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Maureen Comber

Cradle Lane.

Maureen Comber is right. Hampshire County Council is wrong.

But still it is refusing to correct its maps.

The issue: Is the whole of Cradle Lane a public highway or is it not.

Maureen has proved beyond doubt that the public highway stops at the hatch or gate AB.

For riders this means that they have suffered years of abuse as has this historic lane itself, from the use of mpv's damaging the fragile clay subsoil.

All non-motorised users could look forward with pleasure instead of dread to using the lane if it was protected by a Traffic Regulation Order banning motorised vehicles which were obviously not suitable for this type of road environment.

Many similar narrow country lanes were tarmaced during WW2 to ease the movement of troops but no thought has since been given to making them safer for non-motorised use, as they used to be. These days they have no protection at all other than in East Hampshire's local plan, and are subject to the national speed limit. It is a pity that Hampshire County Council appear not to support the community's wish to preserve and protect these ancient lanes but leave them to be abused by a few mud plugging 4WD's.

Says Maureen Comber

An Act of Parliament is definitive, and now that it has been pointed out that the rest of Cradle Lane is not a public highway it is up to the County Council to amend the Definitive Map. If they can find evidence that the Enclosure Act does not apply then they must produce it.

If not then I suggest that Hampshire County Council does its duty to keep the Definitive Map up to date. It should not be necessary for anyone to make application for a dmmo.

I am afraid that Hampshire County Council may not do as it pleases if there is legislation already in place.

Says Emma Noyce, Senior Map Review Officer, Countryside Service Culture, Communities and Business Services, Hampshire County Council

"Dear Mrs Comber

Firstly, to deal with the issue you highlight as per status. Thank you for the information. If you have evidence which you consider shows that the map and statement are erroneous in their depiction of the status of the route, then you are very welcome to make an application to amend the map under 53(3)(c)(iii) of the 1981 Act. I know you are well versed in these procedures, so if you would like an application pack to be sent, please let me know. In the mean time, we will continue to manage the route in accordance with its definitive status (ie as a BOAT) as any Map Modification Order process is subject to objection/appeal, and is likely to be lengthy.

Secondly, as I said, I wanted to make sure that you were aware of the current proposals for the management of Cradle Lane. In light of the volume of correspondence (both for and against the TRO) that we have received, and the nature of the comments made (particularly in reference to the County Council's policy on managing vehicles in the Countryside) officers held a meeting with representatives from Kingsley and Headley Parish Councils, County Councillors and representatives of the Trail Riders Fellowship and the Hampshire Countryside Access Forum. At this meeting it was agreed that the County Council would implement the proposed TRO against 4-wheeled vehicles.

However, it was noted that the County Council did not have sufficient evidence with which to proceed with the prohibition of 2-wheeled vehicles. By this I mean that the County Council is not currently able to demonstrate that it has followed its own policy of 'least-restrictive' measures.

To that end, it was agreed at the meeting that the County Council would re-open the route to 2 - wheeled vehicles as of 31st May, but that this re-opening would be subject to regular monitoring of the route by a team made up of Parish Council representatives (including formal incident reporting), coupled with the promotion of 'voluntary restraint' and good practice by the relevant user groups.

The meeting was very positive, and I believe that everyone round the table showed a real commitment to making sure that the proposals are successful in practice. However, it was also made clear that if the route becomes damaged by vehicles, then the County Council will act to insure that the investment of public money in repairing the route is safeguarded.

The issue: Is the whole of Cradle Lane a public highway or is it not.

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Ascot dress code move backfires

Ascot dress code move backfiresAscot are to give a full refund to premier enclosure customers following a public relations blunder over their new dress code policy at Saturday's meeting.

Racegoers who did not conform with the rules were given an orange sticker to signify they had been warned that similar attire would not be acceptable at future meetings.

The move did not go down well with punters, and Ascot officials have accepted it was a bad move.

In a statement, Ascot chief executive Charles Barnett said: "It is clear that we let down many of our premier enclosure customers yesterday with a well intentioned but misguided policy.

"No customer should be expected to pay for such an experience and we have taken the view that all premier enclosure visitors yesterday will receive a full refund.

