Eventers donate unused start fees to Claire Lomas
Eventers are showing their charitable side as horse trials are cancelled because of bad weather
Weather
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Warm winter causing problems for horse management
The mild winter is playing havoc with horse management, with reports of mares being in season "almost constantly", early moulting and exacerbated skin conditions
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Equestrian events back on as weather relents
It was all systems go for equestrian event organisers last weekend as the weather finally appeared to turn the corner after a winter of heavy snow and incessant rain
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British showjumpers in Portugal caught up in hurricane
Riders on the Comporta Tour in Portugal met more than they bargained for when a hurricane hit the show on Saturday
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Scope Festival battles on despite best attempts of Hurricane David
The show jumping world battled against the elements as the jumping action moved indoors at the easibed BSJA / Scope Festival at Stafford
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Hay prices set to rise due to wet summer
Farmers are warning that hay prices could rise to £6 a bale as the country faces its third year of hay shortages due to poor weather
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Floods hit the horse world
Across Britain, the record-breaking June rain brought chaos to horse owners, riders and event organisers alike
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Weather forces further horse show cancellations
Heavy rain — for which there is no end in sight — has forced the cancellation of a number of events and shows across the UK, causing organisers a 'headache'
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Horse killed by lightning
An Arab gelding was killed in Dorset last week when he was struck by lightning as he grazed in his field
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Wind forces Arena UK to cancel shows
Arena UK has been forced to cancel this weekend's shows after strong winds damaged the roof of its indoor arena
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Gales wreak havoc across Britain
Across Scotland and the East of Britain, the recent bad weather has brought misery to equestrian establishments
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Horse killed by lightning bolt
A veteran mare enjoying semi-retirement died when struck by bolt of lightning during a freak thunderstorm last weekend
