Great stallion Marengo to stand prouder than ever
Painstaking restoration of his skeleton will see him adopt a more life-like stance.
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Culture
Articles on equestrian culture and the horse in art and history.
Decorative item unearthed in England depicts a hippogriff – half horse, half eagle
Find has been assessed at more than 1400 years old.
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New protections on way for walking horses: “We should celebrate,” says top advocate
New rules will clamp down on illegal practice of soring.
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Brexit to take centre stage at Britain’s equine forum
Bumper edition of National Equine Forum (NEF) expected for 25th anniversary gathering, in London in March.
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Norse god Odin depicted with horse on unearthed gold amulet
Golden disc and other treasures are believed to date back 1500 years.
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£1.2m Queen’s birthday bonus for favourite horse breeds
Cleveland Bay, Welsh, Fell and Highland pony societies among recipients of Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebration surplus.
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Wild horse freedom among charity’s top 10 achievements for 2016
Keeping slaughter off US soil and saving wild horses among the HSUS’s achievements for the year.
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Viking bling had origins in horse harness made in Ireland, researcher suggests
An unearthed brooch serves as a reminder that Mid-Norway was involved in early Viking contact with the British Isles.
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US charity makes fine steps to help Puerto Rico’s Vieques Island horses
Humane Society aims to create “Humane Puerto Rico”.
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Horses and their technicolour dreamcoat: Colourful history unveiled by researchers
What led to the rise of chestnuts in medieval times?
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Dozens of 1300-year-old horse bits found in Russian archaeological dig
Impressive array of equine hardware found in what is known as the Tsimlyansk Square.
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It’s a good time to be a veterinarian, report reveals
Equine field remains robust for veterinarians, particularly in the US, a new report indicates.
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Rio dream come true: Dressage rider who overcame meningitis celebrated
Prestigious award for Brazilian battler Rodolpho Riskalla, who switched from Olympics to Paralympics after contracting deadly disease.
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Call of the wild: Stevie Anna to explore the vastness of Patagonia
“Patagonia is filled with inspiring tales and unaltered truths from the distant past.”
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USA’s forest and horse riding trails to get TLC at last
The US Congress has passed the National Forest Service Trail Stewardship Act, opening the way for better access to forest trails.
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Art of the horse revealed in stunning sculptures on auction block
Sculptures expected to fetch up to $US1.5m and $US4m respectively.
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Saddled with ambition: Guide lays out the essentials of equestrian exploration
“It’s not about settling for who you are. It’s about believing in who you can become.”
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Valegro takes the cake in horse charity’s Bake Off recipe book
Brooke’s Burghley Bake Off cookbook available for only £3 donation.
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Two-Gun Nan – genuine cowgirl to the core
A woman’s remarkable ride across the United States was big news 100 years ago.
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Rock-art depictions of horses in Spain date back up to 14,500 years
One horse measures nearly 150 centimeters across.
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