"We have worked very hard for many years to establish ourselves as a benchmark for customer service and are making this statement today to reinforce that we will not allow our reputation as a welcoming sports venue to be tarnished by an isolated lack of judgement on our part.

"We will work through the logistics of the refunds tomorrow. Most people will have booked in advance or paid by card on the day, but we will look after cash customers too and anyone who still has their admission badge should hold on to it."

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Nick WhiteWorld Horse Welfare has been working together with Hertfordshire Constabulary to successfully reduce injury to horses, their officers, and cut their equine-related costs by thousands of pounds.

In 2007, Nick White joined the charity as a Field Officer covering the Hertfordshire area, and at the time, the constabulary were spending a great deal of time and resource dealing with stray horses on the roads and illegal grazing.

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Team GBR’s Scott Brash kicks Olympic Gold Medallist into Touch Taking $50,000

Team GBR’s Scott Brash kicks Olympic Gold Medallist into Touch Taking $50,000

A second week at the FTI Wellington Equestrian Festival saw a great crowd come out to watch the $50,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty Grand Prix.

Topping a full field of competitors and winning in front of more than 4,000 spectators was Great Britain's Scott Brash on Stanley Brash's Intertoy Z. Olympic gold medallist Eric Lamaze (CAN) was second with Katherine Dinan (USA) taking third place.

The class had 50 entries, and 12 of those were clear to advance to the jump-off.

Scott noted, "The course was good. It wasn't overly big, but it is nice to not have to jump big every single weekend. Although it wasn't too big there were still not too many clear. Twelve clear was good, and the jump-off was good. It caught a lot of people. It was a good class."

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The Stop HS2 campaign is making an appeal for information to take forward a legal challenge against HS2. Various organisations including councils, environmental groups and action groups are investigating the possibility of a Judicial Review following Justine Greenings decision to proceed with the highly controversial project. The campaign is also launching an appeal for funds for a challenge, which would have to be launched by April. Stop HS2 Campaign Co-ordinator Joe Rukin said:

“A Judicial Review can be launched under three different grounds, that the decision to proceed was illegal, irrational or the procedure itself was flawed. We obviously believe that the consultation process was completely flawed and the decision to go ahead was totally irrational and are certain there are thousands of people who share those views. However, to be able to prove either of those facts in a court of law, we need evidence. Obviously the campaign and the other organisations have collected a lot of evidence, but we want to make sure no stone is left unturned.

“All people are different, have different interests and different ways of looking at things. As such, we want to make sure we have looked down every avenue, so we want the public to lets us know about anything they think was wrong with the process, especially concerning their dealings with HS2 Ltd.

“The other sad fact is that challenging the obvious democratic deficit via the courts will not come cheap. Although some organisations have set money aside for the legal challenge, we cannot afford to fall short as we dig in, so we are appealing for donations from the public.”

People wishing to provide information should email info@stophs2.org or write to Stop HS2, 129 Warwick Road, Kenilworth, CV8 1HY. This is also the address to send cheques to ‘Stop HS2’ to. People can also pay directly into Lloyds-TSB, Sort Code 30-94-93, Account no, 34934760.

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SAVE ENGLAND FROM NATURAL ENGLAND

SAVE ENGLAND FROM NATURAL ENGLAND

Natural England is the government’s advisor on the natural environment.

They are supposed to provide practical advice, grounded in science, on how best to safeguard England’s natural wealth for the benefit of everyone.

They are supposed to ensure sustainable stewardship of the land and sea so that people and nature can thrive.

They are supposed to see that England’s rich natural environment can adapt and survive intact for future generations to enjoy.

They are supposed to work with farmers and land managers; business and industry; planners and developers; national and local government; interest groups and local communities to help them improve their local environment.

Except in many cases they dont. In fact, in some cases they are doing the exact opposite.

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THEY HANG THE MAN AND FLOG THE WOMAN, THAT STEALS THE GOOSE FROM OFF THE COMMON, BUT LET THE GREATER VILLAIN LOOSE, THAT STEALS THE COMMON FROM THE GOOSE

Racecourse Attendances
Hit Record High in 2011

Racecourse Attendances Hit Record High in 2011

Figures just released by the Racecourse Association reveal that 2011 was a record year for racecourse attendance. The number of people going racing across the country rose again for the third consecutive year, with total attendances hitting a record high of 6.15 million visits, the first time that the six million mark has been reached since 2004. Average daily attendances saw a rise of 1%.

