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Arson attack claims three 

FOUR youths between the ages of 16 and 19 have been arrested after three horses died in a fire at stables in Cheshire.  

 

Teenager charged with arson 

A16-year-old boy has been charged with starting a fire that caused the deaths of two Shetland ponies and a Thoroughbred/Connemara in Cheshire last month (news, 18 November), writes Rebecca Taylor. 

Source:  Horse & Hound 30 December 2004

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All Horse & Hound news items that are reproduced in this newsletter are done so with the permission of Horse & Hound.

 

In the last six months this brings the reported number of horses to have died in three separate stable fires to 10.  Two of these fires were apparently caused through arson. 

 

See  the September & October 2004 and July & August 2004 news archives for further details.

 

The Arson Prevention Beareau provides guidance on Reducing the risks of Arson attacks on Farms and the Countryside

 

In addidition the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has published Fire Safety - an Employer's Guide

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Rider killed on Devon road 

THE untimely death of Rod Leight, 50, who died of severe head injuries sustained in a fall from a young horse on the road, has rocked the endurance world.

Source:  Horse & Hound 18 November 2004

 

Man dies out hunting 

FATHER-of-two Murray Stoddart, 60, of East Coker, Dorset, was killed in a hunting accident with the Cattistock at Eggardon Hill, Dorset, last Tuesday (9 November).  

Source:  Horse & Hound 18 November 2004

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Village gets low-flying ban

 

Military helicopters have been banned for five years from flying below 2,000ft over the Lincolnshire village where horse rider Heather Bell died in June last year.

 

THE MoD was due to hold a press briefing this week (23 December) in the wake of the coroner's report after the Heather Bell inquest.

 

North Yorkshire low-flying action group formed

A North Yorkshire rider has formed an action group in a bid to stop low-flying helicopters and jets spooking horses in the county.  

Source:  Horse & Hound 23 December 2004

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The importance of Wotsits......

With the Americanised "compensation culture" now truly embedded in British consciousness, health and safety in the equine industry has never been so important.

Read the Riding Safely article recently published in the September/October 2004 edition of the National Equine Student magazine.

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BETA's Body Protector Survey Continues......

If you own a body protector then BETA (the British Equestrian Trade Association) want to hear from you!  

BETA are still conducting a survey to obtain information regarding the use and effectiveness of body protectors which in turn will be used to assist their continued development and promotion.

Help now by getting more details from BETA and take part in the survey

 

Responses to the BETA survey have already highlighted body protector issues - read the interim report from BETA

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Safety Tip.....

Do your risk assessments reflect seasonal variations?

It's a good time to check whether your risk assessments take into account the different seasonal weather conditions. 

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