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#SundaySchool: the showjumping ‘gym’ with Holly Smith
The international showjumper talks us through this multi-fence workout which she uses with both her younger and more experienced horses to help them jump a flowing round
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Do you dare? Drag hunt launches side-saddle scurry
The event will also feature an astride and a junior class
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Donkeys saved from skin trade slaughter had missing ears, infections and open wounds
Six people been found guilty of animal cruelty, and of living in South Africa illegally.
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Farewell to pony found on an allotment who became national champion
The pony met The Queen three times
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Former eventer confined to wheelchair by MS takes on 200m challenge to change her life
“Ruth cringes at the thought of asking for help but if people could donate just a little it would be amazing”
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Attempts to help donkeys hit hard by devastating Indian cyclone
Life was already tough but now living quarters and animal shelters have been destroyed and areas where fodder was being grown have been flooded
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Producing top-level jumpers: ‘The most important thing with a young horse is not to mess them up’ *H&H Plus*
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Horses over 25 years may have chronic laminitis without outward signs, study finds
Owners and vets need to be aware of the increased probability of sub-clinical laminitis in older animals, even in the absence of a PPID diagnosis
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UK’s biggest zoo turns spotlight on Dartmoors, as ponies join the team
“We are thrilled to have these ponies going to the zoo to promote the wonderful temperaments of hardy Dartmoor ponies and to showcase them to a huge audience”
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New academy gives children from under-represented communities chance to pursue racing dream
“I look forward to meeting the racing stars of the future who will be a part of this terrific new initiative”
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Police hunt driver who sped toward riders and slowed to hurl abuse
“Our enquiries are continuing to try and locate the driver of the Ford and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed what happened to please get in touch”
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Olympia and Windsor ticket sales soar as public ‘craves’ return of major events
“I think people are crying out for equestrian events and the more we can put on in the next few months, the better”
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Suffolk horse Roy plays vital role in flood management system
Roy was able to move tree trunks to the watercourse without damaging the environment
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‘This is a nice boost’: Spectacular double for Ben Maher *H&H Plus*
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Equine military heroes immortalised on canvas to mark Horse Trust anniversary
The Horse Trust, which was founded in 1886, provides retirement and respite care for horses and ponies that have served in the armed forces and police, making it a cause close to Sarah’s heart
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Farmer and Shires take on 600-mile trip to help those who helped his family
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Horses dig wells in deserts with environmental benefits, study finds
Wild equids in the North American desert have been found to dig wells up to six feet deep to access fresh water
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‘He had a great life’: farewell to former racehorse who took showing world by storm
After retiring from racing he was given to Sophie Henderson who brought together a syndicate of her friends — The Jackpots — who funded his second career in the show ring
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Personal trainer’s solo marathon effort in memory of lost riders
Katie was inspired to raise money for mental health charity Riders’ Minds, and the IJF (who have recently launched an initiative with clinical psychologist group Changing Minds) following the deaths of former jockey James Banks and Riders’ Minds founder Matthew Wright
