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		<title>Dogwood London News | Latest Equestrian News</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:11:20 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Advanced eventing league won by William Fox-Pitt</title>
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			<description>Top event rider William Fox-Pitt has taken number one spot at the inaugural Horse & Hound advanced eventing league, with a massive 154 point lean on second placed rival Andrew Nicholson.</description>
			
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			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:11:20 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Equestrian eventing stars go off-road</title>
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			<description>Britain’s gold medal winning eventing team were given a rare non equestrian treat in the form of an off-road driving day courtesy of Land Rover.</description>
			
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			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2007 09:19:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>A contingent of Britain’s top show jumpers boycott HOYS</title>
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			<description>There’s been somewhat of a revolt in the equestrian show jumping world with a contingent of British riders boycotting the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) in favour of the five-star Onassis International in Athens.</description>
			
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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:36:05 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Horse tack stolen from RDA centre</title>
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			<description>A horse riding centre for disabled riders in Bedfordshire has had to temporarily close down after around £10,000 worth of horse tack was stolen.</description>
			
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			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:02:45 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Jockey receives compensation after horse riding accident</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/compensation-for-jockey-after-horse-riding-injury.htm</link>
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			<description>A horse riding jockey has recently received compensation in the sum of £85,000 following a freak accident that left him unable to race or take part in any horse riding activities ever again.</description>
			
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			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:22:15 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Plans under hoof for national equestrian HQ</title>
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			<description>Ambitious plans are under-hoof for a global equestrian academy at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire.</description>
			
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:08:39 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>British team remains European Eventing champions</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/britain-remain-european-eventing-champions.htm</link>
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			<description>The British eventing team successfully managed to retain its European championship gold medal for the seventh consecutive year.</description>
			
			<category>eventing</category>
			<category>show jumping</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:17:42 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Cambridgeshire suffers a spate of horse tack thefts</title>
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			<description>After a spate of horse tack thefts in the Cambridgeshire area, police are urging horse riding clubs to step up security in order to prevent further outbreaks.</description>
			
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			<category>leather saddle</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:15:52 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Equestrian clothing news - Musto announces additions to its Innovation range</title>
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			<description>Musto has further expanded its already impressive Innovation range with new and exciting equestrian clothing.</description>
			
			<category>Musto</category>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:03:10 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Country clothing - No longer a stick in the mud</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/country-clothing-no-longer-seen-as-old-fashioned.htm</link>
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			<description>Country clothing has become the thing to be seen wearing on the high streets of Great Britain.</description>
			
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			<pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:06:32 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Barbour is a “must-have fashion accessory”</title>
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			<description>It has been reported in the Telegraph that the wax jacket, epitomised by the likes of Barbour, has become this year’s (2007) “must-have fashion accessory”.</description>
			
			<category>Barbour</category>
			<category>wax jacket</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:10:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Online stable cam offered for new equestrian facility</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/state-of-the-art-equestrian-facilities-for-welsh-farm.htm</link>
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			<description>A farming couple from Wales have embarked on an ambitious technological plan for a new horse stable development at their beef and sheep farm near Aberystwyth.</description>
			
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			<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:24:06 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Indian equestrian charity adventure for Bramham director</title>
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			<description>The director of Bramham horse trials (Eventing), one of Britain’s foremost FEI 3 Star Events, is set to embark on an epic journey across India, covering over 200km.</description>
			
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:12:02 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Horse tack stolen by professional thieves</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/robbers-pry-on-expensive-horse-tack-section-of-garden-centre.htm</link>
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			<description>Thieves have struck at a garden centre in Lincolnshire and managed to get away with thousands of pounds worth of horse tack.</description>
			
			<category>horse tack</category>
			<category>leather bridles</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:28:27 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Young Rider Eventing team secures gold</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/young-riders-eventing-team-secures-gold.htm</link>
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			<description>The British ‘Young Riders’ Eventing team were crowned European champions at the finals at Blair Castle last week.</description>
			
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			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:54:52 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Horse riders urged by BHS to sign online petition</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/equestrian-community-urged-to-sign-access-petition.htm</link>
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			<description>The British Horse Society is calling upon all equestrians and those that love horse riding to sign an online petition to persuade the government to give the horse loving fraternity a say in the new access and rights of way legislation.</description>
			
			<category>equestrians</category>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 17:03:08 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Dressage horse shows reach a new virtual level</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/new-online-dressage-horse-show-open-to-all-horse-riders.htm</link>
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			<description>A new website has been devised for all you budding dressage riders out there.</description>
			
			<category>dressage</category>
			<category>horse shows</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:05:41 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Police find hoard of horse tack</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/dumped-horse-tack-is-awaiting-collection-by-rightful-owner.htm</link>
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			<description>The Alcester police force is attempting to trace the owners of a number of pieces of horse tack that were found in Bidford on the 12 July 2007.</description>
			
			<category>horse tack</category>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 09:25:10 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Swiss woman’s horse riding journey reaches the UK</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/horse-riding-from-switzerland-to-ireland.htm</link>
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			<description>As long distance horse riding goes, 7,000km is enough to put the saddle sores up any equestrian rider.</description>
			
			<category>horse riding</category>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:26:41 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Equestrian events on ITV online site</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/new-online-itv-site-to-show-equestrian-events.htm</link>
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			<description>A new online ITV video channel called "Grassroots" will be launching in September with equestrianism as one of its four focus sports.</description>
			
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<category>horse tack</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:10:33 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Barbour Autumn/Winter Collection released nationwide</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/new-barbour-autumn-winter-collection-hits-stores-nationwide.htm</link>
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			<description>The much awaited Barbour 2007 Autumn/Winter collection has finally hit country clothing stores nationwide.</description>
			
			<category>Barbour</category>
			<category>country clothing</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:08:59 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Horse riding centre for disabled appeals for donations</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/horse-riding-centre-for-disabled-appeals-for-donations.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/horse-riding-centre-for-disabled-appeals-for-donations.htm</guid>
			
			<description>A horse riding for the disabled centre near Sunderland is appealing to businesses to help raise £150,000 in order to put a roof on its outdoor arena.</description>
			
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:41:35 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Royal International Horse Show triumphs over adverse weather</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/royal-international-horse-show-goes-ahead-without-a-hitch.htm</link>
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			<description>Despite the atrocious British weather of late, the Longines Royal International Horse Show went ahead between the 25th and 29th July 2007 without a hitch.</description>
			