Whilst other sports have seen a fall in gate receipts in 2011, racing has maintained its appeal as an attractive day out, with the figures showing a total rise in racecourse attendance of 6.6% against 2010. Such good news will be welcomed across the industry in the light of dwindling Levy income and a drop in the amount of corporate sponsorship and hospitality that racecourses are seeing.

Stephen Atkin, Chief Executive of the Racecourse Association commented, ‘I am very pleased to see racecourse attendance on the up for a third year in a row and to break the previous record is fantastic. Financially it is a very difficult time for people at the moment, so it is a vindication of the exemplary work being done on Britain's Racecourses that more and more people are enjoying a day out at the races.'

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Woman found guilty of causing six of her horses to suffer

Woman found guilty of causing six of her horses to suffer
Teeny Tiny Tony arrival Hall Farm small

A woman from Kent has been found guilty of causing neglect to six of her horses and sentenced to a five year ban from keeping horses after they were found in a 'terrible condition'.

Suzanne Hefferman also known as Sue Williams, 43, of Sidcup, Kent was found guilty at Bromley Magistrates of 10 offences brought by the RSPCA under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

On Friday 3 December 2010, World Horse Welfare Field Officer Claire Gordon visited the site on North Cray Road, Sidcup with RSPCA Inspectors Vicki Dawe and Becky Timberlake after the RSPCA received an emergency call regarding two collapsed ponies.

Woman found guilty of causing six of her horses to sufferHefferman and Veterinary Surgeons Jane Morgan and Robert Pascoe from Bell Equine Vets were on site and attending to a collapsed, emaciated Shetland mare called Ugly Betty (pictured left) who required immediate euthanasia to relieve her suffering.

Subsequent examination of all the horses led to five more being removed and warning notices issued to ensure the care of those remaining. Those animals removed were all in an emaciated condition and covered in lice.

Woman found guilty of causing six of her horses to sufferOnly three of the five survived as Annie (a young brown filly - pictured right) and Scary Mary (a brown Shetland mare) were euthanised that weekend as they were in such a poor condition and could not be saved.

However, Oliver (a piebald colt - pictured below), Rocky (a skewbald colt youngster) and Teeny Tiny Tony (a brown miniature Shetland foal) were rescued and taken to World Horse Welfare's Hall Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Snetterton, Norfolk. Hefferman was found guilty of failing to meet the needs of the horses by failing to provide them with a suitable environment and failing to provide a suitable diet, and of causing unnecessary suffering by failing to provide the necessary veterinary treatment for emaciation, diarrhoea, hypothermia and oedema. She was sentenced on the same day.

Woman found guilty of causing six of her horses to sufferClaire Gordon said: "The conditions of the livery yard were the worst I have ever seen. The stables were filthy and saturated with urine and had clearly not been mucked out for several weeks.

The ponies were found without food or water and many were emaciated or in poor bodily condition. They all had huge parasite burdens being riddled with lice and worms. A subsequent post mortem examination of Ugly Betty found only sand in her intestine. There was only one bale of hay, which had been left outside uncovered under the snow, which was insufficient for a yard which had 30 horses and ponies stabled there.

Woman found guilty of causing six of her horses to suffer"It was clear that no one had attended to the horses for several days as there was no evidence of footprints or any disturbance in the snow, which was about a foot and a half deep at the time.

Oliver having successfully completed his rehabilitation >>

"I am pleased that Ms Williams has been found guilty and received a ban on keeping horses as the ponies were in such a terrible condition at a time when the weather was so bitterly cold. She has shown no remorse throughout and failed to acknowledge the failings in the care she provided to her horses despite repeated advice and warnings from myself and the RSPCA in the preceding months."

Woman found guilty of causing six of her horses to sufferTeeny Tiny Tony (pictured Left), Rocky and Oliver have been undergoing rehabilitation at World Horse Welfare's Hall Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Norfolk. Rocky and Oliver have successfully completed their rehabilitation and are now ready to be rehomed.

