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Carole Mortimer: the FEI prefix fee — who are the winners and losers? *H&H VIP*
Seemingly out of the blue and with immediate effect, the FEI is going to charge the owners of horses that have prefixes added to their existing name a commercial rate of £979 for an FEI passport. Birth...
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Horse discovered ‘dumped like rubbish in a ditch’ *warning: graphic image’
Police are appealing for information after a young black filly was found dumped in a ditch in a village in Hertfordshire earlier this week (Tuesday, 2 March). The body was discovered by officers in a...
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5 dream B&Bs where your horse can come too
Can't afford a luxurious safari holiday in Tanzania or a swanky ranch trip to Texas? Never mind, there are some great home-grown riding holidays right on your doorstep — and even better, you can take...
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Man charged after he fired bowling balls into stables using cannon
A man who fired bowling balls from a homemade cannon into a horse breeder’s barn in the US has been charged with endangering life. The incident happened at a 4 July party last summer at a property near...
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7 top tips for using social media from Sam Griffiths
This week’s Horse & Hound guest editor Sam Griffiths has over 6,200 followers on Twitter and a similar number of fans on Facebook. He shares his top tips for social media success…1. Social media...
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Charity celebrates ‘Miracle’ Mother’s Day foal
Connie and MiracleAn emaciated mare rescued with her foal, who went on to have another to the surprise of her rehomer, is being celebrated this Mother’s Day (6 March) by the RSPCA. Connie was rescued...
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Settle in the south-east with these dream equestrian homes
If you fancy the idea of living in the “Garden of England” (with your horse of course), take a look at these great equestrian homes in Kent. 1. Lodge House, Kent For you: a five-bedroom Grade II listed...
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Teenager killed in eventing accident in Australia
The eventing world is in shock this morning (6 March) following the death of Olivia Inglis, 17, at Scone Horse Trials in Australia. The teenager was competing in her first two-star riding her family’s...
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The science behind ‘white’ horses *H&H VIP*
Russe Blanc and Charlie Poste (no 13) winning The Betfred Classic Chase Warwick 16.1.16 Pic Dan Abraham-racingfotos.com THIS IMAGE IS SOURCED FROM AND MUST BE BYLINED "RACINGFOTOS.COM"The mud-loving...
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Riding school owner receives unsung hero award
The owner of one of the largest riding schools in the country was “truly honoured” to receive an award that celebrates unsung heroes of the equestrian world. Sue Martin picked up the Sir Colin Spedding...
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Ouch! Hunting thrills and spills in pictures
…before being carefully removed by a kind foot follower The season’s not over yet, but a fair few of you have already marked your place in your hunt’s tumblers’ club for the 2015/2016 season. Whether...
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15,000 unrecorded foals born each year, warns charity
Around 15,000 “invisible” foals could be being born in the UK each year, according to research by an equine welfare charity. World Horse Welfare contacted 66 equine passport issuing organisations...
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Planning permission: what lights can you have on your arena?
Before installing floodlights in your arena or yard, you will need to submit a planning application to your local authority — and it’s not always a simple process. The individual case for lighting an...
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What is being done to encourage young riders? H&H investigates *H&H VIP*
Despite the overall number of riders falling over the past few years, figures show “significant growth” in young people riding. The British Equestrian Trade Association’s 2015 survey found the number...
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Plans for equine-therapy centre refused by council
Plans for an equine-therapy centre in Shropshire have been turned down after the council raised concerns over access, safety and flooding. Jill Higginson hoped to build an equine-assisted learning...
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Hunting’s ‘big night out’: Horn & Hound entrants revealed
The names of those taking part in a national horn-blowing competition vying to win the prestigious Horn & Hound Cup have been revealed. The event will take place at the Dubarry Horn & Hound...
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H&H Feed Week: Test your knowledge of the horse’s digestive system
Illustration is not to scale.All horse owners should be familiar with the golden rules of feeding and watering, but how good is your knowledge of all things related to your horse’s digestive system?...
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More horses are overweight than ever before *Promotion*
Advertisement FeatureThe National Equine Health Survey revealed last year that, of 15,000 horses and ponies included in the study, 23% were described as overweight – up from 16.9% the previous year....
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Victoria Pendleton to line-up at Cheltenham Festival
Victoria Pendleton is to ride in the Foxhunter Chase at the Cheltenham Festival (18 March). The decision was announced today (Monday, 7 March) that the double Olympic track cycling champion would...
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13 competition and training opportunities you need to make the most of this week
Bernard was rescued by the RSPCA four years ago and now enjoys showjumpingIf you’re looking for somewhere to compete or train with your horse this week no matter which corner of the country you’re in,...
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