Police stop 30 drivers for passing horses inappropriately in safety campaign
Officers also stopped five people to praise them for the way they had driven past the horses
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Record-breaking 77-year-old pilot to take on epic ‘Donkathon’
The fundraising trip, which will start at North Moreton in Oxfordshire on 25 June, will take in 27 stops and cover an average eight miles a day
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British breeding comes together to support mental health in Matthew Wright’s memory
Matthew, who was open about his mental health struggles, died last month, and was well known in breeding circles as he stood three stallions at his Caunton Manor Stud, in partnership with his wife Victoria
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Brash is back in business — British combination impress in Doha *H&H Plus*
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Insurance warning as three-hour summer storm causes £700,000 damage
“So many people begrudge paying insurance and go for the cheaper option and don’t have the correct level but we would have been bankrupt if we hadn’t have been covered”
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Ambassadors sought to help raise strangles awareness and end stigma
The annual Strangles Awareness Week takes place 3-9 May and aims to provide owners, yard managers, vets and equine professionals with a platform to share their own stories and promote support for those affected by the disease
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John Whitaker enjoys grand prix success: ‘It was a good feeling finally to win a class with this horse’ *H&H Plus*
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Hackney stallion thought to be oldest of his breed in the country celebrates 34th birthday
“He’s still got it, love him, every now and then you see him trotting up the field and you think ‘he can’t half shift’”
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British showjumping ‘tours’ added to 2021 calendar
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Flagship endurance ride off as sport prepares to restart
“There is a great deal of excitement and momentum building for the 2021 season and we are anticipating a bumper year for the sport”
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Covid brings opportunities for young showjumping rider
“Robyn’s dreams all came true at once as she was getting incredible training every day, riding amazing talented horses and learning to showjump to a higher standard”
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Nine-year-old inspired by Captain Sir Tom raises hundreds to help save riding school
“She had been following Captain Sir Tom Moore’s story and she was devastated when he died and said she wanted to do something like he had”
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Groom gets the message out after public feeding causes ponies to colic
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Medical alert dogs take advantage of lockdown for equine-related training
The puppies are being trained to support children who have diabetes
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Aspiring showjumpers team up to support struggling riding school during lockdown
“It’s been great for the children and they are really looking forward to doing it,” Nicola said. “Home-schooling in lockdown can make the days quite dull and monotonous, so it has given them some purpose”
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Former Cheltenham chairman and royal master of horse Lord Vestey dies aged 79
“He was a great team with Lady Vestey and we will really miss them”
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Furloughed graphic designer creates free posters to promote equine safety
The designer has had a huge number of requests for posters asking people not to feed horses
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Two-year-old rider and Shetland take on challenge to support struggling riding school
The tiny rider is aiming to help the rising school, which has “hit rock bottom”
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Five-year-old boy becomes youngest ever horse agility world champion
“It’s a sport that’s good for young horses, old horses who are retired or horses that can’t be ridden because either they or the rider aren’t sound. There’s something for everyone”
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Pony Club members hack Land’s End to John O’Groats distance during lockdown
Around two thirds of the 69-member branch combined their efforts to meet the 840-mile target during the Christmas holidays
