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50 things horse owners (really, really) can’t live without
A quick straw poll of the H&H staff revealed that the items below are essential for keeping their horsey lives running smoothly. Do you agree? What would you add to the list?1. Fleece rug. The GP...
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Event medics forced to ‘save riders from themselves’ *H&H VIP*
Riders are risking serious injuries by not being honest about their physical condition, according to health professionals. The issue was brought to the attention of the Medical Equestrian Association...
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Whatever happened to manners? 7 scenarios you’re likely to recognise…
When it comes to manners, we’re all well aware our equines can span the spectrum from perfect pony to horse horror. But how about etiquette sins of the two-legged variety? From the invisible horse...
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Abandoned horses rescued from industrial area
SONY DSCAbandoned horses found straying on a road in Bristol have been rescued by an equine welfare charity. The two horses, now called Pilgrim and Grace, were discovered in Avonmouth, an industrial...
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Chloe Vell’s dressage blog: managing exuberance
Kaja in our new indoor arenaSince my last blog we have had some changes. I was recently bringing a 14-year-old stallion back into work for his owners and now he has returned to them and his place has...
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Fire tears through horse sanctuary
Equipment worth over £20,000 has been lost in a yard fire at a horse sanctuary. Littletinkers sanctuary in Norwich was targeted by arsonists on Friday night (12 February). A newly built donkey barn was...
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Peter Charles: How can we stop the World Class Programme from pulling the rug...
With this being an Olympic year, my thoughts have turned to our World Class Programme and how it could be made into a more productive system. I clearly remember four years ago, in the run-up to the...
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Choosing the right bit: would a hanging cheek snaffle suit my horse?
If you're considering a hanging cheek snaffle bit for your horse, then read a bitting expert's view on how it works and what types of horse it best suitshanging cheek snaffleHow does a hanging cheek...
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Alice Collins’ breeding blog: Belissimo in disguise
Stallion preparation, selection and training is a giant industry in Germany. Thousands of breeders anxiously await the year’s new stars and savour established, legendary sires. Although sometimes...
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Andrew Sallis: Please, thank you and when necessary, sorry *H&H VIP*
“A fish stinks from the head down: well done. Now, master, do you take water with your whiskey?” So began one of my most memorable rollockings. The retired general-cum-gentleman farmer was...
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8 things that softened the blow of moving on from your favourite pony
You hung onto your beloved childhood pony for as long as possible, but in the end you had to admit you'd outgrown him and it was time to move on. Here's what you may have experienced when transitioning...
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Teenager seriously injured after horse falls on road
A teenager has been seriously injured while out riding on the road. The 18-year-old was out hacking with two other riders at around 2pm on Thursday, 11 February. They were riding along Coggeshall Road...
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Show hunter ponies: what are judges looking for?
In the second of a new series on top tips in the show ring, H&H talks to the professionals about how to present a show hunter pony correctlyBRITISH SHOW PONY SOCIETY ÐÊAREA 2A (CHESHIRE)CHESHIRE...
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Photos of man taking horse to chip shop cause online storm
.Photos of a man taking his horse to a chip shop have caused a storm online. Manchester police reportedly received several calls on 11 February from concerned members of the public after the man was...
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Jason Webb’s blog: All eyes on you?
I’m slightly in the doghouse over Valentine’s Day as I spent the most part of it playing golf with some friends! But, before I get accused of being a terrible husband, it was only because I was in the...
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Dog chases horse along road in terrifying attack
.A horse is recovering after being chased by a dog for two miles. Pat Dorward was out hacking with a friend in Countesswells Wood, near Aberdeen, on 31 January when the dog appeared (not pictured). “We...
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What would you like to ask Badminton winner Sam Griffiths?
Would you like to pose a question to a Badminton winner? Now is your chance! Australian team member and 2014 Badminton victor Sam Griffiths is guest editing our eventing special (out 3 March) and we...
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5 books to keep horsey children busy this half-term
With half-term now over halfway through, you may be starting to rack your brains as to what's up next on the entertainment agenda. How about one of these horsey children's books? Nimrod: A Cavalry...
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Tougher measures employed to clean up UAE endurance *H&H VIP*
Twelve “strong” measures will be applied for the remainder of the UAE endurance season, in a new agreement between the FEI and the Emirates Equestrian Federation (EEF) announced on 13 February. The...
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All about suspensory ligament injuries
Following the news that Faugheen — the hot favourite to defend his Champion Hurdle title at Cheltenham next month — is going to miss the Festival due to a sore suspensory, find out all you need to know...
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