A tiny stolen pony returns residence, the rise of corporate-owned vet practices, plus different issues the horse world is speaking about

1. A stolen pony who’s now again along with her proprietor

A 16-year-old pony who was stolen final summer season has been reunited along with her proprietor, Allison Wooden, eight months later – and the pair couldn’t be happier. Maisey disappeared from her discipline in Fortress Combe, close to Chippenham, Wiltshire, on 12 July. Allison discovered proof that advised the miniature Shetland mare had been taken away by van. Regardless of all efforts, she couldn’t be discovered – till final week, after Avon & Somerset Police acquired a name a few group of horses close to the M5 in Avonmouth, Bristol.

How this pony and proprietor have been reunited

2. The rise of corporate-owned vet practices

As the rise within the variety of corporate-owned vet practices has develop into a speaking level within the trade, Horse & Hound investigated the affect on horse homeowners and vets, taking a stability of views from throughout the sector. These within the occupation informed us what this growth means for homeowners and vets – in addition to discussing what challenges are being confronted throughout the board, together with vet shortages.

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3. Equestrian targets in California

Curiosity in lovely equestrian properties world wide continues – and that is the place everybody needs to maneuver to this week. A 20-acre property full with infinity pool and 5,000-bottle wine cellar, cinema, and polo discipline, it’s no surprise…

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The Bella Vista Property is on the coast of California.

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H&H editor-in-chief

Sarah has greater than 20 years expertise as an equestrian journalist and editor. She has reported from main championships together with the Europeans and the World Equestrian Video games. She has co-written books on equestrianism together with The Full Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horses & Ponies. Sarah has ridden since childhood, owned horses and ponies for over 25 years, and labored for and educated with Olympic gold medallist occasion rider Leslie Regulation previous to going to school.