Show to offer awards for horses of healthiest weight
‘We want to help recalibrate people’s ideas of a healthy weight’
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Library image. Credit: Helen Revington & Stephen Sparkes ‘Need to appear strong’ proves major barrier to seeking help #MentalHealth
The Racing Welfare and Liverpool John Moores University study has given specific recommendations to benefit the mental health of racing’s workforce
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Credit: Peter Nixon First fantasy showjumping league launched
The top prize on offer is a VIP trip to the 2020 Nations Cup final
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Credit: Jean Charman Five horses found neck-deep in flooded stables after pipe burst
‘We checked the CCTV and the flooding started at 12.30am so the horses had been standing in water for 10 hours in total’
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‘Huge surge’ in laminitis cases: vets urge vigilance
Vets are urging owners to be on the alert for early signs of laminitis and to act quickly
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Library image. Credit: Trevor Meeks/Horse & Hound/TI Media UK Syndication ‘Entirely illogical’ plan to ban trail-hunting voted down
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Credit: Viki Lees Martin ‘You don’t think it will be your horse’: owner’s atypical myopathy warning
‘He was very underneath himself at his back end and looked uncomfortable. At first I thought it was colic and phoned the vet. I took his rug off and he had muscle tremors, his breathing and heart were racing’
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Credit: www.hoofprintsphotos.co.uk Prices soar over £50,000 at Brightwells Elite Dressage Auction
The top price was over £20,000 more than in 2018 and the highest top price at this sale since 2015
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Credit: Endurance GB Horse who vanished for 33 hours after fall makes comeback at Royal Windsor
Basil De Mulo’s owner told H&H he has ‘redeemed himself’ after his unplanned adventure and it was a ‘dream come true’ to see him at Windsor
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Pumpkin and Harley — the smallest competitors by far — take Royal Windsor by storm
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Library image. Credit: no credit Royal Windsor endurance ‘winner’ disqualified for using reins as whip
Endurance GB has praised the action taken by the ground jury to disqualify the competitor and said it sends a ‘clear signal’ that horse welfare is paramount
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Zara Tindall and Watkins Credit: Peter Nixon Zara Tindall among strong British entries for Luhmühlen
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Mare and foal die after vet ‘held up by cycle race steward’
‘Something went terribly wrong in that hour’
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Library image. Credit: Trevor Meeks/Horse & Hound/TI Media UK Syndication Council to consider banning trail-hunting on its land
The Countryside Alliance is asking its members to contact their councillors ahead of the vote
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Credit: ERM Popular British rider scores a first Event Rider Masters win at Chatsworth
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Credit: RSPCA Former Dartmoor breeder and judge jailed after ignoring ban for second time
Five ponies were put to sleep, while 83 ponies are in the care of the RSPCA
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Credit: Royal Windsor Horse Show Top riders do battle for Britain’s biggest first prize in showjumping
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Credit: Sledmere House Could you name this cute Shire foal?
Staff welcomed the foal on 5 May
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Library image. Credit: PA Wire/PA Images Pony Club to host biggest equestrian event ‘ever’ to mark its 90th birthday
‘This is your moment to all join together around the world to celebrate the Pony Club and everything it stands for’
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Library image Credit: Alamy Stock Photo Police need your help to find new equine recruits
‘We are always on the hunt for new horses and are asking owners to consider whether their animals would be suitable for a career in the police’
