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And finally… a gift for pony-mad tots
Funny, weird and wonderful goings on the horse world. As we come to the end of the week H&H provides a light-hearted readDo you fondly remember pony rides on your parent’s knee as a toddler? Well,...
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Hound dies after being hit by car
A hound and a spaniel have died after escaping onto a busy main road on Tuesday morning (25 August). Twelve foxhounds, belonging to the Fitzwilliam Hunt, near Peterborough, escaped on to the A47 (not...
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11 reasons to catch the team chasing bug
The team chasing autumn season kicks off this Sunday (30 August) with the Warwickshire team chase. Here's why fearless — and slightly crazy — riders need to get involved this year1. Team chasing is...
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Dressage foals take the honours at Futurity season finale *VIDEO*
The final event of the 2015 Baileys/BEF Futurity took place for a second time at Solihull Riding Club (18 August). Four dressage foals attained elite premiums and a selection of youngsters from across...
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Showing competitors met with flash floods at BSPS Championships
Torrential downpours and flash flooding greeted competitors arriving at the British Show Pony Society (BSPS) Championships at Arena UK on Monday (24 August). A storm brought heavy rain to the venue on...
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Blair Europeans’ countdown diary: 1½ weeks to go
I hope you are enjoying following my regular diary updates in the run up to the event to show what’s really going on behind the scenes. As assistant director every day is different so I am glad to have...
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6 striking roans for sale this week *PICTURES*
Fancy something a little different? Whether it’s blue, strawberry or grey, here’s our pick of roans for sale on the Horse & Hound website this week. Take a look at this week’s selection of roan...
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Owner urges others to be aware after horse develops fatal condition
horses grazing in turnout rugsA rider is urging other horse owners to be aware of the signs of equine grass sickness after her horse survived the often-fatal condition. Mandy Halliday from Beccles,...
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16 barmy livery yard rules you’ll struggle to believe are true
If you keep your horse at a livery yard, you'll know that the Yard Owner makes the rules, and everyone has to stick to them. Fair enough — unless your YO is completely bonkers. Here are some of the...
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Para rider with two years left in saddle seeks horse for Rio 2016
A talented rider is determined to make the British para dressage team at next year’s Paralympics — before her condition leaves her unable to ride. Julie Payne, who has multiple system atrophy (MSA), is...
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‘Teamwork makes the dream work’: Animalife BRC horse trials championships...
Advertising featureThey say ‘teamwork makes the dream work’ and the annual Animalife British Riding Clubs Horse Trials Championship proved the point when 121 teams flocked to Swalcliffe Park...
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What can you do to help protect endangered Exmoor ponies? *VIDEO*
Catastrophic events during World War Two meant that by the end of the war there were just 50 of the hardy Exmoor ponies left — a culmination of owners being away at war, ‘trigger happy’ troops training...
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Popular girl band joins HOYS lineup
A girl band featuring a former showing rider will be performing at this year’s Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). The HoneyBuns will be adding to the entertainment lineup at the 2015 show (7-11 October),...
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On the hunt for hacking heaven? These properties should do the trick *PICTURES*
Aside from having access to all the usual horsey facilities, do you dream of roaming the countryside on your doorstep with your horse without encountering traffic or even a single road? How about one...
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7 brand new pieces of equestrian clothing to the market
This week's new to the market round-up features riding wear from Carrots, Ariat, Grubs, BOGS and BRRide in a rainbow of colour The brand new Carrots’ Rainbow Hat Cover is the perfect way to add colour...
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Katie Jerram: 6 steps to the perfect tail plait
In her new book 'Modern Horse Management', showing supremo Katie Jerram gives a step-by-step guide to get the perfect tail plaitCredit: John HendersonIf you want to plait your horse’s mane but prefer...
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Zara and Toytown to parade at Blenheim
Zara Phillips and Toytown are to parade at Blenheim Palace next month (17-20 September). The pair were crowned European eventing champions at Blenheim in 2005, and will return to the site of their...
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High fibre or high-starch: which is better for horses in work?
A study investigating the link between diet and equine behaviour has shown that high-fibre rather than high-starch diets provide more energy for horses within work. The research was conducted at...
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Spent hours chasing your horse around the field? 10 reasons why he won’t be...
If you're the type of person who allows an hour extra to ride just to catch your horse, you might be interested to read these (possible) explanations for his unwillingness to have his headcollar on......
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Groom awarded £20,000 compensation after kicked at work
A teenage part-time groom has been awarded more than £20,000 in compensation after being kicked while at work. Jess Rawnsley was 16 when she was kicked by a horse on 1 April 2014. She was working as a...
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