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Equestrian News
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Rescue Pony Rupert Transforms The Life Of Boy With Epilepsy
A young colt found abandoned and terrified on an industrial estate has transformed the life of teenager Ben Furse, who suffers from a rare form of epilepsy. -
JB's Hot Stuff awarded the Twemlows British Showjumping Scholarship
Once again, Twemlows Stud, one of the UK's leading artificial insemination and embryo transfers centres, have supported British Showjumping by offering two embryo transfers to a ho... -
HorseWorld's Discovery Programme making a major positive impact on local young lives
Students with special educational needs in Bristol are being given a second chance at a meaningful education through HorseWorld Trust's Discovery programme.
About horses
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Horse height hh (hands) and cm (centimetres) conversion
Although horses are traditionally measured in hands, with Europeanisation horses are also measured in centimetres, particularly small ponies. Our table shows the conversion from ha... -
Horse gender definitions
Various terms are used to describe male and female horses of different ages. Check out our guide to the horse terminology used to indicate a horse's gender and age. -
Horse coat colours and patterns
Horses and ponies come in a variety of coat colours and patterns. Check out our guide to horse colours and patterns.
Buying, loaning and selling horses
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Cost of owning a horse
Before buying a horse it is important to consider the costs of owning a horse and this guide details the average regular costs involved in keeping a horse. -
Horse purchase agreement
A sample horse sale contract template for guidance only. Legal advice should be sought to ensure that that any written agreement is legally binding. -
Vetting a horse
A pre-purchase vetting is a sensible precaution when buying a horse as a vetting can not only identify any existing health problems with a horse but may also identify potential hea...
Horse care
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Feeding horses fruits and vegetables
A guide to which fruits and vegetables can be fed to horses and those to avoid. -
Grooming kit
A guide of the different items and their uses that make up a grooming kit for a horse. -
Types of livery
A guide to the common types of livery offered by livery yards and what these include.
Working with horses
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Horse groom
If you are thinking of working as a groom check out this guide to the work involved, work hours, training and qualifications needed, etc. -
Horse riding instructor
Check out our guide to the duties, hours, training and qualifications needed for a career as a horse riding instructor. -
Riding holiday trek leader
Check out our guide to the duties, hours, training and qualifications needed as a horse riding trek leader.
