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RIDER RIGHTS
Cradle Lane - The Map Row contd.
It is the County Council's duty to maintain the map and correct it where evidence shows it to be inaccurate!
Says Maureen Comber to Emma Noyce, Senior Map Review Officer, Countryside Service, Culture, Communities and Business Services, Hampshire County Council
In
a previous email you said, "However, it was noted that
the County Council did not have sufficient evidence with which
to proceed with the prohibition of 2-wheeled Vehicles." In
fact I have provided you with that evidence from the 1857 Inclosure
Awards for Binsted which quite clearly show the extent of public
highway set out under the Act. It was supplied to help HCC
make an informed decision with regard to a TRO. As to correcting
the Definitive Map and Statement perhaps that would be a cheaper
way than making and maintaining a TRO, but that is a decision
for Councilors to make.
As you are aware of the County Council's duty to maintain the map, and correct it where evidence shows it to be inaccurate, it is now up to HCC and/or the Objectors to provide the evidence that the path as set out in the Inclosure Awards, from The Hatch at AB to the C102 can in fact be any higher status than a Restricted Byway.
Given the obvious need for a TRO which has been under discussion since at least January 2009, I would have thought it not unreasonable for HCC to address the matter of its mistaken status. If the mistake occurred anywhere it was during the 1980's when HCC decided to reclassify RUPPS to BOATS. Cradle Lane used to be a RUPP. Local residents in no way regard the present approach as positive because it is not just about preserving the newly restored surface but protecting the lane and the people who would otherwise enjoy it, from the hoards of motor cyclists who might use it through the summer months. I am sure your department is well aware of this problem in other parts of Selborne Ward. In any case the last few summers have been as wet as the winter months and it can in no way be guaranteed that no damage from mpv's would not occur then.
With respect to an observation team, they did not prove themselves of much use in getting the lane repaired, although I was several times informed they were keeping an eye on its deteriorating state. In addition my recent report of the misuse of the lane by criminals was denied when reported, so I have no faith in that suggestion as part of the solution.
I have just received an email from Vicky saying that option 3 was chosen at the meeting on 12th January 2012, but the Chairman of Kingsley Parish Council tells me that he took no decision but simply gathered the information to take back to full council. As I have also pointed out in a previous email, as an adjoining landowner with an entrance on to the lane and therefore a personal interest, surely it is reasonable to hope that I should have been informed of that meeting and given an opportunity to attend? The two Councillors from Kingsley who attended the meeting tell me their attendance was to gather information to report back to the PC, which is something they have not yet had time to do. Therefore any decisions taken at the meeting on 12th January 2012, cannot and should not be endorsed.
In addition the email also says: " At the meeting it was agreed that Option 3 (above) would be an acceptable solution to all those present. In light of the above, it is now proposed to seek a permanent TRO against motor vehicles with three or more wheels to prevent further damage to the newly-repaired surface. A robust system of monitoring the condition of the lane will be put in place to accurately assess the impact of the other user groups on this lane to inform future reviews of the TRO." However in the email of 31st October 2011 below, it says: "The formal decision on how to proceed with this matter will be taken by the Executive Member for Culture and Recreation". There seems to be a contradiction in who ultimately shall take that decision, one says the meeting on the 12th January 2012 and the other the Executive Member. If it is the latter I hope she will be fully informed of all the evidence and the fact that the Parish Councilors were not in a position to agree any of the options put to them at the said meeting.
I sometimes wonder if HCC are aware of localism and reacting to the wishes of the community. It certainly does not appear so. Are the objectors to the TRO members of the local community or a special interest group?
Just to make sure that this message is understood I would please like to make an EIR request for the documentary proof that the extent of the vehicular public highway is different from that specified in the Inclosure Award.
Many
thanks
Says Emma Noyce to Maureen Comber
An
Act of parliament is indeed decisive unless it is repealed.
As you will be aware, however, an extract of an Inclosure map
is evidence of the effect that Act and must be taken in conjunction
with all other available evidence. You will be very familiar
with the time and expense spent pouring over enclosure maps
and what they purport to show (as well as the surrounding documentation
such as certificates which may or may not indicate whether
or not what was shown on the map was carried through in practice,
in accordance with the rules and regulations that the Act required).
As you are well aware, very little in this area of work is
as black and white as it may at first seem to be.
