Day: 19 April 2024

Owners urged to vaccinate horses against strangles as SAW approaches

Suzanne Ashton
image of a shire horse as owners are urged to vaccinate horses against strangles

Horse owners are being urged by vets to vaccinate their horses against strangles to provide the BEST protection against the disease. The move follows the launch of practical guidance on preventing a strangles outbreak in the run-up to Strangles Awareness Week (SAW) held 6-12 May 2024, to provide the BEST protection against the disease: Redwings and the British Horse Society have also put together a detailed document for those who want to learn more about preventing strangles, called the Strategy to Eradicate and Prevent Strangles (STEPS). Jonathan Cleaver, co-owner of…

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Fontainebleau gears up for spectacular equestrian showcase

Suzanne Ashton
Grand Parquet in Fontainebleau

With the official selections for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games just a few weeks away, Le Printemps des Sports Équestres will be playing host to the world’s show jumping and dressage elite at the Grand Parquet in Fontainebleau in a few days’ time. Let’s take a closer look at those competing. Dressage For its second edition, the CDI 5* at Le Printemps des Sports Équestres will play host to sixteen of the world’s best combinations. The headliner of this CDI5*, Great Britain’s Charlotte Fry, reigning World champion and…

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Redwings’ Katie Fulcher receives outstanding achievement award

Suzanne Ashton
Redwings' Katie Fulcher sat at her office desk.

Redwings’ Legacy Manager, Katie Fulcher, has been awarded a Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Award, recognising and celebrating outstanding achievement and skill in the sector. Katie, who celebrated 10 years at Redwings last year, was announced as the winner of the Legacy Administrator of the Year Award at a private ceremony at Hilton Bankside, London on the 18th April 2024 after being nominated by her colleagues at the biggest horse welfare charity in the UK. Katie said: “I’m so honoured to have been given this award. It is a wonderful, independent validation…

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Strangles Awareness Week 2024 announces competition bundle and celebrity support

Suzanne Ashton
Strangles awareness week banner

Strangles Awareness Week 2024 (SAW) (6-12th May, 2024) has announced a host of celebrity support for this year’s week of action against the infectious disease, plus an incredible opportunity to win a horse and rider prize bundle worth over £6000.  Event riders William Fox-Pitt and Lucinda Green, dressage rider Richard Davison and equestrian influencer Riding with Rhi are working with the SAW collaboration this year to help inspire horse owners to adopt practical, routine steps that offer their horses effective protection against Strangles. Protect your horse SAW is co-ordinated by…

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Veterinary costs come under scrutiny

Suzanne Ashton
Veterinary fees come under scrutiny. Image of a horse in a headcollar eating hay

The Countryside Alliance is calling for an investigation into UK veterinary services, as costs of veterinary care are rising, and independent practices are disappearing. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) undertook a market review of the veterinary sector last September (2023), which identified that pet owners are finding it difficult to access basic information like price lists and prescription costs, and are potentially overpaying for medicines. It also found weak competition driven by sector consolidation and incentives for large corporate veterinary groups to act in ways which may reduce choice…

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Taxi to Luton Airport

Suzanne Ashton
London Luton Airport image of a plane waiting for passengers

London Luton Airport (LTN) is one of the major airports serving the capital city of London, located approximately 35 miles (56 kilometers) north of Central London in the town of Luton, Bedfordshire, England.  Due to the large number of passengers, Lyuli regularly needs the service Taxi to Luton Airport.  Features and advantages London Luton Airport Here are some of its features and advantages: Overall, London Luton Airport offers a convenient, efficient, and cost-effective travel experience for passengers, making it a popular choice for both leisure and business travelers flying to and…

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