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The (painful) diary of the hunt for the perfect pony: ‘The circus began’
Moving house and divorce might be deemed the most stressful lifetime events, but surely the hunt for the perfect pony is a close runner-up... Kate Flynn takes us on the next stage of her turbulent...
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On the lookout for a double bridle? Here’s 7 you need to see
The Equiline BD604 This Weymouth bridle from Equiline is designed in Italy and is made from selected leathers that have been crafted and accessorized to perfection, incorporating innovation as well...
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Dressage to music: H&H’s dos and dont’s
First introduced to international competition at Goodwood in 1979 and then compulsory at the Olympics since 1996, the freestyle (or kür) was an instant hit. It’s now possible to contest freestyle to...
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Record-breaking hurdler Hurricane Fly retired
Record-breaking Irish hurdler Hurricane Fly has been retired. The popular 11-year-old won 22 Grade Ones during his career and amassed an army of National Hunt fans. Trained by Willie Mullins, the news...
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Britain’s young event riders claim two golds and a silver
Britain’s young rider eventing squad picked up team gold, plus individual gold and silver, at their European Championships in Strzegom, Poland, last week (27-30 August). “As a squad of six, the riders...
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Top show horse put down
.Multiple title-winning show hunter Grand Slam has been put down. The six-year-old, ridden by Robert Walker, was H&H’s cover star on 21 May following his success at this year’s Royal Windsor Horse...
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7 reasons horsey parents dread the start of the school term
With the start of the new school/university year looming, horsey parents may be experiencing a cold, sinking feeling in the pit of their stomachs. Here's why....1. It’s up to you to exercise their pony...
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Bovington Horse Trials (2): what riders need to know *H&H VIP*
Date: Sunday 4 October 2015 Organiser: Stephanie Buchanan Contact: 01929 403580 Location: Dorset Entries open: 31 August Ballot date: 14 Seotember at 12 noon Entries close: 23 September Link to...
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Eventing in numbers: 13 Robyn rides, 130 BE fixtures and over 2000 sections
Our statistical series continues through the 26th week of the season, with facts from Richmond, Keysoe, Firle Place and moreCraig Barr on Campo G - No 158Dates: 24-30 August, 25th week of the 2015...
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Victoria Pendleton finishes second on racing debut *VIDEO*
.Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton impressed racing fans yesterday (Monday 31 August), finishing second in her debut as an amateur jockey. Victoria took part in a 1m2f amateur race at Ripon aboard the...
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Filly with ‘horrific’ barbed wire injury is rehomed
A filly found with a “horrific” leg injury earlier this year made a full recovery and is settling well into a new home. The two-year-old, named Seren Coed, was rescued by RSPCA inspectors from...
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Yogi Breisner: An introduction to cross-country riding and the perfect...
Laura Collett riding GRAND MANOEUVRE during the Isleham Horse Trials at Whitehall Farm Event Complex near Ely in Cambridgeshire, UK; on 8th March 2015The British eventing squad’s chef d’equipe, Yogi...
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Hayley Turner to retire from racing
Top British female Flat jockey Hayley Turner is to retire at the end of the season. Hayley has been race-riding for 15 years and confirmed the news today (Tuesday, 1 September). As one of the most...
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Stuart Hollings: Be careful what you wish for *H&H VIP*
Last month I came across Master Horseman, the 1980 biography of the late showman Jack Gittins. Jack won many major awards, including six supreme hunter championships at Dublin with Mighty Atom, Mighty...
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Michael Whitaker takes up reins on two exiting new rides
Michael Whitaker has added more exciting horsepower to his stable with two new rides — HHS Flo and Millioninmind. Both horses will compete on the international circuit with the Nottinghamshire-based...
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Weston Park Horse Trials (2): what riders need to know *H&H VIP*
Date: Thursday 8 — Sunday 11 October 2015 Organiser: Janet and Vicky Plant Contact: 01785 284187; www.westonht.co.uk Location: Shropshire Entries open: 3 September Ballot date: 17 September at 12 noon...
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5 very good reasons to visit the Horse & Hound stand at Burghley
Are you heading to the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials this week (3-6 September)? If so make sure that you visit the Horse & Hound tradestand (B31) where we have the best subscription offers –...
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Horse swimming for equine fitness: why is it so popular? *VIDEO*
H&H blogger Simon Grieve heads to Moulton College in Northamptonshire to give his Burghley ride Cornacrew (Bozzie) his final swim ahead of this week’s four-star (3-6 September 2015). What is the...
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Vote for Equo’s new brand ambassadors
Twelve lucky individuals have made the shortlist to become one of four regional brand ambassadors for Horse & Hound’s new online events entry service – Equo. These 12 have been selected from the...
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Riders don sumo wrestler suits to slow down drivers
Shy equestrians need not strip off to attract motorists’ attention, as two riders from east Northamptonshire have demonstrated. The Slow Down For My Horse Campaign was launched on Facebook last month...
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