Marwell Zoo in Hampshire is celebrating the arrival of four Przewalski’s foals, who were born to mares in their resident herd in May and June.
The subspecies was extinct in the wild as recently as 2008, but successful breeding and conservation programmes have led to them being reintroduced in the wild, and the population is now increasing.
Erin Luter, hoofstock animal keeper at Marwell Zoo, said: “All the foals are doing well and can often be seen lying or sunbathing in the valley field close by the rest of the herd. These horses that were previously listed extinct in the wild are an example of how zoo breeding programmes can help restore threatened species around the world.”
Paris Olympic-bound British combination Lottie Fry and Glamourdale enjoyed a great boost to their build-up when they won the Aachen CDI4* grand prix and grand prix special, both on plus-80%.
The double world champions had only competed once since they won team gold and individual silver at last September’s Europeans, and have returned on top form, beating Germany’s Isabell Werth on DSP Quantaz into second.
Lottie said: “We wanted to see where we stand. There is still room for improvement, but we are on the right track with regards to Paris and now we know where we can fine-tune a few aspects.”
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Lottie Fry and Glamourdale in action at last year’s European Dressage Championships.
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A superstar Shire
Lindy Winship’s Shire horse Westfield Calendar Girl has become the first horse to have qualified for all three heavy horse finals at the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) during her career. This wonderful mare, known as Callie, is a nine-year-old by Bickerscourt William. She made history in 2022 when she qualified for both the ridden heavy horse and the in-hand Shire horse of the year finals at HOYS, the first horse to do so in the same season. At the HOYS final that year, she won the heavy horse ridden championship with her long-term rider and Shire horse specialist Emma Green.
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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.
