks and if she wins the fancy dress competition.
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The Apprentice
It takes skill and a lot of nerve to handle a 2 year old Shire stallion. 16 year old James and his father Paul have the expertise to contain 18 hand Harry's enthusiasm and the dedication to show a winner.
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Simon Barnes talks horses
Simon Barnes is one of Britain's greatest writers and is Chief Sportswriter for the Times. Simon talks about how horses are emphatically part of his life. He talks about his professional life taking him to Badminton and his admiration for the horses and riders who compete at the highest level.
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The Suffolk Punch
Martin Goymour, president of the Suffolk Horse Society informs us about this endangered breed. We watch him competing two of his favorite Suffolk's at the Suffolk Show. He explains that the Suffolk horses are a wonderful breed and that it would be a terrible loss if they became extinct.
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First Shoeing
Puzzle is going to be shod for the first time. It is an experience that can be tricky for both horse and farrier. Watch how both get on and learn how, like so many things horsey, the key is in the preparation. Get the homework right and the rest follows.
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