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RIDER RIGHTS
The BHS and Maureen Comber
How the BHS treats somebody who has been a loyal, dedicated and hard-working member for over 50 years.
DAY 27
It is now 27 days since the BHS shamefully dismissed Maureen Comber after more than 50-years of dedicated and hard-working service.
Still no regret.
Still no sympathy.
Still no apology.
What is more they have still not paid her back the outstanding money they owe her.
How long can the BHS continue to behave in this disgraceful manner?
Other hard-working BHS members and volunteers beware. This is obviously the way you are going to be treated one day.
BHS AT WAR OVER MAUREEN COMBER
Click here to read in full the shocking way
Maureen Comber was treated by the BHS
Other hard-working BHS members and volunteers beware.
This is obviously the way you are going to be treated one day
Big differences exposed in letters from BHS officials
One official asks Maureen if she would like to remain as Access and Bridleways Officer.
Another official tells Maureen she has been forbidden to do any voluntary work for the BHS.
Read the letters for yourself.
On June 27 2014 Mark Weston, BHS Director of Access, Safety and Welfare
wrote to Maureen Comber
On July 16 2014 Claire Alridge, BHS Chairman, wrote to Maureen Comber telling her that she had been forbidden to do ANY voluntary work whatsoever for BHS.
Does this mean the lefthand does not know what the righthand is doing ?
Does this mean there is no communication between BHS officials?
Does this mean the BHS Director of Access, Safety and Welfare was over-ruled by the BHS Chairman?
Even worse, adding insult to injury, even though Maureen has been sacked and forbidden to work for the BHS, they have still not returned any part of her membership fee.
HOW MUCH WORSE CAN THEY GET ?
Other hard-working BHS members and volunteers beware. This is obviously the way you are going to be treated one day
This sign is illegal
Equestrians are entitled to use this route - legally.
There are thousands of other illegal signs all over the country banning equestrians.
THEY MUST BE REMOVED
Coming soon to a bridleway near you - a bike that can do 90 mph
Engineers at the University of Liverpool have built a pedal-powered bike which they hope will travel at 90mph.
Now they are on the lookout for someone to ride it.
The world record for the fastest human-powered vehicle which currently stands at 83.13mph.
Patrick Harper, lead engineer of the team behind the ARION1 velocipede, said: "To be a rider of the ARION1 you do not need to be a specific height or weight, but for design purposes all four riders (two male and two female) will need to be of similar size.
Temporary. What does it mean?
Different inspectors have different meanings
For Chailey, it was 20-years.
For Chobham, it was six-months.
For Odiham, it was five-years x twice ......... read more
What would your horse do
if he saw this hay sculpture ?
Says Steve McCarron
What is the point of the OPEN SPACES SOCIETY if it does not act to preserve open spaces ..............
read more
Mr Nibbles abandoned in children's play park
Chestnut stallion Mr Nibbles is now in safe hands at a Lincolnshire rescue and welfare centre after being abandoned in a town centre children's play park.
Bransby Horses was contacted after the animal was found tethered to a roundabout in Gainsborough with no access to water on an extremely on hot day.
Lack of water can lead to dehydration and in some instances to colic.
A pony like Mr Nibbles needs up to 3 gallons a day to remain healthy and although it is believed members of the public may have been kindly giving him drinks at intervals, there is no way to judge how much he had consumed.
Bransby Horses said: "In cases of abandonment, it is required that an abandonment notice be served for 14 days in order to allow the owner the opportunity to remove their equine and transport them to safe environment.
"Unfortunately in this instance, Mr Nibbles was unable to remain in the park. The surroundings were dangerous for both him and for members of the public as this pony does bite and rears at times.
"A notice was served advising that the Shetland would be removed by the end of the day and requested the owner make contact to arrange a resolution to the issue.
"Sadly, no owner came forward to claim responsibility for him and so Mr Nibbles is currently in our care. An abandonment notice has been served and we await any person with information to come forward so that we may trace this pony's family.
"Mr Nibbles has a very cheeky and inquisitive nature and although can nip, he is not aggressive.
"If you have any information, please do get in touch on 01427 787369."
The cruel legacy of TV's dancing Shetland pony:
He started a craze for miniature ponies - who have ended up abused and abandoned by owners who can't cope with them
Says Naomi Smith
It is all too possible to round a corner on horseback
and come upon a group of cattle with no prior warning -this WILL result in
a horse being badly spooked at best, bolting at worst -it is only a matter of
time ........... read more
Laugh. A fox that eats cameras.
Horseytalk.net Interview
Kim Cox
For anyone qualifying for the Horse of the Year Show is an incredible achievement, but doing so on a horse that was difficult, pushy, lazy and had no respect for your space is even more remarkable.