			<category>horse show</category>
			<category>country clothing</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:45:24 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Musto family no longer majority shareholders</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/musto-announces-sale-of-majority-shareholding.htm</link>
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			<description>The renowned equestrian, shooting and country clothing manufacturer, Musto, has recently announced the sale of a large percentage of the Musto brand to a London based private equity company.</description>
			
			<category>Musto</category>
			<category>country clothing</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 10:55:13 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Foot-and-mouth doesn't stop horse shows</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/horse-shows-continue-despite-foot-and-mouth-outbreak.htm</link>
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			<description>Last weekend (4th & 5th August 2007) horse shows throughout the UK went ahead despite the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth in Surrey.</description>
			
			<category>horse shows</category>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:27:02 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>BHS horse riding membership at an all time high</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/horse-riding-numbers-swell-in-bhs-membership.htm</link>
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			<description>Horse riding enthusiasts throughout the UK have managed to swell membership of the British Horse Society to an all time high.</description>
			
			<category>horse riding</category>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 12:06:03 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Bid to revise London equestrian facilities</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/plans-unveiled-for-equestrian-legacy-after-2012-olympics.htm</link>
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			<description>The British Equestrian Federation is in talks with the Federation Legacy for London Advisory Group to set out plans for equestrian sports in London after the 2012 Olympics.</description>
			
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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 11:57:25 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>BHS secures bridle way access</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/british-horse-society-wins-bridle-way-access-.htm</link>
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			<description>The British Horse Society (BHS) has come to the rescue after part of a bridle way in Lincolnshire came under threat.</description>
			
			<category>bridle</category>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:05:35 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Equestrian venue ready for 2008 Olympics</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/beijing-equestrian-venues-ready-for-2008-olympics.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/beijing-equestrian-venues-ready-for-2008-olympics.htm</guid>
			
			<description>The equestrian venue for the 2008 Bejing Olympic and Paralympic events has recently been completed.</description>
			
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<category>showjumping</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:56:40 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Barbour set for British Eventing at Gatcombe</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/barbour-plans-to-visit-the-festival-of-british-eventing.htm</link>
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			<description>The festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park (3-5 August 2007) is planned to go ahead despite the atrocious British weather conditions over the last month.</description>
			
			<category>Barbour</category>
			<category>wax jacket</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:37:18 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Wellies save a wedding day</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/rubber-wellies-prove-to-be-a-saving-grace-for-a-couples-wedding.htm</link>
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			<description>A Bicester couple have rubber wellies to thank when their wedding venue was overcome by rising flood waters.</description>
			
			<category>wellies</category>
			<category>Wellingtons</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:35:51 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Flooding endangers equestrian life</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/equestrian-victims-in-the-british-summertime-floods.htm</link>
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			<description>With the recent spate of flooding to hit the UK, many have forgotten the knock on effect this has had within the equestrian community.</description>
			
			<category>Equestrian</category>
			<category>horse tack</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:48:19 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Britain holds on to Paradressage gold</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/britain-retain-para-dressage-world-champion-gold.htm</link>
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			<description>The Great Britain equestrian paradressage team managed to hold on to World Championship gold at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire.</description>
			
			<category>dressage</category>
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:11:19 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Barbour prepares to show Autumn/Winter 07 collection</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/barbour-gets-ready-to-show-off-new-collection.htm</link>
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			<description>The CLA Game fair, held at Harewood House near Leeds, will be one of the first opportunities to see the new Barbour Autumn/Winter 07 collection.</description>
			
			<category>Barbour</category>
			<category>waxed jackets</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 11:21:18 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Musto unveils equestrian casual collection</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/musto-set-to-release-equestrian-casuals-collection.htm</link>
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			<description>Musto has revealed that it is soon to release its new equestrian casual collection.</description>
			
			<category>Musto</category>
			<category>country clothing</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 09:45:06 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Horse rider hits out at speeding drivers</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/young-horse-rider-speaks-out-against-speeding-drivers.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/young-horse-rider-speaks-out-against-speeding-drivers.htm</guid>
			
			<description>A fifteen year old horse rider has hit out at speeding drivers in the Hartlepool area.</description>
			
			<category>horse rider</category>
			<category>riding</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:30:20 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Musto set to launch new riding jacket</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/musto-clothing-prepares-to-release-new-riding-jacket.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/musto-clothing-prepares-to-release-new-riding-jacket.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Musto, the equestrian, field sports and sailing brand, has announced four new horse riding jackets for its autumn/winter 2007 range of country clothing.</description>
			
			<category>Musto</category>
			<category>riding jackets</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:08:00 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Wellington boots allowed at Royal Regatta</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/wellington-boots-play-their-part-in-the-henley-royal-regatta.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/wellington-boots-play-their-part-in-the-henley-royal-regatta.htm</guid>
			
			<description>In a break from tradition, the Henley Royal Regatta has relaxed its strict dress code to allow Wellington boots to be worn in its Regatta enclosures.</description>
			
			<category>Wellington boot</category>
			<category>welly</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:52:42 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Barbour proves to be a popular choice for festival goers</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/barbour-notes-increased-sales-of-wax-jackets-for-glastonbury.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/barbour-notes-increased-sales-of-wax-jackets-for-glastonbury.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Barbour jackets were in heavy demand for the 2007 Glastonbury festival.</description>
			
			<category>Barbour</category>
			<category>wax jacket</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:45:38 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Musto launches Munro shooting jacket</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/musto-introduces-the-new-munro-pro-tweed.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/musto-introduces-the-new-munro-pro-tweed.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Equestrian and country clothing manufacturer Musto has recently announced an addition to its shooting range of garments.</description>
			
			<category>Musto</category>
			<category>country clothing</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:50:51 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>TV’s Noel Edmonds to step down as BHS president</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/noel-edmonds-bids-farewell-to-british-horse-society.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/noel-edmonds-bids-farewell-to-british-horse-society.htm</guid>
			
			<description>After an extended presidency of three years, TV personality Noel Edmonds is to step down as president of the British Horse Society.</description>
			
			<category>British Horse Society</category>
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:28:47 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>New Eventing legislation put in place for body protector</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/british-eventing-introduces-new-legislation-for-body-protectors.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/british-eventing-introduces-new-legislation-for-body-protectors.htm</guid>
			
