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Celebration as 2013 Grand National passes off with no fatalities

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Katy Islip, 29 April 2013 17:29

The YH team joined racing fans and horse-lovers everywhere in letting out a big sigh of relief when the 2013 Grand National ended with no fatalities.The famous Aintree event has come under increasing scrutiny and calls for changes to the course and a reduction in the number of runners following the deaths of horses in previous years.Since 2002, 11 horses ...

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Celebration as 2013 Grand National passes off with no fatalities

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Katy Islip, 29 April 2013 17:29

The YH team joined racing fans and horse-lovers everywhere in letting out a big sigh of relief when the 2013 Grand National ended with no fatalities.The famous Aintree event has come under increasing scrutiny and calls for changes to the course and a reduction in the number of runners following the deaths of horses in previous years.Since 2002, 11 horses ...

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Proposed changes to para dressage representation unpopular at FEI forum

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Katy Islip, 29 April 2013 17:03

A proposal to reduce the number of para dressage riders from five to four per country for future Paralympics has proved controversial. The suggestion was made at the FEI’s annual sport forum earlier this month (April), as part of a raft of changes put forward as para dressage continues to rapidly develop as a sport. Other proposed changes include the introduction ...

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Grab one of the last places at classical riding demo exclusively for YH readers

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Katy Islip, 18 April 2013 10:54

If you're still working out what to do with the first May bank holiday weekend, why not take advantage of a fab deal we've set up with English Heritage (EH) to give you lovely YH readers your very own classical riding demonstration in a historic setting? Together with the bods at EH, we've arranged for an exclusive performance of classical ...

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Study questions effect of rider weight on horse welfare

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Katy Islip, 28 March 2013 09:51

Research into how rider weight affects equine welfare and performance has shown one third of recreational riders could be too heavy for their horse, risking behavioural and welfare problems.A team from Duchy College, Cornwall, studied 50 adult riders from Devon and Cornwall, applying a suggested ‘ideal’ rider weight of 10% of their horse's weight, with up to 15% classed as ...

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Legendary grey Lenamore is retired from eventing aged 20

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Katy Islip, 27 March 2013 16:23

Much-loved and hugely successful event horse Lenamore has been retired from competition aged 20.The diminutive grey, who stands just 15.3hh, has enjoyed a long career with highlights including representing New Zealand at the 2006 World Equestrian Games and both the Hong Kong and London Olympics with rider Caroline Powell.The pair brought home a bronze team medal from the latter, and ...

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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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Study proves benefits of maggots in healing wounds

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Katy Islip, 19 March 2013 11:03

Maggots have been shown to help heal wounds in horses, after a study analysed more than 40 horses treated with them.The research saw 41 horses have freshly-emerged, germ-free larvae of the common green bottle fly applied to a range of wounds including foot injuries, leg wounds and soft tissue abscesses.It was found the use of the maggots proved beneficial in ...

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Rescued Caerphilly ponies improving under charity's care

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Katy Islip, 15 March 2013 17:24

A group of ponies rescued in an emaciated condition are slowly recovering, thanks to the care of charity Redwings.The Norfolk-based charity took in 26 of 34 animals rescued from two sites in Caerphilly, south Wales, last month, and despite their pitiful state the ponies are rallying thanks to the care they are receiving. Now the charity wants to thank people ...

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Injured rider raising money for air ambulance service

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Katy Islip, 08 March 2013 09:34

An event rider who suffered head injuries in a fall from her horse is taking on an ultra-marathon to raise money for the air ambulance service which flew her to hospital.Sarah Hayter, 36, will be taking part in the 2013 London to Brighton Challenge, which will see participants run and walk the 100km distance, to raise money for Surrey and Sussex ...

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Event announces charity partnership in memory of former secretary

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Katy Islip, 06 March 2013 11:03

Blenheim Palace horse trials has announced its 2013 charity partner will be cancer charity Macmillan, in memory of its former event secretary, Juliette Brindley, who died last year after a long fight against cancer.The three-star event is also awarding a cup in Juliette’s name, which will be presented to the most stylish combination at the final horse inspection and who complete ...

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