Wales
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Hopes new laws for animal sanctuaries will prevent ‘catastrophes’
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Off the beaten track – the best places to ride in Wales
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#ActNow4Horses: new campaign targets ‘window of opportunity’ to improve equine welfare
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Council puts equestrianism to the forefront as it pledges to ‘seize opportunities’ for riders and carriage drivers
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83-year-old who rides and runs show centre says ‘No way, Jose!’ to thoughts of giving up
“In 2013, I broke my hip and the doctor said walking would be ok but not riding. I said ‘Sod that!’”
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Wonderful Wales: a paradise for horses and riders *H&H Plus*
Wales’ inaccessibility is part what makes it so fabulous, says Catherine Austen, delving into what makes the land of dragons an equestrian paradise
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Bermuda-based sport horse travels more than 3,000 miles to retire in South Wales
“It’s amazing how quickly they settle in once they get here, we have other horses who have come from Dubai and Europe – we’re becoming quite international”
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Stallion put down and orphan foal receiving urgent treatment following rescue
“It was really upsetting for everyone involved in the rescue – we are all horse lovers and hope to save every one we possibly can”
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Guidance for horse owners in Wales during ‘firebreak’ lockdown
The Welsh government announced yesterday (19 October) that from 6pm on Friday, everyone living in Wales must stay at home, except for limited reasons, and certain businesses have to shut, until 9 November
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Equestrian sport takes ‘positive steps towards full resumption’ as further restrictions lifted
Wales has given the green light for indoor arenas to reopen as equestrian sport ‘continues to take positive steps towards full resumption across Great Britain’
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Calls for lockdown rules rethink as Welsh businesses suffer
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A picturesque horsey paradise with newly built arena, stables and a five-bedroom luxury home
Be the envy of all your friends...
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4 wow-factor equestrian homes up for grabs in wonderful Wales
Head over the border and set up camp in one of these equestrian properties — from a farmhouse on a river front to a four-bedroom house on the coast
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Foal orphaned after following walkers for miles
The RSPCA is warning walkers not to entice foals away — inadvertently or not — and to make “every effort” to return them to their mothers as soon as possible
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RDA horses complete epic Man v Horse challenge
“It was just amazing — such an adventure and it made us feel like anything is achievable”
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Pony ‘facing certain death’ winched 80ft to safety
"This was one of the largest and most challenging rescues I have ever experienced — and it was amazing to be involved in such a happy ending"
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Watch firefighters rescue stricken pony
Rescuers are urging owners to check their gates and fences following a spate of emergency calls to stuck horses in need of rescuing
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Want to join a 'whinying team'? Job opportunity for special equines
National Trust Wales is seeking two working equines “happy to get their hooves dirty”
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Partially-sighted pony seriously injured in knife attack
The two-year-old cob was out with three other horses at the time. Police have said they are doing "everything they can" to identify the culprits