			<description>As part of British Eventing’s continued aim to improve the safety of both horse and rider, it has now introduced measures for the innovative BodyCage Exo-Skeleton body protector.</description>
			
			<category>body protector</category>
			<category>horse rider, body protector</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:22:20 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Hunter welly boot demand surges due to festival goers.</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/festival-season-sees-welly-boot-surge.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/festival-season-sees-welly-boot-surge.htm</guid>
			
			<description>With the festival season well underway and the British summer at its unpredictable best, the demand for welly boots is at an all time high.</description>
			
			<category>welly boot</category>
			<category>Hunter Wellington</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:19:18 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Charles Owen moves to new site</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/charles-owen-moves-to-new-site.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/charles-owen-moves-to-new-site.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Leading manufacturer of horse riding safety equipment Charles Owen has recently announced it will move its distribution centre to a new site.</description>
			
			<category>Charles Owen</category>
			<category>riding hat</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:23:04 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Fill out the Dublin survey to win a pair of riding boots</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/dublin-jodhpur-boot-survey-and-competition.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/dublin-jodhpur-boot-survey-and-competition.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Renowned manufacturer of equestrian wear, riding hats and country clothing, Dublin are running a survey for UK residents with the chance to win a pair of Dublin’s long riding boots.</description>
			
			<category>Dublin</category>
			<category>jodhpur boot</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:46:04 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Musto announce new Olympic sponsorship deal</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/musto-back-olympic-hopeful.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/musto-back-olympic-hopeful.htm</guid>
			
			<description>As one of the leaders in Equestrian and country clothing, Musto have recently announced they will be sponsoring Olympic show jumping hopeful Ricki Hill.</description>
			
			<category>musto</category>
			<category>show jumping</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:09:08 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Walk in your Wellies for Cystic Fibrosis</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/wigans-wig-and-welly-walk.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/wigans-wig-and-welly-walk.htm</guid>
			
			<description>The people of Wigan will be donning their favourite country footwear this Sunday 10 June 2007 in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.</description>
			
			<category>wellies</category>
			<category>country footwear</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:08:21 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Equestrian theatre rolls into town</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/equestrian-theatre-brings-spirit-of-the-horse.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/equestrian-theatre-brings-spirit-of-the-horse.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Equestrian enthusiasts have a very special event to look forward to in 2007 with Equestrian Theatre Ltd’s ‘Spirit of the Horse’ being brought to towns across the UK.</description>
			
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:47:44 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>New summer line of Musto clothing</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/musto-releases-new-summer-clothes.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/musto-releases-new-summer-clothes.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Despite the somewhat changeable British weather, believe it or not summer ‘is’ here and with this so is a new range of casual Musto clothing.</description>
			
			<category>Musto</category>
			<category>country clothing</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:38:17 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>New equine health & welfare strategy announced</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/new-equine-health-and-welfare-strategy-launched.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/new-equine-health-and-welfare-strategy-launched.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Launched on the 23rd May 2007, the new Equine Health & Welfare Strategy for Great Britain is aimed at improving disease surveillance and helping to prioritise resources for tackling equine diseases.</description>
			
			<category>equine</category>
			<category>horse</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 09:20:04 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Saddlebag giveaway marks 21 years of Wintec saddles</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/wintec-saddles-offer-free-saddlebag.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/wintec-saddles-offer-free-saddlebag.htm</guid>
			
			<description>The renowned manufacturers of synthetic saddles, Wintec, is celebrating over 21 years of business by giving away a limited edition Wintec saddlebag with every Wintec saddle purchased in the UK.</description>
			
			<category>Wintec saddle</category>
			<category>synthetic saddle</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2007 09:10:38 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>The South of England Country Show is anticipated by equestrians</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/south-of-england-equestrian-and-country-show-returns.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/south-of-england-equestrian-and-country-show-returns.htm</guid>
			
			<description>The 40th South of England Country Show is coming to Ardingly this year on 7-9 June 2007.</description>
			
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<category>riding jacket</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 16:13:42 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Barbour announces winner for its country clothing student task</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/laura-johnston-triumphs-in-barbour-design-assignment.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/laura-johnston-triumphs-in-barbour-design-assignment.htm</guid>
			
			<description>It has recently been announced that 22 year old Laura Johnston has taken top spot in the Barbour fashion project, held at Northumbria University School of Design.</description>
			
			<category>Barbour</category>
			<category>wax jacket</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 16:24:18 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Jump to it and design a fence for Burghley</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/goodyear-burghley-horse-riding-competition.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/goodyear-burghley-horse-riding-competition.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Are you passionate about horses and horse riding? Do you fancy yourself as a bit of an artist? Do you have a natural flair for design, or are you simply one of those people with great imagination?  If you answer yes to any of these questions then this is the competition for you.</description>
			
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007 10:16:27 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Equestrian enthusiasts urged to take part in Strangles Awareness Week</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/new-equestrian-initiative-promotes-strangles-awareness.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/new-equestrian-initiative-promotes-strangles-awareness.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Next week (14-20 May 2007) sees the launch of a new equestrian scheme, Strangles Awareness Week.</description>
			
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<category>country clothing</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2007 14:25:59 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>WeatherBeeta competition looking for participants for fly rug survey</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/weatherbeeta-fly-rug-survey.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/weatherbeeta-fly-rug-survey.htm</guid>
			
			<description>As the world's leading equestrian brand WeatherBeeta knows what it takes to make a rug to fit any horse, for any purpose for any occasion.</description>
			
			<category>WeatherBeeta</category>
			<category>fly rugs</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2007 16:44:25 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Ariat launches new collection of innovative riding boots</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/ariat-introduces-new-footwear-collection.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/ariat-introduces-new-footwear-collection.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Ariat has recently extended its range of equestrian footwear with the announcement of a brand new collection of riding boots.</description>
			
			<category>Ariat</category>
			<category>Leather riding boot</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007 09:03:40 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>GB's Lee Pearson to head new FEI Equestrian Committee</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/briton-lee-pearson-to-head-equestrian-athletes-committee.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/briton-lee-pearson-to-head-equestrian-athletes-committee.htm</guid>
			
			<description>The FEI (International Equestrian Federation) has appointed Great Britain's Paralympic hero Lee Pearson to head its newly formed Athlete’s Committee.</description>
			
