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Police are appealing for more information after a woman and four horses were killed as a result of a crash in the middle of the night between a car and van in Scotland. The accident happened near the village of Howwood in Renfrewshire at 3.10am on Monday 23 September.A Mercedes A-class car and a MAN box van collided on the A737, leaving a passenger in the car, a 59-year-old woman, dead.The driver of the car, a 52-year-old male, another passenger, a 33-year-old male, and the driver of the van, a 59-year-old male, were all taken to hospital for treatment.Four horses died after being struck by the vehicles while the remaining two were led to safety. Around the time of the crash, motorists had reported six horses running loose on the road.The road was closed for around 11 hours while investigations took place, eventually reopening at 2pm on Tuesday.We are providing support to the family of the woman who died as our enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances of this crash, said Sergeant Jack Swindells.We would appeal to anyone who was driving on the A737 on Monday morning around the time of the crash who either witnessed the crash take place or seen the horses running on the road.Anyone with dash-cam footage is also asked to please contact us as soon as possible.Police Scotland have asked anyone with information to contact 101 quoting incident number 0291 of 23 September.Further readingEvery rider makes a difference: hundreds take part in Pass Wide and Slow awareness ridesMilitary horses run loose through London in second recent incidentCavalry horses running loose through London now under vet care at BarracksOperation Snap: how and why more horse riders need to use itThe post Four horses killed in vehicle crash that leaves female passenger dead appeared first on Your Horse.

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Emily Hamel and Corvett. Photo by Shelby Allen.Coming up this weekend is another major prep for fall 5*/4*-L season with Stable Views Oktoberfest taking place in Aiken, SC. Oktoberfest runs National levels from Beginner Novice up through Advanced as well as FEI divisions from 2*-S through 4*-S, making it a premier stop for riders at all levels looking to cap off their summer season strong or ramp up for a competitive end of the year.In the CCI4*-S this weekend, 16 combinations will come forward en route to their respective major fall goals, including pairs heading to Military Boekelo CCIO4*-L, Morven Parks CCI4*-L, and the Maryland 5 Star.Featuring on the 4*-S list are Boekelo-bound Phillip Dutton and Possante as well as Mary Bess Davis and Imperio Magic, both of whom will represent the U.S. on the Boekelo Nations Cup team. Representing Great Britain, Lucienne Bellissimo also brings forward her two top horses, Dyri and Tremanton, as she aims them at the Morven Park CCI4*-L in early October. Arden Wildasin is another rider aiming at Morven Park with Sunday Times as she eyes a 5* move-up potentially next year.Arden Wildasin and Sunday Times. Photo by Sally Spickard.This weekend also marks a 4* move-up for Colin Gaffney and Baymax, as well as for Kate Sand and Top Shelf. Emily Beshears Rio de Janeiro, who are coming off back to back 3*-S victories at Virginia Horse Center and Fair Hill, will also step up to the 15-year-old geldings first 4*-S. Swedens Jennie Jarnstrom-Dennis also has a younger horse in her move-up era, competing in the 4* with the 10-year-old Splash Dance. Jennie will also compete her 4*-S podium finisher, Flower Girl.Canada is well-represented by Lindsay Traisnel, who brings forward her stalwart partner Bacyrouge, as well as Katie Malensek, competing with two horses in STX Mex and Landjaeger. Rounding out the entry list are British Olympian Leslie Law and Lady Chatterley, Maryland 5 Star-boundEmily Hamel and Corvett, and Phillip Dutton with a second ride in Azure.You can view the full entry list here.Katie Malensek and Landjaeger. Photo by Tilly Berendt.Horse & Country will be providing a live stream from show jumping tomorrow (Friday),which for the 4*-S begins at 1:18 p.m. on 9/27. The FEI divisions will conclude competition on Saturday with cross country. Well have a full report on the 4*-S coming your way on Sunday, and you can also follow along on Stable Views Instagram for much more from on the ground.Tailgaiting and a car show? A real neighborhood event at Stable View! Photo by Christine Quinn.For spectators, there is much to enjoy during your Oktoberfest experience, including VIP opportunities (click here to see whats still available).The Aiken Horsepower Associations Annual Car Show will also be on site adjacent to the Pavilion featuring