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‘She’s a real chestnut mare’: Billy Twomey triumphs in prestigious King...
Billy Twomey topped off a successful 2016 Royal International Horse Show with a win in today’s Longines King George V Gold Cup (31 July). Last to go of the 13 riders who made it through to the final...
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Charity targets owners’ lack of horse care knowledge
A horse working on a rubbish dump in NicaraguaA mule found with a “painful” untreated wound under his saddle is one of the 100 million working equines on which World Horse Welfare is turning the...
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William Funnell: Heading to Rio with mixed emotions *H&H VIP*
It was with mixed emotions that we received the news that my wife Pippa had made the eventing team for Rio. On the one hand, it was a great thing for her to be selected for an Olympics on a home-bred...
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9 lightweight brushing boots perfect for everyday use
This selection of lightweight boots provide good ventilation but don't sacrifice on protection, and can be used across all disciplines as well as during turnoutVeredus TRC-VENTO These boots can be...
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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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Carl Hester: Kit collection was like an upmarket supermarket sweep *H&H VIP*
“Four years ago I compared collecting my kit for London 2012 with my first Olympic experience, of Barcelona 20 years earlier, as 20 times more sophisticated,” Carl told H&H. “So, how about...
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FEI bans showjumper and endurance rider for two years; para dressage rider...
Two international riders – one showjumper and one endurance rider – have each been banned from competition for two years after their horses tested positive for banned substances under the FEI’s equine...
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Olympic horses touchdown in Rio: take a look behind the scenes
On Friday evening (29 July), shortly before midnight local time, 34 event horses arrived at Rio’s Galeao airport. This followed an 11-hour flight from London Stansted airport on a cargo Emirates Boeing...
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Farewell to the horse world’s great and good: David Miller
H&H reports the passing of individuals who have made a significant contribution to the horse world. Funerals and memorial details will be included where possibledavid millerDavid Miller Tributes...
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Inspirational teenage event rider Hannah Francis dies from cancer
Teenage event rider Hannah Francis passed away earlier today (1 August) 15 months after being diagnosed with bone cancer. Since her osteosarcoma diagnosis on 1 May last year, the 18-year-old wrote a...
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Put your feet up and enjoy some of the best bits from the Royal International...
The Longines Royal International Horse Show (26-31 July) held on the hallowed turf of Hickstead and now in its 109th year, was packed full with action. From showing to top class showjumping and from...
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A championship amateur dressage riders can’t afford to miss
The Midway Championships (27-28 August) is a dressage show with a difference. Here’s what you need to know and why you should get involved. What is it? The Midway Championships take place at Hartpury...
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Jonelle Price: why you should push yourself out of your comfort zone
Eventer Jonelle Price will be representing New Zealand in Rio with Faerie Dianimo. Here she tells Sue Polley about her top tips for success — from keeping things simple to pushing yourself out of your...
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Drone users urged to take care around horses
Warnings have been issued surrounding the use of drones around horses following a rise in concern among riders. The British Horse Society (BHS) has received an increase in calls as more horse owners...
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9 challenges that Team GBR will face in Rio
Richard Waygood MBE, Chef d’Equipe for the British dressage team and guest speaker at the Saracen Horse Feeds summer trade conference – a prelude to Rio (26 July) discusses just how different Rio will...
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Fans urged to support equestrian sport during Rio to secure Olympic future
Equestrian fans have been urged to share their passion for the sport during Rio 2016. The Games, which kick off on Friday (5 August), are particularly important for equestrianism as the sport’s...
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‘An inspiration to us all’: flood of tributes for event rider Hannah Francis
Thousands of tributes have been paid to teenage event rider Hannah Francis, who died yesterday (1 August). Top riders and amateurs alike have taken to social media to honour to the teenager who was...
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21 RIHS showing winners you (probably) haven’t seen yet
Hundreds of show animals battled for championship titles at the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) (26-31 July). Here are some of those winners you may not seen yet Dartans Barrack For the second...
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£15k prize pot for unaffiliated eventing series
A new series aimed at encouraging amateur riders to try eventing has been causing a stir due to its huge prize fund. A £15,000 prize pot is on offer for the unaffiliated “A.T. Classics” series —...
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‘Everyone had tears in their eyes’: Dales ponies mark centenary
More than 60 Dales ponies were ridden through the streets of Barnard Castle in County Durham on Saturday (30 July) on a historic day for the rare breed. The President’s Ride was the start of this...
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