			<category>Equestrian</category>
			<category>Dressage</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 08:44:16 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Barbour wax jacket makers try their hand at decorating bras</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/barbour-factory-workers-decorate-bras-for-breast-cancer-research.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/barbour-factory-workers-decorate-bras-for-breast-cancer-research.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Workers at the Barbour factory in South Shields have shown their support for breast cancer research by decorating bras for the Playtex MoonWalk.</description>
			
			<category>Barbour</category>
			<category>wax jacket, Barbour</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:54:11 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Horse riding establishments see public liability insurance costs fall</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/public-liability-cover-cheaper-for-horse-riding-schools.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/public-liability-cover-cheaper-for-horse-riding-schools.htm</guid>
			
			<description>The cost of public liability insurance for riding schools has been a growing problem in recent years.</description>
			
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 17:17:05 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Prince Charles visits scheme without Wellington boots</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/prince-goes-without-wellington-boots-on-fen-visit.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/prince-goes-without-wellington-boots-on-fen-visit.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Prince Charles apparently enjoyed himself when he visited an ambitious conservation scheme near Huntingdon – despite getting muddy because he wasn't wearing Wellington boots.</description>
			
			<category>Wellington boots</category>
			<category>country footwear</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:59:27 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>007 visits Yorkshire country clothing shop</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/daniel-craig-pays-visit-to-small-country-clothing-shop.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/daniel-craig-pays-visit-to-small-country-clothing-shop.htm</guid>
			
			<description>The latest James Bond, Daniel Craig, paid an understated visit to a country clothing shop in North Yorkshire and walked away with three flat caps.</description>
			
			<category>country clothing</category>
			<category>Wellington boots</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:46:46 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>26-year-old tackles horse riding challenge for charity</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/horse-riding-enthusiast-raises-money-for-charity.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/horse-riding-enthusiast-raises-money-for-charity.htm</guid>
			
			<description>A 26-year-old female equestrian is raising money ahead of her charity horse riding trip across the Andes.</description>
			
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:19:50 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>North Somerset equestrians urged to mark horse tack </title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/horse-tack-marking-sessions-held-in-somerset.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/horse-tack-marking-sessions-held-in-somerset.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Police in North Somerset have launched a scheme to help equestrians protect their horse tack from thieves.</description>
			
			<category>horse tack</category>
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:50:22 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Charles Owen hat credited with saving girl's life</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/mum-puts-girls-survival-down-to-charles-owen-hat.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/mum-puts-girls-survival-down-to-charles-owen-hat.htm</guid>
			
			<description>An American lady has told of her belief that a Charles Owen riding hat prevented her 14-year-old daughter from suffering serious injury in a fall.</description>
			
			<category>Charles Owen</category>
			<category>riding hat</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2007 17:22:19 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Mayoress pays visit to Barbour clothing factory</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/ex-employee-visits-barbour-clothing-factory.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/ex-employee-visits-barbour-clothing-factory.htm</guid>
			
			<description>The Mayoress of South Tyneside has dipped into her past by visiting the Barbour clothing factory in South Shields.</description>
			
			<category>Barbour clothing</category>
			<category>waxed jacket</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:32:34 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Lady attacked by dog while horse riding</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/dog-attacks-woman-out-horse-riding.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/dog-attacks-woman-out-horse-riding.htm</guid>
			
			<description>A lady from Caerphilly has spoken out about a dog attack that occurred while she was out horse riding.</description>
			
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<category>riding boots</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:15:32 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Musto clothing range expands to include Championship Jacket</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/shooting-jacket-adds-to-musto-clothing-range.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/shooting-jacket-adds-to-musto-clothing-range.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Musto has announced the inclusion of a newly-designed shooting jacket to join its exclusive country clothing range.</description>
			
			<category>Musto clothing</category>
			<category>shooting jacket</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:24:07 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>BHS sets out future for Scottish equestrians</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/bhs-releases-scottish-equestrian-industry-proposals.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/bhs-releases-scottish-equestrian-industry-proposals.htm</guid>
			
			<description>The British Horse Society (BHS) has issued a proposal designed to improve the Scottish equestrian industry.</description>
			
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:20:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Musto announces new colours for new season</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/spring-summer-colours-released-by-musto.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/spring-summer-colours-released-by-musto.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Musto has released details on the fabulous new colours and styles found in its fashionable spring/summer collection for 2007.</description>
			
			<category>Musto</category>
			<category>outdoor wear</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2007 08:53:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Charles Owen to sponsor Philip Makin in 2007</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/charles-owen-announces-young-rider-sponsorship-deal.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/charles-owen-announces-young-rider-sponsorship-deal.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Charles Owen has announced that it will be sponsoring successful horse rider Philip Makin for the 2007 season.</description>
			
			<category>Charles Owen</category>
			<category>horse rider</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:39:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Barbour introduces 2007 spring/summer collection</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/barbour-announces-spring-summer-collection-for-2007-.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/barbour-announces-spring-summer-collection-for-2007-.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Barbour has announced the introduction of its prestigious spring/summer 2007 collection of fine country clothing.</description>
			
			<category>Barbour</category>
			<category>waxed jacket</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 11:07:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Horse riding family offers unique livery service</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/horse-riding-family-pioneers-flexible-livery-service.htm</link>
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			<description>A horse riding family from Worcester claims to have invented a new kind of livery service, tailored to suit the needs of equestrians who work irregular hours.</description>
			
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 09:38:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>First New Vision Horse Show goes head-to-head with HOYS</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/first-vision-to-rival-hoys.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/first-vision-to-rival-hoys.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Equestrians will be spoilt for choice this autumn, as the inaugural New Vision Horse Show goes head-to-head with the Horse of the Year Show for ticket sales.</description>
			
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<category>horse show</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2007 15:02:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Charles Owen nominated for Local Design award</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/charles-owen-put-forward-for-design-award.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/charles-owen-put-forward-for-design-award.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Charles Owen, the famous manufacturer of horse riding hats and other equestrian safety clothing, has been put forward for an award by the Wrexham Area Civic Society.</description>
			
			<category>Charles Owen</category>
			<category>riding hat</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2007 08:52:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Barbour sets country clothing fashion task for students</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/barbour-sets-coursework-for-fashion-students.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/barbour-sets-coursework-for-fashion-students.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Prestigious country clothing firm Barbour has announced that it is working in partnership with Northumbria University to create a task for third year fashion students.</description>
			
