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‘Lack of limb’ — and other things a native judge doesn’t want to see at Olympia
Thorough training and preparation, good behaviour and being true to its breed type. Len Bigley, who will assess conformation in the Blue Chip British Show Pony Society (BSPS) Heritage mountain and...
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Thrilling puissance goes to the final round *VIDEO*
It is always a crowd pleaser and this year’s Alltech Christmas Puissance at Olympia, London International Horse Show on Thursday (17 December) was no disappointment – going to the fifth and final...
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Hovis’ Friday diary: As shallow as a paddling pool
Dear diary, Firstly let me use this opportunity to say thank you to all the lovely people who send me gifts and cards etc at this time of year. It’s so nice of you but I do want to reassure you that...
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BBC confirmed to cover Olympia until 2019
The BBC has confirmed it will cover Olympia, the London International Horse Show, for the next four years. Jonathan Goold of the show said it was “great news for Olympia and equestrian sport in...
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10 skin care treats for riders this Christmas
.Mud, rain, wind, more mud — winter is hard for horse owners. You might wrap your horse up in lovely new rugs and have the snuggest winter riding clothes, but chapped lips and dry skin will still...
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‘Emaciated’ horse put down after being found collapsed in field *warning...
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a horse was put down after being found emaciated and collapsed in a Norfolk field. The horse was found in a paddock just off a public footpath in Doe Lane,...
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H&H Live: Senior showing championships at Olympia
Olympia, the London International Horse Show will open its doors early on Friday 18 December for the in-hand and ridden senior showing championships, organised by Senior Showing & Dressage Ltd and...
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‘This was a very hard lesson to learn’: rider warns of doping risk *H&H VIP*
Showing and dressage rider Louise Bell is warning others of the risks of medicating horses prior to competition, after her horse tested positive for a controlled substance. A post-show test found that...
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First-timers wow at Olympia senior showing championships *VIDEO*
Alphaville of Oak VIII with Emily Proud Emily Proud couldn’t believe it when she took the Anthony Evans Senior Showing & Dressage Ltd home produced supreme ridden grand final at Olympia, the London...
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Hello Sanctos: celebrating your horse of the year *PICTURES*
Scott Brash‘s Rolex Grand Slam-winning ride Hello Sanctos topped the charts when we asked you to vote for your horse of the year — beating dressage sensation Valegro and Badminton winner Chilli...
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Dog rides pony and 9 other tweets that caught our attention this week *PICTURES*
Enjoy some of our favourite tweets from the past seven days. From a groom taking a power nap on a heated rug rail to a potential new career for AP McCoy, it all happened on social media this week....
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Want to work at H&H? Temporary editorial assistant vacancy
Would you like to work at Horse & Hound? We have a temporary vacancy for an editorial assistant, starting on Thursday, 14 January. The position involves processing freelance payments, answering...
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Event rider ‘lucky to still be here’ after kick to the head
Event rider Gina Ruck is warning fellow horse owners and riders to wear a hat while handling horses. Gina was kicked in the head while turning out a horse in the field on Wednesday (16 December). “I...
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‘I thought he’d broken his leg’: rider wins case following road accident
A rider from Surrey has been awarded £4,506 in compensation after being injured on a hack. David Moore was on his way back from a ride on 29 December 2013, in single file on a country lane riding an...
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6 awesome all-rounders for sale this week *PICTURES*
They say that variety is the spice of life, in which case you need an all-rounder to help give you a taste of all of the disciplines on offer. Here’s our selection of all-rounders for sale on the Horse...
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William Funnell: Showjumping has some work to do *H&H VIP*
Scott Brash having won the Rolex Grand Slam of showjumping but not being nominated for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year has been a hot topic. Does it say something about showjumping’s popularity...
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Free crime prevention advice for riding clubs
Riding clubs are being offered free crime prevention advice guides and property marking pens though a new initiative launched by Warwickshire Horse Watch last week (10 December). Set up in 2010,...
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Not in the Christmas spirit yet? 8 ways to make your yard more festive
It’s probably not a good idea to fill your horse’s stable with tinsel and light-up plastic Santas, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few things you can do to make your yard a bit more festive…. 1....
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A horse is not just for Christmas, says charity
The RSCPA is warning the public not to buy horses or ponies as Christmas presents if they haven’t thought carefully about the future. RSPCA Cymru is urging people to consider the long-term commitment...
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5 text conversations you would have with your horse this Christmas (if he...
If your horse had opposable thumbs instead of hooves, owned a mobile phone and could text you, your Christmas conversations might go a little something like this... 1. Explaining the spirit of...
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