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It shouldn’t happen on a show day…
A whole lot of hard graft backstage keeps the competition season in full swing, but things don't always go to plan for the show world's unsung heroes saddle close upFaulty wake-up calls Having a social...
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Firefighters cut horse out of lorry in dramatic rescue
A rider has praised the quick actions of vets and emergency services after her horse became trapped in her horsebox. Equo ambassador Ali Dane had just arrived at Summerhouse Equestrian Centre, Glos, on...
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What happened next? Test your knowledge of 2015’s equestrian action
What better way to get in the zone for the 2016 season, than to re-live 2015's non-stop action. From those who reigned supreme, to less fortunate riders suffering unscheduled dismounts, do you know...
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Calls for new rider weight rule in the show ring
A call for guidelines on suitable weight limits for showing riders who compete on small ponies received overwhelming support at The Showing Register’s (TSR) “Future of Showing” debate at Stoneleigh on...
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Got the competition bug? 4 properties with show centres on their doorstep
If you want to get out competing with your horse, but you don’t want to endure the hassle of having to travel miles and miles, you need to check out these equestrian properties for sale with...
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Stable fires: prevention and palns of action *H&H VIP*
Disaster does not discriminate. Any type of equine can end up in an emergency situation, from grazing ponies caught in floodwater to competition horses trapped in an overturned lorry or a burning...
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Video of lorry overtaking rider out hacking causes outrage
Credit: Sophie WilliamsA video of a lorry driver overtaking a horse with just centimetres to spare has been watched by more than 2.7m people on social media. Rider Sophie Williams captured the footage...
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Taking the wrong horse — and 11 other unforgettable competition moments
There are some competition days that we will never forget — for all the right or wrong reasons. Emma Shadbolt asks top riders what their most memorable moments are, from turning up with the wrong...
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Man banned for life after neglecting donkeys
A man has been given a lifetime ban from owning animals after neglecting a number of donkeys. James Steele, 46, from Glenavy (formerly from Crumlin) was found guilty of two charges under the Welfare of...
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‘The deed was done — I was out cold’— Polly Williamson recounts accident in...
In her new book 'Where did I go?', eventer Polly Williamson recounts the day a dramatic incident with a young horse left her with a horrific head injury — and how she has put her life back together...
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Rider safety could benefit from space-age technology
Space technology is being developed to be used in riding hats. Helmet manufacturer Charles Owen was one of the five winners of a $250,000 (£174,420) prize to come up with a new material that can be...
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The (challenging) diary of owning a new pony: a strangling sense of...
Fed up with following her daughter on foot, Kate Flynn decides to go hunting again — after a 15 year break Munch is continuing to excel on the hunting field. Going out with two local hunts, he has...
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Olympic eventing champion Blyth Tait makes course-designing debut
Olympic gold medal-winning event rider Blyth Tait is making his debut as a course-designer this year. The Kiwi rider, who has ridden at four Olympics, will be taking on the BE90 and BE100 tracks at...
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How well do you know British Eventing’s rules?
As we approach the start of the 2016 eventing season, now is the time to test your knowledge of the rules under which British Eventing competitions will take place to ensure you don’t get caught out....
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12 super smart competition bags
If you’re looking for a practical competition bag to keep your show gear clean and organisied then don’t miss this eye-catching collection of competition bags. Equipe trolley bag This durable nylon bag...
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Shaun Mandy’s dressage blog: It’s go, go, go
Dear gorgeous readers, I don’t know where the time is flying to, but it is! As I write to you I am sitting in front of my wood burner, listening to Magic Radio’s “stress busters” while Pringle is...
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Tributes paid to young event rider who died in Vietnam
A 19-year-old British event rider is among three people who have died while travelling in Vietnam. The bodies of Sheffield-based Izzy Squire, her 24-year-old sister Beth Anderson and Christian Sloan...
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13 reasons to hitch up your trailer or start up your horsebox this week
If you’re looking for somewhere to compete or train with your horse this week no matter which corner of the country you’re in, here are some dates you need to put in your diary and enter online via...
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Don’t miss your chance to quiz prolific showman Robert Walker
Would you like to pick the brains of one of the country’s leading showmen? Now is your chance! Robert Walker, who is renowned for success in the show ring riding hunters and cobs, is guest editing our...
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Escaped racehorse swims two kilometres out to sea
A racehorse in Australia swam out to sea after ditching his rider on a beach in Brisbane. Five-year-old Rebel Rover was taken to Moreton Bay for training when he spooked, causing his rider to fall off....
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