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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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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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Two Essex boys enjoying well-earned retirement after their police careers

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Katy Islip, 04 March 2013 15:11

Two former police horses are set for a comfortable retirement after being taken in by a charity.Big bays Trojan and Patrick are settling in with The Horse Trust after being retired from work due to health problems – Trojan, 14, has had issues including stomach ulcers, and Patrick, 12, has arthritis and lameness in his hind legs.The pair are two ...

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Say thank you to your 'stable star' by nominating them for the chance to win a luxury spa break

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Katy Islip, 12 February 2013 09:13

We all know caring for our horses is hard work, and many of us couldn’t do it without the help and support of loved ones and friends.Now Robinson Animal Healthcare, a firm which makes equine first aid and wound care products, is offering you the chance to say ‘thank you’ to your horsey helper by nominating them for its ‘Stable ...

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Petition calls for stiffer punishments for animal abusers

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Katy Islip, 11 February 2013 17:17

Animal lovers are being encouraged to sign a petition calling for harsher punishments for those who abuse and kill animals.Horse owner Donna Burnett is supporting the petition, which says the current laws should be changed and streamlined to enable the courts to impose longer sentences on those who are violent towards or kill animals.The Animal Welfare Act of 2006 only ...

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Feed company uses Facebook campaign to help horse charity

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Katy Islip, 01 February 2013 16:20

A feed company has pledged to help feed rescued horses and ponies through a social media initiative.Forget-Me-Not-Farm feed company has teamed up with Essex Horse and Pony Protection Society (EHPPS) and will donate one bale of feed to the Basildon-based charity for every 50 new ‘likes’ it gets on its Facebook page.Sue Allery, manager of EHPPS, said: “We think that ...

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Endurance rider gets feed support to prepare Alfie for his debut

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Katy Islip, 01 February 2013 11:59

An experienced endurance rider is getting to know her new horse ahead of the sport’s 2013 season, with a little help from her sponsor.Jeni Gilbert, who is based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, is busy caring for her new Connemara Ballydoolagh Alfie, six, who joins her veteran mount Flurrie, 18.The former Senior and Supreme champion (2011) is receiving help from her ...

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