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Firecrews to attend the Ride Welland Keep Safe events

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Amanda Stevenson, 10 September 2008 10:35

Ride Welland organises free events for existing and prospective equestrian yard owners and managers, covering crime, fire, health and safety, insurance and law. The organisation's Rutland Keep Safe event, on September 17, will play host to seven firefighters and the appliance pictured. Spaces are filling fast, so reserve your place now if you haven't already. A second event will take place at Lowick, Northamptonshire on September 25 and ...

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Firecrews to attend the Ride Welland Keep Safe events

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Amanda Stevenson, 10 September 2008 10:35

Ride Welland organises free events for existing and prospective equestrian yard owners and managers, covering crime, fire, health and safety, insurance and law. The organisation's Rutland Keep Safe event, on September 17, will play host to seven firefighters and the appliance pictured. Spaces are filling fast, so reserve your place now if you haven't already. A second event will take place at Lowick, Northamptonshire on September 25 and ...

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Wellington Riding's Freestyle to Music Championships

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Amanda Stevenson, 29 August 2008 16:28

Wellington Riding in Hampshire will be host to the Petplan Equine Area Festivals from September 1-4. As well as the qualifying classes being held throughout the four days, on Wednesday September 3rd, Wellington Riding will be holding their Gala Evening, showcasing the Wellington Riding Advanced Medium Freestyle to Music Championship.  The Wellington Riding Advanced Medium Freestyle to Music Championship has attracted ...

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TROT (Toll Rides Off-road Trust) to open more new, safe routes for riders

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Amanda Stevenson, 21 August 2008 13:03

New, safe, off-road riding routes will be opening shortly in Shropshire and Herefordshire as part of the ever-growing, nationwide TROT (Toll Rides Off-road Trust) network of riding routes. TROT, a registered charity which was established in 1990 by Dora Pilkington who was concerned about rider safety on our busy roads, currently has 105 routes in 13 counties. Another new TROT ride, offering 15-miles ...

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Hickstead needs £250,000 to keep the Super League

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Amanda Stevenson, 05 August 2008 11:50

Hickstead has won the first round in its battle to keep showjumping's international team competition in this country. With the Samsung sponsorship of the Super League series coming to a close, the FEI - governing body of equestrian competition worldwide - is proposing a new competition, but with venues reduced from eight to six. But it is also stipulating that ...

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Lucinda Stockley talk on posture, performance and equine dentistry

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Amanda Stevenson, 17 July 2008 10:34

Equine dentist Lucinda Stockley (star of our recent series of thought-provoking equine dentistry videos) is holding a talk entitled Posture, Performance and Dentistry in the Equine Athlete. The talk will take place at Healthy Beast, Horse Hay Farm, Middle Barton in Oxfordshire on August 30 from 9.30am-5pm. Tickets cost £60 per person. For further details contact Lucinda on 07793 582080. ...

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Lyd Valley Riding Clubs diary dates for members and non-members

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Amanda Stevenson, 09 July 2008 15:12

Lyd Valley Riding Club (LVRC) was created in 2004 for local riders to have fun with their horses. The Club is run by a committee which organises a range of events, demonstrations and training days, to cater for the needs of its members. In 2007 LVRC moved to Leawood Equestrian Centre in Bridestowe, Devon, offering a range of facilities and ...

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Hickstead hero Eddie Macken returns to the Royal International

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Amanda Stevenson, 09 July 2008 13:03

Eddie Macken, one of Hickstead's heroes of the 1970s, makes a welcome return to the International Arena at the Longines Royal International Horse Show, which starts its five-day run on July 23. Eddie, 59, has been named as one of the Irish showjumping team which has earned its place back in the Samsung Super League with FEI Competition (Great Britain), ...

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Does your horsebox meet the standard?

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Amanda Stevenson, 09 July 2008 12:37

The second phase of the London Low Emission Zone, which will affect diesel engined lorries weighing over 3.5 tonnes, buses and coaches, began this week. Now, if these vehicles do not meet the required emissions standard, which is Euro III for particulate matter, they will face a daily charge. Transport for London is urging the operators of vehicles that may be ...

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The search is on for past competitors of Horse of the Year Show

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Amanda Stevenson, 04 July 2008 15:44

Have you watched, competed or appeared at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS)? HOYS is searching for past competitors and participants from the very first Show in 1949 and every decade since as part of its 60th Show anniversary celebrations this year. Was your horse first to be crowned the Supreme Champion? Did you see the first person to jump at ...

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Olympia scores a four-year broadcast deal with the BBC

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Amanda Stevenson, 04 July 2008 12:42

The BBC has given equestrianism a massive boost by entering into a new agreement to cover Olympia International Horse Show for the next four years. The contract will run from 2008 to 2011 inclusive, with the BBC committed to providing coverage of the Rolex FEI World Cup Show Jumping qualifier (presently presented by H&M). The deal comes at a significant ...

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