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Well Done James!
Four-star three-day eventer and equine vet James Robinson. Photo by John Britter Photography.
For many equine enthusiasts, the Bank Holiday weekend was marked by Badminton Horse Trials. As well as the top five horse and rider combinations, congratulations must go to equine vet and four star three day eventer, James Robinson, who finished in sixth place.

James and his superb ride Comanche put in a consistent and solid performance across all the phases – dressage, cross country and show jumping – and finished in sixth position. It’s a huge achievement by any standard and James is in good company with some of the world’s top professional eventers but to achieve this whilst also enjoying a career as an equine vet is extremely impressive. During an interview with the BBC straight after his cross country ride, James was quick to acknowledge all those who support him and make his eventing career possible.

About this year's Badminton, James said: "Comanche was superb, another fabulous performance from a great horse at what I thought was one of the toughest Badminton courses that I've ridden. I thought the course design was very subtle and with more imagination than in previous years."

The Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials 2010 was won by Australian Paul Tapner aboard Inonothing. In terms of Brits, Daisy Berkeley on Spring Along and Mary King riding Imperial Cavilier came is third and forth positions respectively. Second place went to German rider Andreas Dibowski aboard Euroridings Butts Leon.

If you missed the action but would like to catch up then check out Horse & Country TV.

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

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In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'