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New Horse Watch Scheme gets going in Warwickshire

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Imogen Johnson, 14 May 2012 09:55

A dedicated Horse Watch scheme has been set up by horse owners in Warwickshire in partnership with Warwickshire Police to prevent and be aware of equine related crime. Horse Watch members receive email alerts from Warwickshire Police relating to horse and rural related incidents in their county. In addition a website has been launched for anyone with an interest in ...

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New Horse Watch Scheme gets going in Warwickshire

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Imogen Johnson, 14 May 2012 09:55

A dedicated Horse Watch scheme has been set up by horse owners in Warwickshire in partnership with Warwickshire Police to prevent and be aware of equine related crime. Horse Watch members receive email alerts from Warwickshire Police relating to horse and rural related incidents in their county. In addition a website has been launched for anyone with an interest in ...

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Get War Horse on DVD and Blu-ray

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Imogen Johnson, 11 May 2012 09:25

It grossed over £100 million at the global box office, racked up six Academy Award and five BAFTA nominations and received the royal seal of approval from The Queen and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - now Steven Spielberg's epic masterpiece, War Horse, can be yours to own on Blue-ray and DVD. Packed full of exclusive bonus features, War Horse ...

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Charity World Horse Welfare set to take part in glittering Jubilee pageant

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Katy Islip, 04 May 2012 16:32

An equine charity is celebrating after being selected to take part in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee pageant.World Horse Welfare (WHW) is one of only four charities nominated for the event, which will take place in the grounds of Windsor Castle from Thursday, May 10 to Sunday, May 13, with surplus money raised set to be equally divided between the charitable ...

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Young jockeys get career coaching at British Racing School

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Katy Islip, 04 May 2012 10:29

Two former pony racers have returned to the British Racing School (BRS) for more training as they progress their careers in horse racing.William Twiston-Davies and Harry Derham began their careers on the pony racing circuit, gaining invaluable experience before moving to riding under rules.Both jockeys have done well and have already secured rides at big race meetings, but because there’s ...

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TopSpec sponsors supreme display of horseflesh at 2012 Great Yorkshire Show

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Katy Islip, 27 April 2012 12:44

The best of the best will be strutting their stuff for a £1,500 prize at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show, thanks to sponsorship from equine nutrition firm TopSpec.The Supreme Ridden Championship will see the winners of the show’s novice ridden hunter, ridden hunter, working hunter, ridden coloured, ridden cob, ridden mountain and moorland, riding horse and winners from the ladies’ ...

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Understanding worming

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Allison Lowther, 23 April 2012 14:22

Worming your horse can often be confusing - knowing what to worm when and how often are common queries. Pfizer Animal Health, manufacturer of the market leading equine wormers EQUEST & EQUEST PRAMOX, has unveiled a brand new website www.wormingyourhorse.info, to help. This website aims to make it easier for us to understand and follow the most up-to-date principles of sustainable ...

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Walk Badminton xc with Mary King

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Allison Lowther, 20 April 2012 14:52

If you fancy walking the cross country course at Badminton Horse Trials with Olympic event rider Mary King and doing your bit for charity at the same time this is the event for you. Here's your chance to learn from one of our best event riders - an opportunity not to miss especially with the Olympics coming up later this year. You ...

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Memorial fund launched after rescue pony Quest loses his fight for life

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Katy Islip, 19 April 2012 09:15

Heartbroken charity staff and supporters have launched a memorial fund after a pony rescued in a desperate condition lost his fight for life.Named Quest by his carers, the 18-month-old 12hh bay was rescued from a field in Bedfordshire by the RSPCA on March 21, and was given into the care of The Horse Trust.Quest was shockingly emaciated, crawling with lice ...

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Jill and Gem set to mark Queen's Jubilee with epic charity ride

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Katy Islip, 11 April 2012 10:14

A dedicated rider is preparing to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic year by riding from Norfolk to south Wales via Buckingham Palace to raise money for charity.Jill Perry, of Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, will saddle up her Welsh cob Gem on April 22, when she sets off from Sandringham House in Norfolk for her month-long ride, which will ...

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Poitou donkeys head to Norfolk!

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Imogen Johnson, 10 April 2012 11:44

Head to this summer’s Royal Norfolk Show and you’ll be in for a treat as a rare breed of donkey will be on show. Poitou donkeys, recognisable by their large bodies and shaggy coats, will be at this year’s Royal Norfolk Show, which takes place on 27-28 June. The unusual animals, which originate from the Poitou region of France, are ...

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