Smallholder | Equine

The British Horse Society criticises removal of equine vocational qualifications

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:55:31 +0000

The British Horse Society (BHS) and the sector’s awarding body, Equestrian Qualifications Ltd (EQL), today criticised the Government’s intention to remove equine vocational qualifications from GCSE school league tables.

Farmers’ and smallholders views on RPA appeals panels needed

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:10:00 +0000

Farmers are being asked for their views on how well the Rural Payments Agency’s (RPA) appeals panels work. As part of the wider Government drive to review public bodies, Defra is reviewing the effectiveness of the RPA’s Independent Agricultural Appeals Panels (IAAP).

BHS continues to press for permissive access to forestry

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:30:00 +0000

The British Horse Society welcomes the Panel’s recognition that there is an important continuing role for a national public forest estate in England, and their belief that at least the current level and quality of access should be maintained, for the long term, and for the benefit of the health of the nation.

Glow-in-the-dark donkeys a welcome sight for New Forest drivers

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Fluorescent yellow collars are being offered to donkey owners in the New Forest by international animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary to help make their animals more visible to drivers over the dark winter months.

Worms can kill, warns vet practice

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:30:00 +0100

An equine vet practice in Derbyshire is emphasising the importance of responsible worming following the sudden death of a seemingly healthy horse from severe worm damage.

Local donkey riding charity appeals for volunteers

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:40:00 +0100

A Belfast charity has launched an appeal to find more volunteers to help support its work, providing donkey therapy to children with special needs and nursing home residents throughout County Antrim.

Rescue pony Reserve Champion at Driving Trials

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 08:40:00 +0100

A World Horse Welfare rescue pony has become a driving dynamo, scooping Reserve Champion at the National Carriage Driving Championships at Windsor Great Park.

Free donkey care workshop in Manchester

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:40:00 +0100

A FREE donkey care workshop run by international animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary is being held at a donkey riding centre based in Abbey Hey on Saturday 8th October from 10am-4pm.

Could you foster a donkey on your smallholding?

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:40:00 +0100

International animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary has launched a programme of free, behind-the-scenes events to encourage donkey lovers to find out more about fostering.

Winter homes needed for Blackpool beach donkeys

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:50:00 +0100

Today beach donkey operators, who provide rides on the sands of Blackpool during the summer months, are making an appeal to find winter homes for their donkeys.