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6 beautiful bays for sale this week
If you just love this colour, take a look at our selection of bay horses and ponies for sale on the Horse & Hound website this week. 1. ‘A superstar of the future’ Height: 148cm Age: six Gender:...
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‘Neglected for months on end’: ponies’ owners appear in court
A man and woman have been banned from owning horses for two years after their ponies were found suffering. When an RSPCA inspector visited five ponies kept at Tywn, Ammanford, he found them to be in a...
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Tales from Stoneleigh: back between the boards after 14 operations
If you’re relatively new to the dressage world, the name Sonnar Murray-Brown may not be all that familiar. But seven years ago, in January 2009, Sonnar was poised for the young rider team, had a...
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Jason Webb’s blog: Starting dressage royalty
So much has happened since my last blog! We had an amazing time on holiday in the South of France followed by some crazy adventures in the Alps where the paragliding, mountain biking and white water...
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Sore No-More Performance products exclusively from Shadow Horse *Promotion*
Advertisement FeatureUsed by professionals in every discipline of the US equestrian industry, Sore No-More Liniment was voted Product of the Year twice by American magazine The Horse Journal. Their...
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Tales from Stoneleigh: same drive, different focus
Ruth Edge may have competed at grand prix dressage already, but you’d still most likely hear her described as an eventer. All that changed last month when Ruth announced she was “hanging up her...
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Tales from Stoneleigh: ‘He reminds me of Macbrian; I don’t want to give him...
At the end of her test in the intermediate I freestyle, Amy Stovold threw her arms around Waldessarini’s neck with a huge smile on her face. The pair came ninth yesterday in the straight class to...
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Paralympic rider eliminated under blood rules in Rio
Philippa Johnson-Dwyer riding Lord Louis in the individual championship test at the Rio ParalympicsSouth African rider Philippa Johnson-Dwyer’s Paralympics ended with a blow, as she was eliminated from...
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Tales from Stoneleigh: The pocket rocket who’s king of the yard
You can’t miss Dior III in a collecting ring full of horses at the national championships. The little chestnut stallion is a ball of energy, with a big white face and movement that shouts ‘look at me!’...
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‘Two of our best ponies’ killed by lightning strike
Two ponies have been killed by a suspected lightning strike at a Berkshire equestrian centre. Devastated staff at Snowball Farm found six-year-old Blue (pictured, above) and 11-year-old Beau (pictured,...
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Looking to escape the rat race? 4 remote equestrian properties for sale
Check out our pick of equestrian properties in secluded locations across the country 1. Taly Bont Uchaf, Gwynedd Position: set in a rural location with views towards Penrhyn Castle and the Menai...
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Julie Templeton: Slow down, weight police *H&H VIP*
Cases of riders allegedly being too heavy for their ponies are a current hot potato. There may be an issue, but it would be very hard to tell if a rider’s weight had a direct impact on the animal and —...
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H&H inspiration award for Hannah Francis
An 11th category has been created for the first Horse & Hound Awards – to go a recipient chosen without input from our readers, but knowing of their support. As well as the 10 awards for which we...
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Take a break: how to make a smooth transition from full work to field time
For many competition horses, the main season is coming to an end as the leaves turn and the mornings start with a hint of frost. If hunting isn’t on the cards, that means a well-earned break. H&H...
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Tales from Stoneleigh: from a riding school to the dream job with Carl Hester
Carl Hester’s new stable jockey doesn’t come from dressage royalty. “I’m from an unhorsey family; I never thought this would happen. I’m so excited,” says Sadie Smith, who will start working for Carl...
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Tales from Stoneleigh: the horse with his own carrot fridge
Hayley Watson-Greaves is back from an “incredible” trip to Rio, with her first taste of the Olympic atmosphere. And she’s hungry for more. “I’m totally inspired for 2020 in Tokyo. It was incredible,...
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Tales from Stoneleigh: ‘You can’t have straw in the tail and poo-stains’
The veteran of four pony, junior and young rider European championships, Tom Hobday is the ultimate multi-tasker. He’s your groom, chef, counsellor and organiser. As camp manager for the pony teams...
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A ‘golden opportunity’ to improve horses’ lives
Stock pictureOrganisations from across Europe have urged MEPs to back proposals aimed at “dramatically improving” equine welfare throughout the EU. UK MEP Julie Girling outlined her initiative to...
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23 items you should have in your horse’s first-aid kit *H&H VIP*
First aid equipment for horses first aid boxAccidents happen and horses can suddenly fall ill, so it’s important to have a well-stocked first-aid kit to hand. Ready-made kits may not contain all that...
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Laminitis in horses: recognising the signs
Contrary to myth, laminitis occurs all year-round and not just in the spring. It is an emergency that needs prompt action so find out how to recognise it and what to do if your horse is showing signs...
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