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Changes to frangible pin rule expected following protestA change to the number of penalties awarded for breaking a frangible pin is expected following a protest by the International Event Riders Association
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Rare donkey is new Redwings adoption starThe foal came to the sanctuary with her mother, Millie, who was put down after suffering ongoing lameness issues
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Burghley 2015 promises to be a ‘very different’ experience for ridersThe cross-country at this year’s Burghley Horse Trials will be run in reverse
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Spotlight on equestrian issues ahead of general election [H&H VIP]With the general election eight weeks away, equine charities and countryside organisations are calling on voters to put pressure on politicians to make sure rural issues are not pushed aside
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Plea for owners to test prior to worming or risk severe consequencesThere has been a call from vets and industry professionals for owners to change the way they worm their horses to maintain the effectiveness of current wormers
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Nearly 50% of polo players value looks above safety when choosing a new helmetThe polo community remains under pressure to introduce a minimum safety standard for its hats
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Irish sport horse industry takes action to secure its futureA report has been published by Horse Sport Ireland which outlines 35 key recommendations to help secure the future of the breed
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Police seeking dog walker after rider is killed out hackingThe dog walker is thought to hold critical information about what caused two riders to fall off out hacking, resulting in fatal injuries to one individual
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Woman killed in clipping accident: death ruled accidentalAn inquest into the death of an experienced horse woman, who was kicked while clipping a young horse, has taken place
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‘Too large for letter box’: escaped pony delivered by postmanA pony who got loose while being led out hacking was found back at home accompanied by a 'missed delivery' note from the local postman
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Somerley Park steps in to fill gap left by cancelled eventSomerley Park will host a second horse trials this summer to fill the void left by the cancellation of Salperton
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Rumours of dog ban at Osberton Horse Trials resolvedThe event has clarified whether dogs will be allowed at the competition following speculation of a blanket ban
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MEP leads campaign to address urgent welfare issuesA Member of European Parliament has announced her commitment to improve standards of equine welfare across the EU
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Badminton Horse Trials course designer: ‘It’s a completely new course’ [VIDEO]Giuseppe della Chiesa talks frankly about the challenges of designing a four-star track at one of the most famous horse trials in the world
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Changes to the frangible pin rule spark opposition
A meeting has been called by the FEI after a protest by the International Event Riders Association against changes to the frangible pin rule
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Farewell to Horse & Hound’s former deputy editor Hugh CondryThe equestrian world has paid tribute to Hugh Condry, who died peacefully in his sleep aged 88 last week (27 February)
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Woman crushed to death while moving horses between fields
A court has heard how the woman sustained multiple chest and head injuries at an inquest into the death
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Campaign against ‘intimidating’ masked animal rights activists builds momentumThe two-week drive towards the campaign came after several incidents — including one violent — with anti-hunting protesters
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BE has ‘no plans’ to penalise breaking a frangible pin [H&H VIP]British Eventing has told H&H it has 'no plans' to implement penalties for breaking frangible pins, despite the FEI strengthening its stance
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Three stolen rescue horses found and recovered to secret location *Update*The horses who were undergoing veterinary treatment at the time of the theft from an equine charity have now been found
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Shock FEI decision to cancel UAE international endurance events
The announcement comes after a series of serious issues involving doping and injuries during races in the region
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Stud manager crowned ’employee of the year’ awarded £40,000 [VIDEO]The manager of a small National Hunt stud has been crowned “employee of the year” at the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards
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Horse deaths at Golden Button Challenge prompt reviewA review of the popular Golden Button hunt ride has found “no cause” for the three equine fatalities
