They’re off! Why Cheltenham is the jewel in the crown of National Hunt racing
Originally conceived as a trial for the Grand National, the Cheltenham Gold Cup has evolved to become the most coveted prize in the National Hunt calendar.
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Features
Daily struggle of millions of working horses highlighted
World Horse Welfare’s Invisible Horse initiative aims to help horses suffering in silence.
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Equestrian bares all to keep riders safe from head injuries
The Naked Challenge is being held throughout August, with riders saying they’d “rather go naked than not wear a helmet”.
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Attack of the killer chickens – how to keep your horse calm to carry on
What do you do when your horse refuses to pass an object or animal?
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Please, fence me in: Donors help horse sanctuary get back on its feet
Generous supporters help Spain’s Easy Horse Care Rescue Center get back on its feet.
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Voices from the past: Researcher explores a mystery across 40 centuries
Painting showed “extraordinary complexity and social awareness.”
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Horseback adventurers prepare for married life with 1000km Mongolian ride
If the couple who plays together stays together, Sarah Cooksey and Daniel Reeds are set.
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Centuries old horse or cow doodle found in medieval manuscript
Doodles were similar to those that children make today.
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Vet tells of growing trend for standing surgery in horses
General anaesthesia used less as new techniques come to the fore.
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On yer bike: Two-wheeled horsepower helps out working horses
Epic 2800-mile motorcycle trip in aid of working horses and donkeys around the world.
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Horse truck or horse trailer? Weighing up the pros and cons
Are you better off with a horse trailer or a truck?
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Top tips to save you money on your horse bills
Ka-chinga! Here are some great ideas to save money on your horse expenses.
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Apache and Andrea: How their beautiful friendship began
Andrea Maki and Challis wild horse Apache share a deep bond.
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Canada’s own mustangs take in Stampede spotlight
It is the wild horse artistic work of Maureen Enns that’s really up there, different.
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Out of Africa: Historic Durban July racing’s “greatest event”
The Durban July is billed as Africa’s greatest and it has a long and rich history spanning three centuries, with the inaugural running taking place in 1897.
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Mare’s death-defying return to health rewarded with filly foal
Cinderella had a body score of 0.5 when she was found fly grazing.
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Resilient Star shows courage to move forward with his life
Victim of terrible neglect as a foal now a trusting pony.
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Let’s talk horses: How hippotherappy is helping speech patients
“We don’t quite understand how it works yet, but we have a theory.”
Read moreThe secret lives of well-digging burros
Researcher Erick Lundgren explores the water-seeking skills of desert-dwelling burros.
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She’s 82, he’s 20. They’re dressage’s newest Century Club members
“May the bucket (list) never run dry!” says Olwen Busch.
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