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Horses stuck in canal and swimming pool helped to safety
.Horses trapped in watery situations have been rescued by firefighters. Crews in Cheshire were called to a canal in Sandbach at around 8.15am on Tuesday (2 February), where they found a pony standing...
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British vets relieved as ketamine ruled ‘not a global health threat’
INJECTION FLU INJECTBritish vets have expressed relief after the World Health Organisation (WHO) opposed a request by China to place ketamine under international control. The request was made last...
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4 dream equestrian properties for sale with (human) indoor swimming pools
Whether you’re in the market for a swimming pool in order to improve or maintain your fitness, or if (like us) you quite fancy the idea of lounging by a pool post riding, you need to take a look at...
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How do we know what the best veterinary treatment for a horse is? *H&H VIP*
LaboratoryWhat is the best treatment for a horse with a tendon strain, or a pony with acute laminitis? The answer is that we don’t really know. Every vet will have the necessary skills and knowledge to...
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If your horse was a famous person, who would they be?
Depending on how your horse reacts when a new horse is turned out in the same field, or how he copes with the buzz of the dressage arena, we reckon we could make a pretty good guess at what kind of...
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Boyd Martin wins $75,000 Wellington Eventing Showcase: rave reviews for...
By Kenneth BraddickAustralian turned US event rider Boyd Martin rode Blackfoot Mystery to win the Wellington Eventing Showcase in Florida on Saturday (6 February). This was Boyd’s second victory in the...
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Ijsbrand Chardon wins FEI World Cup driving final in Bordeaux
Ijsbrand Chardon wins the World Cup driving final at Bordeaux 2016. Picture by Eric Knoll/FEIThe Netherlands’ Ijsbrand Chardon won his third FEI World Cup driving final, 10 years after his last title,...
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Injured foal recovering after being dumped in Essex
An injured foal who was dumped in Essex is recovering at Redwings Horse Sanctuary. Violet, a cob thought to be around six months old, was found in Tilbury, Essex on 27 January. The weanling was found...
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Feeling romantic? 19 Valentine’s Day gifts for horse lovers
Roses are red, violets are blue, these Valentine's Day gifts for horse lovers are the perfect way to say 'I love you'1. Horse shoe earrings These stylish horseshoe earrings are the perfect gift for any...
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Do FEI rules need a revamp? H&H investigates *H&H VIP*
Why can a showjumper be disqualified, and splashed all over the national news, for accidentally catching his horse with a spur when an endurance horse can bear open wounds for 20km before anything is...
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The (challenging) diary of owning a new pony: Two’s company, but three…?
An enormous ex-racehorse was not quite what Kate Flynn had in mind when she put feelers out for a horse to accompany her daughter on hacks with... Munch and Trigger, our new pony and his mini-Shetland...
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Budweiser welcomes new Clydesdale foal
Budweiser is celebrating the birth of its newest Clydesdale — a foal called Mac. Mac is the first foal of 2016 for the lager company and was born at 1.20am on Tuesday 16 January. He was foaled at the...
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Struggle to get on at shows? This might be the solution…
Riders on the move can now get on more safely and quickly thanks to a new mounting invention. Debbie Boston created the Mounting Mate, a product that helps riders mount safely from a trailer ramp by...
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Carole Mortimer: Living on the end of a rope in a public playing field is no...
Is the over-breeding message finally beginning to get through? Over the past week I have seen comments, features and images in various media which — hopefully — will start to spread the message further...
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William Fox-Pitt’s former ride enjoying second career on the hunting field
Navigator, who won Bramham in 2008 with William Fox-Pitt, is now enjoying a second career on the hunting field. The 18-year-old gelding had been competed for the past three years by Sophie Beaty...
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9 training and competing opportunities for you and your horse this week
close up of boot in stirrup with spurIf 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...
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‘He’s back where he should be’: eventer Craig Nicolai reunited with Just Ironic
.A four-star horse who was seized during a legal dispute over livery payments has returned home. Just Ironic, ridden by New Zealand eventer Craig Nicolai, was taken at by bailiffs at Hartpury Horse...
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Anna Ross: A word of advice for those willing to sacrifice quality for...
The recent death of the great dressage stallion Keystone Dimaggio was sad news. His contribution to British breeding was immense, as demonstrated by so many of his offspring, including the winner of...
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Wood pellet horse bedding: what are the pros and cons?
Thinking about swapping your straw or shavings for wood pellets? Made from compressed wood, these are sold in 10kg or 15kg bags, to which you add water (or sprinkle it directly onto the pellets) on...
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Shetland dies in slurry pit after four escapes and two police chases
A Shetland pony who escaped four times and was pursued by police on two occasions has been put down. Police received reports from the public at 11.50am on 28 January that he was running free in...
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