Donkey on the mend after charities step in to provide ‘life-saving’ sarcoid surgery
A donkey with a severe sarcoid is recovering after welfare charities stepped in to get him the specialist veterinary care he needed to survive
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British Olympic contender withdrawn from this week's Wellington CDI
Some of Britain’s top combinations will be in action at the show
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Stately home venue steps in to host rescheduled grassroots eventing championships
Cholmondeley Castle will host the 2021 British Eventing (BE) grassroots championships at BE80, BE90 and BE100 level
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Positive news as major events prepare to welcome fans *H&H Plus*
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Near misses prompt rider’s call for safer road crossings in Newmarket
The rider said watching her hat-cam footage back each day made her realise how many close calls she was having with traffic
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Five-star winner out of Tokyo contention as he retires from top-level competition
‘We have had so much fun together, so I have a lot to be thankful for. Above all he’s my mate and that isn’t about to change’
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Why Burghley cancelled, plus another Nations Cup leg lost *H&H Plus*
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Charlotte Dujardin backs bid to support horses hit by Covid
“When I visited with Brooke in 2015 I was struck by the warm welcome and kindness I received from communities and I’m especially thinking of those people and their animals at this devastating time”
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Abandoned foal receiving ‘unconditional love’ as he fights for his life
“He nearly collapsed several times as he was so weak — goodness knows how long this poor little mite had been roaming without a mother, and with nowhere to turn”
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Giant American donkey makes 18-hour flight to start mule breeding programme in Australia
The “extremely vocal” but “loving” American mammoth donkey, Moses, stands at 15hh and arrived in Australia last month
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‘Cuddy’ rebranded as HOYS welcomes major new sponsor, plus latest partnership news
The Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) supreme in-hand championship has a new title sponsor and a new name for 2021 and beyond, plus more partnership news from the equestrian world
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‘I wish people wouldn't hide it’: owner who nearly lost pony to strangles encourages others to speak out
“It was such a relief for him to be given the all-clear; three times we thought we were going to lose him and so many times I was on the phone to the vets in tears”
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‘Horrific’ Tom Price case shows need for tougher abuse sentences *H&H Plus*
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‘May the fields in the sky be filled with carrots’: sad farewell to charity’s ‘golden girl’
“The only thought that keeps us positive is that we know you will be reunited with your best friend Bess. You will never have to be apart again”
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Five riders shortlisted for Canada’s sole Tokyo showjumping place
Equestrian Canada announced the riders bidding for the one individual showjumping space available at the Games
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Equine military heroes immortalised on canvas to mark Horse Trust anniversary
The Horse Trust, which was founded in 1886, provides retirement and respite care for horses and ponies that have served in the armed forces and police, making it a cause close to Sarah’s heart
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Disappointment as ban overturned for rider of horse who suffered fatal fracture in competition *H&H Plus*
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‘Heavy horses can do it’: 18hh Shire enjoys hunting and hunter trials with aplomb
“You see people looking and thinking ‘Really?’ but when they see him go, they understand”
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Parliament hears how more action is needed to protect people in sport *H&H Plus*
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Tokyo Olympic place lost after rider unknowingly used teabag containing cocaine
The rider took what she thought was green tea from the breakfast area of the hotel