RSPCA inspector Vikki Dawe said: "There is no excuse for the neglect that these horses were subjected to. We are always looking for good homes for horses in RSPCA care so we would urge prospective owners to contact us and World Horse Welfare to talk about rehoming horses."

Photos courtesy of World Horse Welfare

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Monty Roberts is backThe 2012 Sports Forum, which will be held in Lausanne (SUI) from 30 April to 2 May, offers a unique opportunity to discuss issues related to the future of equestrian sport. The Forum is open to the National Federations and all FEI stakeholders, including members of the media.

Delegates will hear detailed presentations on proposed rule changes for Jumping, Eventing, Endurance and Veterinary matters.

The Sports Forum will give all stakeholders the opportunity to join the debate and have their say on key issues, before the proposals are put to the vote at the FEI General Assembly in November.

Registration for the Forum opens on 6 February. The registration process closes on 15 March.

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Nine World Cup points for
Davison and Hiscox Artemis

Nine World Cup points for Davison and Hiscox ArtemisRichard Davison and the Countess of Derby’s Florestan sired 13 year old Hiscox Artemis added a further nine points to their Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage tally at Amsterdam CDI-W.

Richard and the German gelding scored 71.255% in the grand prix to take up tenth position and earn themselves a place in the freestyle, where their score of 75.975% boosted them into eighth.

“I’m really pleased with him, especially in the grand prix.” Richard said, “I was very happy with his freestyle and he gave two good, consistent tests. It was a really strong competition; there was a buzz in the collecting ring and everybody knew that they had to be at the top of their game. It’s exciting to be a part of that.”

The pair did enough to hold on to seventh place in the league standings, and will be looking to build upon this success at Gothenburg CDI-W, 24-27 February.

The Government should listen to its alders !

Important. The Independent Panel on Forestry.

Dates for your Diary

Future meetings are scheduled to take place on

1 February, 23 February, 21 & 22 March and 18 April.

The Panel is also making visits around England to build a thorough picture of the vast array of interests and uses within the country's forests and woodlands, to inform its Final Report.

Panel future visits locations:

Wyre - 17 February
New Forest - 28 February
Cumbria - 7 March
East Anglia - 28 March

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RSPCA removes horses from rescue centre

RSPCA removes horses from rescue centreDozens of animals have been removed from an Oxfordshire rescue centre after the death of a horse and a rabbit.

The charity retrieved 79 animals from Crunchy's Rescue in Longworth, near Abingdon.

An RSPCA spokeswoman said it had been called to take action by a concerned member of the public.

The police assisted with the three-day operation but no arrests were made. The rescue centre has not been available for comment.

In total the RSPCA took 29 dogs, 13 horses and a number of chickens, goats, cats and a cockerel from the property.

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2011 WAS A VINTAGE YEAR FOR BRITISH FLAT RACING AS WORLD THOROUGHBRED RANKINGS CONFIRM

No less than 12 of the world's top 16 Flat horses, eight of which were home trained, raced in Britain during the 2011 season, as revealed by the World Thoroughbred Rankings.

The world's best horse, Frankel (rated 136), led the way with seven other British-trained horses below him amongst those rated 124 or above -
Canford Cliffs (127), Rewilding (127), Dream Ahead (126), Excelebration (126), Nathaniel (126), Twice Over (125) and Workforce (125).

The four overseas stars in the world's top 16 to race in Britain were
Cirrus Des Aigles (128) and Goldikova (124) from France and So You Think (126) and St Nicholas Abbey (124) from Ireland.

Only Australian sprinting sensation Black Caviar (132), the brilliant German-trained Arc winner Danedream (128), Singapore star Rocket Man (125) and the American-trained Breeders' Cup Classic winner, Drosselmeyer (124), did not race in Britain in 2011 amongst the world's top 16.

All 12 of those that did race here finished first or second in British Group 1 races, providing a vintage year for the top level of Flat racing in this country which was presented in a more coherent way through the introduction of the QIPCO British Champions Series.

The Series, which signposts the top 35 races in Britain, climaxed with the new QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot in October. With £3m in prize money across its five Group races, it was the richest day's Flat racing ever staged in Britain.