You will also be aware that the Definitive map is conclusive in what it shows, unless it is confirmed to be wrong through a formal modification process. The Planning Inspectorate is quite clear that, where an argument is made that the definitive map is not correct, and requires a right to be 'downgraded', it is not sufficient to show that there is evidence which disputes what the definitive map says, but there must be evidence which shows that an actual mistake was made in the preparation of the definitive map.
We are aware of the County Council's duty to maintain the map, and correct it where evidence shows it to be inaccurate. However, there is also a duty to determine applications made to amend the map. The County Council has (at least) a six year waiting list for applications to be determined, and a few hundred other examples where evidence has been discovered which may suggest the map requires amending. In such circumstances our normal policy is to concentrate resources on those cases which arise from formal applications, these being given priority.
For my part, I will certainly add your evidence to our 'potential' claims list so that, when resources are available, we may consider your evidence. However, I still recommend that to secure your place in our waiting list and to protect your position you consider making a formal application to modify the map, as is your statutory right.
I hope this answers your query. We are indeed pleased that
though working with the Parish Council, Local Councillors and
representatives of vehicular user groups, a positive approach
is being taken.
RSPCA 'warned' a year before horse deaths at rescue centre
The RSPCA was contacted by a concerned dog owner about an Oxfordshire rescue centre one year before it was raided, it has been claimed.
The charity removed 78 animals from Crunchy's Rescue near Abingdon last weekend after the deaths of a horse and a rabbit.
Kathy Clements said she tried to alert the charity to "filthy conditions" at the centre 12 months ago.
The RSPCA said it would not comment as it was an "ongoing investigation".
Ms Clements, who lives in Wales, said: "There were lots of complaints coming through regarding the rescue centre, about the filthy conditions.
"Dogs coming out of there, they were soaking wet, just in a bad way. "So it was at that point we contacted the RSPCA to see if they would go in to take a look."
Ms Clements also claimed that police had described the centre to her as a "hell hole".
An RSPCA spokeswoman said it had been called to take action by a concerned member of the public ahead of the three-day operation at the weekend.
Crunchy's Rescue owner Angela Russell has denied mistreating any of her animals and said many had been successfully rehomed by the centre.
In total the RSPCA removed 29 dogs, 13 horses and a number of chickens, goats, cats, ducks and a cockerel.
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Giles and the New Messiah
How a nervy and jumpy character qualified for the Badminton Grassroots Regional Final
Giles is a 17.2hh 17 year old Warmblood who was bought from Beeston market in Cheshire for £1500 by his doting and loving owner Melanie Seller.
A nervy and jumpy character from the ground, Giles is a bit more taciturn under the saddle and does not like to over exert himself un-necessarily.
Edinburgh may lose its mounted police
Lothian and Borders Police may lose its 130-year-old mounted police section amid talks over budget savings.
The force's mounted unit in Edinburgh, could be absorbed into Strathclyde police's larger mounted section. Plans show how the unit's five horses could be transferred to a farm in Ayrshire, and its seven police officers deployed elsewhere. The force spends £52,000 a year on food, care and equipment for the animals.
The horses would only return from Ayrshire for specific duties under the plans, sent to the force's police board. The horses are currently used for mounted patrols in Edinburgh city centre.
A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said: "Lothian and Borders Police can confirm that following a review into its future provision of a mounted section, it has started discussions with its colleagues in Strathclyde Police.
"These discussions focus on the potential merger of the Lothian and Borders Police mounted section assets with Strathclyde Police.
"However the public can be assured the force horses will still be deployed within the Lothian and Borders Force area, as and when required.
"Under the current proposals, the officers will be deployed to other specialist policing duties but a number will maintain their skills and relationship with their horses through regular training exercises and participation in events within the Force area.
"Lothian and Border Police expect to generate savings in excess of £50,000 if the merger of assets goes ahead."
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RIDER RIGHTS
RIDERS DISMAYED AT GAS DEVELOPMENT
ON SCENIC SURREY COMMON
The Open Spaces Society, Britain's leading pressure-group for common land,
is dismayed that the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural
Affairs has granted Southern Gas Networks permission for a gas installation
on Broad Street and Rydes Hill Commons, near Guildford in Surrey.
The society is, by law, notified of all applications for works on common land because of its expertise on common-land matters.
Southern Gas applied to the environment secretary in 2008 to place a gas installation on the common, replacing an existing one which is in a less contentious location. The Planning Inspectorate, on behalf of the environment secretary, decided in January 2012 that the works would not do any material harm to the relevant interests in the common, ie people having rights there, and the interests of the neighbourhood and the public. The public has the right to walk and ride over the whole area, under section 193 of the Law of Property Act 1925.
