Meet the dancing part-bred Trotter who is proving heart can beat genetics…
‘He didn’t even learn to canter until he was 18...’
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Credit: Simon Rees Tales from Hartpury: ‘Literally within two weeks of his win he was fighting for his life...’
On Friday, Alfie was taken to the vets for some test. By Sunday, he could not walk in a straight line...
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Credit: Image supplied by rider Tales from Hartpury: meet the championship finalists who had only 24 hours to prepare for their test...
“My vet basically told me that I wasn’t going to nationals. I was gutted...”
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Tales from Hartpury: championship first timer — ‘I’m very nervous but can’t wait to be around dressage royalty’
Good luck to this Hartpury first timer!
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Credit: India Brown Tales from Hartpury: chronic rearer overcomes issues to keep all four feet on the floor and qualify for Hartpury
What an incredible relationship this pair have...
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Tales from Hartpury: horse returns from two tendon injuries and navicular break to become dressage star
‘So many people have asked why I keep bothering with him...’
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Credit: Peter Nixon Area Festivals qualification changing to meet demand
“The Area Festivals have been a huge success and we want as many riders as possible to experience the thrill of competing in championship-style conditions”
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New study to improve understanding of equine tapeworm
The research project is aiming to improve the control of the most common equine tapeworm by finding out more about its intermediate host, the oribatid mite
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Warning for owners: laminitis a threat all year round
New figures have revealed that the deadly disease laminitis can occur at any time of the year, not just during the spring
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Credit: Steve Bardens Nominate your favourite equine charity
Voting is now open for equine charities, employees or volunteers to be considered for a Petplan and Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) Animal Charity Award
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Nominations open for Petplan equine vet of the year
The perfect opportunity to put your vet in the spotlight
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Credit: Trevor Meeks The UK equestrian sponsorship round-up
Team British Racing has its first official sponsor and there's a new partnership for William Fox-Pitt
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Vet case study: a torn suspensory and digital flexor tendon [H&H VIP]
Find out how the owner of an older horse got her back to fitness from suspensory and tendon problems with the support of her insurer
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Who is your priority on Valentine's Day?
Who comes first on this most romantic day of the year: your horse or your partner?
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What does being 'horsey' really mean? And how 'horsey' are you?
Petplan Equine's facebook fans debate the true definition of being 'horsey'
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Petplan Equine donates food to Redwings Horse Sanctuary
Residents at Redwings Horse Sanctuary will benefit from nearly 15 tonnes of food following a successful Facebook campaign launched by insurance company Petplan Equine
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Petplan Equine donate feed to Redwings when users "click" and "donate"
Petplan Equine is donating feed to Redwings when users "click" and "donate" on their Facebook page
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Find out your horse's personality type with fun quiz
The Petplan Equine fun horse personality test is a selection of multiple choice questions that can help you work out your horse’s character and how to train him accordingly
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Petplan wins consumer award for its insurance policies
Petplan has been crowned the UK's Best Pet Insurance Provider at the Consumer Moneyfacts awards last month
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Horse riders feel drivers don't take enough care on the roads
A survey by Petplan Equine has suggested that horse owners feel drivers are taking the joy out of riding