Parelli student, Kim Cox tells us more about her journey to the prestigious event.
Kim and her difficult, pushy, lazy horse head for the Horse of the Year Show
Derbyshire based Kim Cox is heading to HOYS after qualifying for the SEIB Search for a Star Championship in the Riding Horse/ Hack class.
Matador abandons his stricken blindfolded horse as it is gored by an angry bull
- The matador fails to stop the bull as it charges, hitting the horse firmly in the side knocking it to the ground
- The matador jumps to safety, leaving he bull to continue its attack until it is eventually distracted
- The horse is coaxed off the sand and is led from the arena in Valencia, Spain, limping heavily
Frensham Common, rrey
Official. The National Trust does not own or have any other interest on the common land apart from the burial mounds .............. read more
NOMINATE YOUR HORSEY HEROES
FOR FEI AWARDS 2014
The hunt for heroes continues, with nominations for the FEI Awards 2014 - the Oscars of the equestrian world - open for another six weeks until 9 September.
Commitment, dedication and courage are just some of the qualities rewarded in the five categories in the FEI's annual global search for excellence in equestrian sport.
The Longines Rising Star Award rolls out the red carpet for the stars of tomorrow. The category is dedicated to equestrians aged 14 to 21 who demonstrate outstanding sporting talent.
Alex Hua Tian, China's first Eventing rider to compete at Olympic level was the first Rising Star Award winner when the FEI Awards were launched in 2009. It's a moment he remembers fondly.
"I was so proud and humbled to be awarded the inaugural Rising Star Award", he said. "It inspired me to go professional, to continue to strive to improve both as a horseman and a trainer, and to promote this amazing sport to other young riders in China and UK, where I am based for training and competing." The 24 yr. old, who recently became patron for World Horse Welfare, was described in the Chinese media as "one in 1.3 billion" in the lead-up the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
"I would encourage everyone to step forward and nominate a person or organisation that has really impressed them. I am sure that they would be thrilled to receive a nomination, and be spurred on by the global recognition of their efforts", commented Hua Tian, who is currently preparing for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ (23 August-7 September) in France.
Last year, the Longines Rising Star Award went to Reed Kessler (USA), the youngest equestrian athlete to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games. The rider, who shared the 2012 USEF National Jumping title with the legendary Olympian Margie Engle, swapped her boots and jodhpurs for a pair of high heels and a stunning dress to receive her award at the glittering FEI Awards 2013 gala evening in Montreux, Switzerland.
"We are conscious that young athletes represent the future of sport and we wish to support them along this path", said Juan-Carlos Capelli, Vice-President and Head of International Marketing of Longines, who welcomed guests to the FEI Awards Gala 2013.
Nominations are still open for the other four categories in the FEI Awards 2014:
Reem Acra Best Athlete Award - Celebrates the human or equine athlete - or the combination - who over the last 12 months have demonstrated exceptional skills in the arena, and have taken equestrian sport to a new level.
Against All Odds Award - Rewards people who have pursued their equestrian ambitions despite physical handicap or extremely difficult personal circumstances.
Best Groom Award - Reserved for those all-important behind-the-scenes team members who work around the clock to ensure that their horses get the best possible care and attention.
FEI Solidarity Award - Presented to an FEI Solidarity or equestrian development project, or an individual or organisation that has demonstrated skill, dedication and energy in expanding equestrian sport.
Nominations can be made until midnight on 9 September at www.feiawards.org
A jury of international experts chaired by FEI President HRH Princess Haya will select the award winners, who will be flown to Baku, Azerbaijan in December.
The FEI Awards will be presented at a glamorous gala evening with over 350 guests, including representatives of the 132 National Federations from around the world.
The signature Twitter hashtag for the FEI Awards 2014 is #feiawards
"The man at the council offices in the Isle of Wight said that if they stopped adopting/resurfacing bridle paths, the council would need to close down that department" - Tony Barnett
Horseytalk.net EXCLUSIVE
RIDER RIGHTS
Says Sandra Smith
The speed required to ensure that a gate closes is greater than the velocity required to amputate a finger, crush a child or the head of a dog, trap a push or wheelchair, or – literally - tear a hole in the side of a horse ......... read more
Woman dies after falling from horse on beach
A woman has died after falling from a horse on a Gower beach.
The coastguard was called to Llangennith beach along with an ambulance crew and the air ambulance.
Police are not treating the death as suspicious and the coroner has been informed.
A spokeswoman said: "South Wales Police can confirm the sudden death of a 51-year-old female."