Says Bob Milton,
who
is also the Open Spaces Society's Guildford representative: "We are dismayed
that the Planning Inspectorate, using its powers, has ridden roughshod over
public rights, to facilitate financial savings for a utility company, without
recognising the obstruction of public access to both walkers and riders on
this area of common land."
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.
AND SHE’S OFF!
TRAINING COMMENCES FOR BRITAIN’S FIRST FEMALE HORSERACING COMMENTATOR
Hayley Moore, winner of a competition to find Britain’s first female racing commentator, has just started the official commentary training course at Kempton Park Racecourse, where she was mentored by professional commentator, Mark Johnson.
Racing for Change, the initiative set up to tackle the promotion of horseracing, created a nationwide competition to find Britain’s first female racing commentator, which culminated at Ascot Racecourse last summer, with Hayley, 23, from West Sussex, winning by a distance.
Hayley’s victory, which was decided by a public text vote, has resulted in her being placed on the industry’s official ‘Commentary Training Course’, in a bid to become the first official female race caller in the UK. Since winning the competition, Hayley has already been a guest commentator at racecourses including Brighton and Lingfield Park, but her commentary has yet to be heard on television or in betting shops.
The Commentators’ Training Course involves twelve racedays throughout the year (a mixture of All- Weather, Flat and Jump racing fixtures), where Hayley will operate alongside the official commentator, who will offer guidance. Hayley’s commentaries won’t be aired to racegoers or television viewers, but they are recorded separately and then reviewed by ‘The Commentators’ User Group’ who will monitor her progress.
On completion of the Commentary Training Course in September, Hayley will be interviewed by the Race Commentator Management Committee who will decide if she is worthy of a place on the Professional Commentators’ Roster for 2013. If she is successful, Hayley will become Britain’s first official female race commentator.
Hayley is daughter of Sussex racehorse trainer Gary, while her older brother is former champion jockey Ryan, winner of the 2010 Epsom Derby. Having previously embarked on a career in broadcasting, Hayley reverted back to racehorse training and now works for her father, full-time at Cisswood House Stables, near Horsham. While she is the only one of her siblings not pursuing a career as a professional jockey, she competes regularly on the amateur jockey circuit and she won the prestigious Ladies’ Diamond Stakes at Ascot last year.
Hayley, commenting on her training, said:
“I am extremely excited to be starting my training. I just hope that I can remember all the tips I learnt during the competition and put them in to practice to impress the panel in September. It would be fantastic to gain a place on commentators’ roster
in 2013.”
For more information about horseracing and the search for a female commentator, visit: www.lovetheraces.com
Donkey charity donation provides warmth for retired working animals in Santorini
Says Suzi Cretney
Retired working donkeys, mules and horses on the Greek island of Santorini
are staying warm and dry this winter thanks to the generosity of international
animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary.
The animals are all in the care of the Santorini Animal Welfare Association (SAWA) after being retired from work or abandoned by their former owners, but concerns were raised about keeping them warm and dry over the winter months as the charity had nowhere for them to shelter from the weather.
In response, The Donkey Sanctuary pledged to send a number of smaller donkey rugs not currently in use out to SAWA to help with the problem, and a further eight rugs were donated for the larger donkeys and mules.
Christina Kaloudi at SAWA explains why the rugs were needed:
“We are so grateful for the rugs as it has proved to be a very cold and rainy winter and I am sure we would have had casualties as we do not have indoors premises. At the moment we have 3 donkeys, 7 mules and 2 horses all retired from their long working days at the Bay of Fira or abandoned due to injury or lack to sustain them. Canella, Esperanza and Jasper (two mules and a donkey) suffer from severe arthritis and joint injuries so they in particular really needed to keep warm and dry... What amazed us most is how easily they got used to the rugs that they all wore for the first time in their lives! We thank you all at The Donkey Sanctuary for remembering our small island... and we wish that 2012 will bring more proper owners and less pain to the animals!”
Andrew Judge, The Donkey Sanctuary’s Head of European Operations, explains the charity’s connection with Santorini:
“The Donkey Sanctuary has been working on the island of Santorini since 2006, when our late founder, Dr Elisabeth Svendsen, began campaigning for better conditions for donkeys and mules working as tourist taxis, and for the establishment of a cable car as an alternative means of transport.
