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Big whale discovery
BBC Wildlife

Big whale discovery

Prehistoric skeleton found in Peru rivals the blue whale as the heaviest animal to have ever lived

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October 2023
Belinda Nalwamba
BBC Wildlife

Belinda Nalwamba

Bravery and paramilitary skills are vital as a member of Zambia's first all-female anti-poaching unit

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October 2023
"It was a rough week'
Horse & Hound

"It was a rough week'

Sam Hutton reflects on bouncing back from a \"gutting\" championships debut

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September 14, 2023
Tracking up
Horse & Hound

Tracking up

Track systems have become popular in recent years as a way to manage overweight equines and offer a more enriched environment. Stephanie Bateman looks at the pros and cons and how best to set them up

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September 14, 2023
Considering rider, horse and the environment could help welfare
Horse & Hound

Considering rider, horse and the environment could help welfare

The new \"triple-E\" research model offers a new way of thinking when tackling equine wellbeing issues

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September 14, 2023
Britain rebuilt and restored to the para medal podium
Horse & Hound

Britain rebuilt and restored to the para medal podium

The British team came back from finishing out of the top three at last year's World Championships to take bronze

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September 14, 2023
A shock to the system
Horse & Hound

A shock to the system

Shockwave therapy is becoming increasingly valuable in veterinary medicine, with high-grade lasers also beginning to be more widely used. Robyn Graham MRCVS explains

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September 14, 2023
Becky Moody
Horse & Hound

Becky Moody

The dressage rider reflects on her bumper year and tells Polly Bryan how guiding her current grand prix star to success has proved a revelation for her as well

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September 14, 2023
Gold for Britain
Horse & Hound

Gold for Britain

Britain tops a championship team podium for the first time since the 2012 Olympics, and scoops individual medals too

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September 14, 2023
Extra support and £50,000 prize for former racehorses
Horse & Hound

Extra support and £50,000 prize for former racehorses

A new training scheme will support horses straight off the track, and a major prize fund will be on offer from 2025

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September 14, 2023
Welfare concerns over Scottish farrier shortage
Horse & Hound

Welfare concerns over Scottish farrier shortage

A lack of funding for training appears to have affected practitioner numbers

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September 14, 2023
Eric Lamaze insists he had cancer despite judge's view
Horse & Hound

Eric Lamaze insists he had cancer despite judge's view

The 2008 Olympic gold medallist is at the centre of a debate over the true state of his health

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September 14, 2023
'One of my biggest dreams'
Horse & Hound

'One of my biggest dreams'

Martin Fuchs is the new Rolex Grand Slam contender, while a thrilling Nations Cup goes to a rejuvenated Ireland

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September 14, 2023
'Perfect' mare delivers
Horse & Hound

'Perfect' mare delivers

Young horses are in the spotlight as two British senior squad riders showcase future stars, while an experienced horse and a teenager cement their partnership

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September 14, 2023
High marks for Jinx
Horse & Hound

High marks for Jinx

A home-bred mare restores her rider’s mojo, while a family horse with pin-up credentials is also a winner

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September 14, 2023
Golden glory
Horse & Hound

Golden glory

Britain scoops team gold for the first time since 2012, with individual medals and exciting horses sending hopes sky-high ahead of Paris 2024

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September 14, 2023
'Lottie Fry was my Euros freestyle winner'
Horse & Hound

'Lottie Fry was my Euros freestyle winner'

Anna Ross on Europeans fervour and how team efforts bring stars together

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3 mins  |
September 14, 2023
Newbury Racecourse CEO
Horse & Hound

Newbury Racecourse CEO

Julian Thick on skipping school, the challenges of communicating the brilliance of the sport to occasional viewers and keeping The Queen happy

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September 14, 2023
Cracking up
Horse & Hound

Cracking up

While some hoof cracks are of no concern, others can cause pain and lameness. Here's all you need to know to avoid them, and treat them if they do occur

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September 07, 2023
Megson has winning down to an Art
Horse & Hound

Megson has winning down to an Art

A project manager for a bank and a teenager on a home-produced horse are among the winners

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September 07, 2023
Piper calls the tune
Horse & Hound

Piper calls the tune

A rescue horse lands the Pony Club title, Kitty King extends her super run of form and Pippa Funnell lets the handbrake off on a star campaigner

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September 07, 2023
Snakes and ladders
Horse & Hound

Snakes and ladders

The final phase yields just six clear rounds inside the time and sends riders up and down the leaderboard

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3 mins  |
September 07, 2023
New vision to help break the equine crisis cycle
Horse & Hound

New vision to help break the equine crisis cycle

The science behind human behaviour is thought to hold the answer to improving equine welfare in the long term

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September 07, 2023
Barbury's international classes to Aston-le-Walls
Horse & Hound

Barbury's international classes to Aston-le-Walls

The FEI fixture has moved for the 2024/2025 season, but eventing will still run at the Wiltshire venue next year

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September 07, 2023
'Dope testing keeps the sport clean'
Horse & Hound

'Dope testing keeps the sport clean'

Robert Walker on finding young horses, dope testing and ex-racehorse rules

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September 07, 2023
Vitali makes history
Horse & Hound

Vitali makes history

A flawless performance gives Tim Price a clear lead, with Brits and US riders behind the New Zealander

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4 mins  |
September 07, 2023
An all-time great
Horse & Hound

An all-time great

Oliver Townend pilots the superstar Ballaghmor Class to the horse's second Burghley win, six years after his first, and heads an all-British top three with a rising star in second

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8 mins  |
September 07, 2023
Equine therapy field growing as more people see horses' benefits
Horse & Hound

Equine therapy field growing as more people see horses' benefits

Horses are helping people with mental health issues, dementia and terminal illness, and more are being referred for therapy by health professionals

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September 07, 2023
Unequalled and undaunted
Horse & Hound

Unequalled and undaunted

Di Grissell, who is stepping down from the East Sussex and Romney Marsh after 30 years, is a \"Manchester United of lady masters\"

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September 07, 2023
Canter's in the Clover
Horse & Hound

Canter's in the Clover

A horse with a brother who has been on the podium at fivestar secures the five-year-old final

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September 07, 2023