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WELSH PONIES at a stud near Builth Wells where the impact of a livestock levy would be keenly felt

OPINION - EDITORS VIEW

December comment 2011

THE countdown to the shortest day has began, by the time you read this there’s only four days until we’ve reached the winter solstice. The mid point of winter on December 22 marks the day where the days gradually get longer and the nights gradually become shorter.

November comment

EIGHTEEN months ago I wrote about horse manure on footpaths on my route into work, which I suggested was caused by police horses as as far as I’m aware I do not know of any other horses in Glasgow’s city centre.

October comment, 2011

WITH the clocks changing next weekend it’s safe to say that winter is on its way.

BEST OF THE BEST

Horses grab the headlines

YOU don’t have to be a horse racing enthusiast to appreciate the brilliant start to the jumping season witnessed round National Hunt circuits over recent weeks.

Enjoying the history of horses

IT’S the time of year when short days and poor weather necessitate more time spent indoors so I found myself thumbing through some old books that were due for return to their rightful owners, having spent more than ample time on my own book shelves.

Back to the ‘good old days’

“IT’S all over bar the shouting,” as they say and this seems to be the case following the Horse of the Year Show which signalled the end of the showing season for the vast majority of exhibitors.

Rule book thrown out means riders compete for the pleasure

JULY brought with it many unexpected pleasures during a month that seemed full to capacity, not least of which was a judging trip to ‘Royal’ St Boswells.

Tales of the unexpected

HAD ANYONE told me that one day I’d be sandwiched in the back of a Land Rover next to World Champion three day event rider, Lucinda Green, I’d have told them they were having a laugh.

Over-breeding causing welfare problems

THE DUST seems to have settled on the two equine welfare stories that hit the headlines last month – however, I suspect the unusually dry weather in southern England and the resultant lack of feed may well induce further misery to horses and ponies during the coming year.

BHS VIEW

New Year’s resolution – trot on!

IT IS official then; horse riding is really good for you!

The A-Z of countryside access!

WELL it’s meant to be, in the world of access to the countryside, tracks and paths should cater for all multi-use non motorised access including walkers, cyclists, horse riders and disabled.

Why Scotland needs to keep some things and get rid of others!

IT’S been a period of the three Rs in BHS Scotland as we try to encourage ragwort control, learn all about rights of way and plan an autumn of constructive and educational recreation as we organise our round of 13 agms!

The many horrors of having a horse

BHS Scotland enjoyed a bumper Highland show with over 100 new members joining and many old friends renewing their memberships, the stand was its usual buzz of sociability and laughter and mountains of educational literature was distributed.

Think globally while acting locally

THE NEWS that the high impact equine disease, dourine, has appeared in Italy after a long absence from the European Union should act as a heads up to every horse owner because if Europe cannot defend itself against infectious and fatal equine disease, then how can the UK.

Access, road safety and equine welfare are BHS Scotland’s priorities for the election

POLITICAL PARTY manifestos are weighty tomes filled with promises but well worth a scan before you make your choice on May 5.

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OTHER OPINION

Nomination time for The Scottish Farmer supplier awards

IT’S NOMINATION time for The Scottish Farmer equestrian supplier of the year award, which is presented at the Highland Show on Thursday, June 24.

Obituary Pam Hunter 1951-2010

Following a courageous battle against cancer Pam Hunter has died.