Why is there no racing this afternoon (Saturday 17 April)?
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Horse & Hound
‘I’m so delighted; he is the most wonderful horse’: Arthur conquers once more at the Wynnstay Hunt Ride *H&H Plus*
Rowan Cope enjoys a “dream ride” to take the top spot, with Becky Smith hot on his heels on her hunt ride debut
ROWAN COPE and Arthur triumphed in the first hunt race of the 2020/21 season, making all the running over the Wynnstay hedges to see off 22 other competitors. It was an eighth victory in these races over natural obstacles for ex-chaser Arthur, now 12, whose form figures since joining the Cope family read 111211F1121. “He […]
Pony fed roast chicken dinner undergoes £5,500 colic surgery
I’ve had it said to my face by people, that it’s their enjoyment to feed my horses, and I’m spoiling their fun”
Viable equine herpes virus survives on bedding for 48 hours, study finds *H&H Plus*
A study reveals more about how long the EHV-1 virus can survive on a range of materials and under different environmental conditions. H&H speaks to researchers and vets to find out more, and what this means for riders
VIABLE equine herpes virus (EHV-1) lingered on a range of environmental materials for 48 hours, a study has found. Researchers from the Center for Companion Animal Studies, Colorado State University, found that the virus’s persistence, on a range of materials commonly found in yards, was likely to represent a transmission risk. You might also be […]
How it started vs. how it’s going and 7 other great bits of horsey social media this week
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week
Who will win the Scottish Grand National? Have a flutter on your pick here…
Who will win the Scottish Grand National when the race gets underway on 18 April at 3.35pm? Here’s the full list of runners and riders…
Uproar after British Eventing changes rules on number bibs
British Eventing’s rule change impacting reusable number bibs sparked widespread discussion and suggestions of possible solutions
Fancy a trip to Royal Windsor Horse Show? Here’s what you need to know…
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‘The love of horses triumphs over anything else’: two horse die but 58 rescued in barn fire
Horsemen, the Elmont Fire Department and New York Racing Association saved 58 horses from the blaze, which started in a barn at Belmont Park
Fresh call to make pet theft specific offence in law
A fresh call for the Government to make pet theft a specific offence has been made, following the return of five stolen basset hounds