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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-09T17:40:06.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Breen Equestrian Mares & foals, Hickstead, Sussex, United Kingdom. August 9th 2024 ~ MANDATORY Credit Elli Birch/Bootsandhooves - NO UNAUTHORISED USE - 07745 909676The German equestrian federation is sending a “clear signal” on young horse training – as changes to the prestigious Al Shira’aa Bundeschampionate are announced to prepare horses “in a more age-appropriate and horse-friendly way”. Last month the federation held a young horse summit, attended by breeders, riders, trainers, vets and judges. The aim was to […]",
  "title": "Championship changes to prepare youngsters in more ‘age-appropriate and horse-friendly way’"
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