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The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust needs your old gear!

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Hilary Scott, 05 August 2009 09:24

A charity working to relieve the suffering of working horses and donkeys in one the smallest and poorest countries in Africa needs the help of horse owners in this country. The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust was set up with the aim of reducing rural poverty in The Gambia, by increasing the productivity of working horses and donkeys through animal ...

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The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust needs your old gear!

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Hilary Scott, 05 August 2009 09:24

A charity working to relieve the suffering of working horses and donkeys in one the smallest and poorest countries in Africa needs the help of horse owners in this country. The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust was set up with the aim of reducing rural poverty in The Gambia, by increasing the productivity of working horses and donkeys through animal ...

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Award for Hickstead founder

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Hilary Scott, 21 November 2008 11:00

Douglas Bunn, master of Hickstead, has been awarded the Liz Dudden Trophy by the British Equestrian Writers Association (BEWA). The award was made at the Association's annual lunch, held at the Queen's Club, London.The trophy, first awarded in 1993, is given each year to a person, other than a competitor, who has made a major contribution to equestrian sport. Douglas, ...

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Over-height cobs to get Royal International class

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Hilary Scott, 12 November 2008 11:54

Hickstead is to introduce a "Maxi-cob" class - animals which have outgrown the accepted height for cobs - at next year's Longines Royal International Horse Show (July 22-26).The British Show Horse Association (formerly the British Show Hack, Cob and Riding Horse Association) supports the move in its drive for membership and to make showing more popular."Many people buy or breed ...

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Coming up in the next issue of Your Horse – on sale on Thursday.

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Hilary Scott, 31 October 2008 15:53

Now the dark nights are here, it’s harder to get out and about on your horse – but it’s a great opportunity to curl up with the latest copy of Your Horse, and plan all the things you are going to do with your horse. If you’re looking to improve your riding – and let’s face it most of us ...

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Investment syndicate may help find £240,000 prize money

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Hilary Scott, 01 October 2008 12:04

Great Britain is to keep its place in the top level Nations Cup show jumping series next year - and it will be at Hickstead's Longines Royal International Horse Show.Hickstead's sponsorship director Daisy Bunn says: "We are delighted to be chosen as one of the eight international venues which will host this prestigious."The FEI were very pleased with the improvements ...

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Coming Soon - Issue 313!

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Hilary Scott, 05 September 2008 17:33

There’s loads of great features and competitions coming up in the next issue of Your Horse, on sale September 11.As the nights draw in, a horse owner’s thoughts turn to turnout and stable rugs – so you’ll love our 36-page guide devoted to the best rugs around, to fit every price range and need.At Your Horse, we know all about ...

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Sign up now to stop horses suffering

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Hilary Scott, 03 September 2008 14:08

If you haven’t already signed the World Horse Welfare Make A Noise petition, then you need to do so by October.So far 40,000 people have signed the petition being run by the charity, formerly the ILPH, as part of its campaign to end the long distance transportation of live horses to slaughter in Europe.Its aim is to get 100,000 signatures– ...

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Meet the top beach donkeys

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Hilary Scott, 03 September 2008 13:03

Beach donkeys at seaside resorts all over the country have been competing for the title of Britain’s Best Beach Donkey – and now the winners have been chosen.The competition, run by the Sidmouth-based Donkey Sanctuary, aims to recognise high standards of animal welfare practice. National judge Jenifer Tucker looked at the winners of regional heats to find who would take ...

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Schools and Pony Clubs prepare for Hickstead Championships

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Hilary Scott, 30 July 2008 09:24

Teenagers and juniors from schools and pony clubs around the country are busy preparing for this year's Hurstpierpoint College National Schools and Pony Club Jumping Championships, which will be held at Hickstead on August 6.The Championships this year will be the first supported by Hurstpierpoint College, where headmaster Tim Manly encourages sport and outdoor activities as counterpoints to academic life. ...

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