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Kent woman found guilty of causing horses to suffer

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Larissa Chapman, 24 January 2012 17:00

A woman from Kent has been sentenced to a five year ban from keeping horses after they were found in a ‘terrible condition’. Suzanne Hefferman also known as Sue Williams, 43, of Sidcup, Kent was found guilty yesterday (Monday 23 January) at Bromley Magistrates of 10 offences brought by the RSPCA under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. On Friday 3 ...

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Kent woman found guilty of causing horses to suffer

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Larissa Chapman, 24 January 2012 17:00

A woman from Kent has been sentenced to a five year ban from keeping horses after they were found in a ‘terrible condition’. Suzanne Hefferman also known as Sue Williams, 43, of Sidcup, Kent was found guilty yesterday (Monday 23 January) at Bromley Magistrates of 10 offences brought by the RSPCA under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. On Friday 3 ...

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Police horse honoured by the Queen set to enjoy retirement with The Horse Trust

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Katy Islip, 23 December 2011 12:52

A police horse who faithfully served for 17 years and received a commendation from the Queen is starting his retirement with charity The Horse Trust.Clyde, a 16.3hh Thoroughbred-Clydesdale cross, recently retired from his role with Thames Valley Police and is one of the UK’s longest-serving police horses, with 17 years’ service under his girth.He arrived at the trust’s sanctuary in ...

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BHS issues firework safety advice ahead of Bonfire night

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Katy Islip, 31 October 2011 15:12

As firework season gets into full swing, the British Horse Society has issued guidance to owners and the wider public to help keep horses safe.The BHS advises owners to keep horses in a normal routine and familiar environment, whether stabled or kept out, and recommends checking stables and fields for anything which could injure their horse should it become distressed.Owners ...

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Fractures....Fractures....and more Fractures!!!

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Victoria Carpenter, 16 September 2011 19:26

Hi there, I wanted to share my story with you, I am a 25 year old girl, who loves riding and has been riding since i was literally a baby! Got my first shetland pony and the age of 4 and have never been without a horse, I was always very keen to compete, local shows, hunter trials, dressage etc ...

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Top riders bare all

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Larissa Chapman, 31 August 2011 17:01

Top names from the worlds of eventing, show jumping, dressage and racing have stripped off for the Riders Revealed 2012 calendar - all for a good cause.The calendar, featuring top riders including Mary King, Geoff Billington, Mark Todd and Piggy French, will raise money to help the inspirational eventer Claire Lomas get walking again after a freak riding accident in 2007 at Osberton Horse Trials left her paralysed ...

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New Kid on the block

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Imogen Johnson, 12 July 2011 09:17

If you and your horse could benefit from expert led coffee mornings to discuss common horsemanship problems make sure you check out what ‘Robertson Horse Training’ has on offer. Having trained horses all over the world, including in the UK, Australia, USA, and New Zealand, rider and trainer Guy Robertson recently decided to set up the base for his business ...

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Entries flood in for Burghley sponsored ride

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Lauren Gilman, 17 June 2011 09:25

Organisers have reported that entries are flooding in for the Burghley Sponsored Ride, supported by EQUEST®, EQUEST PRAMOX® and Dodson & Horrell, which takes place on Sunday 4th September 2011. The Burghley Sponsored Ride has been revamped this year, following last year’s break, to give riders a ‘money can’t buy’ opportunity to set hoof upon a larger section of the ...

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Fundraising fun for Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary

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Larissa Chapman, 01 June 2011 11:34

Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary is holding a cram packed fund raising afternoon for all the family to help raise essential funds for the charity. The Remus charity’s indulgence day will be held at Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary, Buttsbury, Essex on the 17th July from 12 noon till 5pm. There will be horses, ponies, donkeys, goats and sheep to see and ...

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Live Web Chat with Farrier Glyn Trundle

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Nicola Young, 18 March 2011 11:08

Back by popular demand, is the Your Horse Live Web Chat! This month we are delighted to announce that Farrier Glyn Trundle will be joining us for an hour to talk to members of the Your Horse forum and discuss concerns they may have on shoeing or trimming. Glyn will be live on the website from 8pm til 9pm on ...

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The Ideal Saddle Company Launches Suzannah Low Head

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Nicola Young, 17 December 2010 13:37

The Ideal Saddle Company has launched a brand new design which is derived from its incredibly popular Suzannah dressage saddle. Suitable for dressage, flatwork and training, the new Suzannah Low Head has been specially developed to accommodate horses that have a flatter, lower profile across the withers. The original Suzannah has proven to be a favourite for horses with more ...

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