How can you make sure the property that looks so pretty on a warm, late-September afternoon won’t turn into a … More
Category: Country + Equestrian
The Duchess of Marlborough on horse trials, riding and a pony called Treacle
As preparations for Blenheim Horse Trials reached a fevered pitch, I interviewed Edla, Duchess of Marlborough, for the Derby House Post.
Trotting on gently
Partly helped by the better Stamp Duty rates for mixed-use properties, interest in equestrian estates remains consistent. Find out more … More
Horse art goes on show
Love horses? Then get them into your home. The pick of Britain’s equestrian artwork, featuring oils, watercolours, pencils, chalks and … More
What you need to know about buying a thatched cottage
Some buyers worry that buying a thatched cottage means facing a greater risk of fire, vermin infestations and higher insurance premiums. But … More
Equestrian icons: Pippa Funnell
As Pippa Funnell makes a bid for the European crown at Blair Castle, I look back at her spectacular career … More
Choosing the right fencing for your equestrian property
It’ll never make your friends swoon with envy when they visit your yard. It won’t even make it to the … More
Meet Microdave, Britain’s smallest foal
Imagine a foal so small he could fit into your car’s backseat. Microdave, an American miniature horse, stood at a … More
Your guide to equestrian occupancy ties
The house looks perfect: swish yard, professional manège and a decent price. But then you look at the small print … More
The Equestrian Property Market’s Off At A Gallop
Once the General Election banished the spectre of a hung parliament, the country property market started motoring. Read the forecast for the … More
Carla Passino 