fast cars and hot rods along with knowledgeable car owners to chat about their wheels. You can also enjoy a bustling Vendor Row for all your shopping needs, and then end the day with friends at the Graze & Gaze happy hour sponsored by StableFeed from 5 pm-7 pm! The Graze & Gaze is hosted downstairs in the Pavilion at Ollies Pub. Complimentary food and beverages (beer, wine, non-alcoholic options) for VIP guests, competitors, and families.Want to lend a helping hand? There are still a handful of volunteer spots open for the taking. Snacks and food are provided to volunteers, and you can also grab a free schooling pass for your time. Click here to view the current open opportunities.Stable View Oktoberfest 2/3/4* & H.T. (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

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Morning at Stable View Photo by Shelby Allen.We are underway today at Stable View Oktoberfest, where an absolutely bursting roster of competitors spanning nearly every level is ready to tackle this perennial fall stop on the calendar. Well be bringing you a full report from the CCI4*-S division later this weekend, but in the meantime dont forget that Horse & Country will be hosting a live stream (membership or streaming pass required) from show jumping this afternoon around 1:18 p.m. EST. You can follow along with the live stream here and with live scoring here. You can also check out our preview of the weekend that was published yesterday here. Good luck and Go Eventing to all!Stable View Oktoberfest 2/3/4* & H.T. (SC):[Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]U.S. Weekend PreviewSpokane Sport Horse 10th Annual Fall H.T. (WA): [Website] [Entries] [Scoring] [Volunteer]Jump Start H.T. (KY): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]Sundance Farm H.T. (WI): [Website] [Entries/Times/Scoring]Tomora H.T. (CO): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] ESDCTA New Jersey H.T. (NJ): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scoring]Old Tavern H.T. (VA): [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]Fleur de Leap H.T. (LA): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scoring]Course Brook Farm Fall H.T. (MA): [Website] [Entries/Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]Major International EventsFEI Nations Cup Lignires (France): [Website] [Entries, Timing, Scoring] [FEI TV Live Streams]News & ReadingThe Maryland 5 Star is in the news! Read up on this event and its hope to become one of the largest equestrian attractions in the horse-friendly state of Maryland here. Meet this inspiring duo who competed at AECs last month. Tonka the Haflingers day job is to assist his owner and rider, Emma Kane-Mikan, with her work in mental health. [Read more on this pair]Horses are shod differently based on their hoof health and which discipline they participate in. Biomechanics play a big factor in this decision-making process, as does the surface the horses is commonly ridden on. [Read an interesting deep dive on shoeing horses by discipline]We are just a few weeks away from the 2024 Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover! A few format changes and updates have been introduced this year. You can learn more about this years event and how to follow it here. Sponsor Corner: Stable View View this post on InstagramA post shared by Stable View (@stableviewaiken)Check in on the latest news from Stable View as we head into Oktoberfest!Video BreakFind out what Amelia Newcomb took away from Ingrid Klimkes masterclass:

A pony and rider were involved in a collision with a car while out hacking on the Isle of Wight, just days after almost 250 Pass Wide & Slow awareness rides took place.Lisa Boyntons daughter Cara was riding her pony Lucy along the A3020, five minutes from their home, on Friday at around 6pm when they were hit from behind by a car, seriously injuring Lucys right hind leg.Lucy must have skidded from the impact, causing her shoe to twist into her hoof, leaving her with possible tendon/ligament damage and a bruised frog on her front right leg.Above her hock on her back leg, the car possibly the wing mirror sliced her skin so severely to the point it was open to all the muscle beneath it, causing her to bleed profusely, said Lisa in a Facebook post.The pony bolted down the road, stopping in a nearby driveway where Cara was able to catch her and call for help.Leg gushing with bloodHer leg was gushing with blood. However, she was in too much pain to allow us to put a compress on it to stop the blood, added Lisa.Luckily it wasnt a dramatic amount. Once we brought the both of them home the vets arrived, staying for three hours. Lucy was sedated as she was so