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Tetanus: why horses need to be vaccinated against this deadly disease *H&H VIP*
Fewer than 60% of horses in the UK are thought to be protected against tetanus — a remarkably low figure given the deadly nature of the disease. It’s thought that vaccination is largely driven by...
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Love Chatsworth? Settle nearby with one of these dream equestrian properties
If you have visited Chatsworth Horse Trials this week (13-15 May 2016) and have fallen in love with the surrounding countryside, here’s some equestrian properties for sale on the event’s doorstep. 1....
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Feeling thirsty? Pub welcomes horses as well as riders
A Shropshire pub has been given a horsey make-over so that equestrian customers are catered for as well as humans. The Brewery Inn has recently undergone a nine-month refurbishment including some...
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Rare horses thrill at Royal Windsor’s HMQ90 celebration
Rare horses from Azerbaijan spent two months travelling to perform for The Queen at Royal Windsor Horse Show this weekend (12-15 May). The Karabakh horses thrilled the packed audience with their...
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‘Blinging’ a palomino into a pink unicorn for Katie Price
Equine colour company Equidivine has “blinged” top showjumpers — but has never before transformed a palomino into a pink unicorn. The 15hh horse was coloured on 27 April at a photo shoot for Katie...
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Does the state of your car/house make you want to cry? 9 tips to tidy your...
If your car is constantly full of boots, brushes and old dressage score sheets, you’ve got dirty bridles hanging from the fittings in your kitchen waiting to be cleaned, and you’ve finally found your...
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Kent Farrington pips John Whitaker to Windsor grand prix
Kent Farrington riding Creedance USA, winner of CSI4* Grand Prix for The Kingdom of Bahrain Trophy during Saturday of the Royal Windsor Horse Show, in the grounds of Windsor Castle in Windsor in the...
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Astier Nicolas leads French one-two-three in ERM; two-phase leader has start...
Karim Florent Laghouag, Astier Nicolas and Thibaut Vallette on the podium at the ERM at Chatsworth 2016. Picture courtesy of @EventRiderMstrsWords by Helen Scott, picture courtesy of @EventRiderMstrs...
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Atypical myopathy: ‘Be vigilant this spring’ to protect your horse
Horse owners have been urged to be vigilant for sycamore seedlings this spring, to help prevent a fatal equine disease. The BHS has urged riders to check fields regularly for seedlings, removing any...
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24 gilets to keep you warm on those chilly spring mornings
In true British style the weather is proving somewhat unpredictable lately, so we’ve put together a selection of gilets to help keep you warm on those slightly cooler mornings at the yard: Cavallo Gia...
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8 ways to enjoy the sunshine with your horse
Riders love sunshine, but the rise in temperature can impact on your horse. Make sure his time in the sun is as enjoyable as possible with the following handy adviceYou might be looking forward to the...
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Suzanna Hext’s road to recovery blog: Paraberry takes over
Blimey it’s been a busy few weeks from travelling to Belgium for an exciting competition, to partying and spending time with my other Willberry Wonder Pony friends and trucking here there and...
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British superstars confirmed for Bolesworth dressage freestyle
Following the cancellation of the signature dressage class at Royal Windsor Horse Show last week due to torrential rain and flooding, dressage fans will be cheered to learn that top names have been...
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Rebecca Penny: ‘the framework behind the new junior ridden M&M classes at...
At first glance, the new junior ridden mountain and moorland classes at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) were a great way to keep the peace. By providing a small breeds championship limited to riders aged...
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Big Star is back! Olympic superstar jumps double clear in La Baule nations cup
Nick Skelton and his Olympic gold medal-winning partner Big Star made their long-awaited return to top level showjumping at La Baule, France last week (12-15 May). This was the pair’s first major show...
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The Queen’s £50 Tesco voucher — and other golden moments from Royal Windsor 2016
Had a boring Monday? Let us transport you back to some of the highlights from this year's Royal Windsor Horse Show that should put a smile back on your face1. A meteorological rollercoaster The British...
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The key ingredients you need to jump a corner successfully
Corners require accurate riding and can be daunting for both horse and rider. There are several ingredients that make up a good jump over a corner. Here we list the things you need to check off before...
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Stolen Munnings found 13 years on
Photo by Robert NorrisA stolen Munnings has been recovered, 13 years after it went missing. The oil painting, worth over $1m (£694,000), depicts the late Belle Baruch, daughter of financier and US...
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David Stickland: ‘is judging fit for purpose?’ *H&H VIP*
For eight years I have been studying dressage scores. A strange preoccupation many might say, but I’m convinced there’s more information to be mined from them than we have previously. These analyses...
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Sweet itch: signs, treatment and prevention
Sweet itch in horses, also known as pruritus, describes the unpleasant sensation that leads horses to bite, scratch or rub at their skin. Sometimes the sensation is so strong that horses will cause...
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