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Public rates riding third most dangerous sport
Horse riding might not be as dangerous as we think — according to a new survey. The research — conducted by UK healthcare provider Beneden — made a comparison between people’s attitudes towards popular...
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Stuart Hollings: Let’s ditch the obstacles *H&H VIP*
I never tire of visiting Dublin Horse Show. This time I judged lead-rein show hunter ponies, a cleverly worded class of “first-ridden ponies” (show pony and show hunter ponies together) and the...
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8 ways to avoid looking flustered on your first day autumn hunting
Somehow, no matter how many months there are between the last day’s hunting in the spring to the start of autumn hunting, the new season still manages to quietly creep up and it never gets any easier...
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Burghley first-timers: Nick Lucey — ‘We never thought we would get beyond...
Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials-bound Nicholas (Nick) Lucey has been surrounded by horses all his life. His mother Mandy evented to four-star level, picking up top 10 placings at Badminton and...
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Zero positive dope tests for equestrian sport at Rio Olympics
All human and equine samples taken during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games have returned negative for prohibited substances. The FEI revealed the details last Saturday (27 August), when it also confirmed 30%...
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H&H backs Nick Skelton for BBC #SPOTY
Nick Skelton’s odds to be crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year are now as short as 16-1, putting him sixth in the race for the prestigious title. In recognition of the 58-year-old showjumper’s...
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8 events to make the most of before winter sets in
While competitions continue throughout winter with plenty to keep us and our horses busy, there are some events that you need to make the most of now while light and weather allow. Here’s a selection...
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Your chance to star in ‘dressage for all’ BD convention
British Dressage (BD) is giving dressage riders who compete on horses other than warmbloods the chance to ride at this year’s national convention in November (19-20). The organisation is seeking those...
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Seaside donkeys driven from their home by vandals
The owner of Nuttall’s Donkeys is moving his animals to a more secure location after vandals struck again last week. Vandals smashed the fence of the donkeys’ field letting the group out onto the road...
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Burghley first-timers: Becky Woolven — ‘His feathers are so full that I have...
We meet a four-star debutante with the horse who was 'nothing special' and bought out of a hunting yard for just £4,000“It’s been a long struggle,” says Tetbury-based Becky Woolven of her road to the...
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Loose horses on motorways: traffic officers to be given training
More than 1,000 traffic officers are to benefit from training on how to deal with loose horses on the roads. The Horse Trust and the British Animal Rescue and Trauma Care Association (BARTA) are...
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Confessions of a horsey couple blog: The polo match
You know the age-old story: girl meets boy. Boy likes girl, girl likes boy. Girl happens to be secret pony girl, and boy turns out to own multiple horses. Match made in heaven and they both literally...
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Teenager completes 240-mile ride in 23 days
A teenager has raised thousands of pounds by completing a 240-mile ride in memory of her best friend. 17-year-old Lucy Harley rode her pony, Wella, from Princes Mead, Winchester, to Daymer Bay,...
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Drilling down into nutrients *Promotion*
Advertisement FeatureA forage-based diet may not supply all the nutrients a horse needs, so here’s Spillers’ handy guide to check you’re on track with your horse’s nutritional requirements. Nutrition...
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Major campaign to #FillTheSeats at Rio Paralympics
A campaign to fill the stands at the Rio 2016 Paralympics has received major backing after raising more than $20,000 (£15,251) in a week. Former London 2012 marketing director Greg Nugent began the...
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Buzz off with these 6 fly repellent gels
Keep those irritating flies and midges away with this great collection of repellents and be kind to your horse's muzzle by using these gels or creams. Fly Away Citronella Free Midge Away Cream This...
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H&H Live: Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2016
Andrew Hoy (AUS) riding RUTHERGLEN in the practise arena before his Dressage test on the Thursday of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials near Stamford in Lincolnshire, UK, on 6th September 2015Stay up...
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Which horsey tattoo would you choose?
After Victoria Beckham showed off the full extent of David's new horse tattoo on Instagram earlier this month, we asked you to send us photos of your equine-inspired ink work. Which one would you go...
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#TwoHearts boosts equestrian sport’s hopes of staying in the Olympics
#TwoHeartsThe FEI was “delighted” with the support for its Rio social media campaign – and has urged fans to maintain the momentum for the Paralympics. FEI corporate communications director Richard...
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The ride of your life? 14 things you’ll (quickly) learn on a fun ride
Sponsored and fun rides offer a wonderful opportunity to explore parks and countryside you'd never normally ride in, and for you, your friends and horses to have a good old blast together, while...
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