“After years of campaigning, and working closely with SAWA and the local authorities, we established a code of practice setting out acceptable standards of animal welfare and ensuring that only animals fit enough to work are allowed to do so. These donkeys and mules have had an incredibly hard working life and need a great deal of special care in their retirement. The donated rugs will help ensure that they can enjoy a warm and dry retirement and well-deserved rest.”
The Donkey Sanctuary continues to urge visitors to the island to keep a close eye on the condition of donkeys and mules.
To find out more about the work of The Donkey Sanctuary in Europe and to get in touch about the condition of donkeys and mules in Santorini, please visit www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/europe.
The Girl with Seven Horses
Says John Farrier
In a photo essay that uses laundry to form images of horses, photographer Ulrika Kestere tells this delightful story:
Once upon a time there was a girl who had 7 invisible horses. People thought she was crazy and that she in fact had 7 imaginative horses, but this was not the case. When autumn came the girl spent a whole day washing all her clothes. She hung them on a string in her garden to let the gentle autumn sun dry them. Out of nowhere, a terrible storm came and its fiercefull winds grabbed a hold of all her clothes and all seven horses (authors note: since they are invisible they obviously didn't weigh much). The girl was devestated and spent all autumn looking for each horse spread around the country, wrapped in her clothes
Horse carcasses dumped in field filled with old refrigerators, TV sets and boxes.
Imagine going to work one day near an open field off Highway 65, and you see piles of bones.
"It's just sickening what's out there," said Carlos Rodriguez. "It's a giant pile of 30-40 dead horses."
Rodriguez works close by in an oil field when an elderly couple approached his co-worker and told him someone dumped a bunch of horse carcasses the night before.
"There's quite a few horses that are bare skeleton, there's no meat, no anything left on them," he said. "Down to horses that were just dumped a few days ago, still juicy and blood coming out of their bodies from the coyotes and animals picking at them and eating them."
He says it smells like death and looks like it's been going on for more than a year. The couple told him they saw one horse dumped alive.
"As it was dumped out for the truck, it was still moving and kicking a bit," he said. "Someone who could do that is just a truly sick person."
He called animal control, and they're investigating it.
"We responded to the scene to try to make a determination of whether or not this is a natural occurrence or whether there is any criminal activity involved," said Ron Brewster, interim divisional manager Kern County Animal Control.
Whatever the situation, Rodriguez wants the area cleaned up. He says the field is filled with old refrigerators, TV sets and boxes.
"There's a bunch of trash piled in with the horses," he said. "This is throwing the horses out literally with the trash."
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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War Horse film boosts book sales
Sales of Michael Morpurgo's novel War Horse have seen a dramatic rise since
the release of Steven Spielberg's Oscar-nominated film version of the story.
It has sold more copies in the UK in a fortnight, than it did worldwide in the 25 years after it was first published.
The book, first published in 1982, has been the number one best-selling book in the UK for two consecutive weeks.
A stage version of the show opened in 2007. War Horse is the story of a farm horse, Joey, who gets separated from his owner and ends up in the trenches of World War I.
Publisher Egmont Press said the chart-topping book had sold more than 30,000 copies in the UK each week over the past fortnight.
By comparison, the book sold 50,000 copies worldwide between 1982 and 2007 - an average of 2,000 per year.
"We've loved Michael's book for 30 years and always believed that it was a classic that should be kept in print," said Cally Poplak, managing director of Egmont Press.
"It's wonderful to see this incredible story in the hands of so many readers, film fans and theatregoers. A great story has universal appeal and War Horse is receiving the success it always deserved."
Morpurgo, author of over 100 books for children, told the BBC in an interview in 2010 that his book had done nothing spectacular for years.
"It nearly won a prize but failed," he said. "It was translated into three or four languages. It was published in America and didn't succeed.
"It stayed in print - just about - for about 25 years. It simply was not a book that anyone really knew about or cared about."
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World Horse Welfare dismayed that European Commission’s Animal Welfare Strategy gives horses short shrift
World
Horse Welfare is dismayed that the European Commission’s long-awaited Animal Welfare Strategy released gives horses short shrift by not addressing the key issues impacting their welfare.
The strategy launched on 19 January by European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy John Dalli follows an evaluation of 20 years of animal welfare policy and sets out the future actions proposed to improve the treatment and welfare of animals in the EU up until 2015.
However, the document has been criticized by animal welfare and industry groups for its lack of ambition and failure to address key issues, including the shortcomings of the current transportation Regulation2, the need to recommend maximum journey limits in line with scientific opinion and the omission of horsemeat labelling, so denying consumers the ability to make an informed choice.
