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Working together key against obesity
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Working together key against obesity

An equine weight forum at the Royal International considered what more can be done by all of us

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3 mins  |
August 10, 2023
Chilli Morning
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Chilli Morning

The only stallion to win Badminton, who not only brought home championship medals, but helped William Fox-Pitt return from injury. Kate Green uncovers his story

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6 mins  |
August 10, 2023
Atomic speeds to victory
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Atomic speeds to victory

Some of the circuit's most talented junior stars maintain their form to take top honours

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5 mins  |
August 10, 2023
Cookstown makes cracking comeback
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Cookstown makes cracking comeback

A working hunter returns to the ring, a coloured show cob cements his partnership with a new rider and a Fell shows ample promise

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2 mins  |
August 10, 2023
Pharoah is just divine
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Pharoah is just divine

A New Forest fulfils his late breeder's wishes as he nets a first ticket to the NEC before he lands the section title

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4 mins  |
August 10, 2023
The Price is right for Magic
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The Price is right for Magic

A Connemara stallion books a return ticket to Birmingham, a former hunting pony jumps to glory, and a borrowed belt and safety pins ensure that one competitor makes the evening performance by the skin of his teeth

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8 mins  |
August 10, 2023
On the lookout for Lyme
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On the lookout for Lyme

Lyme disease remains a threat to both horses and humans in the UK. It is a constant concern, and can seriously affect quality of life.

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5 mins  |
August 10, 2023
British barrel racer
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British barrel racer

Jemma Alderson on overcoming life's challenges to enjoy the thrill of competing as a top-level polocrosse player and barrel racer - and how she turned a \"naughty\" horse around to become her competition partner

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3 mins  |
August 10, 2023
Roly Owers
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Roly Owers

The recently honoured World Horse Welfare chief executive tells Kate Johnson about the challenges of social licence, \"doing right by horses\" and why animals are good for the soul

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6 mins  |
August 10, 2023
'These were deserving winners'
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'These were deserving winners'

Young talent's success at Hickstead was well deserved, says Simon Reynolds

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2 mins  |
August 10, 2023
'Eventing faces a huge dilemma'
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'Eventing faces a huge dilemma'

Rising costs and bad weather are tough for stakeholders, says Mark Phillips

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2 mins  |
August 10, 2023
Nations Cup setback may create new opportunities
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Nations Cup setback may create new opportunities

Hickstead has not been chosen for the new League of Nations series, the FEI has confirmed

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2 mins  |
August 10, 2023
'He's taken it all in his stride'
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'He's taken it all in his stride'

An \"incredible\" eight-year-old turns heads to win the grand prix for young horses for a delighted Matt Sampson

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2 mins  |
August 03, 2023
Celebrations continue for the Whitaker family
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Celebrations continue for the Whitaker family

Emotions run high once again as Robert Whitaker lands the historic King George V Gold Cup-on a horse bred by his father John

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3 mins  |
August 03, 2023
'I have to confess, I did shed a tear'
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'I have to confess, I did shed a tear'

After a 13-year wait, Great Britain bring the Nations Cup home-and there wasn't a dry eye in the house

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4 mins  |
August 03, 2023
Rocking result for Red the legend
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Rocking result for Red the legend

A hogged cob hoping to go one better and a home-bred plaited mare lift the top two spots in the overall supreme

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2 mins  |
August 03, 2023
Tiger pounces to win
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Tiger pounces to win

The youngest rider in the hunter championship steps up to seal top honours aboard her mother's small hunter, while a mannerly middleweight is reserve

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1 min  |
August 03, 2023
Dreammaker gallops to glory
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Dreammaker gallops to glory

A seasoned working hunter steals the show in the pony supreme, ahead of a novice show pony mare who belies her lack of experience to shine

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4 mins  |
August 03, 2023
Move over for Brilliant Will
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Move over for Brilliant Will

Young talent shines throughout the week, as two supreme firsttimers land top honours in the final reckoning of the show

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5 mins  |
August 03, 2023
On the hop
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On the hop

A horse on three legs is a clear cause for concern. Sarah Woods MRCVS explains the possible causes of serious lameness and how it should be handled

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5 mins  |
August 03, 2023
Flying Tinker II
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Flying Tinker II

Mark Edwards' 15.3hh home-bred has 75 wins to his name and is described as the coolest horse on the circuit. Jennifer Donald meets the \"little cracker\"

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2 mins  |
August 03, 2023
The Horse Trust CEO
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The Horse Trust CEO

Jeanette Allen on heading up the world's oldest equine charity, changing horses' lives and a right royal faux-pas

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3 mins  |
August 03, 2023
Davy Harvey
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Davy Harvey

This talented dressage rider is on a roll. Polly Bryan hears how he continues to surprise himself

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7 mins  |
August 03, 2023
'One of the best weeks of my life'
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'One of the best weeks of my life'

John Whitaker reflects on two momentous wins and ponders the blood rule

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3 mins  |
August 03, 2023
'Promote top horses' personalities'
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'Promote top horses' personalities'

Pammy Hutton on ways to improve public perception of equestrianism

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2 mins  |
August 03, 2023
New faces and old hands to represent Britain in Europe
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New faces and old hands to represent Britain in Europe

The squad has been announced for the para dressage championships, which run in Germany in September

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1 min  |
August 03, 2023
New standard for equestrian air jackets on the way
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New standard for equestrian air jackets on the way

Work has started on a new standard for those products made specifically for equestrians' use

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3 mins  |
August 03, 2023
Future of our Nations Cup hangs in the balance
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Future of our Nations Cup hangs in the balance

As H&H went to press, the FEI was deciding whether or not Hickstead would host the competition from next year

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2 mins  |
August 03, 2023
Pidgley packs a punch
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Pidgley packs a punch

Annabella Pidgley spearheads a golden week for Britain’s young riders, with personal bests and medals galore

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3 mins  |
July 27, 2023
Chair of British Horse Loggers
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Chair of British Horse Loggers

Kate Mobbs-Morgan on the high emotions of working with horses, and the need for a stubborn streak

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3 mins  |
July 27, 2023