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One Step Ahead

Posted on October 18, 2011 by blogger

Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to ride all kinds of horses. It comes with the job. The type of horse I like is irrelevant when it comes to what I ride for work or for my husband, Steve. I’ve learnt the hard way how to deal with horses that are bigger and stronger than me. The trick is not to let them know they are. Continue reading →

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The Long and The Short of It!

Posted on April 28, 2011 by blogger

You’re cantering to a fence and you realise two strides out that you’re going to be too far off it. Do you – ? Continue reading →

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Emily Turkington – 13th April 2011

Posted on April 13, 2011 by blogger

Emily Turkington called into our shop today: The Equestrian Store on the Mahon Road, Portadown (Northern Ireland). We got chatting about last weekends results and upcoming training and events: The Meadows Balmoral Qualifier – Virma –> first show out not good, … Continue reading →

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Emily Turkington

Posted on April 7, 2011 by blogger

Local showjumping star Emily Turkington, had a hugely successful year in European Showjumping throughout 2010. Competing for the Ireland team in the summer, she took part in two events, jumping fences at 1.45m against a large field of competitors. At Barbizon, France, … Continue reading →

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Not Just for Dressage.

Posted on March 17, 2011 by blogger

Dressage riders are just people who are frightened to jump? Right? Think again.
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EQS….Brand Quality but Cheaper!

Posted on March 17, 2011 by blogger

One great concept that has been born at The Equestrian Store is ‘EQS’. Continue reading →

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Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)

Posted on January 27, 2011 by blogger

On the evening of Friday 3rd December 2010, The Equestrian Store, Portadown held a Charity Fashion Show in aid of the RDA. Joanne Morton (RDA Longstone) and her team for supported the event, giving the audience an insight into the … Continue reading →

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Winter Tips!

Posted on January 10, 2011 by blogger

Christmas and the New Year holidays seem like a distant memory! After the unusually prolonged sub-zero temperatures we had during December 2010 and further forecasts by the BBC News and Met Office predicting some freezing times to come over the … Continue reading →

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The Equestrian Store Charity Fashion Show in Aid of the RDA (Riding for the Disabled)

Posted on December 23, 2010 by blogger

As we all know the month of December has brought in some blistering cold weather with the snow, however on the 3rd of the December the atmosphere in The Equestrian Store was anything but cold. Crowds overcame the hazardous weather … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on November 29, 2010 by blogger

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

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