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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-15T12:50:04.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.horseandhound.co.uk",
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  "textContent": "Bethany Stone retired her homebred Pip aged six owing to medical issues.\n\n**H &H’s Bethany Stone talks frankly about the lessons she learnt and why she believes you should think twice before putting your mare in foal**\n\nTalking horses is my job, but it can also be a painful point. Why? Because I don’t ride anymore, and I regret breeding my horse. I’m physically able and mentally eager to ride horses. After all, horse riding first captivated me and brought me into the equestrian world as a child. Since then, I’ve learned […]",
  "title": "Do you really know enough to put your mare in foal? I love my horse, but I regret breeding him..."
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