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No such thing as a free lunch – or is there?
Racecourses are giving free lunches, putting on special races and increasing best turnout prize money at meetings across the country during the first Stable Staff Week. Organised by the charity Racing...
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Spooking at buttercups — and other ways your horse always manages to surprise...
There's one thing that you can count on with horses — they’re predictably unpredictable, whether out on a hack or going cross-country 1. You’re galloping around the cross-country… …To your delight,...
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Sniffing the silverware: South of England Hound Show’s 2016 highlights
Doghound champion Grove and Rufford Magnum 12 enjoys the moment with huntsman Paul Larby on a successful day for the packThe first of the major hound shows took place at the South of England Show on...
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William Whitaker triumphs in the 2016 Hickstead Derby *VIDEO*
William WHITAKER GBR riding GLENAVADRA BRILLIANT, in The Hickstead Derby, Class 185, in the International Jumping Competition during The Equestrain.com Hickstead Derby Meeting near Haywards Heath in...
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Help your horse forget flies with these 12 fly masks
If you’re fed up of flies then don’t miss this selection of fly masks to help protect your horse this summer: Shires Fine Mesh fly mask The Shires fly mask is a fine mesh fly veil with fabric ears and...
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Anna Ross: ‘collective marks should not exist and have no place in our...
For those that are “napping” on the subject of change, there is no doubt that we have to do something to increase transparency in judging if we wish to remain an Olympic sport after Tokyo. This year...
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The Hickstead Derby Bank — and 11 more of the world’s biggest rider frighteners
Did you watch the world's top showjumpers tackle the terrifying Hickstead Derby Bank this weekend (23-26 June 2016)? Take a look at 11 more of the biggest rider frighteners and don't miss the full...
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Hickstead: Guy Williams disqualified from this year’s Speed Derby
Guy Williams was disqualified from his runner-up spot in this year’s British Speed Derby on Saturday (25 June) at Hickstead. The 2015 Speed Derby victor returned for this year’s contest on last year’s...
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Mark Todd set for eighth Olympics as New Zealand team announced
Mark and NZB Campino are part of the bronze medal-winning team in London, where he finished 12th as an individualMark Todd heads the list for New Zealand’s Rio eventing team and will make history as...
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Lucy Eddis’ showing blog: ‘Horses are one of the greatest gifts in life’
Something my great grandmother used to say is that a British passport is the greatest gift you can be born with. My mother added a love of horses to that. In an extremely important week for England,...
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Meet the 2016 Hickstead Derby winner William Whitaker
Following William Whitaker's Hickstead Derby win this weekend (26 June) with the 13-year-old chestnut gelding Glenavadra Brilliant, find out what makes the 26-year-old tick — from his favourite TV show...
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6 gorgeous greys for sale this week
If you’re not afraid of using a little extra elbow grease to spruce up your horse, take a look at our selection of greys for sale on the Horse & Hound website this week. 1. ‘Super smart’ Height:...
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Kit Harrington described the moment he faced 40 horses charging towards him as “really scary”. The British star, who plays Jon Snow in HBO’s hit fantasy series Game Of Thrones (GoT), faced a real-life...
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11 reasons to visit ‘the festival for horse lovers’
Find out more about Equifest, the show that draws thousands of riders, horses and competitors through its gates every year and how you can get involved 1. Equifest is one of the largest equestrian...
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‘They absolutely nailed it’: British eventers win Polish Nations Cup leg
A win at the Polish leg of the FEI Nations Cup has secured Britain’s lead at the top of the series leaderboard. The team of Izzy Taylor (KBIS Briarlands Matilda), Rosalind Canter (Allstar B), Laura...
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Katie Jerram: ‘shows must be more adaptable’ *H&H VIP*
The success story of South of England show was its big-money amateur championship. Congratulations to Avril Bartolomy, who is on a roll and took the £500 prize with her maxi cob, Clantara Shadow Play....
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The Princess Royal: from childhood ponies to celebrating Britain’s Olympic glory
Earlier this month (13 June) the Princess Royal was presented with the Longines Ladies Award at an event at the Natural History Museum to mark her huge achievements and commitment to the equestrian...
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BE riders lose another event
A further horse trials has been lost from the British Eventing (BE) calendar. BE events will no longer be run at Brooksby Melton College following a 10-year run of competition at the venue....
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Which are the best spurs for dressage?
Thinking of using spurs during dressage training or competition? Here’s what you need to know when choosing the best ones for youOne of the proposals calls for spurs to be optional in dressage...
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*Breaking* Uthopia auction update: Carl Hester confirms positive outcome
The long-running saga of the ownership of the London Olympic gold medal winning horse Uthopia has been resolved. The horse will remain with his long-time rider Carl Hester at his Gloucestershire base....
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