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The science of diet, and prepping for Hurdles

Feeding different diets to a range of growing foals and mares living in the same field is an art form which Lucy Procter has...

Mama mare, here you go again

Breeding from your mare is a step many owners consider – Sara Greenwood shares the pitfalls and her experienced tips to make it work Your...

Leweston team win National Title for third year running

With eight team events and nine riders competing for individual honours, the Leweston group had a very busy three days at the All England...

Two big competitions for Team Bartlett, with lessons learned

New boy Equador MW showed his Aston Martin tendencies but Freebie slowed to miss out on his second International win, says Toots Bartlett Team Bartlett...

The vet’s story and cuddles with Trevor

Last month one curious foal stole our hearts with her naughty leap inside a small pen after a ruptured bladder operation – Lucy shares...

Is this the ultimate pony?

Is the Connemara simply the best pony? Local breeder Kate Walters explains their appeal and introduces a couple of Connemara superstars The Connemara is a...

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From dissertation to dressage

As the 2024 event season gets under way, Jess Rimmer finds herself balancing books and bridles as it coincides with exam season I thought I’d...

Lessons from a yearling (pt2)

In the second part of her series, Tamsin Doar is heading out for a mooch, cautiously trying out loading, and surpassing all expectations at...

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