Day: 18 October 2023

Paws Off: Understanding why chocolate creates a risk for dogs

Suzanne Ashton
Dog eating chocolate - note, not actual chocolate

Humans love chocolate, so, it can be easy to forget how dangerous it can be for dogs. As tempting as it is to sneak the pooch a square of chocolate, especially when they give ‘the puppy eyes’, even a small amount should be avoided to be on the safe side. At best, a toxic amount of chocolate can cause vomiting and diarrhoea, but at worst it can lead to seizures and even be fatal. “Chocolate can be highly toxic for dogs and can cause both short and long term health…

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Top Riders Bring Eventing Expertise to London International

Suzanne Ashton
London International Horse Show

PIPPA FUNNELL AND TINA COOK TO BRING EVENTING EXPERTISE TO THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW The London International Horse Show has announced a new addition to the LeMieux Masterclass series starring top event riders Pippa Funnell MBE and Tina Cook. Set to take centre stage on Friday December 15th, Pippa and Tina will deliver expert advice by pooling their knowledge gained from over three decades of riding at the top level of sport alongside discussing their relationships with both human and equine teammates. Taking place in the New Horizon Plastics London Arena, The Perfect Partnerships…

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Invaluable training from Chris Bartle for SCT Apprentices

Suzanne Ashton
Allowing young riders to achieve their goals

Coach and Olympic competitor Chris Bartle was recently welcomed by SCT Apprentices at Parklands EC, in Sheffield, where he was on hand to offer the group an exclusive masterclass. A former Badminton winner, Chris took time out of his extremely busy schedule once again, to coach nine groups of SCT apprentices and employers. he said: “I enjoyed teaching enthusiastic groups of riders with varying degrees of experience, all of whom showed significant improvement during the session.” Chris proved that whether you are an Olympian or not, the same essential skills…

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