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    Community appeal to attract new members to the hunts

    January 29, 2010

    Bringng in fresh faces to build a bright future.

    Getting your horse used to a new bit

    January 15, 2010

    Give your horse plenty of time to get used to a new bit, was the message from bitting expert, Hilary Vernon, speaking at the lecture/demonstration held at The World Horse Welfare’s Penny Farm, Blackpool.

    Cleaning a saddle

    Leather loves a little TLC

    December 25, 2009

    PAT CRAWFORD from The Society of Master Saddlers, takes a practical ‘do and don’t’ look at the world of leather.

    Mains

    Andalusian – a horse that makes history come alive

    3 December 2009

    From royalty and the social elite, to bullfighters and stockmen, the Pura Raza Espanola is now ridden in almost every discipline.

    John Wilkinson and Hainton Charlie Girl

    Making a lasting impression as Shires make HOYS comeback

    November 20, 2009

    FOR Shire horse enthusiast John Wilkinson, this year’s Horse of the Year Show saw his dreams come true as his mare, Hainton Charlie Girl, took the supreme title. Emma Penny reports.

    Horses in field

    What makes a successful horse breeding business?

    November 6, 2009

    Is a successful stud one which breeds the best horses or makes the most money from breeding? As always the answer depends, says Jane Goold.

    Horsebox

    Know your payload to stay on the right side of the law

    October 23, 2009

    KNOWING how heavy your horsebox is when you drive out of the yard could save you a fine, a few points - and your life.

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    Charismatic grey wows HOYS

    October 16, 2009

    THE Philanderer taking the supreme Horse of the Year title was a fitting climax to what has been an incredible week for owner, Carol Bardo and rider, Jane Webber.

    Scurry

    All systems go for Horse of the Year Show at the brand new NEC Arena

    2 October 2009

    THE Horse of the Year Show, which takes place at Birmingham’s new NEC LG Arena from October 7-11, will be the first show to use the arena since its £29 million redevelopment.

    Waterside Ben

    Waterside Ben has come a long way in just two years

    2 October 2009

    A huge surge in the popularity of mountain and moorland classes, in recent years, makes them some of the toughest to win at the Horse of the Year Show.

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