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Peter Charles: Is this the best we can do? *H&H VIP*
The Furusiyya FEI five-star Nations Cups are always critical in a selection year, and this year’s series has now commenced with the first leg in Al Ain last weekend (17-20 February). While Di Lampard...
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Plans for national rider road safety campaign gather momentum
Riders around Britain could have access to safer roads, thanks to the work of a Cornish campaigner. Debbie Smith launched a petition to encourage motorists to pass wide and slow last year (14 December)...
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Return of 100 malnourished horses denied
An application to return more than 100 malnourished horses seized by RSPCA Victoria last month was dismissed by the Supreme Court yesterday (Wednesday, 2 March). The owner’s of the horses issued court...
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Badminton Horse Trials: where to stay
With Badminton Horse Trials looming (4-8 May 2016), make sure you don't get caught out with our comprehensive list of places to stay 5 miles from Badminton The Kings Arms, Didmarton, Badminton, Glos...
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FEI enforces charge for commercial horse names
Duffy Fraser riding FERNHILL REVELATION during the Belton Park One Day Event in Belton Park near Grantham in Lincolnshire UK on 19th April 2015Anyone registering a horse with a commercial prefix to...
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Coral Keen’s eventing blog: Raring to go
We’ve been really busy with training and competitions recently. February is probably my busiest month of the year as not only are we preparing for the season with fitness work but we’re also going out...
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7 ways to perfect your canter-to-trot transition
All transitions require a certain level of skill, but it’s often the downward transitions that riders find most tricky. H&H asks Mandy Frost, a British Showjumping (BS) accredited UKCC Level 3...
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Partially-sighted pony seriously injured in knife attack
Police are appealing for information after a partially-blind pony was attacked with a knife in a field in South Wales last week (25 February). South Wales Police are appealing for witnesses after the...
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Former Grand National runner to go eventing
.Tranquil Sea, who finished seventh in last year’s Grand National, will be competing in eventing this year with Clemmie Shipp, who owns him with her mother Jean. “He had a long break after the Grand...
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Hovis’ Friday diary: I have a new Aunty, and I love her
Dear diary, I think I am doomed. I am being ganged up on by every female in my life, who all seem hell bent on working me to the size of a Shetland pony. So I officially have a new sharer. She is a...
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Horse owner wins dog attack case
dog barking and baring its teethA horse owner has successfully sued for compensation after a livery yard owner’s dogs lamed her mare. Sharon Bates, 49, received £7,332 from the proprietor of a DIY...
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9 horses Sam Griffiths won’t forget
This week’s H&H guest editor Sam Griffiths tells us about the horses who have made his career. 1. Happy Times (stablename: Happy) Owners: Dinah Posford and Juliet Donald Best results: first Saumur...
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Outrage among Arab fans following dismissal of influential figures *H&H VIP*
Marek TrelaThere has been a global outcry among Arabian horse enthusiasts following the replacement of three experienced and influential figures, who were in charge of Poland’s state studs of Janow...
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11 reasons to catch the team chasing bug
The first team chase on the spring schedule, due to run this weekend, has been cancelled (Bicester with Whaddon Chase) but don't let that dampen your spirits. Here's why fearless — and slightly crazy —...
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#FridayFunny: horses tread the boards at Sadler’s Wells
Funny, weird and wonderful goings on the horse world. As we come to the end of the week H&H provides a light-hearted readSadler’s Wells might be well-known in equestrian circles, but this month the...
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‘We would be better off leaving’: Defra minister calls for Britain to leave EU
Defra minister George Eustice has called for Britain to leave the European Union (EU). Mr Eustice shared his views on “Brexit” while speaking at the National Equine Forum yesterday (Thursday, 3 March)....
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Rio Olympics to be Hello Sanctos’ final championship
.Hello Sanctos’ co-owner Lord Harris has confirmed the 14-year-old will be available for Scott Brash to ride in Rio — but it will be the gelding’s final Championship appearance. The talented son of...
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Steamed dog and 9 other social media posts that made us look twice this week
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from twitter and instagram during the past seven days. From an event rider turning to growing up milk to possibly the most helpful horse in the world, it all...
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Hunting cap maker merges with helmet company
Traditional hunting cap maker Patey has merged with PROtector Helmets. The company will continue to produce both lines of hat, as well as a velvet-covered Patey PROtector, a helmet that “combines the...
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6 fabulous family horses for sale this week
If you’re looking for a versatile horse that would suit every member of your family, whether they are novice or accomplished, look no further than our selection of family horses for sale on the Horse...
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