Joules in administration, a one in 1,000,000 eventer, and different issues the horse world is speaking about

1. Joules going into administration

The style model widespread amongst equestrians has gone into administration, placing 1,600 jobs and 132 shops in danger. The agency introduced on Monday (14 November) that its board had resolved to file a discover of intention to nominate directors after rescue talks failed, and within the newest replace it was confirmed joint directors had been appointed for Joules Group Plc and Joules Restricted. “Over the approaching weeks, we are going to endeavour to proceed to function all shops as a going concern throughout this vitally necessary Christmas buying and selling interval whereas we assess choices for the group, together with a doable sale,” mentioned Mr Wright, head of restructuring at Interpath Advisory and joint administrator.

Learn the newest replace on Joules

2. A one in 1,000,000 five-star horse

Tributes have been paid to occasion horse Westwood Mariner, who has died aged 21. “Rooney”, who accomplished Burghley in 2014 with Piggy March, and was ridden by Polly Stockton, Ruth Edge and Izzy Taylor, was purchased by Ella Woodhead in 2015. His final season with Ella was in 2018 and he retired after ending 2nd on the Bicton CIC2* (now three-star). “He was simply beautiful. He was like a canine and so sort and mild; you possibly can do something with him and he was that one in 1,000,000 horse for me. The whole lot we had collectively is completely happy recollections,” mentioned Ella.

Discover out extra about Ella and Rooney’s partnership

3. Black Friday

This 12 months’s purchasing bonanza begins on Friday 25 November, and we now have rounded up a number of the finest horsey offers launched to date. Whether or not you’re on the lookout for a brand new rug, some competitors gear for subsequent season, otherwise you need to get forward in your Christmas purchasing, don’t miss your likelihood to seize a cut price. We’ll be updating this information as extra presents are launched, so make sure to examine again.

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