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Changes to Grand National fences were trialled at Aintree on Saturday (December 8th) as the organisers of the course attempted to make them safer. A total of ten horses have died in the big race over the last 12 years and animal welfare centres have called for sweeping changes in a bid to stop the needless suffering of equines. Four … More →

Sprinter Sacre continued his rise in the sport with a thrilling 15-length victory in the Tingle Creek Chase to extend his unbeaten run over fences. The 4-11 odds-on favourite surged past front runner Sanctuaire with three fences to go and never looked in any trouble thereafter. He is now favourite for the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival … More →

Jonjo O'Neill's stable stalwart Albertas Run will make his first appearance of this season in the Old Roam Chase at Aintree on October 27th, a place where he tasted victory a year ago. Injury has wrecked much of his last year but it is hoped that if he stays strong in the race at Aintree, he could be in line … More →

The managing director of Newmarket believes wonder horse Frankel's final appearance at the racecourse will be an exciting spectacle for anyone present. Sir Henry Cecil's four-year-old colt is set to have a gallop on the course ahead of Saturday's (September 29th) card at the Cambridgeshire meeting. Frankel is being prepared for the final race of his career at the Champions … More →

Two donkeys have been saved from a field in the village of Cattal in York after flooding had left them stranded in deep water. The RSPCA water rescue team was called out to get the donkeys yesterday (September 25th) afternoon as they became stuck as a result of the torrential rain hitting the area. Luckily, the pair were both very … More →

This year's repeated wet weather has helped the poisonous ragwort thrive in the UK, but getting landowners to take action is proving to be tricky. It is a highly toxic weed for horses and cattle, which can cause extensive liver damage and in the worst cases, even death. The National Farmers Union told Horse and Hound that they have received … More →

The World Horse Welfare recently welcomed The Princess Royal – honorary president of the charity – to open a new visitor centre and indoor arena. This took place at the organisation's Belwade Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre near Aboyne in Scotland last week (September 19th). Around 100 invited guests including community members, supporters, media and government attended Princess Anne's unveiling … More →

Dvinsky has set a British modern-era record for competing in the most races with his 218th start at a meeting in Wolverhampton on Friday (September 21st). The record-breaking 11-year-old is in his tenth season and was ridden for the 27th time by Tom McLaughlin. In doing so he beat Sharp Hat's five-year-old record upon finishing ninth in the 32Red.com Handicap … More →