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Author: Neil Clarkson

The showjumping in the women's modern pentathlon had all the appearances of a contest between horse and rider, instead of between competitors.
Features News 

The modern pentathlon might need, for want of a better word, modernizing

August 9, 2021August 10, 2021 Neil Clarkson 9987 Views 4 Comments Comment, Olympics 2020

The showjumping in the women’s modern pentathlon had all the appearances of a contest between horse and rider, instead of between competitors.

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The pandemic has not been easy on the world's working animals, nor their owners.
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Welfare concerns for world’s working equines over Covid-19 pandemic

June 29, 2021 Neil Clarkson 2154 Views 0 Comments

Many of those who rely on horses, donkeys and mules to work are already living on low incomes and have little in reserve when that work isn’t available.

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Beginners should find a route that avoids major river crossings, steep hillsides, sharp rock, and root-bound country.
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Wilderness adventures: Holidaying with your own horse

June 22, 2021June 22, 2021 Neil Clarkson 3617 Views 0 Comments

More people than ever have a hankering for the great outdoors. And for those wanting to get away from it all with their horse, there are a few things to consider.

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There are several safety factors to consider when towing a horse trailer.
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The trouble with towing a horse trailer – and how to stay out of it

May 20, 2021 Neil Clarkson 11939 Views 1 Comment

It’s impossible, of course, to eliminate every potential problem that could arise when travelling with horses, but it’s surprising how many factors we do have control over.

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Basha and her Russian stallion, Count Pompeii, who features in the flying mascot of the Long Riders' Guild.
Culture News 

Basha O’Reilly, adventurer and renowned Long Rider, dies at 73

January 18, 2021January 19, 2021 Neil Clarkson 22595 Views 62 Comments Obituary

“Nobody I knew could begin to understand my contempt for possessions, my urge to travel, my love for spending all day in the saddle and all night under the stars.”

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Big crowds enjoyed the action at the 2019 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final in Barcelona.
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What will horse sport look like beyond the Covid-19 pandemic?

May 1, 2020 Neil Clarkson 6094 Views 0 Comments Comment

The world of horse sport will not be as it was – at least not for a long time. But it will be back.

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Features News 

Phar Lap: Rebirth of a champion

December 31, 2019January 26, 2020 Neil Clarkson 8638 Views 0 Comments Phar Lap

His brief life was one of heroic deeds, drama, and ultimately, tragedy. And after nearly 80 years, New Zealand at last truly honoured the memory of Phar Lap.

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Still from “From Yesterday to Today: A Celebration of The Jockey Club’s 125th Anniversary”.
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US Racing: A huge dose of common sense wrapped up in 12 pages

August 28, 2019September 2, 2019 Neil Clarkson 4004 Views 1 Comment Comment

Even enterprises as large as the global racing industry cannot assume a guaranteed future.

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Health News 

Hepatitis virus frequently detectable in commercial equine serum pools, say researchers

May 24, 2019June 11, 2019 Neil Clarkson 4945 Views 0 Comments

A recently discovered virus linked to liver disease in horses appears to have worldwide distribution, according to researchers, who tested

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Features News 

WEG Endurance fallout: A skeleton that might have been better kept in the closet

March 3, 2019March 6, 2019 Neil Clarkson 6205 Views 0 Comments Comment, WEG 2018

Case amounted to a pyrrhic win for the FEI.

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"Can I fix this horse with feed? The role of nutrition in supporting equine health" will look at how a balanced diet should provide all the nutrients a horse needs.
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Experts release key guidelines for managing equine metabolic syndrome

February 9, 2019February 19, 2019 Neil Clarkson 5240 Views 2 Comments Laminitis

A consensus statement on the condition has been issued by a panel gathered under the umbrella of the European College of Equine Internal Medicine.

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Break feeding horses behind a hot wire can help restrict grazing and ensure grass lasts longer.
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Latest science advances included in makeover of equine parasite handbook

February 7, 2019February 10, 2019 Neil Clarkson 6092 Views 0 Comments

Second edition of Handbook of Equine Parasite Control is published.

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Features News 

This jolly jape has to end, FEI; let’s get it right

December 12, 2018May 12, 2021 Neil Clarkson 6055 Views 0 Comments Comment

Let’s have a chat about the meaning and use of the word “equestrian”.

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Features News 

Something is rotten in the state of horse sport

September 21, 2018September 24, 2018 Neil Clarkson 1928 Views 1 Comment WEG 2018

A major inquiry is likely in the wake of the World Equestrian Games, suggests Neil Clarkson.

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News 

Horror day for endurance: WEG race cancelled as weather adds to day’s woes

September 13, 2018September 17, 2018 Neil Clarkson 12429 Views 3 Comments WEG 2018

Deteriorating weather and worsening conditions on the trail forced the decision.

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Endurance training at the World Equestrian Games of 2014 in Normandy, France.
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In my mind I’m gone to Carolina, for WEG

September 8, 2018September 10, 2018 Neil Clarkson 1499 Views 1 Comment WEG 2018

Here we go. It’s WEG time, with all its flair and controversy.

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Adventures await those prepared to explore the world on horseback, but good preparation is essential. Photo: File
Culture Features News 

Adventures on the trail: An essential guide to life in the saddle

August 20, 2018June 22, 2021 Neil Clarkson 5195 Views 10 Comments

CuChullaine O’Reilly’s three-volume Encyclopaedia of Equestrian Exploration is a tour de force and an important contribution to the collective wisdom of equestrianism.

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FEI President Ingmar De Vos
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FEI president Ingmar De Vos unopposed in seeking second term

May 9, 2018May 12, 2018 Neil Clarkson 6671 Views 0 Comments

“I take the fact that I am unopposed as recognition of all the important work that has been done by the FEI over the last four years.”

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Establishing an ethical framework to navigate questions surrounding medical futility may help reduce moral distress, say researchers.
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Vets can feel pressured to prescribe antibiotics for horses, researchers report

March 28, 2018April 13, 2018 Neil Clarkson 10520 Views 0 Comments

Study examines issues that may help or hinder the introduction of programs to better manage antibiotic use in veterinary practices.

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Adventures await those prepared to explore the world on horseback, but good preparation is essential. Photo: File
News 

Equestrian sport can learn a thing or two from Dr Seuss’s sneetches

March 16, 2018March 22, 2018 Neil Clarkson 4134 Views 0 Comments

The British Equestrian Federation appears to have its share of star-bellied sneetches.

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