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Vet advice from an experienced poultry vet
The Country Smallholder

Vet advice from an experienced poultry vet

David Parsons MRCVS says do have your say on the proposed registration of all poultry keepers

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3 mins  |
April 2023
Gaspard Maksud
Horse & Hound

Gaspard Maksud

The French rookie burst onto the championship scene in Pratoni, and now looks set to spearhead the home team in the build-up to Paris 2024. Martha Terry meets Gaspard Maksud and his beloved mare, Zaragoza

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7 mins  |
March 23, 2023
A week of feeling all the emotions
Horse & Hound

A week of feeling all the emotions

Piggy March loses a special home-bred and retires a stalwart from top level

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3 mins  |
March 23, 2023
'We all stood in awe'
Horse & Hound

'We all stood in awe'

Kim Bailey reflects on a vintage Cheltenham, but warns of Irish domination

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2 mins  |
March 23, 2023
'It's time to see what he's made of
Horse & Hound

'It's time to see what he's made of

Tony Pearson pilots a very exciting new ride to victory and a sensational seven-year-old's winning streak continues

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2 mins  |
March 23, 2023
Riders seek true connection, which may not always be best
Horse & Hound

Riders seek true connection, which may not always be best

An anthropologist delves into why riders want to know and be known so well by their horses

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2 mins  |
March 23, 2023
Seven-year-old sensation springs another surprise
Horse & Hound

Seven-year-old sensation springs another surprise

SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Annabel Widdowson will now have two rides in Hickstead’s 128cm winter final, after piloting the great Whinney Lass to a win with the sole double clear.

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2 mins  |
March 23, 2023
Racing to glory
Horse & Hound

Racing to glory

RoR classes have seen a huge rise in popularity, but where was the idea of showing racehorses born and how have classes changed to meet demand?

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4 mins  |
March 23, 2023
'We'll be hard pushed to experience a better week'
Horse & Hound

'We'll be hard pushed to experience a better week'

From Honeysuckle's emotional farewell to Constitution Hill's nine-length victory and a Gold Cup to relish, this was an unforgettable Cheltenham Festival.

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10+ mins  |
March 23, 2023
Luck, skill - or just deep pockets?
Horse & Hound

Luck, skill - or just deep pockets?

If you're looking to buy a show horse but have no clue where to start, Tricia Johnson asks the best in the showing business for some insight into where they go to find their top stars

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6 mins  |
March 23, 2023
Engelmann strikes again
Horse & Hound

Engelmann strikes again

Saffron Walden RC remain the team to beat, while native ponies take top spoils in the junior classes

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3 mins  |
March 23, 2023
New campaigns to help improve rider road safety
Horse & Hound

New campaigns to help improve rider road safety

A county council is displaying posters, as the Government launches a new safety initiative for rural roads

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2 mins  |
March 23, 2023
'Enjoy showing, don't endure it'
Horse & Hound

'Enjoy showing, don't endure it'

Simon Reynolds flags up some changes as the showing season begins

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2 mins  |
March 23, 2023
Pidgley produces a clean sweep
Horse & Hound

Pidgley produces a clean sweep

Annabella Pidgley dominates on all three of her horses, while upcoming stars and old hands shine at grand prix

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4 mins  |
March 23, 2023
Farm ride organiser
Horse & Hound

Farm ride organiser

Jackie Howard-Jones has made a success of farm diversification by offering rides in the glorious Chilterns

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2 mins  |
March 23, 2023
Chief executive's aims for charity's next 50 years
Horse & Hound

Chief executive's aims for charity's next 50 years

The Riding for the Disabled Association’s new leader wants as many people as possible to benefit from horses’ power

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3 mins  |
March 16, 2023
Court rules in Totilas semen legal battle
Horse & Hound

Court rules in Totilas semen legal battle

The case has hinged on whether the stallion's previous owners sold exclusive breeding rights as well as the horse

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5 mins  |
March 16, 2023
You learn so much from watching
Horse & Hound

You learn so much from watching

Carl Hester on accessibility and viewing greatness in person and online

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2 mins  |
March 16, 2023
King is twice crowned
Horse & Hound

King is twice crowned

A relatively new pairing claim victory in a brace of hunt races, but more familiar faces post wins as well

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4 mins  |
March 16, 2023
Stress relief
Horse & Hound

Stress relief

A day out with the beagles is the best way to escape the intense pressures of student and city life

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6 mins  |
March 16, 2023
The double debate
Horse & Hound

The double debate

The virtues of double bridles versus snaffles at international grand prix level has divided opinion in the dressage world. Alice Collins examines the issue and finds out why feelings are strong on both sides of the argument

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5 mins  |
March 16, 2023
'They've let down the equestrian world'
Horse & Hound

'They've let down the equestrian world'

Dan Skelton speaks out on Brexit’s impact and why we must sell our sport

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2 mins  |
March 16, 2023
Mark Sartori
Horse & Hound

Mark Sartori

Never one to fight shy of a challenge, the British Eventing chair discusses making money and the importance of being as clean as possible” and reveals to Becky Murray why his competition days are over

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6 mins  |
March 16, 2023
Take a second look
Horse & Hound

Take a second look

A mare is exhibiting behaviour - but is tricky it her oestrus, or does something else lie behind it? Adam Jackson MRCVS explains what may be the root cause

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6 mins  |
March 16, 2023
Cheltenham artist
Horse & Hound

Cheltenham artist

Emily Johnson on the wow factor of working at the capital ofjump racing as artist-in-residence, her obsession with anatomy and messy mishaps

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3 mins  |
March 16, 2023
Nicholls is in flying form
Horse & Hound

Nicholls is in flying form

Trainers Paul Nicholls and Gary Moore peak just at the right time, and an equine dentist has more to celebrate

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4 mins  |
March 16, 2023
Concern as nearly half of grooms employed illegally
Horse & Hound

Concern as nearly half of grooms employed illegally

A survey found many grooms are not being paid the minimum, and are working extra unpaid hours

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3 mins  |
March 16, 2023
Tiny tempter
BBC Wildlife

Tiny tempter

It's showtime stickleback for the male three-spined as he tries to attract a mate

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1 min  |
Spring 2023
Sloths in new study are stronger on their left side
BBC Wildlife

Sloths in new study are stronger on their left side

The consistent tendency for left sidedness across the individuals researched was unexpected

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1 min  |
Spring 2023
Do not stroke the lion
BBC Wildlife

Do not stroke the lion

From patting penguins to selfies with bison, are people becoming more reckless around wildlife? And is education or punishment the answer?

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6 mins  |
Spring 2023