World Horse Welfare chief executive Roly Owers said:
"This is the second time in two months that the European Commission has
chosen to ignore the calls of its citizens and MEPs to rectify the terrible conditions
and needlessly long journeys of horses transported to slaughter across Europe.
In November the Commission had the opportunity to improve animal welfare by proposing
changes to existing legislation; however, despite acknowledging that ‘severe
animal welfare problems persist’ and
that the long journey times endured by horses do not conform to the recommendations
of their own scientific advisors, they proposed no changes."
The long-distance transportation of horses across Europe to slaughter is a particularly high-profile issue and the focus of overwhelming concern among EU citizens and Members of the European Parliament. Public support for changes to the existing transportation legislation affecting horses is significant as evidenced by the World Horse Welfare-sponsored Written Declaration to stop the needless practice signed by a majority of MEPs in 2010 and the current petition for a maximum 8-hour journey limit for all animals intended for slaughter, signed by more than a million citizens.
The EC has indicated that improved enforcement of the transport Regulation and guidance should be the priority to improve welfare during transport.
Owers says:
“We agree entirely that robust enforcement of the Regulation is a key part of
the solution, but the reality is that the current Regulation is largely unenforceable,
not least because current journeys are limitless and hence can go through multiple
Member States which poses great logistical challenges – something
the Commission itself admits. It is for this reason, and clear scientific evidence
that horses suffer during long-distance journeys, that we believe an amendment
to the law to include a short, maximum journey limit of 9-12 hours for all non-registered
equines is an essential part of the solution to the current horrific suffering
that tens of thousands of horses endure every year."
"We are also perplexed that the European Parliament and the EC have agreed to remove the compulsory labelling of horsemeat from the forthcoming Labelling Regulations despite all other meats being covered. This had been promised at the last strategy and would have informed consumers where the horses from which the meat was obtained were reared and slaughtered, so providing them with an informed choice. “We call on the European Commission to introduce proposals for a short, finite journey limit for horses and other equidae destined to slaughter or further fattening, and for horse meat to be labelled in line with other meats so that consumers can make an informed choice. The status quo is nothing less than abuse, is scientifically discredited, and unacceptable to the public and its own MEPs."
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Tony McCoy second on return
Tony McCoy had to settle for second place at Warwick as he returned to action after nearly a month on the sidelines.
The 16-time champion jockey had been out since December 30 when he sustained broken ribs and a punctured lung in a fall at Taunton.
After taking his time to return to the track, McCoy eased back into the fray aboard the Nicky Henderson-trained Key To The West in the Racing UK Intermediate Open National Hunt Flat Race.
After racing prominently throughout, McCoy was among a group of three that broke clear turning for home.
Harry Skelton made a bold bid for home two furlongs out aboard Ballyalton and he ultimately ran out an impressive winner, but McCoy showed he was fit enough for the job as he kept pushing away on Key To The West to hold on for minor honours.
McCoy said: "I'd feel better if I'd had a winner, he was a bit keen so there you go.
"I've recovered pretty quickly from what happened and I wanted to be back for Cheltenham and for riding a few horses over the next couple of weeks.
"I'll be riding at Huntingdon (on Friday) and I will try to build things back up from there."
Henderson added: "He said he felt all right but knowing AP he is hardly going to say anything different."
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Horse sanctuaries in Kent are at capacity
Horse sanctuaries in Kent say they are full because owners are finding it unaffordable to keep their animals.
The sanctuaries say keeping a horse costs about £400 a month, with increased feed and farrier prices and a 20% VAT rate.
Graham Catterall, from Nelson Park Riding Stable, said diesel prices influenced the cost of hay.
Stella King, from Canterbury Horse Rescue, said she was turning away unwanted horses.
She said: "That's the hard bit, turning round and saying to someone 'I really would like to help you but I can't physically take them' because the charity cannot support more."
Owners do not want to consider putting their horse down even if it is the animal's best option, according to Ms King.
She said: "They say 'we'll pass it on, it might have a couple more years somewhere else' but they don't realise that that might not be the best thing for that particular animal."
Mr Catterall, whose stable is in Woodchurch, said: "The VAT rate has gone up, the farrier rates have gone up, price of feed more importantly has gone up.
"Our dealer for our hay has put his prices up and up just to compensate for the price of diesel."
