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Small but mighty; why Lowlines are perfect for smallholders
The Country Smallholder

Small but mighty; why Lowlines are perfect for smallholders

Standing at just over one-metre tall, Lowlines are the perfect fit for smallholders.

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August 2023
Pushing ahead with plans for vintage tractor show anniversary year
The Country Smallholder

Pushing ahead with plans for vintage tractor show anniversary year

Taking place from 4-5 November, the Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show has already opened competition entries, which close on 13th September

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August 2023
Influx of new buyers pushes up prices of amenity land at auction
The Country Smallholder

Influx of new buyers pushes up prices of amenity land at auction

lan Kitson Director, Cheffins reflects on why the market for grazing land land is on the up

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August 2023
Hot Summers and Poultry Drinkers
The Country Smallholder

Hot Summers and Poultry Drinkers

Hot, dry summer days brings a new set of challenges when providing water to your poultry. Fiona and Hugh Osborne describe how they have solved some of these issues.

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August 2023
Keeping ducks free of diseases
The Country Smallholder

Keeping ducks free of diseases

Liz Fairbrother says your observation and management will help to keep your ducks dabbling

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August 2023
Later season seed sowings
The Country Smallholder

Later season seed sowings

Kim Stoddart explains which vegetable seed can still be sown this month for longer lasting harvests ...

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3 mins  |
August 2023
What can happen if a goat's brain or nervous system develops a fault?
The Country Smallholder

What can happen if a goat's brain or nervous system develops a fault?

Goat Vet, David Harwood BVetMed, FRCVS, looks at what can go wrong and considers prevention

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8 mins  |
August 2023
It's a Dog's Life Down on the Farm - and on the smallholding...
The Country Smallholder

It's a Dog's Life Down on the Farm - and on the smallholding...

In his bi-monthly series, Jeremy Hobson continues to discuss the life of the smallholders' dog as a working companion and pet

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August 2023
Land based T levels to be launched
The Country Smallholder

Land based T levels to be launched

Jane Brooks looks at new qualifications for young people in the land-based industries

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August 2023
The magic of weaving
The Country Smallholder

The magic of weaving

Jack Smellie continues to explore the journey from raw fibre to rustic rug

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5 mins  |
August 2023
'The Yorkshire is a big ask for a young horse'
Horse & Hound

'The Yorkshire is a big ask for a young horse'

Katie Duxbury on her judging appointment at the 2023 Great Yorkshire

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July 20, 2023
Shields scores a Yorkshire hat-trick
Horse & Hound

Shields scores a Yorkshire hat-trick

A rider clocks three wins on three rides and riders battle the weather for a thrilling result

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July 20, 2023
Bragg brings competition
Horse & Hound

Bragg brings competition

EVENT rider Alex Bragg decided to use Bicton’s Foxhunter second round as a warm-up for Nations Cup duties at Haras de Jardy with his five-star mare Quindiva.

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July 20, 2023
Multitasking trainer
Horse & Hound

Multitasking trainer

Vet Ilka Gansera-Lévêque on training with Monty Roberts, her jockey grounding, and living \"the American dream\" alongside the giants of the turf in Newmarket

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July 20, 2023
Smith keeps it clear
Horse & Hound

Smith keeps it clear

A mare steps up to secure a HOYS ticket, while a first season attempting seniors continues to be successful for one rider

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July 20, 2023
Reporting from a very special poultry sale
The Country Smallholder

Reporting from a very special poultry sale

Grant Brereton meets a respected breeder

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3 mins  |
August 2023
Taking care of turkeys
The Country Smallholder

Taking care of turkeys

Keeping turkeys happy and healthy by understanding what they need

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August 2023
Getting Started with Longhorns
The Country Smallholder

Getting Started with Longhorns

Wade Muggleton took the big step of keeping their own cattle and he hasn't looked back!

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5 mins  |
August 2023
Building a better fruit cage
The Country Smallholder

Building a better fruit cage

Fiona and Hugh Osborne extensively use fruit and vegetable cages to protect valuable crops.

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7 mins  |
August 2023
New introductions to the current flock
The Country Smallholder

New introductions to the current flock

Acquiring new stock is always an exciting time but, as Paul Donovan investigates, introducing them to an established flock can have its difficulties

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August 2023
Feeling the heat
Horse & Hound

Feeling the heat

High temperatures increase the risk of overheating in active horses. Adam Jackson MRCVS explains equine thermoregulation, the risks and treatments

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6 mins  |
July 13, 2023
Equestrian executive
Horse & Hound

Equestrian executive

Amanda Bond, head of equestrian affairs at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, on her career path that includes working as a fire-eater, late-night online meetings in PJs and eye-opening celebrations in a drag club

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July 13, 2023
Capels Hollow Drift
Horse & Hound

Capels Hollow Drift

The Burghley runner-up has exceptional trainability, but he can occasionally “let rip”. Gemma Redrup finds out more about this Euros-bound eventer

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2 mins  |
July 13, 2023
The end could be nigh for compulsory spurs at FEI
Horse & Hound

The end could be nigh for compulsory spurs at FEI

A proposal for dressage riders to be allowed to compete without spurs has FEI backing in the 2024 rule revisions

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July 13, 2023
Owners put horses' needs first during cost-of-living crisis
Horse & Hound

Owners put horses' needs first during cost-of-living crisis

A survey found people are going without to ensure their horses’ care is not affected by increased costs

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July 13, 2023
Royale is king of the ring
Horse & Hound

Royale is king of the ring

A young hunter pony stallion, two Exmoor mares and a single clear round stand out in front of the judges

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July 13, 2023
See You Then
Horse & Hound

See You Then

The three-time Champion Hurdle winner, nicknamed “See You When” due to racing so sparingly, was brilliant just when it mattered most. Kate Johnson discovers this fragile superstar’s story

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July 13, 2023
New group set up to tackle unsuitably mounted riders
Horse & Hound

New group set up to tackle unsuitably mounted riders

The working group aims to tackle what can be a sensitive issue, across the industry

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July 13, 2023
Contentious elimination rule prompts more calls for change
Horse & Hound

Contentious elimination rule prompts more calls for change

The rule that allows the ground jury president to halt any rider’s round came into force this year, to controversy

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July 13, 2023
Team announced for the 2023 eventing Europeans
Horse & Hound

Team announced for the 2023 eventing Europeans

The reigning world champion and Badminton winners are on the squad, along with a championship debutant

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July 13, 2023