			<category>Barbour</category>
			<category>waxed jacket</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:04:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Lady qualifies for prestigious horse riding course after serious fall</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/recovered-equestrian-selected-for-horse-riding-course.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/recovered-equestrian-selected-for-horse-riding-course.htm</guid>
			
			<description>An equestrian who was badly injured in a horse riding accident almost ten years ago has been selected as one of 12 people to go on a prestigious riding course.</description>
			
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:37:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Charles Owen extends pony racing support</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/charles-owen-furthers-promotion-of-pony-racing.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/charles-owen-furthers-promotion-of-pony-racing.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Charles Owen has extended its support of pony racing following the terrific reception of the Charles Owen Pony Racing series in 2006.</description>
			
			<category>Charles Owen</category>
			<category>riding hat</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:46:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Barbour offers chance to win Compact Traveller Jacket</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/barbour-jacket-competition-welcomes-in-spring.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/barbour-jacket-competition-welcomes-in-spring.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Barbour is offering its customers the chance to win one of its prestigious jackets in a spring draw publicised on its website.</description>
			
			<category>Barbour</category>
			<category>waxed jacket</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2007 09:21:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Musto offers jacket for springtime weather protection</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/musto-jacket-offers-spring-weather-protection.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/musto-jacket-offers-spring-weather-protection.htm</guid>
			
			<description>As the UK moves from winter into spring, those of us who spend a lot of time outdoors have to be prepared for whatever the weather is doing from one day to the next.</description>
			
			<category>Musto</category>
			<category>fine country clothing</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:24:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Equestrian endurance event receives £5,000 funding</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/news-equestrian-event-given-grant.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/news-equestrian-event-given-grant.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Organisers of the Golden Horseshoe endurance ride have announced their delight at a £5,000 grant that has been awarded to them.</description>
			
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2007 16:33:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>WeatherBeeta offers equestrians chance to win free fly rug</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/weatherbeeta-opens-fly-rug-prize-draw.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/weatherbeeta-opens-fly-rug-prize-draw.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Horse riding equipment manufacturer WeatherBeeta is inviting equestrians to enter an online competition to win one of its fly rugs.</description>
			
			<category>WeatherBeeta</category>
			<category>fly rug</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2007 17:25:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Redundancies at Hunter Wellington boots firm</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/jobs-losses-at-hunter-wellington-boots-factory.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/jobs-losses-at-hunter-wellington-boots-factory.htm</guid>
			
			<description>The legendary manufacturer of Hunter Wellington boots has announced that it will be making a number of redundancies.</description>
			
			<category>Hunter Wellington boots</category>
			<category>wellies</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2007 09:08:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Romantics urged to consider Barbour country clothing</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/barbour-recommends-wax-jackets-for-valentines-day.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/barbour-recommends-wax-jackets-for-valentines-day.htm</guid>
			
			<description>With Valentines Day fast approaching, many people will be considering taking their loved ones on a romantic walk in the countryside perhaps followed by a cosy pub dinner in front of a roaring fire.</description>
			
			<category>Barbour</category>
			<category>wax jacket</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:45:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Equestrian event venue receives £8m for expansion</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/equestrian-arena-receives-funding.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/equestrian-arena-receives-funding.htm</guid>
			
			<description>It has been announced that the East of England Showground is to receive £8 million funding.</description>
			
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:09:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>UK horse riding community learns of strangles vaccine withdrawal</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/horse-riding-enthusiasts-receive-strangles-news.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/horse-riding-enthusiasts-receive-strangles-news.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Horse riding enthusiasts across the UK have been receiving the news that there will be no strangles inoculations until the end of spring at the earliest.</description>
			
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 11:55:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Wellington boots become the new 'in' thing</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/fashion-turns-to-wellington-boots.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/fashion-turns-to-wellington-boots.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Fashions come and fashions go, but one of the current 'in' products for this winter is the humble Wellington boot.</description>
			
			<category>Wellington boots</category>
			<category>wellies</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2007 14:59:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Livery yard expands to become equestrian school</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/equestrian-school-opens-in-Flookburgh.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/equestrian-school-opens-in-Flookburgh.htm</guid>
			
			<description>An equestrian centre in Flookburgh, near Morecambe Bay, has just opened its gates as a horse riding school for the first time.</description>
			
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thousands of horse riding establishments affected by severe weather</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/weather-affects-horse-riding-establishments.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/weather-affects-horse-riding-establishments.htm</guid>
			
			<description>The strong winds and heavy rain that have affected the UK through the second week of January 2007 have caused chaos in horse riding establishments across the country.</description>
			
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2007 15:24:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Wellington boot race comes to Castlecomer</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/irish-town-celebrates-new-year-with-wellington-boots.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/irish-town-celebrates-new-year-with-wellington-boots.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Most people spend New Year's Day recovering from the night before.</description>
			
			<category>Wellington boots</category>
			<category>wellies</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2007 17:31:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Charles Owen pony racing season approaches</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/weeks-until-start-of-charles-owen-pony-racing.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/weeks-until-start-of-charles-owen-pony-racing.htm</guid>
			
			<description>As we enter 2007, the pony racing season is just several short weeks away for young riders across the Devon and Cornwall area.</description>
			
			<category>Charles Owen</category>
			<category>riding helmet</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:11:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Spice Girl announces plans for horse riding centre</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/geri-halliwell-to-open-horse-riding-centre.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/geri-halliwell-to-open-horse-riding-centre.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell has announced that she will be opening a horse riding school.</description>
			
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2007 11:38:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thieves steal £10,000 in horse tack and farm equipment </title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/horse-tack-thieves-target-farm.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/horse-tack-thieves-target-farm.htm</guid>
			
			<description>A couple from Burchetts Green, Maidenhead are reeling after their farm has become the target of thieves yet again.</description>
			
			<category>horse tack</category>
			<category>riding equipment</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:47:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Barbour wax jackets to feature in Selfridges</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/selfridges-features-barbour-waxed-jacket-range.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/selfridges-features-barbour-waxed-jacket-range.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Barbour has announced that the Oxford Street branch of Selfridges is now stocking part of its prestigious fine country clothing collection.</description>
			
			<category>Barbour</category>
			<category>waxed jacket</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:02:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Horse riding '15th most popular sport' in the UK</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/survey-reveals-horse-riding-popularity.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/survey-reveals-horse-riding-popularity.htm</guid>
			
