Horse & Hound
Therapeutic horsepower
Dr Peter “Pedro” McDonald, a keen hunting surgeon, is grateful for a nugget of comfort in this unpleasant new world of viral supremacy as he takes solace in his horse, Galway, away from the horrors at the hospital.
4 min |
April 23, 2020
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‘I couldn't miss this opportunity'
Brazil’s 2004 Olympic champion Rodrigo Pessoa talks to Pippa Roome about giving up his Irish performance management role to return to the competitive fray and target Tokyo
7 min |
April 23, 2020
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Wayne Channon
He’s a former dressage star who is fighting to rid the world of Covid-19 – the biotechnology chairman chats to Polly Bryan about the race for a vaccine
7 min |
April 23, 2020
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Step to it
Movement is key to managing arthritis, so current restrictions call for out-of-the-box thinking, explains Dr Liz Barr MRCVS
5 min |
April 23, 2020
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Dreams on hold
Whether it’s the Olympics or a grassroots championship, many of this year’s major targets are now off the agenda. Polly Bryan finds out how riders are coping with their shattered ambitions and seeks psychological advice
9 min |
April 23, 2020
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School beagle pack master
Tom Gurney on swapping rugby for beagling, skipping lessons to get to the kennels and what he’s learnt from being immersed in the rural community
3 min |
April 23, 2020
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Business as usual
The farming season is at full tilt with youngstock arriving, as Tessa Waugh enjoys a morning herding renegade calves and channelling her inner rejoneadora
2 min |
April 23, 2020
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'The right time to go'
Catherine Austen talks to Tim Easby about his decade in charge of the Hunting Office and changes afoot
8 min |
April 23, 2020
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Some Good News For Rare Breed Numbers
The latest figures on numbers of atrisk breeds show both positive and worrying trends in Great Britain
3 min |
April 23, 2020
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The breaking-in guru
Jay Johnson on learning from his time behind bars and how he’s repaying horses for saving his life
3 min |
April 16, 2020
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Steffen Peters
The US dressage star talks to Pippa Roome about battling back from “a very dark place” following a confidence crisis
7 min |
April 16, 2020
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David Broome
From his early days on a dairy farm to the giddy heights of the Olympics, David Broome is one of Britain’s finest ever showjumpers. Penny Richardson charts his career
8 min |
April 16, 2020
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Up in the air
Rearing can be dangerous for both horse and rider, but once a horse has developed the habit can it be reversed? Andrea Oakes finds out
3 min |
April 16, 2020
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True heroes
Simple yard chores are among the few things keeping NHS staff sane during the pandemic. Lucy Elder tracks down healthcare workers to find out how they are coping
7 min |
April 16, 2020
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‘Not many huntsmen were blessed by Desmond Tutu'
Old Surrey Burstow and West Kent master Richard Gurney’s hunting life has come full circle, as Catherine Austen finds out
8 min |
April 16, 2020
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The future of vetting
The veterinary world has evolved significantly over the past 20 years, but where is the industry heading? Stephanie Bateman speaks to vets to find out more
5 min |
April 16, 2020
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Putting a brake on degeneration
Cushing’s disease is one of the most common illnesses in horses older than 15, but is your own horse or pony at risk? Gil Riley MRCVS investigates
2 min |
April 16, 2020
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In season, unsound or unhinged?
Is your mare suffering from a hormone imbalance or is there something else causing that unwanted behaviour? Charlotte Thomas MRCVS investigates
5 min |
April 16, 2020
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A day to remember
American foxhounds fly with a “ferocity of pace” hot on the heels of a coyote, as only the boldest of Bull Run followers manage to keep up with the action
7 min |
April 16, 2020
WOMAN - UK
Can My Dog Get Coronavirus?
Coronavirus that dogs can and do get, but this is quite different to COVID-19.
1 min |
April 20, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
A Test To End Diseases
Never mind having a DNA test for your family tree — you can even buy a kit to check your dog’s lineage now, says David Tomlinson
4 min |
February 05, 2020
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‘When can we get back to normality?'
Mark Phillips makes plans to alter cross-country courses later in the year
3 min |
April 09, 2020
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Robert Walford
The trainer tells Martha Terry about the horse that was primed for a Grand National win, lessons from his father-in-law, and his goal for next season
7 min |
April 09, 2020
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Preparing to fly high
Still, looking for an edge? Sport may be off for now, but the quest to improve, innovate and scrutinize continues. Lucy Higginson investigates behind the scenes in British sport
7 min |
April 09, 2020
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Material concerns
Stephanie Bateman investigates how to build or adapt stables on a low carbon footprint and why constructing a yard need not be a drain on the environment
4 min |
April 09, 2020
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Dope-testing on the up in ‘high-risk' competition areas
Eight endurance cases were heard by the FEI Tribunal in a single month
3 min |
April 09, 2020
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Access All Areas Laura Tomlinson
German efficiency and Cotswold charm characterise Laura Tomlinson’s new base; Martha Terry spends a morning at home with the Olympian
9 min |
April 09, 2020
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A national standstill
This year’s Grand National isn’t the first to be called off– bomb scares and wars have played their part, too. Hannah Lemieux finds out about the others that didn’t go to plan
7 min |
April 09, 2020
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The rise of the video jockey
One positive thing that may come out of this crisis is a more versatile approach to coaching. Andrea Oakes discovers how riders make remote coaching work.
7 min |
April 09, 2020
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Summer wardrobe
Some of our horses have more “outfits” than we do. Alex Robinson checks out the options to keep your horse clean, dry and bite-free this summer
4 min |