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Charlotte Fry
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Charlotte Fry

The young dressage star on home-cooked meals and German invasions

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November 23, 2017
Room To Play
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Room To Play

A winter without turnout is a bleak prospect for many. Emily Donoho asks top riders how they manage to turn out their horses whatever the weather and why meticulous field maintenance is key

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November 23, 2017
Maintaining The Racing Line
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Maintaining The Racing Line

With several new point-to-point courses appearing in the calendar, Stephanie Bateman finds out how are these raw sites are prepared and what the keys are to managing multiple meetings in unpredictable British weather

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November 23, 2017
Louise Bell - On Using Travers To Develop Rhythm, Balance And Harmony
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Louise Bell - On Using Travers To Develop Rhythm, Balance And Harmony

The grand prix dressage rider explains an exercise in travers to encourage the horse to take the weight behind and improve the rhythm and flexibility

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November 23, 2017
‘Big day' for new trainer Jukes and owners
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‘Big day' for new trainer Jukes and owners

Iberico finishes four lengths clear to record fi rst Classic win

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February 01, 2018
Campaign Aims To Save Equine Vets From Injury
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Campaign Aims To Save Equine Vets From Injury

Owners are encouraged to help vets avoid career-threatening accidents

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February 01, 2018
Alex Bragg On Using Cavaletti
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Alex Bragg On Using Cavaletti

The four-star event rider explains a polework exercise he uses to improve the quality of a horse’s canter as well as its concentration, agility and core fitness

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February 01, 2018
Fitting The Right Bit, Straight From The Horse's Mouth
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Fitting The Right Bit, Straight From The Horse's Mouth

A three-dimensional scan of an equine mouth is to be used to create a bespoke bit, in what is believed to be a first

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February 15, 2018
Dan Greenwood On Improving Suppleness
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Dan Greenwood On Improving Suppleness

The grand prix dressage rider discusses using turn on the forehand to improve suppleness and refine the horse’s understanding of the leg aid

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February 15, 2018
Riders Call For Changes To Tack Check Process
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Riders Call For Changes To Tack Check Process

An incident in which a horse escaped after its bridle came offcaused concern

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August 10 2017
Why Riders Need To Eat Like Elite Athletes
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Why Riders Need To Eat Like Elite Athletes

The effect of nutrition on performance has been studied across disciplines

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August 10 2017
'Iconic' Setting For Paris 2024 Equestrian Events
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'Iconic' Setting For Paris 2024 Equestrian Events

A FIRST glimpse of how the Olympic and Paralympic equestrian events could look at Paris 2024 has been revealed. 

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August 10 2017
Other Nations Show That GB Can Recover
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Other Nations Show That GB Can Recover

The recovery of the New Zealand and Canadian federations could look positive to beleaguered Britain

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August 10 2017
The Very Real Dangers Of Winter Journeys
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The Very Real Dangers Of Winter Journeys

OWNERS are being warned to take extra care when transporting horses during the winter. As temperatures drop and with widespread snow already this season, NFU Mutual has issued a horsebox safety warning.

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January 04, 2018
Doel's Victory Quest Comes Good
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Doel's Victory Quest Comes Good

David Doel captures the CIC2* aboard a horse he took on two months ago.

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April 27 2017
Clark Confirms Her Comeback
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Clark Confirms Her Comeback

An international star is back on form after breaking her neck last season.

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April 27 2017
Owen Wins £1K
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Owen Wins £1K

Michael Owen wins big on home soil, riding veteran The Highland Prince.

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April 27 2017
Hot Stuff's On Fire
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Hot Stuff's On Fire

Michael Whitaker powers back into form to top the grand prix in Belgium.

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April 27 2017
Nick Skelton Retires
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Nick Skelton Retires

After 43 years at the top of his game, one of the greatest riders of all time has called it a day and hung up his boots.

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April 06 2017
Data To Boost Safety
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Data To Boost Safety

The FEI and data company EquiRatings are to work together with a four-year deal on eventing and endurance.

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April 06 2017
Insurance Cost Is On The Rise
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Insurance Cost Is On The Rise

A change in the law means a big increase is coming in the price of any policy with an element of liability cover.

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April 06 2017
When Hormones Go Haywire
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When Hormones Go Haywire

Disorders of the endocrine system — the body’s hormone-producing glands — can result in ongoing health issues and a high risk of laminitis. Edd Knowles MRCVS and Andy Durham MRCVS discuss the latest findings.

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April 06 2017
Kim Bailey
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Kim Bailey

The trainer of the 2016 runner-up talks to Martha Terry about returning to Aintree, his hatred of coming second and his training resurgence.

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April 06 2017
Mclain Ward Delights His Home Crowd With an Emphatic World Cup
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Mclain Ward Delights His Home Crowd With an Emphatic World Cup

AMERICAN rider McLain Ward has come close several times to winning the World Cup final, and he led wire-to-wire with HH Azur to take the title in Omaha.

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April 06 2017
Dawson Domination Includes Gold Cup
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Dawson Domination Includes Gold Cup

JOHN DAWSON was on stellar form and piloted four winners — three of whom are trained by the Coward family.

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April 06 2017
Horses Are Property Only Under the Law
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Horses Are Property Only Under the Law

A driver who fatally injured a mare in a road accident has been given an ‘insultingly’ low sentence by magistrates.

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May 04 2017
Get Off The Roads
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Get Off The Roads

The BHS wants to preserve our tracks, while others want the law changed.

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May 04 2017
Moves Towards A Better Sport
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Moves Towards A Better Sport

A new initiative is part of work aimed at improving endurance in Britain.

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May 04 2017
Louise Simpson
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Louise Simpson

The showjumper on homesickness and living on chicken nuggets and chips.

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May 04 2017
Mark Tomlinson On Improving Agility
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Mark Tomlinson On Improving Agility

The England polo player’s exercise which can be adapted for all disciplines.

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May 04 2017