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Woman banned from keeping horses ignores ruling for second time
A woman from High Wycombe has been fined and had a ban for keeping horses extended after breaching an animal disqualification order for the second time. Donna Glenister, of Tapping Road, High Wycombe,...
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Spotlight falls on whips in racing: should they be banned? H&H investigates
At the last and Cue Card (right) closes down and beats Vautour (left) 26-12-15The spotlight has fallen once again on the use of the whip in racing — and the need for equestrian sport in general to...
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Bursting into song — and 5 other ways to beat riding nerves
Sometimes it feels like the older you get, the more you're aware of how easily you can break. But don't worry, there are all sorts of strategies you can try in order to beat those riding nerves 1....
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Countryfile explores UK’s abandoned horse crisis
The UK’s current abandoned horse crisis was investigated by the BBC’s Countryfile programme on Sunday (17 January). Presenter Tom Heap interviewed horse owners who illegally graze their animals on land...
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Concerns Rio’s equestrian site will not be ready for Olympics
As horses changed hands ahead of last week’s Olympic transfer deadline (15 January), there were concerns the Rio site would not be ready. Reports from Brazil suggest there are some issues with the...
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Who is your ideal fictional horse? *QUIZ*
Take our tongue-in-cheek quiz to find out which fictional horse you'd be best suited to... or perhaps is most like your own equine partner Take our tongue-in-cheek quiz to find out which fictional...
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Jason Webb’s blog: Serious prospects
What a soggy start to 2016, and now we’ve woken up to a dusting of snow! I hope you haven’t been too affected by the weather; we are lucky to have to got away with just a lot of very muddy fields so...
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Careers week: how to become a hunt groom
If you love being part of the hunting community, aren't scared of long days and hard work, take pride in turning your horses out in tip top condition week in, week out and enjoy riding horses of all...
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H&H’s dos and don’ts for winter riding
Emma McGlyn schooling Billy ManhattanThere are many things that can affect riding in the winter — weather, light, the dreaded snow, to name but a few. However, horse-owners will want to get out as much...
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Emile Faurie Foundation pupil to star on CBBC
A teenager whose life has been changed by learning to ride has caught the attention of the CBBC producers. The edition, to be broadcast on 17 February at 5.10pm, follows Kai Packer, a pupil who was...
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Calling all Thelwell fans! Unseen art goes on show
Fans of Norman Thelwell can see previously unseen works by the artist, as a new exhibition opens in Hampshire. The exhibition titled: “Thelwell: Ponies and places” opened at Mottisfont on Saturday (16...
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New legislation for controversial horse-drawn carriages in New York
Legislation is being introduced in New York to reduce the number of horse-drawn carriages and only allow them to work in Central Park. An agreement was reached between Mayor Bill de Blasio, the City...
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American Pharoah: world’s best racehorse
Breeders Cup 2015, Keeneland Race Track, Lexington, KY, 10-31-15Triple Crown-winning racehorse American Pharoah has been crowned the world’s best racehorse in the 2015 Longines awards. Trained by Bob...
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Escaped Shetland causes chaos at Gloucestershire airport
Planes were stopped from landing at Gloucestershire airport yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, 19 January) after a Shetland pony escaped onto the runway. The bay pony was spotted at 1.20pm cavorting around...
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The Micklem bridle: what you need to know
Described as 'a kind and sympathetic bridle for horses that are sensitive in the mouth', Lottie Butler finds out how the Micklem bridle worksWilliam Micklem holds onto Last Flight IIHow did it begin?...
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Careers week: 5 ways to juggle horses and home study
With increasingly busy lives and remote countryside living, the option to gain qualifications from the comfort of your home and in your own time through distance learning has never been more popular....
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Take part in ‘cracking’ helmet safety campaign
Students have launched a social media campaign to encourage helmet safety among riders. The Crack the Hat appeal, thought up by a group of five students from the Royal Agricultural University (RAU),...
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Could rituals and routines boost your competition performance?
In her new book "Transform Pressure to Power: 8 Mindset Strategies to Achieve Eventing Success", Helen Rennie looks at how rituals and routines are key mindset tools that enable you to switch yourself...
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Extraordinary move by FEI following another UAE equine fatality *H&H VIP*
The FEI is urging all UAE endurance ride organisers to adopt local welfare rules successfully applied at Bou Thib in a bid to reduce the record speeds recorded in the current winter season. The...
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Violent thieves snatch £700,000 worth of family heirlooms from Goodwood House
Sussex Police are appealing for information after £700,000 of family heirlooms were stolen from Goodwood House last week (13 January). The intruder broke into the house at 4.30am after scaling a...
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