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Call for all riders to have heart screenings
“Get tested” is the message from the chief executive of a charity committed to reducing cardiac deaths in young people. Dr Steven Cox, of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), is encouraging all people...
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How do you find the perfect Pony Club pony?
Scientists may argue over what is the world’s most precious substance: is it platinum, iridium, oil, antimatter? Parents with children under the age of 16 know — forget the rest, it’s the perfect Pony...
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Showjumping yard shocked by birth of ‘white’ mule
A rare white-coloured mule foal has been born at the Hertfordshire-based Greenacres Equestrian much to the surprise of the yard’s owners Di and Pennie Cornish. One-week-old Daisy made her appearance...
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Lucy Eddis’ showing blog: The horror and inconvenience of dreaded exams
Whoever designed GCSEs, AS and A-Levels to collide with the majority of Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) and, very soon, HOYS working hunter pony (WHP) qualifiers, clearly isn’t a pony person. As...
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Help keep bridleways open with BHS Ride Out UK Week
Riders are being encouraged to explore off-road hacking routes as part of the British Horse Society’s (BHS) Ride Out UK Week. Formerly known as Access Week, the event runs from 28 May until 5 June, and...
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Shetland roller skating and 7 other bits of social media that made us laugh...
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from Twitter and Instagram during the past seven days. From a potential new Olympic sport to Rio shoes, it all happened on social media this week. Don’t miss the...
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Pippa Funnell ‘gutted’ main Rio hope out injured; fall left her with no...
Pippa Funnell has told H&H that the Rio Olympics is “out of the question” for her main hopeful Sandman 7 (pictured). Speaking at Houghton International Horse Trials in Norfolk, just under four...
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Uthopia sold at public auction to unknown buyer
Uthopia in the fieldCarl Hester‘s London 2012 ride Uthopia has been sold for £165,000 at public auction. The 15-year-old stallion by Metall was lot 80 in Wilsons Auctions’ unreserved prestige auction...
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Event to mark 21st birthday of girl tragically killed showjumping
A music festival is being held in Dorset in memory of a teenager who died while warming up for a showjumping class. EllaFest takes place on 25 June to mark the young rider’s 21st birthday. Ella...
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Alan Hill: My secrets to sale ring success *H&H VIP*
Although the running of horses slows down at this time of year, it’s still busy because trainers will be studying sales catalogues. Sales such as Doncaster offer a variety of racehorses including store...
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6 ponies to enjoy Pony Club camp with this summer
With the summer holidays fast-approaching and the prospect of Pony Club camp looming, children nationwide will be on the lookout for the perfect pony with whom to make the most of lots of spare time....
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Are these the world’s loneliest ponies?
World Horse Welfare is highlighting the plight of its eight loneliest ponies during this year’s Rehome a Horse Month, which runs until until 31 May. A 14hh Welsh pony who has been looking for a new...
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‘Dopey cobs on the A1’— and other things that shouldn’t happen to a vet
Things rarely go to plan when animals are involved, especially if you’re an equine vet, as several reveal below…1. “I landed flat on my back” “‘Watch out Mrs Smith, the floor gets very slippery once...
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Carl Hester joins BHS elite as honorary fellow
Nip Tuck Hester,CarlDressage star Carl Hester has been awarded one of the highest honours in the equestrian world. The London 2012 Olympic gold medallist has been presented with the British Horse...
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Uthopia’s auctioneers: ‘I don’t recognise the winning bidder’s name’ PLUS...
Ian Wilson, managing director of Wilsons Auctions, the auction house responsible for the sale of Olympic gold medal winning horse Uthopia last night in Belfast, has said the horse’s tale is “a sad...
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Think pink! Riders reminded to stay visible among rapeseed
Riders have been advised to wear pink hi-vis gear at this time of year so they remain visible when hacking beside fields of rapeseed. Equestrian clothing company Harry Hall has reminded riders that...
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Turnout boots: what are the pros and cons?
For some, turnout boots are an essential part of keeping their horse protected while in the field. Others, however, believe bare is best when it comes to legs. H&H weighs up the pros and consTwo...
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Uthopia sale: Schockemöhle’s stud answers purchase rumours
Rumours have been reverberating around the equestrian community as to the identity of the new owner of Uthopia, Carl Hester’s team gold medal winning ride at the London 2012 Olympics, since the...
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Horse health survey: 2,000 responses needed
The Met Police Mounted Branch works with Blue Cross grooms to carry out the charity’s National Equine Health Survey H&H readers are being urged to take part in the 2016 National Equine Health...
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Dive in: 4 dream equestrian homes with a pool just for you
If you quite fancy having the option to go for a post-ride dip this summer, here’s some equestrian properties for sale complete with swimming pools. 1. Burford Lane Farm, Cheshire For you: a...
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