Mr Catterall added that people were buying animals cheaply at auction without knowing what they were taking on.
"You don't know why they're only £300. It could be because they're lame and they're drugged up so they don't look lame when they're in the auction arena."
Happy Endings Animal Rescue, in Faversham, is also at full capacity with 65 horses.
Chris Johns, from the sanctuary, said: "We find them left in fields or tied up to our gate."
He added: "When you're paying livery at £75 a week, plus feed and bedding, you could be looking at £400 a month for the one horse."
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he made his way to the top and his hopes for the future.
21.30
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The first instalment introduces us to Kelly Marks, her team and her fabulous
horses as they all prepare for the tour ahead.
22.30
Top Marks Intelligent Horsemanship
In this second instalment, the team arrives at Dorset for the public demo.
Watch as they get their horses settled in, meet the problem horses of the
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23.00
Top Marks Intelligent Horsemanship
In the third episode we continue the story of Quest, the bad loader. We
also meet a show cob who has had a traumatic start to his riding career.
Can Kelly help him?
23.30
Top Marks Intelligent Horsemanship
In the last instalment we see the team in Berkshire with more problem horses
and the end of tour. What's next for Intelligent Horsemanship?
Tues 31 Jan, 2012
19.30
Equitrekking
Wyoming: Put on your cowboy boots, because in this episode, Equitrekking
explores the rodeo, wild horses, fly fishing and historic ranches of Wyoming
on horseback.
20.00
Wonder Dogs
Sam Chambers & DJ the dog present a canine Krypton Factor with dogs
competing for the title of NZ Wonder Dog. Tonight, Weimaraner Mac, Border
Collie Jess win their heat.
20.30
Unstable
Tammy takes the team to the cottage to try to regroup after the death of
the foal. Tensions continue to rise as Tammy argues with Megan over her
bad attitude.
21.00
FEI World Cup Jumping: Leipzig
Catch all the acion from this years FEI World Cup Jumping Leipzig, Germany
2012.
22.00
FEI World Cup Dressage: Amsterdam
Watch all the action from Amsterdam, Netherlands FEI World Cup Dressage
2012.
23.00
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.
23.30
Rudall's Round-up: Olympia Part 2
This second instalment brings you more interviews from Olympia 2011..
Wed 1 Feb, 2012
19.00
Fresh from the Farmers' Market
We are at Donnybrook Market (Dublin) with Laurence Keily a baker. We look
at bread Farls; health loaf; short scones and summer fruit compote.
19.30
Unstable
Tammy takes the team to the cottage to try to regroup after the death of
the foal. Tensions continue to rise as Tammy argues with Megan over her
bad attitude.
20.00
Equitrekking
Wyoming: Put on your cowboy boots, because in this episode, Equitrekking
explores the rodeo, wild horses, fly fishing and historic ranches of Wyoming
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The Story of Agriculture
Milk. This first programme looks at milk. The changing ways in which it
was distributed from the 1930's to the present day.
22.00
Around the Dog World: Midland
Marina Scott presents Midland Counties championship dog show 2011. Watch
highlights of group and Best in Show judging plus expert analysis from
Andrew Brace and Bonnie Scougall.
23.00
FEI World Cup Dressage: Amsterdam
Watch all the action from Amsterdam, Netherlands FEI World Cup Dressage
2012.
Thurs 2 Feb, 2012
19.00
Fresh from the Farmers' Market
We are at Galway with Silke Croppe, who is a raw milk cheesemaker. We bake
cheese with herbs; raw milk cheese frittata; roast asparagus, knocklara
and mint salad; warm gubbeen salad.
19.30
FEI World Cup Jumping: Leipzig
Catch all the acion from this years FEI World Cup Jumping Leipzig, Germany
2012.
20.30
Rudall's Round-up: Olympia Part 1
Jenny Rudall and H&C bring you exclusive interviews from Olympia 2011.
21.00
Getting to Greenwich
Top British dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin talks about her Olympic dreams,
how she made her way to the top and her hopes for the future.
21.30
Alex Hua Tian: Olympic Rider
A profile of Chinese Olympic Rider and Visit Britain Ambassador Alex Hua
Tian by celebrity interviewer Michael Peschardt.
22.00
FEI World Cup Dressage: Amsterdam
Watch all the action from Amsterdam, Netherlands FEI World Cup Dressage
2012.
23.00
FEI World Cup Jumping: Leipzig
Catch all the acion from this years FEI World Cup Jumping Leipzig, Germany
2012.
