A Household Cavalry mare’s death and other things the horse world is talking about
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1. Retired Household Cavalry mare put down
Tributes have been paid to a 20-year-old mare with a “zest for life” who served in the Household Cavalry for nine years. During her career Luna was used for The late Queen’s Life Guard duties and state occasions, including The Queen’s birthday parade, the Lord Mayor’s Show and the wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales in 2011.
Read more about much-loved Luna
2. A vet allowed to return to practice
A vet who was removed from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) register for dishonesty in insurance claims for her own horse has been restored.
The RCVS disciplinary committee was “impressed” by Nicola Burrows and the evidence given and is “satisfied that she will ensure the highest standards of probity and honesty in the future”.
Find out more about this story
3. This dream property and horse haven
The property turning heads this weekend was The Croft, situated in the hamlet of Padworth Common on the Hampshire/Berkshire borders. You could get to Paddington in under an hour from there, but why would you want to with 22 stables, 42 acres and an indoor and outdoor arena? Not to mention seven bedrooms.
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Sarah has worked at an equestrian journalist and editor since 2004 and has held the position of Horse & Hound Editor-in-Chief since 2014. She has reported for Horse & Hound from major championships including Europeans and World Equestrian Games. She has co-written books on horses and horse sport including The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horses & Ponies. She has owned and ridden horses since 1993, and worked for and trained with Olympic gold medallist event rider Leslie Law prior to going to university. While studying for a BSc at London School of Economics Sarah also worked for top British dressage rider Louise Spate.