Parrots magazine
The value of animals
Children at a nursery and day care facility were delighted to receive a visit from some very special guests. Learning Land in Workington has a range of animals drop by, as part of an educational encounter paid for by the Co-op. The store has been working with animal specialists, Pet Encounter Cumbria, based in Workington, to deliver therapeutic and educational visits to children and the elderly.
1 min |
November 2020
Parrots magazine
Complete Psittacine Subtle Secrets for Feeding Psittacines – and Getting them to Eat
I have been daily feeding psittacines for 40 years now and there have been times in the past when I felt that was all I did each day – pets, breeders, babies, the birds at the shoppe in Santa Fe. The good news is this has taught me a whole lot about how to do it. And across all species groups, there are some really good guidelines for what to feed, when to feed, and how to make sure your parrots are actually consuming what you are giving them.
4 min |
November 2020
Parrots magazine
Calabash for parrots
Different types of calabash has grown this year very well within our organic crops and a big advantage for our parrots that are relishing every moment during this season.
1 min |
November 2020
Horse & Hound
Zoo breeding director
Mark Holden, head of the large hoofstock team at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, on the birth of a rare wild foal
3 min |
October 08, 2020
Horse & Hound
Palatial pads
Beauty combines with practicality at the world’s most luxurious stable yards. Emily Bevan discovers the options – if you have a blank cheque
5 min |
October 08, 2020
Horse & Hound
Talbot
Diana Ralph MFH’s show jumping bred “gentle giant” has endless scope and is happiest leading the field
3 min |
October 08, 2020
Horse & Hound
The finest vintages
Age, wisdom and experience go hand-in-hand. Tessa Waugh tracks down some venerable old salts who are thriving in the twilight years, and giving their riders both confidence and plenty of fun times
7 min |
October 08, 2020
Horse & Hound
Time to go
The toughest decision is often the kindest with an elderly or infirm horse. Kieran O'Brien MRCVS offers advice on making the hardest call
5 min |
October 08, 2020
Horse & Hound
Sottsass secures the win
Full of drama before it even began, this year’s race goes to Sottsass, as Enable is left out of her comfort zone
5 min |
October 08, 2020
Horse & Hound
Joining Civvy Street
Service horses work hard for their country, but what happens when it’s time to end the day job?
5 min |
October 08, 2020
Horse & Hound
Big Ben is like clockwork
Teenage horses are better than ever, in-handers show promise and new partnerships gain more experience
5 min |
October 08, 2020
Horse & Hound
Chris Burton
The Olympic eventer on his nervous time-wasting habit, keeping it simple in training and the magazine purchase that changed his life
3 min |
October 08, 2020
Horse & Hound
Arkle
The story of this equine gladiator, deemed “immortal” by his supporters, knows no bounds. Julian Muscat investigates Arkle’s supremacy – the likes of which may never be seen again
9 min |
October 08, 2020
Horse & Hound
Growing Old Disgracefully
Some say old age is a licence to misbehave. These former stars certainly think so, finds Andrea Oakes, who tracks down some who still get up to crazy antics
8 min |
October 08, 2020
Wanderlust Travel Magazine
Go Wild In The Subantarctic Islands
Embark on a longer Antarctic cruise to the Falklands and South Georgia to spot an array of Antarctic animals…
3 min |
October 2020
WOMAN'S WEEKLY
Our Cute New Kittens Are A Delight'
Like many, Clare Balding has slowed down and reflected on how the simple things in life matter the most
3 min |
October 13, 2020
Horse & Hound
Two British teams in 2021?
Carl Hester is excited about the idea of having two championships next year
3 min |
October 01, 2020
Horse & Hound
Ready for the off
Is your hunter prepared for the rough and tumble of the months ahead? Lesley Barwise-Munro MRCVS offers advice on surviving the season
5 min |
October 01, 2020
Horse & Hound
The rugging revolution
Horses’ winter wardrobes have undergone huge changes as technology has improved. Alex Robinson looks at the progress in rugging designs and materials
4 min |
October 01, 2020
Horse & Hound
Retraining of Racehorses chief`
Di Arbuthnot on making racehorses fashionable and giving them a new life
3 min |
October 01, 2020
Horse & Hound
Louise Saywell
The new national showjumping champion tells Sarah Radford about her “eat, sleep, repeat” routine and how she maintains her relentless focus despite the pandemic’s disruptions
6 min |
October 01, 2020
Horse & Hound
On the home stretch
Thoroughbreds often have plenty to give when their racing days are over – as long as they’re in the right hands. Lucy Higginson finds out how trainers decide their charges’ next steps
7 min |
October 01, 2020
Horse & Hound
Why do they do that?
Ex-racehorses are notorious for certain foibles, but what lies behind these behaviours and how can they be overcome? Stephanie Bateman finds out
8 min |
October 01, 2020
Horse & Hound
Katie Jerram-Hunnable
The show horse producer on being colour-blind to rosettes, her go-round pet hates and the bridesmaid horse who stepped up beyond expectations
3 min |
October 01, 2020
Horse & Hound
Anneli Drummond-Hay
The consummate horsewoman followed up a Badminton win with a stellar showjumping career, and was shortlisted for the Olympics in all three disciplines, writes Martha Terry
10+ min |
October 01, 2020
Horse & Hound
A glorious morning
There is particularly beautiful light for a morning’s trailhunting with the South Dorset
2 min |
October 01, 2020
Horse & Hound
William Pittendrigh
The 21-year-old worker rider is not only top of the class in the show ring, but has the ambition and guts to impress in eventing and hunt rides, too, finds Alex Robinson
7 min |
September 24, 2020
Horse & Hound
The greats of the beagling world
Frank Houghton Brown investigates the famous names of beagling
5 min |
September 24, 2020
Horse & Hound
Monkeying Around fires a serious shot
Izzy Taylor scores in the highest level eventing class in Britain this year
8 min |
September 24, 2020
Horse & Hound
Limited Edition is top of the field
A ladies’ combination finishes supreme, a novice riding horse cements her future and a home-produced hack impresses
8 min |