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Poor working conditions linked to anxiety and depression in grooms
Poor working conditions are linked to anxiety and depression within the equestrian workforce, according to a new survey by an industry body. An online survey by the British Grooms Association (BGA), ...
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‘One of a kind’: sad farewell to brilliant one-eyed stallion, who has died at the age of 24
The great international showjumping stallion H&M Tornesch 1042 has died at the age of 24. During a remarkable career spanning nearly a decade, the one-eyed Tornesch and Swedish rider Malin ...
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‘They’re priceless – to us’ – legendary rider’s Olympic gold medals stolen
The two Olympic gold medals won by the late Richard Meade at the 1972 Olympics have been stolen – for a second time. The team and individual eventing medals, which Richard and Laurieston won in Munich ...
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Kim Bailey: ‘Racing, plus drink, music, fun and a party makes a great day out’
With the Flat racing season concluding, there’s now a huge amount of jump racing to look forward to. However, much change is just around the corner and we need to be ready for it. Cheltenham appointed ...
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A ‘baffling’ new dressage rule, public urged to think about fireworks and other things the horse world is talking about
Headpiece rule US Equestrian (USEF) has banned headpieces without continuous padding across the poll. From 1 September, the new rule will apply, in national pure dressage only. USEF told H&H members ...
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New partnership aims to ‘improve the lives of horses in Britain’ – while Thelwell supports Shetlands
Agria has been named British Equestrian’s equine insurance partner, with the aim “to improve the lives of horses in Britain”. The partnership pledges to “bring to life the key social impact areas” in ...
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Irish singing sensation takes shock 90/1 win in biggest race of the year
An Irish jockey who considered a singing career instead of the turf has won one of the biggest races of the year at 90/1 odds. Robbie Dolan, who was a finalist in The Voice Australia 2022, won the ...
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Horse owners’ requests regarding fireworks deemed ‘unreasonable’ – and other things the equestrian world is talking about
Horse owners, including Redwings guardian Mark Kennedy, whose two rescue horses are kept “around 100 metres” from the site, ...
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‘He was full of life’: firefighters urge public to think after veteran horse terrified by fireworks had to be put down
A 30-year-old horse who was a “fantastic partner” and “full of life” had to be put down after he was terrified by fireworks being let off nearby. Firefighters from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service ...
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You’d want for nothing! A home with 50 acres, walker, school, private gallop track and much more
Graycroft is a 50-acre former stud farm close to Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The 12-box yard lies next to a host of ...
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‘An incredible legacy’: posthumous award for passionate, dedicated welfare champion
An RSPCA inspector who “dedicated her life to fighting animal cruelty” has been honoured with a posthumous award in ...
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‘Keep pressure outside the stable and believe in yourself’: top groom Mathilde Schmidt shares her horsey mantras
French showjumper Kevin Staut's groom Mathilde Schmidt shares her horsey mantras and insider tips from life as an ...