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Bladder stones in horses: a remarkable recovery *H&H VIP*
With a string of top-level showing titles to his name, Patros HB (known as Paddy) has conquered all in the world of ridden Arabians. Yet last year the 10-year-old stallion faced a challenge of a very...
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10 ways to beat sweet itch
SKIN CONDITION CAUSED BY ALLERGY TO FLY AND MIDGE BITES THEN AGGREVATED BY RUBBING AND SCRATCHING TO ALLEVIATE SYMPTOMS. DERMATITUS SORES ITCH SCRATCH BALDCeiling fans, avoiding watercourses and oiling...
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Runaway zebra dies after falling into pond
A sedated runaway zebra has died after falling into a pond on a golf course. The striped equine escaped from Mikuni West Farm in Aichi, eastern Japan, earlier this week (22 March). Police pursued the...
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: Does horse riding need to be so complicated?
I don’t usually follow cricket. Not enough horses involved. But I was fascinated to read about the Afghan cricket team, which has been in the news recently. Cricket took off in Afghanistan in the...
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Hans Peter Minderhoud wins dressage World Cup final
Hans Peter Minderhoud and Glock's Flirt. Image by Claes JakobssonThe Netherlands’ Hans Peter Minderhoud replicated his win in the grand prix on Friday to top the leaderboard again today (Sunday 27...
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Heading off on a hot riding holiday? 11 tips for keeping cool
It’s 37°, the sun is shining, you have your hard hat and long boots on, you’re about to head out for a fabulous, challenging hour of dressage instruction — and you’re more acclimatised to the Great...
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Horse & Hound’s Ask The Vet on sale now
If you want to enjoy a drama-free summer on a healthy horse you can’t afford to miss this issue, which is jam-packed with the latest advice from leading veterinarians and industry experts. A handy A-Z...
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5 (slightly naughty) reasons we can’t wait for Jilly Cooper’s latest book
If, like us, you’ve grown up with Jilly Cooper’s books then you too are probably wildly excited at the prospect of her latest book, Mount, set for release later in the year. Her first novel about the...
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Victoria Pendleton takes ownership of her first horse
Olympic cycling gold medallist turned amateur jockey Victoria Pendleton has joined the ranks of hundred of thousands of horse enthusiasts in the UK by becoming the proud owner of her first horse....
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Test for tapeworm — and 6 more essential horsey tasks to do this spring
riding a horse with a full fly rug onSpring has finally sprung — show schedules are out, bridleways are drying off, fields are beginning to turn green, and all is right with the world. But now the days...
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All scores to count: Olympic showjumping proposals debated *H&H VIP*
All scores will count in Olympic team showjumping competitions, if FEI proposals for the 2020 Games are given the go-ahead. The FEI Jumping Committee’s proposals are in connection with the...
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Geoff Billington guest edits H&H showjumping special
He’s one of showjumping’s best personalities and this week Geoff Billington took the helm at the Horse & Hound headquarters. The special showjumping issue, guest edited by Geoff, is on sale on...
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Coral Keen’s eventing blog: My Badminton dream is on hold
It was so cold at Aldon Horse Trials but it was great to be out and the horses went well. Cascaelle (Lola) managed to keep a lid on it for her dressage and stayed focus to produce a nice test, although...
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Steve Guerdat retains his crown as World Cup jumping champion
.The Longines FEI World Cup showjumping final trophy will once again have the Swiss rider Steve Guerdat‘s name engraved on it as he retained his 2015 Las Vegas title in the Scandinavium Arena in...
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12 events and training opportunities you should grab 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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Horses seized after picture of foal wearing a bit goes viral on social media
Horses have been seized from a travellers’ site after photos of a foal wearing a bit sparked outrage. Members of the public urged the RSPCA to intervene after the images went viral on social media...
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Polo world mourns loss of two prominent players
Two prominent polo players have died as a result of injuries sustained in falls. Long-time US player Bob Daniels‘ horse reportedly stumbled and he fell to the ground during a 12-goal game in Wellington...
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Colic: what to do while you wait for the vet
With nearly 60 years experience of veterinary practice, Dr Richard Chapman has published a book entitled 'Do I call the vet?' Here he looks at what you can do to help a horse with colic while you wait...
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Mark Phillips: ‘I really don’t understand where eventing is going’ *H&H VIP*
Mark Phillips and othersWith edict after edict from the FEI, I really don’t understand where eventing is going. Regarding the proposal to change the sport’s name, I cannot understand why we are hung on...
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6 things sure to humiliate every rider
Riding is a great leveller. Just when you think you’re at the top of your game, something will happen to bring you back down to earth with a bump. Honestly, it’s almost like horses do it on purpose...
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