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
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Riders’ relief as council U-turns on beach riding ban
Signs were erected on Frinton Beach announcing that from Good Friday (2 April) until 30 September horses would be barred from the sands
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Public asked to help name Shire filly who is pulling the crowds
“Having the mare and foal here has brought a whole new group of people through our gates”
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Mare who was a ‘handful’ to hunt turns police horse — and helps arrest knifeman in her first week
“Normally it takes 12-18 months to fully train a police horse but Bess got through the training in 12 weeks. Within a few weeks of her starting at the training stables she was nannying younger horses”
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Motorcycling vets turn virtual in innovative marathon attempt
“Because we are lunatics, we decided we still wanted to do something to help our charities and our objective now is to break the world record for the longest continuous CPD programme ever produced”
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Research finds over half horses studied had mouth lesions after cross-country
The research queried whether “sex-based stereotypes” may be behind the increased number of lesions seen in mares
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Riders’ frustration at council’s beach-riding restrictions
Local riders had also proposed other solutions to the problem, including horse permits, as well as suggesting moving a bridleway further towards a quieter end of the beach
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Enjoy a virtual feast of donkeys — on International Carrot Day
The special production is a follow-up to a series of successful events last year, which won the Donkey Sanctuary the award for the best audience engagement campaign at the 2020 UK Social Media Awards
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Showjumpers unite to support those affected by equine herpes outbreak
“Despite these desperately distressing times, it has been heartwarming to see in practice what we all know to be true: that in our sport, the welfare of the horse comes first, no matter the circumstances”
