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Brits ruled out of opening leg of pilot Nations Cup dressage series
Britain was unable to contest the opening leg of the FEI Nations Cup pilot season at Vidauban, France last Saturday (18 May) — after one team member’s horse was spun at the first horse inspection

Early horse shows suffer from low numbers
Empty rings have dogged early spring shows, with even some prestigious qualifiers being contested by just one or two exhibitors. While the long winter is the obvious scapegoat, there are rumblings that it has caused several other factors to come to a head

Olympic event horse King Artus dies
Dirk Schrade’s London 2012 Olympic gold medallist, King Artus, died suddenly at a three-day event in Germany over the weekend

More revelations in endurance steroid scandal
Dubai Equestrian Club axes its sponsorship of Britain’s leading endurance series as the doping record in Sheikh Mohammed’s stables is scrutinised further. And more national federations and a rider join the calls for change

Shetland pony fosters a lamb
A hungry lamb in Powys has found an unusual foster mother — a Shetland pony

New all-weather showring at Hickstead
Hickstead has a new all-weather show ring made from the Greenwich surface

UK and Ireland to do battle at point-to-point fixture
The UK and Ireland will go head-to-head next week in the inaugural Tattersalls Ireland International Point-to-Point Challenge

British Dressage rule changes mooted
Grass-roots riders could find themselves trying to qualify for championships against the likes of Charlotte Dujardin, in one of six proposals being considered by British Dressage
Carl Hester’s Facebook fans name new foal
Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin to judge at HOYS
RSPCA’s case against Avon Vale hunt collapses
Royal Windsor Horse Show 2013 in pictures
Latest blogs
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InnerVision vet’s blog: finding a large bladder stone
Vet Rachael Conwell has been passing on helpful tips on a veterinary gastroscopy and abdominal ultrasound course, and diagnosing a gelding with a bladder stone

Chloe Chubb’s showing blog: Windy and Warwick are winners
Our showing blogger has had a very successful few weekends, including a silver medal and a ticket to the Royal International

Hovis’ Friday diary: a visit from the needle man
A week of transitions and needles has not left Hovis feeling very happy, but he is cheered by the fact that he is not turned out yet and can watch the other horses in the rain
Horse & Hound features

Top dressage training tips for native ponies
With wall-to-wall warmbloods in most affiliated dressage classes, it’s easy to believe that these uphill, big-moving types have the sport sewn up. But natives can give them a run for their money

Equine grass sickness: is your horse at risk?
With no known cause and a low survival rate, grass sickness remains a veterinary mystery. But research has identified a large number of risk factors associated with the condition

Start your career in equestrian journalism at Horse & Hound
Looking to make a career in equestrian journalism? Then our latest vacancy could be the first step on the ladder for a hard-working and enthusiastic individual

Are you having problems with your arena?
Springride addresses the most common arena problems — and the solutions are simpler and less costly than you might think



















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