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Nice to know it's still going in some form. Hope she's happy there and the new arrangements work out for you x

Anything still going at Church Farm in Bickenhill? No idea about arrangements now but they had DIY there years ago; horses lived out at least during summer so could be possible. They've got a school, too.

Just for the sake of clarity! :) Re organisations being relaxed about it - no, they categorically won't if the hat doesn't have another accepted marking where stated. These are tagging changes and there won't be leeway. From BETA: British Eventing will permit (BS)EN1384 hats in 2015 but not...

Not really every year (providing there's no damage) - they will go a bit longer, though obviously there's no harm in sooner rather than later! Body protectors (undamaged) are good for up to five years providing they still meet required standards when competing; hats less. Re organisations...

Brill, thanks :) All additional suggestions welcome!

Where the flip should this go in regional boards?! Sorry to admin but having a thick moment so expecting it will be moved as appropriate. I’ve got a friend who’s moving to work in central Oxford next month and is struggling to find a suitable yard with space for her eight-year-old gelding. Has...

But IIRC, reserpine use isn't all that common these days anyway and I think it's oversimplifying the potential situation to say 'Everyone involved should know that x + y herbs may = z specific result in a completely unrelated test.' Lay people can't be expected to be aware of every single...

The potential contamination as described in this thread isn't due to the presence of reserpine in a supplement/med; it's to do with the way certain herbs present in some feed/supplements may react during the test to interfere and produce a false positive. That said, I understand everything is...

ETS x-posted with Fanatical!

B test also being done at a different lab. Fingers crossed!

http://horsetalk.co.nz/2013/10/15/winning-burghley-horse-positive-banned-substance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winning-burghley-horse-positive-banned-substance#axzz2hm75Thr4 Sorry if already posted but can't see another thread yet.