A 16-year-old pony who was stolen last summer has been reunited with her owner, Allison Wood, eight months later – and the pair couldn’t be happier. Maisey disappeared from her field in Castle Combe, near Chippenham, Wiltshire, on 12 July. Allison found evidence that suggested the miniature Shetland mare had been taken away by van. Despite all efforts, she could not be found – until last week, after Avon & Somerset Police received a call about a group of horses near the M5 in Avonmouth, Bristol.
As the increase in the number of corporate-owned vet practices has become a talking point in the industry, Horse & Hound investigated the impact on horse owners and vets, taking a balance of views from across the sector. Those in the profession told us what this development means for owners and vets – as well as discussing what challenges are being faced across the board, including vet shortages.
Interest in beautiful equestrian homes around the world continues – and this is the place everyone wants to move to this week. A 20-acre estate complete with infinity pool and 5,000-bottle wine cellar, cinema, and polo field, it’s no wonder…
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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.
