One of the most enduring sires in recent years has been the great Vervaldee, in turn a son of the great Versace, both of whom passed away far too soon.

The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) is pleased to announce the continuation of its Equine Development programme, following its handover to a new company formed by a partnership of industry experts.

Today I said goodbye to my favourite endurance mare. She was a little Arabian with a kind, big-hearted attitude to life; she carried me over the famous 160km Golden Horseshoe course and galloped her heart out racing to the finish in an International 120km

On 26 September 1994 our lives were changed forever. A very special colt foal had been born at Simeon Stud, Australia. His name was Simeon Shemini.