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Are horses ‘happy athletes’?
Emily Gilruth riding BAY CARRICK ROAD during the Oasby (1) Horse Trials at Foxdale in Oasby near Grantham in Lincolnshire, UK; on 13th March 2015More research into recognising the mood of horses is...
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4 dream equestrian properties for sale with American barns *PICTURES*
It’s chilly outside so unless you’re already lucky enough to have one, you’re probably dreaming of sheltering with your horses in an American barn at the moment. Here’s four gorgeous properties which...
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Children create poster to help make roads safer for horses
Four girls under 10 could help to make riders safer on the road thanks to their designs for a new poster. The girls won a competition launched by Thames Valley Police’s mounted section to design a...
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Valegro’s groom among those honoured at awards
The winners of Haddon Training British Grooms Awards collected their prizes at the British Breeders Awards Dinner in London last week (16 January). The standard of nominations in the four categories...
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The (challenging) diary of owning a new pony: a severe case of can’t be bothered
Settling into life with a new pony can have its own challenges, finds Kate Flynn, as her daughter gets to grips with Munch — a seemingly 'perfect' six-year-old 14.1hh gelding Camp had been a great...
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Crank nosebands spark welfare concerns *H&H VIP*
Edward Gal (NED)&Glock's Undercover - Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final - Freestyle - Eurexpo, Lyon, France - 20 April 2014The use of crank nosebands has been brought into question by riders...
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Half Moon Delphi completes first grand prix following move to USA
Former British team horse Half Moon Delphi scored 66.1% competing in her first grand prix with US rider Sarah Daehnert earlier this month (16 January). The 14-year-old Hannoverian was sold by Jon and...
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Ban for ‘horse whisperer’ who neglected horses
A man claiming to be a “horse whisperer” has been banned from keeping horses after some of his herd were found “emaciated” and “neglected”. Raymond Sparks-Clark, of North Lane, Otherey, Somerset was...
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Campaign to save the world’s oldest horse-drawn tram service
The Isle of Man’s horse tram service has been discontinued by Douglas Borough Council. Douglas Bay Horse Tramway had been in operation since 1876 and prior to its closure at the start of the year, was...
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Burns Night: 10 reasons why equestrians love Scotland so much
Before you tuck into your whisky and haggis to celebrate the Scottish poet Robert Burns tonight (25 January 2016), here are a few reasons why equestrians are so fond of Scotland 1. Scott Brash The...
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13 super-fun things to do with your horse this week
Debbie Criddle riding Akilles in indoor school parariderIf 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...
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Horse & Hound seeks dynamic news editor
Are you a talented and experienced news hound with a nose for a great story? Do you know your horse’s forelock from his fetlock? Are you as proficient with a CMS as you are with in-Design? An exciting...
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Inquest held into death of 27-year-old rider
A woman has died following a fall from her horse during a riding lesson. Mair Schmeinck, of Welshpool, died on 25 October 2015. An inquest into her death was held in Shrewsbury last week (20 January)....
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Peter Charles: ‘One of the daftest decisions they’ve ever made’ *H&H VIP*
The FEI’s rules and regulations for our sport are often made behind closed doors and without much rider consultation. Bans become imposed, red tape is introduced, and by the time it’s happened, it’s...
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‘Doctors told me I’d never walk again’— why we need more para showjumping...
Leading the campaign for more opportunities for para showjumpers, former international showjumper Dame Emma-Jane Brown is bringing together Britain's top para showjumpers for a training weekend at...
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Horse put down after being found dumped and starving
A young horse has been put down after being found dumped and emaciated in Kent. The RSPCA is now appealing for information after the animal was found starving and collapsed. The horse was not...
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6 steps to the perfect dressage warm up
Michael Eilberg & Marakov (314) - Horse Health Grand Prix Freestyle Championship - LeMieux National Dressage Championships 2014 - Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 21/09/2014 © Jon...
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Shetland on the run for over an hour before captured by Sussex Police
A loose Shetland was on the run for more than an hour before being captured by West Sussex Police on Sunday (24 January). The pony was spotted trotting along the road in several locations in the...
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Increasing number of New Forest ponies hit by cars
Warnings are being put out to drivers in the New Forest as ponies are being hit on the roads, according to latest figures. In the first two weeks of January eight ponies were hit by cars, double the...
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13 things you’ll remember if you were pony-mad in the 80s
From chinstraps to My Little Pony do any of these strike a chord...? 1. You avidly followed the exploits of Fred, the Horse & Pony pony. You may even have owned a share in him. 2. You had posters...
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