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BHS Support Scottish proposed ban on hot branding of equines

6:20pm Friday 5th March 2010

The British Horse Society has expressed its full support of the Scottish Government’s proposal to ban hot branding.

Charity seeks good homes for lead rein ponies

8:20am Monday 22nd February 2010

Six irresistibly cute lead rein-type ponies being cared for by The Blue Cross equine welfare centre at Burford in Oxfordshire are looking for new homes where they can help little children learn to ride.

Navicular disease under the spot light

12:47pm Monday 8th February 2010

Many horse owning smallholders will be interested to know that CEVA Animal Health have produced a leaflet to help horse owners understand the diagnosis and treatment of navicular disease, which can be a complex and sometimes confusing condition because of its multiple causes Navicular disease can be difficult to diagnose and management of the condition can be a challenge for both vets and horse owners. The new leaflet helps owners get to grips with all aspects of the disease from the clinical signs to the procedures used to obtain a formal diagnosis. It then covers the various treatment options available including corrective farriery, analgesia, bisphosphonates and surgery. Diagrams and photographs help to ensure that the information is clear, concise and easy to follow.

Could you ride in the Olympics?

10:20am Friday 5th February 2010

Do you have the exceptional talent and dedication to ride and win at Olympic or Paralympic level? Are you aged between 14 - 30 and eligible to ride for Great Britain & Northern Ireland? If so, the Equestrian World Class Development Programme needs you.

Blue Cross scheme for loan equines gives comfort to bereaved horse

6:10pm Monday 1st February 2010

The Blue Cross animal charity leapt to the rescue recently when a tragic accident left a sociable horse without his field companion. The charity quickly found the perfect new friend for bereft Oscar and within ten days he and his new field mate Blue Cross Slinky were contentedly grazing nose to nose.

Opposition to possible horse tax grows

5:20pm Thursday 28th January 2010

Ministers are under pressure to reconsider controversial plans to introduce a new tax on horse owners after over 10,000 people signed a petition opposing the move, say the BHS.

Advice to smallholders about outbreak of EIA in horses

8:00am Thursday 21st January 2010

8The British Horse Society is urging horse owners not to panic after Equine Infectious Anaemia is detected in two horses in Wiltshire.

BHS rescue pony needs a new home!

1:40pm Thursday 14th January 2010

One of The British Horse Society’s rescue ponies, Dai, is looking for a new home with a knowledgeable and caring person.

Simple steps for smallholders to keep horses healthy in the icy weather

7:30pm Sunday 10th January 2010

The British Horse Society has seen an increase in the number of welfare cases reported over the last few days and is urging owners to take a few simple steps to keep their horses happy and healthy during the current cold snap.

A French "petite exploitation"

3:18pm Thursday 17th December 2009

Stephen Ivall o nthe challenges of buying a smallholding in France

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