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RAYMOND BROOKS-WARD MEMORIAL TROPHY WINNER ANNOUNCED
November 2008 - Sophie Christiansen is first ever Para-Equestrian Dressage rider to win accolade
This year’s recipient of the Raymond Brooks-Ward Memorial Trophy will go for the first time to a Para-Equestrian Dressage rider, Sophie Christiansen.
The Trophy, which gets awarded to the most promising rider under 25 years old competing in any of the eventing, dressage (including Para-Equestrian) and show jumping disciplines, will be presented to Sophie during the evening performance of Olympia, The London International Horse Show on Saturday 20th December.
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HELP FIND THE ‘CAT’S WHISKERS’ AND ‘TOP DOGS’ OF THE VET PROFESSION
November 2008 - If you believe the team at your vet practice always go that extra mile for your pet, you can now show your thanks by nominating them for the Petplan Veterinary Awards 2009. The nationwide search from the UK’s number one pet insurance provider recognises and rewards the UK’s top veterinary professionals as nominated by pet owners.
Nominations are being sought for four main categories:
Vet of the Year
Vet Nurse of the Year
Vet Receptionist of the Year
Vet Practice of the Year
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SCRUFFTS FAMILY CROSSBREED DOG OF THE YEAR SHINES AT DISCOVER DOGS
November 2008 - It was raining dogs all weekend at Earls Court, but a cute canine called Jaffa shone above the competition to become the Scruffts Family Crossbreed Dog of the Year.
The final of Scruffts, the nation’s favourite crossbreed competition, took place on Sunday 9th November at London’s leading dog event, Discover Dogs, and was judged by celebrity judge Summer Strallen, famous for her roles in Hollyoaks and the West End hit, The Sound of the Music. Jaffa, aged 11 months, managed to out-shine the competition with his owner Lindsey Truss from Hainault, Essex, to win the overall prize.
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INDI IS CROWNED BEST DOG IN THE COMPANION DOG CLUB COMPETITION AT DISCOVER DOGS
November 2008 - Indi, aged 11 ½ from Walsall, West Midlands, has been named overall Best Dog in the grand final of the Companion Dog Club competition at London’s leading dog event, Discover Dogs.
Renowned canine behaviourist, trainer and author, Carolyn Menteith, who judged the competition congratulated owner Michelle Wood and Indi at Earls Court 2 on Sunday 9th November on their achievement.
Indi was crowned overall Best Dog after winning the Best OAP category of the competition where age and charisma both come first.
Michelle said, “It’s just amazing.”
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SAFETY HEROES RECOGNISED AT THE BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY SEFTON AWARDS 2008
November 2008 - Heroes in the field of equestrian safety were honoured at The British Horse Society’s Sefton Awards, held at the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment's Barracks, Knightsbridge, London.
The awards mark outstanding contribution in the field of riding and road safety. They can go to anyone who, through their achievements, has raised awareness of the need for riding and road safety.
This year there were two recipients of the prestigious award, Alison Brown from Sinnington in Yorkshire and Rose Horrex from Gwent, South East Wales.
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BOARDWALK HERALDS £½ MILLION BIFFAWARD BIODIVERSITY FUNDING FOR THAMES LANDSCAPE STRATEGY PROJECT
March 2008 - The Thames Landscape Strategy is raising funds for the London’s Arcadia project which is restoring and enhancing the view from Richmond Hill - the only view in the UK protected by an Act of Parliament. The project aims to bring together the public open spaces along the river that form the ‘View’, regenerating and managing all aspects of the river environment for both people and wildlife.
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BRITAIN’S BEST DOG WALK IS NAMED!
January 2008 - A walk in Glennifer Braes in Paisley has been crowned the best dog walk in Britain following a national search that was launched by Tim Vincent last year.
Nominations for over 600 walks as varied as the highlands of Scotland to the inner city canals of Liverpool have flooded in from dog lovers across Britain to the Winalot Roasts Walkies Campaign, proving that one of Britain’s favourite past-times is dog walking!
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IT’S KARMA FOR 10-YEAR-OLD ALEX AS HIS CHAMELEON PIC SCOOPS TOP PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE
December 2007 - It’s time for young photographers to line up their lenses once again for a prestigious annual competition, which could see their best snaps showcased at a glitzy awards ceremony.
A stunning picture of a chameleon has helped a 10-year-old scale the heights of photography success by winning the prestigious RSPCA Young Photographer Award 2007.
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THE QUEEN MAKES CHRISTMAS DONATION TO THE BHS AND AHT'S STRANGLES APPEAL
December 2007 - Her Majesty The Queen has dug into her own pocket to make a donation to The British Horse Society and The Animal Health Trust's Strangles Appeal.
Her Majesty sent a cheque to the BHS, of which she has been Patron for 60 years, to help the charities fight the terrible disease that attacks horses.
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THE BHS AND HADDON TRAINING WORK TOGETHER TO DELIVER TRANSPORT AWARD
December 2007 - The British Horse Society and Haddon Training have teamed up to ensure as many people as possible have the opportunity to gain the new government transport competency awards.
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MERSEYSIDE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR 2008
December 2007 - Lisa Horne of Healthy Paws Ltd has just been named Merseyside Entrepreneur of the Year 2008.
The winner of “The Search Merseyside” was announced at a luncheon at the Liner Hotel, Liverpool, on 13 December 2007.
The award includes mentoring advice and support from business experts over the next twelve months.
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HOME WANTED FOR THREE LEGGED DOG AND HIS FOUR LEGGED SUPPORT
December 2007 - The RSPCA is appealing for a home for a three legged dog and the four legged companion who helped him come to terms with his disability.
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BLUE PETER VET SET TO EXAMINE WINNING PICS AT PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS CEREMONY
December 2007 - Blue Peter vet Tricia Mundy will host the prestigious RSPCA Young Photographer Awards ceremony at the Natural History Museum, London on
Friday 14 December, from 12.30pm.
Now in its 17th year, the competition, sponsored by Olympus and Warners Midland, attracts thousands of entries annually from photographers under the age of 18.
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