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‘I’m sorry, my horse…’ 10 struggles of balancing horses with ‘normal’ life
You find yourself saying 'I'm sorry... my horse..." all too often when it comes to cancelling on your best friend for supper or bailing from a family gathering. Balancing horses and everyday life is...
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‘My hat saved my life’ says rider who broke neck in fall
A 36-year-old mother from Cambridgeshire who broke her neck in a fall from her friend’s horse said her riding hat “saved my life.” “My surgeon said if I hadn’t been wearing one I would have been brain...
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Oliver Townend fourth after cross-country at Luhmühlen CCI4*; Andreas...
Oliver Townend and Black Tie at Luhmühlen 2016. Picture by Jon Stroud MediaOliver Townend lies fourth after cross-country in the DHL CCI4* at Luhmühlen. The Brit was 11th after dressage on a score of...
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6 showing questions you thought were too obvious to ask
Concerns over show ring etiquette can be off-putting for showing novices. So we have answered the questions that you thought were too obvious or embarrassing to askWhat colour and type of tack is...
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‘It felt like a lifetime’: Teenage riders attacked by dog
The mother of a teenage girl who was subject to a dog attack while out riding says she wants to highlight how dangerous out-of-control pets can be. Katie Higgins (pictured) was riding with friend...
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Pre-purchase vet exam: what to expect and how to get the most out of one *H&H...
It’s the final tick in the box, the rubber stamp that reassures you that the horse you plan to buy has a clean bill of health. Rarely, of course, is anything so straightforward. A pre-purchase exam...
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Luhmühlen CCI4* trot-up drama: two top-10 contenders including best Brit...
Oliver Townend and Black Tie at Luhmühlen 2016. Picture by Jon Stroud MediaOliver Townend withdrew Black Tie, the best British horse after cross-country, before the trot-up this morning in the DHL...
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9 reasons your (unhorsey) dad deserves a medal this Father’s Day
From bacon butty errands to disposing of unwanted rats, Father's Day today (19 June) is a good opporunity to say "three cheers" for the unhorsey dad Today is Father’s Day (19 June), which according to...
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Andreas Dibowski wins Luhmühlen CCI4*; Louise Harwood best Brit in eighth
Andreas Dibowski (GER) & It's Me XX - Jumping - CCI4* - Luhmuhlen 2016 - Salzhausen, Lower Saxony, Germany - 19 June 2016Andreas Dibowski claimed the DHL CCI4* at Luhmühlen for the home side today,...
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8 characters you can expect to meet at your hunt’s puppy show
Everybody who is invited to their hunt’s puppy show is there for a reason — be it in their capacity as a puppy walker or perhaps as somebody who hosts a meet or organises a fundraising event. On the...
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‘She took a hell of a bang’: event horse hit by car *warning: graphic image*
A rider hacking home on a quiet country lane was hit by a car at 7am on Friday (17 June). Julia Booth was walking her 16.3hh bay mare Cistinia when she saw a “a BMW coming at speed“. She was wearing...
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Inspired by Royal Ascot? Don’t miss the first race next year with these dream...
If you’re looking for a country retreat with equestrian facilities on the doorstep of some of the world’s best Flat racing, take a look at these properties for sale a stone’s throw from Ascot. 1. The...
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Horse health week: why vitamins and minerals are essential
The cornerstone of good nutrition is a balanced diet. Clare MacLeod MSc RNutr, independent equine nutritionist, explains why vitamins and minerals are essentialThe cornerstone of good nutrition is a...
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Pammy Hutton: ‘To fail to be social-media savvy is financial suicide’ *H&H VIP*
Being a bit of a dinosaur, social media is something I’ve ignored at my peril. The phenomenal power of the online community hit home when I was commentating for Radio Badminton. Of course, the...
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Germany names likely eventing team for Rio Olympics: Ostholt to make Olympic...
Sandra Auffarth and Opgun Louvo at WEG 2014. Picture by Peter NixonThe Germans have released a “long list” for their eventing team for the Rio Olympics, which names their likely team and reserves....
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Horse health week: 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 relish the warm summer...
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Fed up of bulky buckles? Don’t miss these single ply stirrup leathers
If you’re looking for single ply stirrup leathers that give you less bulk under the thigh and a closer contact with your horse, don’t miss this selection of buckle-free leathers. Bates Webbers These...
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‘The hairs on the back of my neck stand up’: escorting The Queen at Royal Ascot
H&H spent the day with Thames Valley Police Mounted Section at last week's Royal Ascot to get a taste for their varied duties, from escorting The Queen, to crowd control on Ascot High Street For...
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Eventing star Coral Cove put down age 29
Polly Phillips and Coral CoveCoral Cove, one of the best-known event horses of the past 30 years, has been put down aged 29. The chestnut son of Ballinvella, who won Bramham CCI3* in 1998 and finished...
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How to ride a perfect centre line
It opens and finishes each dressage test you ride, and that’s why the centre line should never be underestimated. Here we explain how to nail it every time. 1. Give yourself time Before you start a...
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