Says Steve Yandall
Grazing is always used as an excuse for fencing And fencing creates problems for riders read more
RSPCA to stop hounding fox hunters: Embattled charity succumbs to criticism over 'politically motivated prosecutions'
- Proposal comes after charity spent £326,000 prosecuting Oxfordshire hunt
- Review into prosecutions policy suggests focusing on pet cruelty issues - RSPCA was instrumental in the campaign that led to the Hunting Act
The RSPCA's years of hounding the innocent In softening its attitude to hunting, the charity is seeing sense again on animal issues
Says Adrienne Yentis
A friend of mine recently was riding on the heath
and she came across a group of cattle strung out across the bridlepath with no way through – the only way off was to turn round. Fortunately her horse
remained calm throughout. But you can imagine how a nervous horse might react ........... read more
Says Linda Wright
We moved to a Shropshire location a year ago having surveyed the local OS
map and noted the significant number of bridleways around the property.
Sadly the map appears a total fiction. Scarce any of the bridleways are
usable ........... read more
An Aberdeenshire woman has been convicted of neglecting three horses, two of which later had to be put down..
At Aberdeen Sheriff Court, Susan Gale, 56, of Alford, was given a two-year ban on keeping horses and a 90-hour community payback order.
At an earlier appearance, Gale had pleaded guilty to failing to provide adequate nutrition and veterinary attention for the horses.
The case followed an investigation by the Scottish SPCA.
After the case, Scottish SPCA senior inspector Alison Simpson said that during a visit to Gale's premises she became "immediately concerned" for the welfare of a five-year-old stallion called Oddie as he was "extremely thin, with all bones visible".
A second horse - a 10 to 12-year-old black mare named May - was also found to be very underweight and had little co-ordination of her back legs due to a severe form of ataxia, a neurological disorder affecting balance. She was also suffering from a lice infestation.
A third horse - an eight-year-old bay mare named April - was also found to be thin.
Simpson said: "There were no medical issues identified to explain the poor body conditions of the horses, therefore it was clear this was due to a chronic lack of feed over a period of a few months. "Both April and May were suffering from serious heart murmurs and, after six months in our care, April had a severe heart attack.
"Tragically, she would not have been able to recover and the vet had to make the kindest decision to put her to sleep.
"May's heart murmur was affecting her quality of life and she was regularly losing balance and falling over.
"Sadly, the vet decided the most humane decision was also to put her to sleep.
"Thankfully, after prolonged rehabilitation, Oddie made a tremendous recovery and we have since been able to find him the loving new home he deserves."
HAPPY NATIONAL PARKS WEEK ...
Happy riding
I have been given an ASBO by the Hampshire County Council for standing up for riders rights.
How many other people have been silenced by Hampshire County Council? ........... read more
HorseWorld's Discovery Courses branch out to introduce new nature courses
A charity that brings horses together with vulnerable young people has received help from Friends Life insurance company to build a unique nature area for a pioneering new series of courses.
HorseWorld, a horse rescue charity in Bristol developed their unique Discovery courses which involve bringing HorseWorld's rescued horses together with youngsters with emotional, behavioural or learning issues to build confidence, natural curiosity, self awareness, awareness of others and team working and communication skills. Those showing severe anti-social and aggressive behaviour can become calmer and more communicative and once young people realise what they can achieve, they experience an increase in self esteem, concentration and the ability to control themselves.
The new nature area will allow HorseWorld's Discovery courses to branch out into a different area of the course where young people will be able to learn about wildlife and conservation, enabling them to gain an understanding of the environment and their place in the world.
"We would really like to thank Friends Life for all of their help" said Sharon Howell, Discovery Course Leader. "The staff volunteered their time and worked really hard all day to create this fantastic area. Without them, we just wouldn't have had the resources to do this."
If you would like to know more about HorseWorld's Discovery Courses, please visit www.horseworld.org.uk/discovery or call 01275 893023
Nominate your favourite vet nurse
for top award
Blue Cross is asking pet owners across the country to nominate their favourite veterinary nurse to become Veterinary Nurse of the Year 2014.
The award recognises the dedication and support that veterinary nurses offer pet owners, not only by caring for sick and injured pets but also by educating the public about responsible pet ownership and improving pet welfare.
Last year's winner was Sarah Reed of Pembrokeshire, who claimed the title after clients at her practice, All Pets Vet Care in Milford Haven, wanted to reward her for her "compassion and empathy".
Caroline Reay, Blue Cross Chief Veterinary Surgeon said: "Blue Cross has been dedicated to the health and happiness of pets for over 100 years and our award recognises the hard work and commitment of vet nurses across the UK.
"They face daily challenges and compassion is a key element when dealing with an owner's beloved pet – particularly when they are very sick."
This year's award will be presented at the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) Annual Congress which will take place from 10 to 12 October at Telford International Centre in Shropshire.
If your vet nurse has gone the extra mile for your pet or made a significant contribution to animal welfare, say thank you by nominating them now using our online form or contact Sally Leathem on 01993 825577. The deadline for nominations is Friday 5 September.