			<description>A huge survey has revealed that horse riding is one of the most popular forms of sport in the UK, with thousands of people taking part at least once a month.</description>
			
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:40:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Zara Phillips wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year award</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/zara-phillips-named-BBC-sports-personality-of-the-year.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/zara-phillips-named-BBC-sports-personality-of-the-year.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Talented equestrian Zara Phillips has been named BBC Sports Personality of the Year after a public vote held on Sunday 10th December.</description>
			
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<category>horse rider</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2006 11:32:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thief jailed after £60,000 horse tack raid</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/horse-tack-thief-jailed-for-15-months.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/horse-tack-thief-jailed-for-15-months.htm</guid>
			
			<description>A man who stole £60,000-worth of horse tack and country clothing from a saddlery has been jailed for 15 months.</description>
			
			<category>horse tack</category>
			<category>Barbour wax jacket</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2006 17:25:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Barbour country clothing store celebrates one year anniversary</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/knutsford-Barbour-store-celebrates-first-birthday.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/knutsford-Barbour-store-celebrates-first-birthday.htm</guid>
			
			<description>There have been celebrations at the Barbour country clothing store in Knutsford, Cheshire as its one-year anniversary passes.</description>
			
			<category>Barbour</category>
			<category>waxed jacket</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:32:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Zara Phillips named Equestrian Olympic Athlete of the Year</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/zara-phillips-receives-prestigious-equestrian-trophy.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/zara-phillips-receives-prestigious-equestrian-trophy.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Royal equestrian Zara Phillips has been presented with a trophy for her stunning role in the Equestrian Olympics.</description>
			
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 10:55:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Air ambulance team issue horse riding advice</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/horse-riding-warning-from-air-ambulance.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/horse-riding-warning-from-air-ambulance.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Equestrians throughout the UK have been warned to take precautions this winter in case they have a bad fall while out horse riding.</description>
			
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:16:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Young Barbour family member joins firm</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/new-barbour-family-member-joins-firm.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/new-barbour-family-member-joins-firm.htm</guid>
			
			<description>A love of the countryside and rural sports is often handed down from generation to generation.</description>
			
			<category>Barbour</category>
			<category>country clothing</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2006 15:09:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Equestrians welcome 2007 introduction of Animal Welfare Act</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/equestrians-pleased-with-animal-welfare-act.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/equestrians-pleased-with-animal-welfare-act.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Equestrians and horse riding organisations throughout the UK have welcomed the announcement that the long-overdue Animal Welfare Act will take effect on 6th April 2007.</description>
			
			<category>Equestrian</category>
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2006 16:47:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Christmas present inspiration from Barbour</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/barbour-recommends-wax-jackets-for-christmas.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/barbour-recommends-wax-jackets-for-christmas.htm</guid>
			
			<description>As December approaches, Barbour has released a list of ten products it recommends for giving as Christmas presents.</description>
			
			<category>Barbour</category>
			<category>waxed jacket</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 17:13:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Hunter Wellington boots to be featured in New York fashion stores</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/hunter-wellington-boots-take-off-in-america.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/hunter-wellington-boots-take-off-in-america.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Hunter Wellington boots are now making the trip across the ocean to New York's trendiest stores as the company expands into the US market.</description>
			
			<category>Hunter</category>
			<category>Wellington boots</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 13:15:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Bates Equitation winner awarded Caprilli Close Contact saddle </title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/bates-saddle-awarded-to-rankings-winner.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/bates-saddle-awarded-to-rankings-winner.htm</guid>
			
			<description>The young horse rider Sloane Coles has been awarded a Bates Caprilli Close Contact saddle as a prize for coming top in the 2006 Bates USA Equitation Rankings.</description>
			
			<category>Bates</category>
			<category>saddle</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2006 17:16:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Horse riding award given to Buckinghamshire County Council </title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/buckinghamshire-wins-award-for-best-horse-riding-routes.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/buckinghamshire-wins-award-for-best-horse-riding-routes.htm</guid>
			
			<description>The British Horse Society has given an award to Buckinghamshire County Council for the role it has played in improving horse riding facilities.</description>
			
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<category>dressage</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:10:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Horse riding events to feature on the BBC</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/bbc-signs-horse-riding-event-deals.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/bbc-signs-horse-riding-event-deals.htm</guid>
			
			<description>The BBC has decided to place horse riding events more favourably in its upcoming TV schedule, making deals to feature both puissance and the Hickstead DFS Derby.</description>
			
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<category>show jumping</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2006 15:58:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Barbour jackets make appearance in 'The Queen'</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/barbour-jackets-star-in-film.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/barbour-jackets-star-in-film.htm</guid>
			
			<description>The new film 'The Queen' has sent thousands of New Yorkers flocking to Barbour stores to find the Beaufort jacket which features in it.</description>
			
			<category>Barbour</category>
			<category>Beaufort jacket</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:24:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Managing director of Charles Owen receives riding safety honour</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/charles-owen-md-receives-safety-honour.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/charles-owen-md-receives-safety-honour.htm</guid>
			
			<description>The managing director of the riding hat manufacturer Charles Owen, Roy Burek, is to become an ambassador for sports products for the British Safety Institute (BSI).</description>
			
			<category>Charles Owen</category>
			<category>riding hat</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2006 10:34:58 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Strike action averted at country clothing firm Barbour</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/strike-avoided-at-barbour.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/strike-avoided-at-barbour.htm</guid>
			
			<description>The famous country clothing firm Barbour has avoided strike action by its employees thanks to a last minute resolution in a pay dispute.</description>
			
			<category>Barbour</category>
			<category>country clothing</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:41:06 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Ariat wins "Vendor of the Year" award</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/ariat-wins-business-award.htm</link>
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			<description>The equestrian apparel and footwear manufacturer Ariat has been awarded the title of "Vendor of the Year" by a prestigious US retail farm.</description>
			
			<category>Ariat</category>
			<category>equestrian clothing</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2006 14:55:30 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>The Home of Rest for Horses changes its name</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/new-name-for-horse-charity.htm</link>
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			<description>The Home of Rest for Horses, the oldest horse charity in the UK, has changed its name to "The Horse Trust".</description>
			
