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4 wonderful West Country equestrian homes you’ll want to live in
If you fancy heading west with your horse, take a look at these great equestrian properties for sale in Somerset at the moment. 1. The Homestead, Somerset For you: a detached barn conversion, with...
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My horse’s leg is filled: what could this mean? *H&H VIP*
. We are all taught to run our hands down a horse’s legs each morning, checking for filling or injury. But what does finding a filled leg mean — and is it always serious? There is often confusion over...
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Richard Farquhar nears last leg of Walking the Courses challenge
Charity walker Richard Farquhar completes the last leg of his mammoth 3,000-mile walk at this month’s Craven Meeting at Newmarket. The 53-year-old father of four has taken a year out of his life in the...
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How to teach your horse to stand still while you get on
Whether it’s due to bad habits, over enthusiasm or tension, being left dangling with one foot in the stirrup as your horse marches off can be a recipe for disaster. Lottie Buttler asked H&H blogger...
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Redwings plans £1m development
A NEW rehoming centre with stable blocks, schooling facilities and a refurbished donkey barn could be built at Redwings as part of a £1m redevelopment. The charity has applied for planning permission...
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Owner sued for selling his horse before Rio Olympics *H&H VIP*
The Italian Equestrian Federation (FISE) is suing the former owner of Eremo Del Castegno for selling the horse to Brazil before the upcoming Olympics. FISE has started legal action against Dr Enzo...
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10 things to look for in your dream mounted games pony
Whether you take part in mounted games to be competitive or just for fun, finding the right pony is crucial. Training is important, but starting with the right pony can make a big difference. Chrissie...
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Focus on rotten floors and ramps in Horsebox Safety Week
ROTTING floors and worn-out tyres are among the issues to be highlighted by NFU Mutual in its Horsebox Safety Week. The insurer has launched its campaign, which runs from 4-10 April, to encourage...
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8 technical show jackets for the stylish man
Calling all men: if you’re looking for a technical show jacket that’s both practical and stylish then don’t miss this stunning selection. Pikeur Delgado This sporty technical show jacket is made from a...
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Been there, done that, got the t-shirt: 5 reasons you can always rely on a...
It’s all very well reading Horse & Hound and drooling over the high-stepping equine dressage divas but — if you’re being honest — they might not be the most practical choice. In reality, there’s...
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Stellar line-up of racing heroes in Aintree parade
A stellar line-up of former racehorses will take part in the Retraining Of Racehorses (ROR) parade at the Grand National meeting (7-9 April). Aintree heroes 17-year-old Comply Or Die, the 2008 Grand...
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9 shocking, hilarious and utterly brilliant things you might have missed from...
Last week saw the annual running of the British Showjumping Blue Chip Winter Championships at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire (30 March — 3 April). The competition was packed full with action, some...
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‘It was great to be out again’: William Fox-Pitt returns to competition
William Fox-Pitt has made a positive return to competition since a serious accident at the end of last season. The four-time Olympian rode Parklane Hawk and Cool Mountain in the open intermediate (OI)...
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Shaun Mandy’s dressage blog: A horrible scare and reasons to celebrate
Dear gorgeous readers, We got it! A wild card to the British Dressage Winter Championships and so Euphoria E (Inky) and I will be there on Thursday 7 April! This past month has been full of ups and...
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Olympic champion speaks out over Agenda 2020 jumping proposals
Olympic and World Cup showjumping champion Steve Guerdat has spoken out against the most significant proposal for a new Olympic jumping competition format ahead of Tuesday’s pivotal discussion in...
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Nine-year-old girl dies in hunting accident
A NINE-year-old girl was fatally injured when she was kicked by another horse while out with a hunt. It is thought the girl was riding behind a bigger horse which lashed out at her pony, at a farm in...
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9 events and training sessions you need to head to this week
Debbie Criddle riding Akilles in indoor school parariderIf 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...
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Anna Ross: ‘The rider should be to the horse an Armani suit not a My Big Fat...
There have been more rule changes this month and it has finally been decreed that the colour of one’s boots does not affect performance. Doubtless this will be of horror to traditionalists, but I think...
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12 tips for travelling horses safely
To highlight NFU Mutual's Horsebox Safety Week (4-10 April) — designed to encourage owners to put their horses’ safety first while travelling and loading — take a look at these top tips for a smooth...
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‘Bonnie was a wonderful person who touched hearts’
Collect photo from the family of Bonnie Armitage aged 9 who died following a riding accident on Saturday 2nd April near Stroud in Gloucestershire (pony pictured is Lindsay the Shetland pony, that...
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