Animals-and-Pets
Horse & Hound
Wishful Thinking pays off
THE Bicester with Whaddon Chase kicked off the spring team chasing season in fine style, a week of good weather and a phenomenal amount of work by the organisers defying predictions that it would be lost to the wet winter.
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April 16, 2026
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Edwards hits the jackpot
Mark Edwards triumphs in the grand prix, beating himself to the top spot, and a hunter excels in his new career
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April 16, 2026
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'She's a proper winner'
One young rider continues racking up “mega results” and a nine-year-old rider tops a hugely competitive championship
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April 16, 2026
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Blue Cross centre manager
Vicki Alford on helping horses and their owners, foaling 12 pregnant mares and 20 years of the best job in the world
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April 16, 2026
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Veni, vidi, vici
A change of class proves fruitful for a Shetland, the intermediate championship comes to a deadlock and a novice hunter is one to watch this season
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April 16, 2026
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Farrington takes the final
Kent Farrington is invincible from start to finish on his World Cup journey, partnering two exceptional mares
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April 16, 2026
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Compete in the heat?
What happens if the mercury soars on show day? Bethany Stone heads Down Under for some lessons in supporting hot competition horses
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April 16, 2026
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Mini marvels
Shetland ponies and miniature horses have many strong points, but can be susceptible to certain orthopaedic conditions.
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April 16, 2026
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The memories are accumulating
Tessa Waugh finds herself slipping into her parents' shoes as she spends an Easter lunch with good neighbours, reminiscing about happy times and miscreant children – and ruing racing misses
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April 16, 2026
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Ride Away ahead again
It's back-to-back victories for Team Ride Away I at the national team chasing championships, having also won at the Fernie, and The Wishful Thinkers score
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April 16, 2026
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Our conduct reflects on all of us
Gill Thompson on good behaviour and schedule changes for this season
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April 16, 2026
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Patience pays off
A careful journey finally rewarded, a horse that nearly found a new home steps up and a schoolmaster ticks off a dream test before university beckons
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April 16, 2026
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Easterby at the double
A jockey continues his fine run of form with a polished double, while a farm-trained winner lands an emotional success on home soil
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April 16, 2026
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Queen Elizabeth II - a century
We commemorate the 100th anniversary of The late Queen's birth
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April 16, 2026
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James Bowen
Fresh from a double at the Cheltenham Festival, the jump jockey tells Martha Terry about his racing childhood, the invincibility of youth and keeping a level head
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April 16, 2026
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That Mary smile and positivity
Mark Phillips on Mary King's career and the FEI dispute with officials
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April 16, 2026
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My pride and joy'
Becky Moody and Jagerbomb take the World Cup title with a Beatles- inspired personal best – as Christian Simonson announces America's Olympic intentions
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April 16, 2026
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'He'll gallop to the end of the world for you'
Mighty warrior I Am Maximus emulates the legendary Red Rum by regaining his Grand National crown, as his jockey, trainer and owner join a circle of Aintree superheroes
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April 16, 2026
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Dad's slam Dunk-ley
A father makes a winning comeback, debutants impress and seniors head to Hickstead
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March 05, 2026
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Instagram vs reality
Fog, inactivity and invisible hounds might not fly on social media, admits Tessa Waugh, but who cares when there's convivial shelter from the elements and some local raspberry nectar
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March 05, 2026
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A winning weekend
One jockey records a stunning 48 hours in the saddle, while others secure impressive double wins
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March 05, 2026
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ICSI: miracle tool or misunderstood risk?
As ICSI becomes routine in sport horse breeding, Oscar Williams examines the science, the performance data and the myths that refuse to fade
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March 05, 2026
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Police investigate dealer after concerns raised by clients
Lynn Robertson denies any wrongdoing but officers are looking into client complaints
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March 05, 2026
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Travel sickness
Shipping fever is a serious travel-related risk.Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains what it is, and why prompt recognition of cases is crucial
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March 05, 2026
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Scottish horse owners asked for welfare law help
The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruely to animals has released its manifesto ahead of May's elections
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March 05, 2026
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Hugo bosses it in Morebattle
An 800-mile round trip pays off for the victor of Scotland's most valuable handicap hurdle and a veteran gelding regains his winning form
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March 05, 2026
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Stunt-performing show rider
From performing at HOYS to doubling in Disney films, Hannah Miller-Burton on dealing with challenges and rewiring her brain to learn to fall off
3 min |
March 05, 2026
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Emma Martin
The reigning national endurance champion tells Martha Terry about the full-circle moment of completing her second 160km ride, her sport's unique camaraderie and what makes a horse a winner
7 min |
March 05, 2026
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Linehan is a Cotswold Hero
he Heythrop’s Maurice Linehan bags his third hunt ride victory of the season
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March 05, 2026
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Silver sweep for Isaacs
Alnwick Ford Equestrian Winter Regionals, Northumberland
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