Two riders, one horse die in eventing accidents
Accidents in Britain and the US claim the lives of two riders, one a 13-year-old and her horse.
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Obituary
Eventing world farewells cross-country star Armada
Former five-star ride of Andrew Nicholson and Oliver Townend renowned as one of the world’s best cross-country horses.
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Effects of wildfire smoke claim life of wild horse heroine
Laura J. Simpson put up a courageous 10-month battle fighting the effects of the Klamathon wildfire in California.
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Dr “Teg”, pioneering equine and space monkey vet dies at 95
Dr Melbourne Teigland was among the earliest members of the AAEP and served as the association’s seventh president in 1961.
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23rd horse dies after racing resumes at Santa Anita
US Jockey Club says the core of the problem lies in “a fundamentally flawed system that falls far short of international horse racing standards”.
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American Pharoah’s sire Pioneerof the Nile dies suddenly at 13
Triple Crown winner’s sire died en route to veterinary clinic.
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Young eventing rider, horse die after race-training incident
Rider dies after gallops training fall after horse ruptures artery, caused by Gutteral Pouch Mycosis.
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“Tapesty of Turf” author John Costello dies at 81
Hall of Fame racing journalist spend more than six decades writing about the Sport of Kings.
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Farewell, Silver Ray: Winning racehorse fetched $30 at slaughter auction
Much-loved resident at Old Friends has run his final race, at age 30.
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Showjumping innovator Ted Edgar dies at 85
Edgar was among the first to bring sponsorship to the sport of showjumping.
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Kidney failure claims life of leading eventing sire Ramiro B
Former showjumping stallion has consistently been one of the most popular eventing sires in the world.
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Passing of leading US vet, endurance rider and editor Matthew Mackay-Smith
Matthew Mackay-Smith pioneered several procedures, including the now universally-used “tie back” procedure for the common equine respiratory disorder laryngeal hemiplegia.
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Canadian Olympic medalist Ole dies at 22
In 2008 Ole and Mac Cone helped the Canadian Show Jumping Team bring home the silver medal from the the Beijing Olympics, Canada’s first show jumping team medal since 1968.
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Stroke claims life of popular pensioner donkey Henry, 47
Sanctuary upset at the loss of long-time resident Henry, who had no teeth.
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Showjumping loses popular personality Tim Stockdale
Showjumping stalwart was an innovator in the sport in terms of how it should be modernised and portrayed in the media.
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“Memorial Gloves” a nod to Lauren Biddle’s passion for polo
“With these gloves, we hope to celebrate her memory, love of life and passion for polo.”
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Colic claims Olympic gold medal winning eventer Entebbe de Hus
Entebbe de Hus could not be saved after a second bout of colic. He was ridden by Karim Laghouag to a team gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
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Veterinary profession mourns two respected equine vets
Dr Brian Singleton was past president of BEVA, and Dr Ed Fallon was a respected thoroughbred reproductive specialist
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“Godfather of British showjumping” Peter Robeson dies at 89
Two-time Olympic medalist continued his involvement as an owner, coach and trainer.
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Medieval reenactor impaled on jousting lance
Peter Barclay, 53, died in the freak accident in Williamstown, Kentucky, during a timed medieval event.
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