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A remarkable return
Horse & Hound

A remarkable return

Just two months after injuring his neck in a fall, Peder Fredricson and teammate Olivier Philippaerts of Stockholm Hearts enjoy GCL success

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August 17, 2023
Nearly living the dream but just need to get the right property?
The Country Smallholder

Nearly living the dream but just need to get the right property?

John Sones discusses what to consider before purchase

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3 mins  |
September 2023
Interesting Inheritance
The Country Smallholder

Interesting Inheritance

There are many different genes and mutations that make fancy chickens interesting. Grant Brereton takes a closer look at some quirky ones...

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September 2023
Concerns about impact of low emission zones on equestrians
Horse & Hound

Concerns about impact of low emission zones on equestrians

The Government's clean-air initiatives have already affected the industry - and plans for expansion have now been given the go-ahead

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4 mins  |
August 17, 2023
Tack thieves 'motivated by illegal gain' plead guilty
Horse & Hound

Tack thieves 'motivated by illegal gain' plead guilty

Two men have admitted four counts of stealing tack – and two of handling stolen items - from shows last year

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August 17, 2023
Dressage dream team heading to Europeans
Horse & Hound

Dressage dream team heading to Europeans

The riders who won silver two years ago will be heading to Germany hoping to go one better this time

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August 17, 2023
Golden girls
Horse & Hound

Golden girls

Britain takes team gold and individual gold and silver at the European Eventing Championships

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August 17, 2023
'The British are so professional'
Horse & Hound

'The British are so professional'

Ground jury president Judy Hancock on where marks were won and lost

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August 17, 2023
World first for pet poultry with launch of new veterinary diagnostics guide
The Country Smallholder

World first for pet poultry with launch of new veterinary diagnostics guide

A brand-new pioneering poultry guide has just been launched following a collaboration between a UK hen rehoming charity and a USbased organisation.

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September 2023
A meeting of minds and gardening for good health
The Country Smallholder

A meeting of minds and gardening for good health

Michael Wale meets MindFood, a health charity in West London that is using allotment space help improve mental health

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September 2023
Hot Property hits the big time
Horse & Hound

Hot Property hits the big time

A lightly shown mare with a good step and a versatile Shetland take the top two spots in an ultra-competitive ridden supreme

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August 17, 2023
Agreeable symmetry-Warden Abbey Vineyard is a custodian of the present and the past
The Country Smallholder

Agreeable symmetry-Warden Abbey Vineyard is a custodian of the present and the past

Rebecca Farmer, Editor of Vineyard Magazine, visits grapevines that reach out far into the community that surround them

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September 2023
A black and white story
The Country Smallholder

A black and white story

Chris Graham throws a deserving spotlight on Ron Fieldhouse, his award winning Large Whites and his lifetime’s dedication to pedigree pig breeding

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September 2023
The long journey from the wild jungle fowl to the modern hybrid
The Country Smallholder

The long journey from the wild jungle fowl to the modern hybrid

This month, Paul Donovan investigates the origin of the humble hen as we know it.

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September 2023
How can nutrition support a healthy moult?
The Country Smallholder

How can nutrition support a healthy moult?

Andrew Fothergill, National Poultry Advisor at Farmgate explains the difference nutrition can make for your hens during moulting season.

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September 2023
So what does a fibre mill actually do?
The Country Smallholder

So what does a fibre mill actually do?

Emma Taylor explains the ethos that underpins her mill

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3 mins  |
September 2023
'A good decision on soft ground'
Horse & Hound

'A good decision on soft ground'

Andrew Nicholson reflects on last week's European Championships

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August 17, 2023
Racing syndicate innovator
Horse & Hound

Racing syndicate innovator

James Ramsden founded the Quantum Ellipsis syndicate and opened the first racehorse ownership shop in London

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August 17, 2023
Winning at a Canter
Horse & Hound

Winning at a Canter

Ros Canter pilots the still relatively inexperienced - but extraordinarily talented - Lordships Graffalo to individual gold, spearheading the Brits to a 24th European team title

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August 17, 2023
Time to shape up
Horse & Hound

Time to shape up

Equine obesity is an epidemic with serious health implications. Sarah Jenkins asks how we can all contribute to a less obesogenic environment and prevent avoidable illness

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August 17, 2023
Brits dominate
Horse & Hound

Brits dominate

Riders wearing the Union flag hold five of the top six places after the first phase, but three-time European champion Michael Jung claims the individual top spot

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August 17, 2023
Hotshot mare makes it a British hat-trick
Horse & Hound

Hotshot mare makes it a British hat-trick

A Brazilian makes good his plan, Henrik von Eckermann continues his winning streak and a five-star first-timer enjoys a great show

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August 17, 2023
Gluey going sieves the field
Horse & Hound

Gluey going sieves the field

The shortened cross-country provides a challenge, with Sarah Ennis, Sandra Auffarth - and of course Ros Canter - among those clocking standout rounds

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August 17, 2023
Buzzing to the podium
Horse & Hound

Buzzing to the podium

Ros Canter and Kitty King fight off the pressure to secure medals as Germany squeak to silver by a narrow margin

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August 17, 2023
Musical Legend calls the tune
Horse & Hound

Musical Legend calls the tune

A home-bred mare scores a wide-margin victory in the 100, while a team of fun-loving \"middle-aged\" women surpass their expectations

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August 17, 2023
The Old Irish Goat Rediscovered
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The Old Irish Goat Rediscovered

Tamsin Cooper learns how a native breed is restoring Ireland's heathlands

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5 mins  |
September 2023
Action needed to protect UK sheep flock from vaccine crisis, says NSA
The Country Smallholder

Action needed to protect UK sheep flock from vaccine crisis, says NSA

With livestock health under ever increasing scrutiny, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is highlighting the critical need to address the ongoing issues with disruption to animal vaccine supply.

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September 2023
British barrel racer
Horse & Hound

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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August 10, 2023
Roly Owers
Horse & Hound

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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August 10, 2023
Atomic speeds to victory
Horse & Hound

Atomic speeds to victory

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

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August 10, 2023