Attraction after Olympic medals stolen, a tragic farewell, and different issues the horse world is speaking about

Stolen Olympic medals

Police are interesting for info after two Olympic gold medals received by the late Richard Meade have been stolen. The group and particular person eventing medals, received on the 1972 Olympics, have been taken when the Meade property in Marshfield, South Gloucestershire was damaged into between 29 October and 1 November. “Richard died in 2015 and these medals are very particular to our complete household,” mentioned Angela, Richard’s widow. Avon and Somerset Police has requested anybody who sees the medals – or the jewelry, antiques and trophies that have been additionally taken – or noticed anybody performing suspiciously within the space, to contact 101, quoting reference quantity 5224288325.

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A tragic farewell to a one-eyed stallion

H&M Tornesch 1042, the one-eyed worldwide showjumping stallion, has died aged 24. Tornesch and Sweden’s Malin Baryard-Johnsson have been one of many world’s most profitable partnerships, with placings in World Cup and grand prix competitions throughout the globe. They jumped on Nations Cup groups and made two championship appearances, on the 2011 and 2015 Europeans. Tornesch’s proper eye was eliminated in 2013 following continued issues, however he continued to compete on the highest stage with Malin, retiring from the highest stage after Olympia in 2015. “H&M Tornesch was a improbable horse, with a tremendous character, and we actually received shut throughout our years collectively,” mentioned Malin.

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Poor working circumstances linked to anxiousness and despair in grooms

New British Grooms Affiliation analysis has revealed the human impression of working circumstances for grooms within the business. Outcomes from a survey, accomplished by 551 respondents, revealed that poor employment practices, unsafe circumstances, lack of contracts and extreme hours are linked to excessive ranges of hysteria, despair and burnout. The survey discovered 91% of respondents believed poor employment can enormously have an effect on psychological well being and wellbeing, and 58% described feeling depressing. “Ignoring the employment and psychological well being points highlighted by this survey not solely harms particular person grooms but additionally dangers wider penalties for the equestrian business as an entire,” the report said.

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H&H senior information author

Since becoming a member of H&H in 2018, Becky has coated a broad vary of equestrian information together with welfare issues, veterinary research, FEI Tribunal hearings and street security campaigns. She has additionally interviewed prime riders together with Scott Brash, John Whitaker and Ian Stark, to call just some. Becky’s reporting has taken her to Canada for Spruce Meadows and France for Pau five-star, in addition to the Royal Highland and Blair Fort Worldwide Horse Trials nearer to dwelling. She was additionally a key a part of the distant reporting group for the Tokyo Olympics and the Europeans.