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SL Lucci has a new ‘talented and sympathetic’ rider. But who is it?
.The Peters family’s extraordinary dressage pony SL Lucci has found a new rider. Having been on the market for sale, he has now been leased to the British rider Anya Kolleth who, up to now, has been...
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Harry Meade: ‘The best cross-country horses in the world are no longer the...
Many factors contribute towards cross-country safety, including fence design, qualifications, horse and rider fitness and training. But perhaps the most significant factor that influences safety at the...
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Avebury selected onto a team and 8 other bits of astounding social media this...
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from Twitter and Instagram during the past week. From a team call-up for Avebury to top riders walking the Ab Fab red carpet, it all happened on social media this...
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British Eventing extends stopwatch trial
British Eventing (BE) is extending its trial of allowing riders to use stopwatches at lower levels until the end of the 2016 season. BE said feedback so far had been “mainly positive” and that its...
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12 gorgeous greys who impressed in the ring
If you love a grey, you’ll enjoy our line up of some of the beautiful animals that got the nod from judges in the show ring recently…Briar PiccoloThistledown Van Der Vaart The reigning Horse of the...
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Non-jumping option for BHS exams?
BHS examThe British Horse Society (BHS) is considering allowing candidates to specialise by providing a non-jumping option as part of “extensive consultation” into its exam system. The suggestion is...
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16 reasons ‘normal’ people think horsey people are nuts
Ever noticed the look of disbelief on non-horsey people’s faces when you reveal a car boot jam-packed with riding gear, or how your colleagues wince when you talk about riding at 7am on a Sunday? Here...
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Rio drug-testing laboratory’s accreditation suspended weeks before Olympics
scientist with test tubeRio’s drug-testing laboratory has had its accreditation suspended by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The organisation suspended the Brazilian Doping Control Laboratory in...
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Event horse on British long list for Rio Olympics ruled out with injury
Holly Woodhead and DHI Lupison at Bramham 2016. Picture by Peter NixonHolly Woodhead will not be competing at the Rio Olympics this summer because her top horse DHI Lupison has picked up an injury....
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Urgent appeal for help as RDA branch faces closure
DCIM100GOPROG0017498.A branch of the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) could be forced to close after 30 years’ service if it cannot find a new home. The RDA Hollesley Group, in Suffolk, is in...
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6 terrific thoroughbreds for sale this week
If you’re looking for a horse built for speed and famed for its athleticism, take a look at our selection of thoroughbreds for sale on the Horse & Hound website this week. 1. ‘Eye-catching...
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Rebecca Penny: ‘A squelch too far at Hickstead’ *H&H VIP*
Native ponies should be sure-footed, but the River Lawn ring at Hickstead’s Derby meeting was a squelch too far. The going was so bad that some competitors withdrew from the native British Show Pony...
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‘I am happy to concede’: Mark Todd hands over most senior New Zealand...
Kiwi dressage rider Julie Brougham will pip Mark Todd to the “elder statesman” record at this summer’s Olympics. The New Zealand Olympic committee had said that Mark, 60, would become their most senior...
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How to avoid getting balloted from a BE event
It is no secret that the poor British weather has wreaked havoc with British Eventing (BE) competitions recently. Abandonments across the country are meaning that remaining events are wrestling with...
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A tribute to elegance across all disciplines *Promotion*
Advertisement featureAn established international name, Equipe is a ‘must-have’ brand for riders who are looking for excellence. Crafted in prized Italian leather and made in Italy, its saddle...
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More ponies rescued from Bodmin Moor in third large-scale round-up this year
Further ponies have been rescued from Bodmin Moor within months of two large scale round-ups. On 16-17 June, Redwings Horse Sanctuary helped Bodmin Moor Commons Council rescue 14 ponies from the area...
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8 handsome working hunters who jumped to victory in the show ring
Working hunters have been out in force over the past few months in a bid to qualify for the Royal International (RIHS) and Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). Here’s a selection of those horses and riders...
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The ‘worst welfare case we’ve ever seen’ gives birth to healthy foal
A pregnant mare found in a “pitiful” state of emaciation has given birth to a healthy foal, thanks to the Blue Cross. The equine charity said Cinderella, an “elderly” part-thoroughbred found in a group...
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Soak up Suffolk in these heavenly horsey properties
If you’re hoping to set up home in East Anglia, take a look at these equestrian properties for sale in Suffolk. 1. Weirstock Farm, Suffolk/Essex border For you: a Regency-style farmhouse with up to...
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Hernias in horses: what you need to know *H&H VIP*
A hernia is defined as the protrusion of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening or weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. Hernias typically occur in the abdomen, where a...
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