			<category>horse</category>
			<category>stable</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2006 17:14:30 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Barbour provides employment for redundant leatherworkers</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/barbour-gives-jobs-to-redundant-employees.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/barbour-gives-jobs-to-redundant-employees.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Legendary country clothing business Barbour has provided new jobs for some of the workers made redundant when another leatherworking firm in Tyneside went into liquidation.</description>
			
			<category>Barbour</category>
			<category>country clothing</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2006 16:04:41 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Dublin looking for participants in long riding boot survey</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/dublin-holds-long-riding-boots-survey.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/dublin-holds-long-riding-boots-survey.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Dublin, the well-known manufacturer of equestrian clothing, is looking for participants in a survey about long riding boots.</description>
			
			<category>Dublin</category>
			<category>long riding boots</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:05:33 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Charles Owen announces riding hat safety talk</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/charles-owen-to-hold-fife-safety-talk.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/charles-owen-to-hold-fife-safety-talk.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Charles Owen, the manufacturer of many well-known horse riding safety helmets like the GR8, has announced that it is holding a safety talk for equestrians.</description>
			
			<category>Charles Owen</category>
			<category>riding helmet</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2006 15:48:53 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>New report reveals importance of game shooting to UK economy</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/game-shooting-contributes-millions-to-UK-economy.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/game-shooting-contributes-millions-to-UK-economy.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Just as the 2006 pheasant shooting season starts, a new report has highlighted the importance of this traditional country sport to the UK economy.</description>
			
			<category>shooting</category>
			<category>country clothing</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2006 08:39:46 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Police urge equestrians to mark their horse tack</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/equestrians-encouraged-to-mark-horse-tack.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/equestrians-encouraged-to-mark-horse-tack.htm</guid>
			
			<description>For many years, the problem of horse tack theft has plagued those who have tack either at their home or at livery yards.</description>
			
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			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2006 16:12:49 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Charles Owen helmet gives equestrians opportunity to "Wear it Pink"</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/charles-owen-supports-wear-it-pink.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/charles-owen-supports-wear-it-pink.htm</guid>
			
			<description>The horse riding safety equipment specialists at Charles Owen have developed a new product to support the "Wear it Pink" Breast Cancer Campaign.</description>
			
			<category>Charles Owen</category>
			<category>riding hat</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:57:03 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>WeatherBeeta celebrates autumn/winter rug selection with prize draw</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/weatherbeeta-promotes-autumn-winter-horse-rugs.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/weatherbeeta-promotes-autumn-winter-horse-rugs.htm</guid>
			
			<description>WeatherBeeta is celebrating its autumn/winter 2006 selection of horse rugs coming into season by inviting customers to fill in a survey with a prize for one winning entrant.</description>
			
			<category>WeatherBeeta</category>
			<category>horse rug</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2006 14:14:29 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Welsh rugby internationals choose Barbour jackets</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/Barbour-jackets-popular-with-rugby-internationals.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/Barbour-jackets-popular-with-rugby-internationals.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Barbour wax jackets are ever favoured by those involved in country activities such as shooting, fishing and horse riding.</description>
			
			<category>Barbour</category>
			<category>wax jacket</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:55:19 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>TV star dons Hunter Wellington boots for farm mayhem</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/Big-Brother-star-dons-Hunter-Wellington-boots.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/Big-Brother-star-dons-Hunter-Wellington-boots.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Former Big Brother star Nikki Grahame has revealed her impeccable taste after donning a pair of stylish Hunter Wellington boots for her latest TV appearance.</description>
			
			<category>Hunter Wellington boots</category>
			<category>country clothing</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:11:33 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Barbour launches autumn/winter childrenswear collection</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/barbour-autumn-winter-childrenswear-collection-launched.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/barbour-autumn-winter-childrenswear-collection-launched.htm</guid>
			
			<description>As we enter the closing months of 2006, Barbour has announced the release of its new childrenswear collection for the autumn/winter season.</description>
			
			<category>Barbour</category>
			<category>jacket</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:57:30 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Horse tack stolen by thieves</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/Thieves-steal-horse-tack.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/Thieves-steal-horse-tack.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Members of the equestrian world are becoming increasingly frustrated about the growing number of horse tack thieves who somehow manage to escape prosecution.</description>
			
			<category>horse tack</category>
			<category>saddle</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2006 08:52:22 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Hunter Wellington boots celebrate anniversary in style</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/150-years-of-Hunter-Wellington-boots-celebrated.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/150-years-of-Hunter-Wellington-boots-celebrated.htm</guid>
			
			<description>The makers of the world famous Hunter Wellington boot are celebrating 150 years of providing outstanding quality boots for the equestrian and celebrity world alike.</description>
			
			<category>Hunter Wellington boots</category>
			<category>country clothing</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2006 16:55:47 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Zara Phillips’ excellent performance in the saddle takes gold</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/heroic-performance-in-the-saddle-wins-gold.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/heroic-performance-in-the-saddle-wins-gold.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Zara Phillips is said to be favorite to win the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year award after winning gold at the World Equestrian Games in Germany.</description>
			
			<category>saddle</category>
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 10:57:43 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Equestrian world pays tribute to David Nicholson</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/equestrian-tributes-paid-to-david-nicholson.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/equestrian-tributes-paid-to-david-nicholson.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Members of the equestrian world have been paying tribute to David Nicholson, who died on Sunday 27th August at the age of 67.</description>
			
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<category>reins</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2006 17:25:50 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Police horses to be saddled with advertisements</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/horse-saddle-advertisements-introduced.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/horse-saddle-advertisements-introduced.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Police horses in Nottinghamshire will soon have advertising on their saddles in a bid to raise money for charity.</description>
			
			<category>saddle</category>
			<category>horse riding</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2006 15:46:12 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Irish rider tragically killed during cross country event</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/irish-rider-dies-during-cross-country-event.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/irish-rider-dies-during-cross-country-event.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Tributes have been flooding in from around the equestrian world following the tragic news that one of Northern Ireland’s top riders has been killed during a cross country event.</description>
			
			<category>saddle</category>
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2006 10:58:25 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Fine for Swedish show jumper after overuse of whip</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/swedish-show-jumper-fined-for-excessive-use-of-whip.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/swedish-show-jumper-fined-for-excessive-use-of-whip.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Top Swedish show jumper Helena Lundback has been fined more than £1,000 for excessive use of the whip at the Dublin Horse Show.</description>
			
