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Race Horse Johnny Barnes Dies Aged 11
[Written by Stephen Wright] Johnny Barnes, the Bermuda Racing-owned thoroughbred, who enjoyed a successful four-year racing career, has died aged 11. Named after the island’s legendary well-wisher, who died aged 93 in 2016, the four-legged Johnny Barnes was the first horse purchased by Bermuda Racing for €310,000 [about $415,000] in December 2013. Trained... Read more of this article
WindReach Receives Donations For Ponies
WindReach recently received donations allowing them to add three new therapy ponies to their therapeutic riding programme. A spokesperson said, “WindReach will be celebrating 50 years of therapeutic riding in Bermuda next year and has received an early gift of three new therapy ponies. The addition to the therapeutic riding herd will allow an increased... Read more of this article
Art Fundraiser Raises $250,000 For WindReach
An auction of life-size painted sculptures of a much-loved therapy horse raised approximately $250,000 for WindReach’s educational and therapeutic programmes. Tilly, a miniature pony, died in November last year after 22 years of helping others at the Warwick-based outdoor activities centre. Tilly’s Filly Fundraiser was held at WindReach last Friday,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: ‘Tilly’s Fillies’ Art Fundraiser
[Updated with video] Life-size painted sculptures of a therapy horse will be auctioned off at a fundraising event at WindReach later this month, and the ‘Tilly’s Fillies’ are now on display at the Church Street level of Washington Mall. Tilly, a miniature pony, died in November last year after almost a quarter of a century helping others,... Read more of this article
WindReach To Auction Painted Horse Sculptures
Life-size painted sculptures of a much-loved therapy horse will be auctioned off at a fundraising event at WindReach next month. Tilly, a miniature pony, died in November last year after almost a quarter of a century helping others, having been donated to the Warwick-based outdoor activities centre in 1997. The fibre-glass sculptures, of which there... Read more of this article
WindReach’s Miniature Horse ‘Tilly’ Passes Away
WindReach announced that Tilly — a miniature horse who worked as a therapy animal — passed away, noting that since she first arrived at WindReach back in 1997 she was a “gem of a therapist.” A spokesperson said, “It is with tremendous sadness that WindReach announces the passing of our beloved therapy animal, Tilly. Tilly’s... Read more of this article
Bermuda Horses Featured In UK Magazine
Bermuda horses Scooby Doo and Mr. Sandman were recently featured in a UK publication after two Bermuda equestrians participated in Horse & Hound magazine’s “between the ears of their horses” photo contest. A spokesperson said, “Fans of the UK equestrian magazine Horse and Hound were recently invited to submit landscape photographs taken... Read more of this article
Dr. Richardson Appointed Official Veterinarian
The FEI Veterinary Department recently announced the appointment of the veterinarian Dr. Lucy Richardson to the FEI’s List of Official Veterinarians. After having completed the relevant training, FEI Veterinarians must accept the applicable codex and commit to officiate within the principles and rules of the organization. The goal of the FEI Veterinary... Read more of this article
Veterinarian Offering Services In Two Locations
Bermudian veterinarian Dr. Stephanie Wilkinson specializes in the treatment of horses and has recently established the local veterinary practice, Island Equine Veterinary Services Ltd, which sees her visit the island every few weeks to lend her considerable expertise to the local equine community. Dr. Wilkinson currently practices veterinary medicine... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & Results: RES Equestrian Show
The RES Hunter Jumper Show – Series 2 was held over the weekend at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street with the final events taking place this afternoon [March 17]. The series comprises of two weekend events of competition with the first taking place back in January. The 22-minute live video replay: Camryn Lines on Jack of Hearts came... Read more of this article
Carriage Incident: Police Confirm Man’s Death
[Updated] Police and first responders have been dispatched to an “incident involving a horse and carriage” in Devonshire, with police saying that “initial information suggests that one person has been seriously injured.” A police spokeperson said, “At around 3.20pm today [March 8] police and first responders were dispatched... Read more of this article
Photos: Inwood Hunter Jumper Equestrian Show
The Overall Champions and Reserve Champions of the recent Bermuda Equestrian Federation’s Inwood Hunter Jumper Show, which took place at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street, have been named, with a number of both horses and riders enjoying honours. The Champion Hunter Pony was “You’ll be Amazed,” with “Don’t Blink”... Read more of this article
People Assist Collapsed Horse In Dockyard
[Updated] People in Dockyard came to the aid of a horse today [Aug 5] after it collapsed this afternoon, attending to it in order to offer comfort and cover before the animal could be tended to. Bystanders said a vet came and put the horse on a drip, and the horse’s condition seemed to improve. Further details are limited at this time, but we... Read more of this article
Photos: BHPA Spring Horse Jumping Show
The BHPA Spring Show recently took place at the Bermuda Equestrian Center on Vesey Street.In the Low Hunter Horse Under Saddle Class De Le Vega and Casey Truran finished first, Riley Correia and Tres Beau finished second and Lindsay Sousa riding Ad Lib finished third. On the second day of competition, Emily Cox riding Beethoven won the Low Hunter Pony... Read more of this article
Ki-Juan Minors, Mantana Finish 8th In Florida
Ki-Juan Minors was recently back in action in an equestrian event, taking part in the Equestrian Sports Production [ESP] Fall Series Horse Jumping Event in Florida. Minors competed in the $10,000.00 1.40m Open Stakes Class while riding Matana. In a field of 24 starters, Minors and Matana finished in eight place, recording a time of 80.94, with four... Read more of this article
Police Respond: Horse On The Loose
At approximately 3pm on Monday [Dec 3] motorists in the Middle Road, Southampton area were confronted with a horse meandering in the road. The horse somehow got loose and unofficial reports indicate that it was wandering the road and disrupting traffic. A police spokesperson said: “Around 3pm on Monday, December 3rd police officers attended a... Read more of this article
