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Grand National Winner on Skegness Sands?
Does our photograph depict the horse whose name will be flashed to every part of the world as the winner of the Grand National on Friday week? His owner (Sir Keith Fraser) who stands near, hopes so; Skegness hopes so; several who have invested a trifle on his chances hope so.
Ardeen has been in training [...]
Horse-drawn Trams Skegness Beach
Source: Skegness Herald 1887
Not many people will know that there was once a tramway on Skegness beach.
The horse-drawn trams idea, which was a private enterprise, solved the problem of the soft sands being difficult to walk upon, especially by the Victorian ladies.
The tramway didn’t last that long, as it seems sand blew onto the tracks [...]
Pony and Trap Accident
Source: Skegness Herald 1903
Whilst Dr Bernard was travelling down Lumley Road, his horse took fright at the covering of a wheelbarrow.
The animal dashed onto the pavement near the public convenience and one of the wheels of the trap ran into the outer side of the tree, thus fixing the tree between the trap and the [...]
Equine Obstacle in the Dark
ALARMING EXPERIENCE
EQUINE OBSTACLE IN THE DARK
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The nocturnal meanderings of two Skegness horses which led to an alarming experience for a cyclist were referred to at Skegness yesterday when Joseph Rollitt, pig keeper, Skegness, and Ernest Grunnill, labourer, Skegness, was summoned for allowing their respective horses to stray at Skegness on Christmas Eve.
Percy W. Pettitt, a [...]
Northcote Heavy Horse Centre Lincolnshire
Cowboys and Indians Theme Northcote Heavy Horse CentreDespite the black clouds and heavy rain, the show still went on for the Fancy Dress Cowboys and Indians Theme day at the Northcote Heavy Horse Centre today. The exciting programme of events included linedancing, music by the country and western band, Good Bad and the Ugly, and [...]
Horse Surfing Xtreme Riding Stunts Skegx Xfest
The latest great attraction to hit Skegness, is the Independant Horse Show.
The Independant Horse Show, which was part of Skegness Xfest 2007, was fantastic and an absolute must see! A horse show like a horse show you’ve never seen before!
Packed with non-stop extreme horse riding stunts by top class riders on first class [...]