			<category>horse show</category>
			<category>saddle</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2006 14:58:40 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Brit is first woman to ride across the Australian outback</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/brit-crosses-outback-on-horseback.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/brit-crosses-outback-on-horseback.htm</guid>
			
			<description>A British veterinary nurse has become the first ever woman to cross the Australian outback on horseback.</description>
			
			<category>horse</category>
			<category>saddle</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2006 16:41:26 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>British youngsters bring gold back from Czech Republic</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/victorious-youngsters-tipped-to-be-horse-riding-stars.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/victorious-youngsters-tipped-to-be-horse-riding-stars.htm</guid>
			
			<description>The future stars of British horse riding showed off their abilities in dazzling style last weekend at the young riders’ European Championships in the Czech Republic, bringing back a haul of gold medals.</description>
			
			<category>horse</category>
			<category>show jumping</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2006 17:01:19 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Great Britain reveals World Equestrian Games squad</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/british-squad-revealed-for-world-equestrian-games.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/british-squad-revealed-for-world-equestrian-games.htm</guid>
			
			<description>The Great Britain squad for this summer's 2006 World Equestrian Games in Germany has finally been announced.</description>
			
			<category>equestrian</category>
			<category>show jumping</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2006 15:55:31 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>One day ban for jockey who head-butted horse</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/jockey-banned-after-head-butting-horse.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/jockey-banned-after-head-butting-horse.htm</guid>
			
			<description>A jockey who was caught on TV cameras savagely head-butting his mount has been slapped with a one-day ban by the sport’s governing body.</description>
			
			<category>saddle</category>
			<category>reins</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2006 15:32:36 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Hertfordshire saddlery targeted by thieves</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/80-items-stolen-in-hertfordshire-saddlery-burglary.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/80-items-stolen-in-hertfordshire-saddlery-burglary.htm</guid>
			
			<description>The owner of a Hertfordshire saddlery is said to be distraught after once again being the victim of a large burglary.</description>
			
			<category>saddlery</category>
			<category>Stubben</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2006 10:59:17 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Irish show jumper takes first place at Hickstead</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/shane-breen-takes-first-place-at-hickstead-event.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/shane-breen-takes-first-place-at-hickstead-event.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Shane Breen beat the event riders at their own game and claimed first place in the Royal International Horse Show’s Ford Ranger Eventing Grand Prix at Hickstead.</description>
			
			<category>show jumping</category>
			<category>horse show</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2006 14:37:47 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>BBC series said to be responsible for increased show jumping popularity</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/show-jumping-popularity-increased-by-tv-show.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/show-jumping-popularity-increased-by-tv-show.htm</guid>
			
			<description>A new wave of interest in show jumping has emerged following the BBC TV series, Only Fools on Horses, in which celebrities climbed into the saddle to raise money for Sport Relief.</description>
			
			<category>Hunter</category>
			<category>wellington</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2006 17:53:18 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Second hand tack dealer arrested after stolen saddles found</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/stolen-saddles-found-by-police.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/stolen-saddles-found-by-police.htm</guid>
			
			<description>A surrey woman has been arrested by police after a stash of 11 saddles were found at a premises in Surrey.</description>
			
			<category>saddles</category>
			<category>tack</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2006 09:31:10 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Michael Whitaker takes first at County horse show</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/Michael-Whitaker-takes-first-at-County-show.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/Michael-Whitaker-takes-first-at-County-show.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Competing against 24 other entrants, Michael Whitaker took first prize at the East of England County Show in the area trial.</description>
			
			<category>Horse show</category>
			<category>saddle</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2006 09:06:17 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Pink wellingtons caused problems for Hunter</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/Pink-wellington-boots-caused-problems-for-Hunter-Company.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/Pink-wellington-boots-caused-problems-for-Hunter-Company.htm</guid>
			
			<description>At a meeting of creditors of the Hunter Rubber Co in Dumfries, this week creditors were told that the company's foray into the world of fashion had been one of the causes of its demise.</description>
			
			<category>Riding boots</category>
			<category>horse show</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2006 10:54:58 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>British team members head for Longleat Horse Trials.</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/British-team-head-for-Longleat-Horse-Trials.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/British-team-head-for-Longleat-Horse-Trials.htm</guid>
			
			<description>British team members including Pippa Funnell, William Fox-Pitt and Daisy Dick are joined by Jeannette Brakewell as they take to their saddles and head for Longleat Horse Trials this weekend, the 16th 17th and 18th June.</description>
			
			<category>British riders</category>
			<category>saddle</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2006 11:04:24 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Michael Whitaker named as BSJA Show Jumper of the Month</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/Michael-Whitaker-named-as-BSJA-Show-Jumper-of-the-Month for-April-2006.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/Michael-Whitaker-named-as-BSJA-Show-Jumper-of-the-Month for-April-2006.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Michael Whitaker doffed his riding boots at the end of last week having been voted BSJA Show Jumper of the Month for April.</description>
			
			<category>Michael Whitaker,</category>
			<category>show jumper, riding boots</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2006 10:19:50 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Sergio Grasso add new riding boot to range</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/Sergio-Grasso-3500-Bergamo-riding-boots.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/Sergio-Grasso-3500-Bergamo-riding-boots.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Sergio Grasso the Italian manufacturer of some of the worlds finest horse riding boots, have added to their range of boots with the launch of the 3500 Bergamo boot.</description>
			
			<category>Sergio Grasso, 3500 Bergamo, riding boots</category>
			<category>horse riding boots</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2006 09:32:10 +0100</pubDate>
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		<title>Equestrian news - Celebration as Hunter wellington boots remain in Britain</title>
			<link>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/news-celebration-as hunter-wellington-boots-remain-in-britain.htm</link>
			<guid>http://www.dogwoodlondon.co.uk/equestrian-news/news-celebration-as hunter-wellington-boots-remain-in-britain.htm</guid>
			
			<description>Kate Moss was snapped trudging through the Glastonbury mud in them, Princess Diana sported a pair in a famous pre-wedding Balmoral photograph and even Angelina Jolie wore bright red ones in a recent Hollywood blockbuster, but only last month it was feared that Hunter wellington boots, the age-old mainstay of British country tradition, were headed for the knackers' yard.</description>
			
			<category>footwear</category>
			<category>wellington-boots</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2006 11:58:24 +0100</pubDate>
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