traumatised from the adrenaline and the pain. She needed stitches and was told to be put on box rest for a minimum of six weeks.The driver of the car failed to stop at the scene of the incident but handed himself into police later the same day. He claimed he couldnt see Cara and Lucy due to the sun.Never too cool to wear high visThe message I would like to be heard is the importance of road safety. Not just for riders but for drivers too.My daughter or her ponys life yesterday could have been dramatically different, under different circumstances. So, always use an extra second to look twice at a crossing, wear your hi-vis or slow down if you cant see due to the sunset, said Lisa.Even if you are wearing hi-vis and are in the correct space, you never know what might happen.Cara was completely in the right, wearing her hi-vis and far from any corner. However, accidents happen. You are never too cool to not wear hi-vis, even if it ruins your outfit, as it could possibly save your life.Related contentWhy wearing the colour red could play a part in safer hackingThe many benefits of hacking a horse regularlyOperation Snap: how and why more horse riders need to use itCould not wearing high vis leave you liable in the result of an accident?The post Driver hands himself in after hitting pony and rider on the road appeared first on Your Horse.

Topic Description Traditional Fox Hunting Involves the use of hounds to chase and kill foxes. Banned under the Hunting Act 2004 and Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002 due to cruelty concerns. Trail Hunting Introduced as a legal alternative, involves laying a scent trail using fox urine for hounds to follow, simulating traditional hunting without live prey. Purpose of Trail Hunting Keeps hunting infrastructure intact, trains hounds on historical scents, easily enables reversion to traditional hunting if laws change. Controversies Critics argue it's a smokescreen for illegal hunting. Monitoring shows trails rarely laid, and hounds often follow live animals. Ethical Considerations Traditional hunting is cruel; trail hunting might lead to live animal pursuit and killing, raising ethical concerns. Involvement of Terrier Men Presence during trail hunts questions genuine intent, as terrier men usually flush out live foxes. Legal and Regulatory Aspects The Hunting Act 2004 and Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002 ban traditional hunting. Trail hunting's legality is nuanced, banned by major landowners. Public Opinion and Impact Divided opinions on trail hunting. Concerns over local community and wildlife impact, including trespassing and disruptions. Conclusion Trail hunting, while intended to be a humane alternative, often fails to achieve its goals. Traditional fox hunting's ban should remain, with focus on truly humane practices. Key Points Ethical Concerns: Traditional hunting is cruel; trail hunting might still harm live animals. Legal Compliance: Poor compliance with trail-laying; involvement of terrier men. Public Impact: Significant concerns over disruption and wildlife impact. Should Traditional Fox Hunting Be Banned in Favor of Trail Hunting? The debate over fox hunting has been a contentious issue for many years, particularly since the implementation of the Hunting Act 2004 in England and Wales, and the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002. This legislation banned traditional fox hunting involving the chasing and killing of animals, but it also led to the emergence of trail hunting as a purportedly legal and ethical alternative. In this blog, we will explore whether traditional fox hunting should be banned in favor of trail hunting, examining the practices, controversies, and implications of both. What is Traditional Fox Hunting? Traditional fox hunting involves the use of hounds to chase and often kill foxes. This practice has been a part of British culture for centuries but has faced significant criticism due to its cruelty and the suffering it inflicts on the animals involved. The Hunting Act 2004 and the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002 were enacted to address these concerns by banning this form of hunting. What is Trail Hunting? Trail hunting was introduced as a legal alternative to traditional fox hunting after the ban. It involves laying a scent trail, typically using fox urine, across the countryside to mimic the route a fox might take. Hounds then follow this scent, simulating the experience of a real hunt without the involvement of live prey. The trail is laid in areas where foxes naturally occur, and the route is not predetermined, making the hunt less predictable and more challenging for the hounds. Purpose and Design of Trail