In 2017 Peter Wharton from Australia took some time out from ‘down under’ to explore Harness Racing in Wales. His article was published recently in the January edition of Hoof Beats magazine:

“Think of horses and Wales, and the one breed that will come readily to mind to most people is the Welsh Mountain Pony. And, you could be excused for thinking that the Welsh Mountain Pony is the only breed of horse in this small country in the United Kingdom.
Well, think again!” READ MORE

Of his time spent exploring the land of song, Peter says “I hope the story in the world’s leading trotting publication will help lift the profile of our sport in Wales. I certainly enjoyed writing it and meeting all the lovely Welsh people. I plan to be back in Wales in May/June next year.”