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Dengie Backs Pony Club Championships

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Larissa Chapman, 10 April 2013 09:56

As sponsor of the Pony Club Winter League Show Jumping and Dressage Championships, Dengie took its place alongside the families and friends who arrived to offer their support to the hundreds of young riders each giving their all in an attempt to win the coveted Dengie winner’s rug and jacket. “The event was nothing short of brilliant,” said Dengie marketing ...

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Dengie Backs Pony Club Championships

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Larissa Chapman, 10 April 2013 09:56

As sponsor of the Pony Club Winter League Show Jumping and Dressage Championships, Dengie took its place alongside the families and friends who arrived to offer their support to the hundreds of young riders each giving their all in an attempt to win the coveted Dengie winner’s rug and jacket. “The event was nothing short of brilliant,” said Dengie marketing ...

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Tottie Sponsors Leeds University Riding Team

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Larissa Chapman, 10 April 2013 09:30

Leeds University Riding Team has secured sponsorship from fun and fashionable leisurewear brand, Tottie. The bright and promising young team of university students have impressed Tottie with their dedication and impressive performances and the team at Tottie are keen to develop and support up-and-coming equestrian talent. The University Riding Club has three teams which consist of four members. Training is a ...

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A step in the right direction for the Grand National

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Larissa Chapman, 08 April 2013 15:32

The charity World Horse Welfare has welcomed the results of Saturday’s Grand National, but says there's still a need to reduce the number of runners.  World Horse Welfare chief executive Roly Owers said, "The race was exciting and will be remembered for all the right reasons.  We’re very pleased that all the horses and riders returned safely. "World Horse Welfare’s ...

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New Hallmarq MRI Scanner Installed at Rainbow Equine Hospital

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Larissa Chapman, 08 April 2013 15:25

Hallmarq Veterinary Equine Imaging is proud to announce their standing MRI systemhas been installed the Rainbow Equine Hospital in Old Malton, North Yorkshire. The centre is the only fully equipped equine hospital in the North of England offering CT, Nuclear scintigraphy, overground endoscopy, complete surgical and medical facilities and now a Hallmarq standing MRI scanner. Moses Brennan BVSc CertES(Orth) MRCVS ...

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The silence is broken!

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Larissa Chapman, 26 March 2013 17:02

I can’t believe I’m saying this but I actually did it! On Friday 22nd March I managed to stay silent - completely silent - for a full day, which was quite a challenge for me. Thanks to the generosity of my colleagues, we managed to raise over £130 to help build the loveable steeds Teddy and Klyde a home.  I’m ...

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TopSpec Extend Event Sponsorship Throughout 2013

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Larissa Chapman, 26 March 2013 15:50

TOPSPEC, well known for their range of feed balancers and other innovative horse feeds has extended its support of a number of high profile shows and events for 2013. New sponsorship for the North Yorkshire-based company will see them support the TopSpec Arena, formerly known as the East Arena, at Bramham International Horse Trials in June. A host of classes ...

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Junior Vet Days at The Donkey Sanctuary

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Larissa Chapman, 22 March 2013 16:17

The Donkey Sanctuary’s popular Junior Vet Day events are back for 2013, offering budding young vets the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a veterinary department at the largest donkey sanctuary in the world. During Junior Vet Days, aspiring vets aged between 11 and 15 years old will be able work with The Donkey Sanctuary’s vets and practice examinations, ...

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Caerphilly pony rescue completed after conditions fail to improve enough

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Katy Islip, 22 March 2013 15:20

A second batch of neglected ponies have been rescued from two sites in Wales following an initial rescue which saved 34 emaciated equines.Late last month, charity Redwings took part in a rescue involved dead and starving ponies from two sites in Caerphilly, south Wales, with an attending vet describing the survivors as ‘queuing to die’.Redwings took 26 of the rescued ponies ...

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A Day with the Society of Master Saddlers

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Larissa Chapman, 19 March 2013 14:42

A Day in Walsall’ organised by the Society of Master Saddlers proved a huge success with more than 25 members and associates enjoying the tour. The day included visits to Abbey England’s Foundry, saddle manufacturers Vale Brothers, who very kindly provided lunch, and L & R Saddles, tree makers Lariot and Hartley’s sewing machine business. Hazel Morley of the Society ...

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Chukka's Away in Soho

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Larissa Chapman, 19 March 2013 09:38

Summer is just around the corner and to celebrate the arrival of the longer, lighter evenings, Archer Street will be transforming their downstairs bar into a polo-inspired lounge; Chukka.Guests will walk straight into the pages of a Jilly Cooper novel as they enter the chic equestrian haven, coinciding with the start of the polo season. Quirky design features will include ...

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