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International stars head to Houghton International for bank holiday action

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Katy Islip, 16 May 2013 13:08

Some of the biggest stars in the eventing firmament are preparing to head to Houghton International horse trials.Riders including past Olympians such as including William Fox-Pitt, Zara Phillips, Andrew Hoy, Sir Mark Todd and Blyth Tait will all be saddling up at the event, with affiliated entries up on last year.Houghton will also be hosting the British leg of the ...

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International stars head to Houghton International for bank holiday action

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Katy Islip, 16 May 2013 13:08

Some of the biggest stars in the eventing firmament are preparing to head to Houghton International horse trials.Riders including past Olympians such as including William Fox-Pitt, Zara Phillips, Andrew Hoy, Sir Mark Todd and Blyth Tait will all be saddling up at the event, with affiliated entries up on last year.Houghton will also be hosting the British leg of the ...

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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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Lessons from the past - YH Katy enjoys delving into the history of a 17th-century horseman

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Katy Islip, 18 March 2013 00:30

As a history graduate YH Katy's always fascinated by tales from the past, but when information about William Cavendish, the first Duke of Newcastle, popped into her inbox she was truly hooked – read on and I bet you will be too!William Cavendish was born in December 1592 in Yorkshire, into the very wealthy Cavendish family. He rose to prominence as a courtier of James I, ...

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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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Luma the Lion set to entertain crowds at HOYS' 65th anniversary

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Katy Islip, 20 February 2013 09:57

A little pony with a wild fancy dress habit is set to take centre stage at the 65th annual Horse of the Year Show (HOYS).Luma the Lion is set to be a roaring success at the show, where he’ll take to the floor with his trainer Mélie Philippot dressed as a miniature lion. The eight-year-old pony and Mélie will perform liberty ...

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Stay snug as a bug this winter with our Exoglo reader offer

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Katy Islip, 19 February 2013 08:00

Keep warm this winter with our fab YH reader offer, in partnership with Exoglo heated clothing manufacturer.Exoglo makes a range of heated clothing items including body-warmers and jackets, which have proved popular with riders such as Geoff Luckett, Anna Ross-Davies, Lucinda Fredericks, Emile Faurie and Sharon Hunt.Thanks to our offer, you too can stay snug as a bug – we’ve ...

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