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‘Like a horror movie’: swarm of wasps attacks horse
The entrance to the nestA rider has told of her horror after her horse was stung more than 100 times by a swarm of wasps in a freak incident. Chloe Roberts’ cob Elvis needed veterinary treatment and...
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Simon Grieve’s eventing blog: ‘Fate has dealt its hand and it wasn’t to be’
Boz pictured competing earlier this yearAs you may or may not be aware, Joss (Trevidden) used me as an airbag (not a mark on him and following vet checks he was given a clean bill of health) at...
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Polocrosse horses targeted in slashing attack
The owner of two horses who were slashed with a knife in their field has warned others to be vigilant. Beth Scott’s polocrosse horses, Frankie (pictured, top) and Bella, were attacked some time on...
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14 jobs all horse owners need to do right now
With October just around the corner and the nights drawing in, there is no denying that autumn is on its way. Make sure you and your horse are ready for the colder weather with our seasonal horsecare...
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‘She was my soul mate’: event horse breaks leg in freak thunderstorm accident
Picture courtesy of JayphotosThe owner of an event horse who died as a result of a freak accident in last week’s thunderstorms has paid tribute to her “soul mate”. Louise Crow’s seven-year-old Irish...
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Balancing work and family? ‘MumsVet’ launched to help parents
An online information and support group has been launched for equine vets struggling to find the right family and work life balance. “MumsVet” — set up by and for equine vets — aims to help tackle the...
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Ricky Balshaw: Is the horsepower too hot? *H&H VIP*
Our riders achieved so much out in Rio and I was delighted for all of them. Maintaining their unbeaten run under such pressure was fantastic. I was especially pleased for Sophie Wells. She’s been...
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12 things you’ll almost certainly know if you have a chestnut mare
‘Chestnut Mare, beware,’ the saying goes. Ginger girlies are famous — or infamous — for being a bit feisty. And opinionated. And grumpy. And did we mention opinionated? There are those who argue that...
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Emily King out of young rider Europeans: ‘I’m devastated, but our horse’s...
Emily King on Dargun - No 5Emily King has had to withdraw from the British squad at this week’s young rider European Championships as her ride, Jane del Missier’s Dargun, has been under the weather...
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H&H question of the week: When should I worm my horse and what should I bear...
Rick Farr B.Sc (Hons), B.V.Sc, MRCVS of Farr & Pursey Equine Veterinary Services gives his expert advice on worming your horse Q: “Worming — how often do you worm your horse? Do you do it twice or...
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World champion to be sold privately as auction bids too low
Jeroen Dubbeldam and SFN Zenith NOP claim the 2015 European Championship in Aachen. Picture by Peter NixonZenith SFN NOP has been bought back by the Showjumping Fund of the Netherlands (SFN) to sell...
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Don’t be conned by ‘equestrian’ labels — and other money-saving tips
Let’s face it, horses are expensive. Super-expensive. What with livery fees, shoes, vets’ bills and everything else, it can be a struggle to pay our own rent every month. But you can keep costs down by...
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Rider eliminated in dressage at European Championships
Day one of dressage at the Young Rider European Eventing Championships in Montelibretti, Italy (22-25 September) has not been without incident after one rider was eliminated. Italian Paolo Mario De...
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Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘My grazing strip is so narrow that I need parking...
Dear diary, I have so many exciting things to share with you — some of which I can tell you and some of which I can’t tell you. YET. Hark at me being such a tease! So what I CAN tell you: Mother is a...
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Carl Hester: Is anyone listening? *H&H VIP*
Does anything ever happen when we columnists raise issues? Reading our musings might be enjoyable to some, to others a load of codswallop but believe me coming up with fresh ideas is not always easy!...
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‘Look, no reins!’ and 9 other bits of brilliant horsey social media this week
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From rein-less jumping to some equine acrobatics, it all happened on social media this week. Don’t miss...
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‘Amazing opportunity’: chance to ride on Grand National course with top jockey
Sam Waley Cohen and Long Run win the 2012 King George VI Chase at KemptonWannabe jockeys are being given the chance to ride their own horse up close to the Grand National fences at Aintree in October...
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Bruises — and other things you swiftly encounter when you sign up for a...
Agreeing to ride in a charity race riding a proper racehorse on a famous racecourse is the easy bit. For somebody who has never race-ridden before or perhaps hasn’t done so for a considerable amount of...
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£200 ‘pony of a lifetime’ wipes the floor at national championships
A pony bought for £200 as a companion swept the board at the British Riding Club’s (BRC) National Championships, winning three individual and two team titles. Melanie Lustead and her 17-year-old 13.2hh...
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British rider hopes to repeat history at European YR championships
Will Furlong (pictured) got off to a strong start in the Young Rider European Eventing Championships in Montelibretti, Italy today (23 September). In a bid to defend his 2015 individual and team gold...
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