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10 competition and training opportunities you need to grab this week
close up of pony show jumping over polesIf 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...
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8 reasons why showjumping trumps dressage
We each have our favourite discipline — and each has its own charms, as well as its drawbacks. Here a showjumper argues for her sport over dressage — but do you agree? 1. Judging The fence either stays...
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Emaciated pony ‘covered in wounds and sores’ dumped dead on roadside...
An emaciated dead pony was found dumped in northwest London. The skewbald was found on 7 April on Ass House Lane, Harrow Weald. He had a rope tied around his back legs and was dumped in a driveway...
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Graham Fletcher: ‘Nick Skelton and Big Star make an Olympic medal more...
We haven’t nearly as many possible Olympic partnerships for Rio as we had for London 2012. Therefore the inclusion of Nick Skelton and Big Star in the Nations Cup team for La Baule (12–15 May) is so...
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16 of The Queen’s favourite horses
To celebrate The Queen's 90th Birthday this week (21 April 2016), we take a look at some of her favourite horses from history It is probably a tad tactless trying to identify The Queen’s “favourite”...
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Stand aside Boaty – it’s Horsey McHorseface
A two-year-old thoroughbred in Australia will be racing under an unusual name – Horsey McHorseface. The gelding was named by trainer Bjorn Baker’s team at Warwick Farm racecourse, Sydney, in homage to...
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Emily King’s 14 top tips for cross-country course walking
Emily King riding CHARLEMAGNE during the Belton Park One Day Event in Belton Park near Grantham in Lincolnshire UK on 18th April 2015Four-star rider Emily King — daughter of double Badminton winner...
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The road to the Badminton Mitsubishi Cup: ‘I read as far as “regrettably” and...
I swear the weather gods are against me. After the disappointment of Breckenbrough being cancelled 10 days ago I rang Eland Lodge to see if there was any point in putting my name on the wait list. I...
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British Eventing updates hat rules following outcry
British Eventing (BE) has updated its headwear rules so the popular PROtector helmet, worn by numerous riders including Francis Whittington, will now be allowed during the cross-country phase. Riders...
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‘Practice makes perfect’: how to impress the judge when showing in-hand
Whether you’re a dab hand at showing in-hand or considering doing it for the first time, the following expert advice from judges and producers will set you up for success. Whether you’re showing a...
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Wash for white horse ahead of Queen’s 90th
.The oldest white horse in Wiltshire has had a bath ready for The Queen’s 90th birthday. Owners of greys will know just how difficult they can be to keep clean, but few would require the intervention...
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Judi Dench to help ex-racehorses find new careers
Actress Dame Judi Dench has taken up a new role as principal patron of the British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre (TRC). The centre is the biggest in Britain dedicated to the retraining and rehoming of...
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Julie Templeton: Teaching children in-hand skills is as important as teaching...
Julie Templeton at Home Long Barn Stables, Nr Newport on 19 February 2013I’ve just returned from judging at Wexford Equestrian Centre, Ireland. The Irish are renowned for being laid-back and I’ve come...
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Oliver Townend to be Badminton 2016 pathfinder
Former Badminton title holder Oliver Townend will be the first rider out on to the cross-country course at the 2016 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (5-8 May). With multiple horses entered,...
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Dressage: London Olympians line up to compete at Royal Windsor
Charlotte Dujardin - BaroloEvery British team rider from the London Olympics will be competing at this year’s Royal Windsor Horse Show. The class is on Wednesday 11 May in the main Castle Arena. It is...
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Are you ready for the Mitsubishi Motors Cup cross-country course at Badminton?
The pinnacle of many amateur event riders’ careers is just around the corner. The Mitsubishi Motors Cup, held at the highly prestigious Badminton Horse Trials, is nearly here (3-4 May 2016) and the...
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‘Air jackets are life-savers: get them serviced’
The Point Two ProAir Vest THE owner of Point Two says he “can’t stress enough” how important it is that air jackets are serviced regularly, after one failed to inflate in an accident. A woman posted in...
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9 horsey gifts sure to improve your week
If you’re having a bad week why not treat yourself to a horsey gift to brighten up your day? This week’s new to the market round-up features products from FMBS, Veredus, Samwell Equestrian, Life Of...
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Mark Phillips: ‘this is a ray of sunshine after our winter of discontent with...
Mark Phillips and othersTo see so many events having to cancel is sad, but we were lucky last weekend that Stuart Buntine and his team were determined to battle the elements at Belton, where I am the...
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Simon Grieve’s eventing blog: on the verge of a dream coming true
Simon Grieve riding DRUMBILLA METRO in the CIC*** Section N during the Belton Horse Trials, in the grounds of Belton House near Grantham in Lincolnshire, UK on 17th April 2016I remember it as if it...
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