Hunting Proponents of trail hunting argue that it is designed to keep the infrastructure of hunts intact while adhering to the law. The use of animal-based scents, such as fox urine, ensures that hounds remain trained on their historical quarry scent, making it easier to revert to traditional hunting if the laws were to change. Trail hunting aims to replicate the experience of traditional hunting as closely as possible, including the terrain and the unpredictable nature of the scent trail. Controversies Surrounding Trail Hunting Despite its intended purpose, trail hunting has been marred by controversy. Anti-hunt organizations, such as the League Against Cruel Sports, argue that trail hunting is often used as a smokescreen for illegal hunting. They claim that the laying of trails is rarely done, and when it is, it often leads hounds to pick up the scent of live animals, resulting in their pursuit and sometimes their death. Studies and monitoring reports have shown that in a significant number of cases, no trail is laid at all. For instance, out of over 4,000 monitored hunts, someone was seen laying a possible trail in only about 3% of the occasions, and genuine trail hunting events were observed in a mere 0.04% of the cases. Ethical Considerations The ethical implications of both traditional fox hunting and trail hunting are significant. Traditional fox hunting is widely criticized for its cruelty and the unnecessary suffering it causes to animals. Trail hunting, while intended to be a more humane alternative, has been accused of being a ruse to continue illegal hunting practices. Involvement of Terrier Men The presence of terrier men during trail hunts, who traditionally were involved in flushing out foxes from underground hiding spots, raises questions about the true intentions behind these hunts. If trail hunting is genuinely about following a laid scent and not live animals, the need for terrier men is unclear. Legal and Regulatory Aspects The Hunting Act 2004 and the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002 are clear in their prohibition of traditional fox hunting. However, the legality of trail hunting is more nuanced. While it is technically legal, the practice has been banned by several major landowners, including the National Trust and Natural Resources Wales, due to concerns over its legitimacy and the potential for it to be used as a cover for illegal activities. Public Opinion and Impact Public opinion on fox hunting and trail hunting varies widely. Many people support the ban on traditional fox hunting due to animal welfare concerns. However, the acceptance of trail hunting is more divided. Some see it as a necessary compromise to preserve traditional hunting practices while adhering to the law, while others view it as a deceitful attempt to circumvent the ban. Impact on Local Communities and Wildlife The impact of trail hunting on local communities and wildlife is also a concern. Reports of hunts trespassing on private land, worrying domestic pets and livestock, and causing disruptions on roads and railways highlight the need for stricter regulation and oversight. Regulatory Actions Several regulatory actions have been taken to ensure compliance with the Hunting Act 2004 and the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002. Despite these measures, there are still significant challenges in effectively monitoring and enforcing these laws. Conclusion The question of whether traditional fox hunting should be banned in favor of trail hunting is complex and multifaceted. While trail hunting was introduced as a legal alternative to traditional hunting, it has been plagued by controversy and allegations of being a smokescreen for illegal activities. Key Points to Consider Given the ethical, legal, and practical issues surrounding trail hunting, it is reasonable to question its legitimacy as a substitute for traditional fox hunting. Here are some key points to consider: Ethical Concerns: Traditional fox hunting is inherently cruel, and trail hunting, despite its intentions, often leads to the pursuit and killing of live animals. Legal Compliance: The frequent absence of laid trails and the involvement of terrier men suggest that trail hunting may not be a genuine alternative but rather a way to circumvent the law. Public Opinion and Impact: The public remains divided, but the negative impacts on local communities and wildlife are significant concerns. Final Thoughts In conclusion, while the intention behind trail hunting may have been to provide a legal and ethical alternative to traditional fox hunting, the evidence suggests that it falls short of these goals. 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