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How to keep a stabled horse happy over the winter *H&H subscribers*Some simple steps will maximise your horse’s wellbeing this season, as Andrea Oakes discovers
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Reintroducing a mare to ridden work after having a foalWhen a mare’s maternity leave is over, what’s the best way to reintroduce ridden exercise? Andrea Oakes investigates
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How to keep infections at bay in the yardHow can we keep infectious disease at bay? We outline how yard practices and routines contribute to biosecurity
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The risks of twin foalsTwins remain a rarity in the horse world — with good reason, as Andrea Oakes discovers
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Preparing an ex-racehorse for the show ring *H&H VIP*Preparing an ex-racehorse for a career in the show ring requires a different approach to fitness and conditioning, as Andrea Oakes discovers
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H&H’s 135th birthday: Katie Jerram-Hunnable — ‘such difficult circumstances made it so special’As we celebrate H&H’s 135th birthday with a bumper issue out now (dated 20 June), we asked some of equestrian sport’s greats to share their proudest moment. Next up is Katie Jerram...
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H&H’s 135th birthday: William Whitaker — ‘I still think about that moment every day’As we celebrate H&H’s 135th birthday with a bumper issue out now (dated 20 June), we asked some of equestrian sport’s greats to share their proudest moment. Next up is William Whitaker...
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H&H’s 135th birthday: Mary King — ‘the realisation that I’d beaten everyone was incredible’As we celebrate H&H’s 135th birthday with a bumper issue out now (dated 20 June), we asked some of equestrian sport’s greats to share their proudest moment. Next up is Mary King...
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H&H’s 135th birthday: Henrietta Knight — ‘a feeling that stays with you for a lifetime’As we celebrate H&H’s 135th birthday with a bumper issue out now (dated 20 June), we asked some of equestrian sport’s greats to share their proudest moment. Next up is Henrietta Knight...
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H&H’s 135th birthday: Allister Hood — ‘it was a magical day for the whole family’As we celebrate H&H’s 135th birthday with a bumper issue out now (dated 20 June), we asked some of equestrian sport’s greats to share their proudest moment. Next up is Allister Hood...
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H&H’s 135th birthday: William Fox-Pitt — ‘it had never happened to me before, it was a huge moment’As we celebrate H&H’s 135th birthday with a bumper issue out today (20 June), we asked some of equestrian sport’s greats to share their proudest moment. First up is William Fox-Pitt...
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Should elite competition ponies be managed like horses? *H&H VIP*Is a pony athlete a miniature version of a competition horse, or does he have his own care requirements? Andrea Oakes investigates
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#SundaySchool: William Whitaker on how to develop rhythmSharpen up your showjumping basics with this curved grid exercise
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Investigating a horse’s health before buying *H&H VIP*Investigating a horse’s health history before you buy has its pros and cons, as Andrea Oakes discovers
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The importance of rest days for horses *H&H VIP*Recovery phases are essential for performance, allowing a horse’s mind and body to strengthen. Andrea Oakes reports
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How blocking a horse’s nerve or joint can help locate a source of pain -
The right way to manage worms in horses *H&H VIP*Targeted control is the realistic way to manage worms, a new report says. Andrea Oakes outlines the key findings
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Emergency C-sections in horses *H&H VIP*An emergency Caesarean section proved the only way to deliver a hefty foal, as Andrea Oakes discovers
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Managing muscle problems in horses *H&H VIP*Sudden stiffness and discoloured urine could indicate a muscle disorder. Andrea Oakes investigates causes and management techniques
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How Our Cashel Blue survived a cancerous tumourA shock cancer diagnosis has sidelined top show cob Our Cashel Blue for the season. Andrea Oakes follows his story
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Pre-purchase flexion tests: are they fair?
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How to manage your horse’s weight *H&H VIP*Is our equine population heading towards an obesity crisis? A recent report brings the problem into sharp focus, as Andrea Oakes discovers
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Bacterial meningitis in horses *H&H VIP*Surviving the rare, aggressive infection bacterial meningitis is almost unheard of, yet one pony defied the odds to pull through. Andrea Oakes reports
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Sand colic in horses: spotting the typical signsIngested sand that settles in a horse’s stomach can cause sudden and potentially serious colic, which could result in surgery, reports Andrea Oakes
