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AP McCoy knighted and equestrians recognised in New Year’s Honours list
AP McCoy is applauded into the Parade ring by his fellow jockeys, followed by his loyal agent, Dave Robertds 25-4-15Twenty-time champion jump jockey AP McCoy said he is “proud” after being knighted in...
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11 great shows to get your 2016 competition season underway
If you’re looking for somewhere to compete or train with your horse this week no matter which corner of the country you’re in, here are some dates you need to put in your diary and enter online via...
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Horse ‘driving car’ takes internet by storm *VIDEO*
A video of a horse “driving a car” has taken the internet by storm. The 1975 video clip shows palomino gelding, Butterscotch, performing his special trick beside trainer, Ham Morris. The footage was...
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How to fall off a horse as safely as possible *VIDEO*
No amount of positive thinking can avoid the fact that at some point we will all fall off — especially when it comes to riding a racehorse. Find out which technique will save you the most...
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Two showjumpers killed in car crash
Two showjumpers have been killed in a car crash in Florida. Venezuelan rider Andres Rodriguez (pictured, top) and American showjumper Sophie Walker died in the accident. The crash happened at around...
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Why The Horse Whisperer makes great viewing for your less horsey companions...
Based on a bestselling novel, The Horse Whisperer was a box office hit when it was released in 1998. Jen Scouler reminds us why it's such addictive viewing The Horse Whisperer film is definitely a...
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Miniature Shetlands end up in ‘lost and found’
.A miniature Shetland named Pudding has been revealed as one of the most unusual items left behind by Travelodge guests last year. Pudding’s owners had been staying at the Ayr branch of the hotel chain...
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‘It’s an unbelievable show’: Liverpool International hailed a success *VIDEO*
The inaugural Liverpool International horse show (1-3 January) has been hailed a success by riders and spectators alike. The four-star show, masterminded by Bolesworth’s Nina Barbour, ran over new year...
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More than 40 horses die in racing yard fire
.A fire at a top harness racing yard in Ontario, Canada, has killed more than 40 horses. Firefighters from five different departments were called to Jamie and Barb Miller’s Classy Lane Stables on...
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5 things to do before the end of January
We don’t mean to nag, but there are a few chores that, in an ideal world, you’ll have done before February arrives...1. Reclip your horse as soon as possible It is said: “Clipping a horse in February...
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Thieves snatch tack and clothing from equestrian store
Thieves have taken a number of saddles and a large quantity of riding clothing from an equestrian store in Greater Manchester. Naylors Equestrian’s Rochdale store was broken into last month (28...
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A useful guide to common horsey lingo for the uninitiated
To the outsider, horsey lingo can sound like a completely foreign language. Let’s face it, phrases like ‘a leg in each corner’ or ‘good doer’ don’t really make any sense to the average person,...
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‘Dirtiest horse in the British army’ dies aged 30
A former Household Cavalry horse with an “outstanding army career” has died aged 30. Sevastopol, known as “Sevvy”, was a Blues and Royals Trumpet Horse who served the army for 14 years. Sevvy was put...
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What is the secret to improving your horse’s topline?
Without a decent topline, your horse cannot be truly athletic and move and jump to the best of his ability. Developing the right muscles along the horse’s back enables him to use his body effectively,...
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Foal rescued on Christmas day dies despite ‘incredible’ effort to save him
Credit: RSPCAA foal has died, a week after being rescued from a muddy field on Christmas Day. The RSPCA was called to the field in Cinderford, on the edge of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, on...
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Loose horses shut M25: point-to-point team comes to the rescue
The Grissell Racing team are renowned for chasing down winners on the racetrack, but they found themselves involved in a different kind of pursuit when they encountered four loose ponies running loose...
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BE JAS: all you need to know for success
British Eventing (BE) introduced its jumping and style (JAS) series in 2001 as a stop-gap during the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak when outdoor competition was halted. In a nutshell, it is a...
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Prison and 10-year ban for owner of starved pony *warning graphic content*
© RSPCA/Solent News & Photo AgencyA man from Salisbury has been sentenced to 15 weeks in prison, fined £260 and banned from owning animals for 10 years after a pony in his care was found starving....
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Are you a perfectionist or someone to be avoided at all costs? Find out what...
We are all secretly a little bit superstitious, but forget crystal balls, black cats, horoscopes and palm reading; perhaps something as simple a yard’s muckheap can say a lot about the equestrians...
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Richard Johnson: Victory, tragedy, a knighthood and change afoot *H&H VIP*
The King George VI was a great race this year. Cue Card put in a brilliantly competitive performance to win. It was sad that his owner Bob Bishop passed away just four days after the win, but it was an...
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