The Racecourse Association Links with Drinkaware to Promote Responsible Drinking
The Racecourse Association (RCA) is linking up with Drinkaware which will see the charity's responsible drinking messages displayed at racecourses across the country.
In doing so, horseracing becomes the first sport to become an official partner of the independent charity which promotes responsible drinking and works to reduce alcohol misuse and harm in the UK.
Says Tony Barnett
GATES OR STILE’S WILL ONLY BE LAWFUL AS LONG AS THE REASONS FOR THE INSTALLATIONS ARE SERVING THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THEY WERE INTENDED.
ANY STOPPING UP OR CLOSING OFF OF RIGHTS OF WAY SHOULD BE CHALLENGED FOR APPROVAL/CONSENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE MINISTER OF THE CROWN ........... read more
Parelli Interactive back in action in the Savvy Area at HOYS
The Parelli UK team will be back in action at this year's Horse of the Year Show in the Interactive Savvy Area.
Parelli Natural Horsemanship is the world's most popular horsemanship education programme with the goal to help raise the level of horsemanship for the benefit of horses and the people who love them.
By practicing the Parelli programme, horsemen and women of all disciplines and skill levels are able to build solid, reliable foundations with their horses.
How would you like your horse to be calm, smart, brave and athletic?
Why not try the Parelli programme and open up a whole new world of natural training with your horse to help achieve success whatever discipline you train in or simply to be safer when around your horse or pony.
Based on respect for and love of horses, Parelli focuses on understanding horse nature and psychology to enable anyone at any level, whether you are a beginner or international competitor, to have fun with horses and achieve amazing results naturally.
The Parelli team will present a fascinating insight into the Seven Games, the foundation of Parelli Natural Horsemanship throughout their demonstrations.
Parelli will also have available educational and learning material, including the Parelli Savvy Programme following the Four Savvy's – Online, Liberty, Freestyle and Finesse.
This is an excellent opportunity to meet the Parelli team and other like-minded people who share an interest in developing a deep, seamless and mutually beneficial human-horse relationship.
For more information visit www.parelli.com or call the Parelli UK Office on 0800 0234 813.
We moved to a Shropshire location a year ago having surveyed the local OS
map and noted the significant number of bridleways around the property.
Sadly the map appears a total fiction. Scarce any of the bridleways are
usable ........... read more
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Says Naomi Smith
It is all too possible to round a corner on horseback
and come upon a group of cattle with no prior warning -this WILL result in
a horse being badly spooked at best, bolting at worst -it is only a matter of
time ........... read more
Dr Jogen Kalita
The Brooke's Dr Jogen Kalita was awarded best research poster at this year's International Colloquium on Working Equids.
Dr Jogen Kalita and his team claimed top spot over 80 contenders with their poster titled 'Community led equine insurance system among equine welfare associations'.
The team, which includes Anup Singh, Navneet Kumar and Girjesh Pandey, were presented the award by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal who remarked that the poster was "excellent".
The research detailed a community-led insurance system within a local equine welfare association and its role in equine welfare improvement.
Dr Jogen says he chose this topic because it was a unique approach with the highest potential to impact working equids and their owners.
"There are approximately 220,000 working equids in Uttar Pradesh, India. Sudden death in these animals can leave families without an income. A policy to insure against this loss could help protect the livelihoods of the poor. Unfortunately, there are few companies in either the private or public sectors in India that will insure working equids," said Dr Jogen.
The research found that joint liability to protect each insured animal propelled owners to practice improved husbandry and ensured that all members of the system administered timely treatment when their animal was sick. This positive behavioural change among owners led to an overall improvement in equine welfare.
"A holistic approach to equine welfare is an acute necessity to reach many equids in a shorter time, to sustain successes and to gain greater impacts. Community-led actions like an equine insurance system can convert individual liability for equine welfare to joint liability addressing concurrently the economic dimension of equine owners", added Dr Jogen.
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11:30pm Animal Rescue The Dublin SPCA tackle a run-down house full of wild cats, some horses living in terrible conditions and in Galway an inspector rescues a dog who has been abandoned.
Wed 30 July, 2014
7:30pm Petplan Masterclass with Lucinda Lucinda Green takes on the challenge of working horses and riders, of different levels, over the notorious rider frighteners - ditches. Ep 3/6
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10:30pm H&C Masterclass: Sophie Wells Paralympic, World & European Gold Medallist Sophie Wells shows how to use leg yielding within your flatwork training.
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Sun 3 August, 2014
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10:00pm Yard Talk: Sophie Wells Top dressage rider Sophie Wells MBE introduces her top horses and talks about her journey to the London 2012 Paralympics and beyond.
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