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Youngsters gearing up for Euro pony squad at Bishop Burton College

Jonquil Hemming with riders aiming for Pony Squad selection.

12:39pm Thursday 4th February 2010

A GROUP of potential future eventing stars gathered at Bishop Burton College for a clinic with British Eventing (BE) coach and Derby House Pony Eventing Squad trainer Jonquil Hemming.

Treatment alert over parasites

12:36pm Thursday 4th February 2010

Anthelmintics are used throughout the world for the treatment of worms in horses and other animals, but, according to the British Veterinary Association (BVA), misuse has led to parasites becoming resistant to wormers.

Weather hits steeplechases

12:35pm Thursday 4th February 2010

There was further disappointment for point-to-point fans last weekend after the West of Yore Steeplechases, due to take place on Sunday, were cancelled.

Double top for Jacob McCulloch and Anya Marley at Irton

A double celebration for Jacob McCulloch riding Galway Bay.

12:34pm Thursday 4th February 2010

WITH equestrian establishments across the country counting the cost of cancellations due to the inclement weather, it was good to see things getting back to normal at Irton, when an unaffiliated show jumping competition attracted a good number of entries.

Pony Club badges presented at event

12:33pm Thursday 4th February 2010

IT was third time lucky for Friars Hill Pony Club, which finally held its Fun & Presentation evening, having cancelled the event on two previous occasions due to the adverse weather conditions.

Swamp fever hits the UK

4:51pm Thursday 28th January 2010

HORSE owners are being urged not to panic after equine infectious anaemia has been detected in two horses in Wiltshire.

British Eventing introduce new safety rule

Eventers are facing safety changes.

4:52pm Thursday 28th January 2010

IN an effort to improve horse and rider safety, British Eventing (BE) is introducing a new rule, coming into effect from July, that riders competing in their first BE competition must start at pre-novice level (BE100) instead of novice level.

Endurance riding season gets underway

Linda Grave and Castlehill Girl take part in a competitive ride.

4:49pm Thursday 28th January 2010

THE Endurance riding season is about to start.

New arena at Bishop Burton College ready to host showjumping championships

The new arena under construction at Bishop Burton College

2:30pm Wednesday 20th January 2010

A new outdoor arena has been built at Bishop Burton College, adding to its already impressive raft of equine facilities.

Riding star Robert Whitaker returns to defend Showjumping title

2:28pm Wednesday 20th January 2010

Leading British rider Robert Whitaker will be returning to defend his title of 2009 British Open Showjumping Champion during four action-packed days of high octane competition at the NEC in Birmingham.






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