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‘I’m terrified of heights’: jockeys to jump from plane
A dozen point-to-point jockeys are doing a 15,000 feet parachute jump on 12 June in aid of the Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF). The jump is at Dunkeswell Aerodrome near Exeter, the day after the last...
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4 farms for sale with equestrian facilities
If you’re looking for a country idyll, here’s some farms with equestrian facilities for sale that should tick the box. 1. Rette Farm, East Sussex The farm: woodland, ponds and pasture fields, set in...
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What do the noises your horse is making mean? *H&H VIP*
Like a car with a dicky engine note or an ominous rattling from the bodywork, a horse making an odd noise is a worry. An alarming sound is often the first sign that all is not running smoothly — a red...
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18 reasons cobs are better than thoroughbreds
Tough, resilient, reliable and brilliant fun. Of course no horse is perfect, but cob owners and riders have got a pretty good deal. Here’s 18 reasons why they are so much better than thoroughbreds… 1....
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‘Exhausted, stressed and frightened’: horses travel 60hrs to slaughter with...
A shocking new account of long distance live transportation from World Horse Welfare shows horses forced to spend 24 hours on the road at a time. The horses had travelled 1,400 miles by road from...
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Zara Phillips and AP McCoy go head-to-head on polo field
Zara Phillips riding HIGH KINGDOM in the CIC*** during the Cross Country at Bramham International in Bramham Park, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK 5-8th June 2014Elite eventer Zara Phillips and 20-time...
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Ride around Burghley, Badminton and Blenheim (on a fun ride…)
Fancy the image of yourself cruising down to Huntsman's Close at Badminton or catching a glimpse of the Cottesmore Leap between your horse's ears? Sign up to one of these fun rides and you can do just...
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Heavy horses take centre stage at HOYS with return of musical drive
The jingling of harrow chains will be heard in the arena at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) once again as the heavy horse driving display returns after a seven-year break. The popular musical drive of...
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Rider crushed in road accident walks again *warning: graphic image*
A rider crushed when a lorry spooked the horse she was riding started walking again last week after months of operations on her foot. Scarlet Coughlin, 18, was injured when a big lorry sped round a...
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18 sensational short-sleeved show shirts
If you’re in the market for a new short-sleeved show shirt to spice up any show day then don’t miss this sensational selection. Equetech Hexatec Capped Show Shirt The Equetech Hexatec capped show...
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Stuart Hollings: The most bizarre requests made by competitors *H&H VIP*
The unnecessary hullabaloo regarding high-profile competitors having their entries returned by Royal Windsor proved one point: the general apathy shown towards closing dates by some modern-day...
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William Fox-Pitt scores first wins since accident with Tattersalls double
William Fox-Pitt and Little Fire win the CCIYH* at Tattersalls 2016. Picture by Prime PhotographyWilliam Fox-Pitt scored a double win at Tattersalls over the weekend (4-5 June), his first three-day...
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Thunder and lightning: should you keep your horse in or out?
Recent ferocious storms across areas of mainland Europe have highlighted the ongoing dilemma about whether it is safer to keep your horse in or leave him out during thunder and lightning. We take a...
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First foal for former British dressage star mare
The former British dressage star mare DV Stenkjers Nadonna — who won team medals under Gareth Hughes in 2013 and 2014 — has had her first foal by embryo transfer (ET). The bay colt is by De Niro and...
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Jason Webb’s blog: an important new arrival and loading with dressage royalty
It has been quite a while since I’ve had time to write a blog; I’ve barely had time to catch my breath let alone get my brain going to put pen to paper! Since we got back from Dubai over Easter, I’m...
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Four-star rider out of action after fall: ‘My arm was coming out of the front...
Lucy Jackson and Mrs Browns Boy at Barbury 2015. Picture by Peter NixonNew Zealand event rider Lucy Jackson is out of action after dislocating her shoulder in a fall at Little Downham on Friday (3...
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9 steps to riding a perfect halt
Halt is more important than you might think. Riding a good, square halt is an easy way to boost your marks in dressage competition and shouldn’t be underestimated. It’s also worth bearing in mind that...
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‘Overworked’ horses given fluids at Appleby Horse Fair
Fluids had to be given to a number of “overworked” horses at this year’s Appleby Horse Fair. The RSPCA has said the overworking of equines during the “exceptionally hot” weather over the weekend mean...
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Looking to treat yourself? Don’t miss these 16 new products
This week’s new to the market round-up features products from Welligogs, Tuffa, Fleck, Harry Hall, Theo Fennell, Schoffel, Hiho Silver, Caracal Equestrian, Pink Whiskers, Dreamchaser Equestrian, Just...
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7 things you should know before an intensive riding course (if you’re a...
Self-confessed 'casual city rider' Ploy Radford heads to Wheal Buller Riding School in Cornwall for an intensive riding course — and learns a thing or two along the way... If I’d been holding a small...
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