A grand prix level dressage rider has been found guilty of neglecting and causing suffering to five young horses. Sam Duckworth, of Newmarket Road, Cambridgeshire, was at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court on 9 November, to conclude a trial that had run on 11 days in September and October. The 42-year-old was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to five young horses in his care – three fillies and two colts – by failing to investigate and address the cause of their poor body condition and weight loss.
There are long-strided horses, then there are jaw-droppers like United Touch S, who soared to victory with German showjumper Richard Vogel in the Longines FEI World Cup qualifier at the Stuttgart German Masters. The 25-year-old describes his 10-year-old stallion as having “probably one of the biggest strides in the world” and, as you can see, the stallion skitters round the arena almost spider-like to post a breathtaking winning performance.
The cost of living is still increasing, and by more than was predicted. As everyone looks for ways to cut their bills, H&H asked a team of financial experts for their money-saving tips for horse owners, from reviewing your insurance policies to researching bedding brands.
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Eleanor is an experienced journalist who spent over eight years working for local and national newspapers before joining H&H as news editor in March 2016. Passionate about equine welfare and exposing the truth, Eleanor has reported on all aspects of the industry, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns, and from dressage rules to mules. Her sport of choice is showjumping, in which she competes her own horses, and she also enjoys reporting at local jumping shows through to international championships.
