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New tooth care standards for equine dental techniciansThe national occupation standards are part of a move by the veterinary world to devolve some tooth care from the vet to suitably trained equine dental technicians
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St Fort horse driving trials will not run again, says organiserThe 30-year-old St Fort horse driving trials will not run again due to weather damage to the park, the organiser has announced
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Masked men attack hunt staff and supportersHunts are being asked to report all incidents with antis and saboteurs following attacks by masked men in north Derbyshire and South Yorks — one of which
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University offers free five-week equine nutrition course onlineA free five-week course in equine nutrition is being offered by the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh
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New equestrian online TV channel to launch in IrelandIrish Horse TV will combine coverage of flat and jump racing, excluding live racing, with showjumping, eventing, dressage and other equestrian subjects
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New BHS initiative to advise horse owners considering euthanasiaThe BHS has trained 100 of its network of welfare officers around the country to act as advisors to support owners who are considering euthanasia
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Shetland ponies will not be offered on air, says radio stationListeners to Christian O’Connell’s Absolute Radio breakfast show this morning heard a piece suggesting that two Shetland ponies would be offered to listeners
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New ‘licensing’ rules for event riders this seasonEvent riders are trying to unravel the new qualification rules for international competitions that were introduced on 1 January 2013
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Severe headshakers sought for equine researchRiders who are contemplating having their animal put to sleep because of headshaking are asked to donate their horse to researchers trying to find a cure for the condition
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Riders urged to make sure local routes are recordedDo you have riding routes in your area that don’t appear on the Ordnance Survey map?
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Coroner concerned about safety of sharing ex-racehorsesA coroner is writing to the British Horse Society (BHS) to register his concerns about the safety of sharing ex-racehorses after a 28-year-old woman died in a fall
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Downton star Hugh Bonneville joins Highclere racing syndicateHugh Bonneville has joined the Petrushka Syndicate which owns a filly (pictured) by Fastnet Rock and a colt by Danehill Dancer
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Vets say ‘no’ to horse import restrictionsIreland and France’s chief veterinary officers have vetoed plans to tighten the tripartite agreement that allows free movement of horses between those countries and the UK
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Horse dealer on passport chargesA gypsy cob dealer from Wales has appeared in court to answer horse passport charges
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Wales slams loss of equine databaseWelsh Deputy Minister for Agriculture Alun Davies has branded Defra’s decision to stop funding the National Equine Database as “a disaster”
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Crackdown on fly-grazing and abandoned horsesA new zero tolerance stance is to be taken on horse abandonment and fly-grazing in Wales
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Research shows riding helps disabled childrenResearch into the part horses can play in the therapy of children with physical disabilities has won the Eqvalan Duo Equine Thesis of the Year 2012 award
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Brighten up a winter day with new pink horse feedWinter weather getting you down? Get back in the pink by adding new Forget-Me-Not Farm Complete Chaff to your horse’s feeding regime
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Sporting art to go on display at the National Horseracing MuseumSome of the world’s finest sporting art — and some unusual artefacts — will go on show to the public during building work at the Jockey Club
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Albrighton huntsman found dead at kennelsRay Shaw was found dead at the hunt kennels near Shifnall, on Tuesday 11 December
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Horse Rangers puts out call for former members to get in touchThe Horse Rangers Association (Hampton Court) supports children and young people, by teaching them to ride and look after horses
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Carl Hester will compete Uthopia for the last time tonightCarl said it felt like the end of a journey after his grand prix ride at Olympia
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Sponsorship news in the UK horse industryAmong deals announced recently, Charles Owen has announced two sponsorship deals, Dodson and Horrell has signed up with British Showjumping and dressage rider Hannah Biggs has a new horsebox