Rod Street, Chief Executive of British Champions Series, said:

"It was a sensational year for Flat racing in this country. The introduction of the QIPCO British Champions Series to showcase our top races and the creation of QIPCO British Champions Day as the new climax to our season were truly blessed by the star quality of the main participants.

"With Frankel staying in training alongside a plethora of the other top horses from last year and with the world's second best horse, Black Caviar, on course to make her European debut at Royal Ascot in June, we could be set for something just as spectacular in 2012."

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22 show horses worth over US $ 1 million die in barn fire

22 show horses worth over US $ 1 million die in barn fireWith snow on the ground and the temperature hovering around 20 degrees, Art Hahn made sure every door in the New Jersey barn where he kept 22 trophy show horses was closed securely before he headed home.

“Everything was locked up so the horses would stay a little warmer,” Hahn said.

But shortly before 2 a.m. the following morning, Hahn awoke to a neighbor pounding on his door. He looked across the street at the barn: it was engulfed in flames.

Fire and police officials were quickly dispatched to the 40-acre farm in Lafayette Township, but it was too late. All 22 horses inside died.

Hahn said one of them was Mr. Hollywood, a black, 4-year-old stallion that was being trained to compete in Western reining competitions, in which riders guide horses through elaborate and precise patterns of circles, spins and stops.

Hahn, 77, and his wife, Betty, have raised horses for more than half their lives, and “he was my last hurrah,” Art Hahn said.

The trophy horses, valued between $10,000 and $60,000 each, competed and won in shows on the Eastern Seaboard, he added.

Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire, New Jersey state police said. But Hahn said investigators told him it appeared to be electrical.

“I’m still in shock,” he said. “This is just devastating.”

The Hahns’ farm, Heritage Acres, was established in 1979. Located about 50 miles northwest of New York City, the farm has attracted horse enthusiasts from all over the county.

The barn contained an indoor riding ring that was used year-round, Hahn said. All that remained amid the snow-covered grounds were a few wooden beams.

It “burned right down to the ground,” Hahn said. “Put me right out of business.”

He and his wife are planning on selling the property: “We’re going to retire. I’m 77 at this point — it’s too old to start over.”

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Lameness Is Most Common Reason For Euthanasia In Older Horses, According To Horse Owner Survey

Lameness Is Most Common Reason For Euthanasia In Older Horses, According To Horse Owner SurveyA research project funded by equine charity The Horse Trust has found that lameness is the most common reason for euthanasing a geriatric horse.

This research is the first in the UK to provide data on the causes of death in geriatric horses. Although post-mortem studies have provided some data regarding causes of death, "old age" was previously reported as a common reason for the euthanasia of adult horses.

The research was carried out by Joanne Ireland at the University of Liverpool and led by Dr Gina Pinchbeck. Ireland surveyed horse owners living in the North-West and Midlands areas of England and North Wales who have a horse aged 15 years or older. 918 owners of geriatric horses were followed in a cohort study and 118 mortalities were reported during the 18 month follow-up period, of which 111 were euthanased.

The researchers found that 24% of horses were euthanased due to lameness; an additional 12% were euthanased due to laminitis - a common cause of lameness. After lameness, colic was the next most common cause of euthanasia, with 21% of owners citing this as the main reason.

In an earlier stage of the project, the researchers had found that half the geriatric horses surveyed suffered from lameness, but only 24% of owners reported the problem.

Jeanette Allen, Chief Executive of The Horse Trust, said the data provided by this research is likely to provide useful information for both horse owners and vets to enable them to improve the welfare of older horses.

"As there are a significant number of geriatric horses in the UK, it is vital that we understand more about the health problems that affect them," said Allen. "We hope that more owners of older horses will give their horse an annual health-check to enable the horse to have a longer, healthier life."

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Fresh from the Farmers' Market
We are at Mahon Point Market in Cork with Dan Aherne who is an organic poultry farmer. We make chicken liver pat

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Around the Dog World: Birmingham
Marina Scott presents City of Birmingham championship dog show 2011. Watch highlights of group and Best in Show judging plus expert analysis from Andrew Brace and Simon Parsons.

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Rudall's Round-up: Olympia Part 1
Jenny Rudall and H&C bring you exclusive interviews from Olympia 2011.

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Getting to Greenwich
Top British para dressage rider Sophie Wells talks about her Olympic dreams, how she made her way to the top and her hopes for the future.

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Alex Hua Tian: Olympic Rider
A profile of Chinese Olympic Rider and Visit Britain Ambassador Alex Hua Tian by celebrity interviewer Michael Peschardt.

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Top Marks: Rising Stars
Alex is the new kid on the block training to become Monty's new tour rider, and Banksy is a young horse training for HOYS. Can Kelly help them get to the top?

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Marina Scott presents City of Birmingham championship dog show 2011. Watch highlights of group and Best in Show judging plus expert analysis from Andrew Brace and Simon Parsons.

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Sportjumping
This first programme takes place at the Sportjumping competition in 2011. Aileen Craig the winner of the Amateur Class at HOYS talks about how she trained for the Sportjumping class.

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Getting to Greenwich
Top British event rider Piggy French talks about her Olympic dreams, how she made her way to the top and her hopes for the future.

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A glimpse into the activites of the Llangienor Hunt Pony Camp through the eyes of Mali, a 10 year old Pony Club member.

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Beef. This is the story of how the Hereford and Aberdeen Angus reigned supreme before the last War, and how both breeds have been transformed.

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Equitrekking
Colorado: We ride championship cutting horses at a working cattle ranch in the rolling plains of Northern Colorado and explore the high mountain peaks of Durango.

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22.30
Clinton Anderson Downunder
Catch all the action with Clinton Anderson on H&C TV.

Tv

23.30
The Leader Of The Pack
Filmed in London, this documentary features a remarkable dog trainer called Dima Yeremenko and tells the story of his migration from his native Ukraine, and his love for dogs and their psychology.

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Sat 28 Jan, 2012

Horse and Country

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19.00
Island Vets
In this episode on animal 'wellness' doctors care for a firedog with a barking problem, a family of ferrets and a diabetic cat.

19.30
Fresh from the Farmers' Market
We are at Limerick Market; looking at cocoa bean chocolate; chocolate and sweet things. Florentines chocolate bread and butter pudding; victoria sponge.

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20.00
Clinton Anderson Downunder
Catch all the action with Clinton Anderson on H&C TV.

21.00
Galloper Jack
Brough Scott rides back to explore the glorious but poignant memory of his adventurer and cabinet minister General Jack Seely whose horse Warrior was one of the real 'Warhorse' heroes of World War One

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22.00
Getting to Greenwich
Top British event rider Piggy French talks about her Olympic dreams, how she made her way to the top and her hopes for the future.

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22.30
The Story of Agriculture
Wheat. The story of wheat is a barometer of the state of farming in Britain. This story is told through the working lives of British people.

23.30
It's an Alpaca
This short film follows the lives of these friendly, lovable animals and their human owners.

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Sun 29 Jan, 2012

Horse and Country

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20.00
Getting to Greenwich
Top British para dressage rider Sophie Wells talks about her Olympic dreams, how she made her way to the top and her hopes for the future.

20.30
Wonder Dogs
Sam Chambers & DJ the dog present a canine Krypton Factor with dogs competing for the title of NZ Wonder Dog. Tonight, Flat Coat Retriever Bradie & Welsh Springer Spaniel Ashley win their heat.

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21.00
Farming Sunday
We look at anaerobic digestion on farms, talk to dairy farmer Derrick Davies and focus on the Challenger Rogator Sprayer.

21.30
The Story of Agriculture
Beef. This is the story of how the Hereford and Aberdeen Angus reigned supreme before the last War, and how both breeds have been transformed.

22.30
Equitrekking
Colorado: We ride championship cutting horses at a working cattle ranch in the rolling plains of Northern Colorado and explore the high mountain peaks of Durango.

Tv

23.00
Unstable
The staff of Wendigo farms prepares for the birth of their first foal. It does not go as planned.

23.30
Sportjumping
This first programme takes place at the Sportjumping competition in 2011. Aileen Craig the winner of the Amateur Class at HOYS talks about how she trained for the Sportjumping class.

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