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Sharon Hunt is Talk of the Town
Sharon Hunt (GBR) enjoyed the biggest thrill of her long partnership with Tankers Town when the fleet-footed gelding gave her a first CCI4* win, at Luhmühlen.

“I’m shocked,” said the 32-year-old, “but I always knew he was a phenomenal horse”. The optimum time of 90 seconds proved extremely difficult on the spacious jumping track and only nine out of the 32 finishers avoided collecting time penalties.

Tankers Town lowered the third fence, but Hunt kept up a good speed and did not incur any other penalties, giving her the slimmest of leads – just 0.2 of a penalty – over Ingrid Klimke (GER), whose chances of a first CCI4* win disappeared when she had both parts of the double at five down.

“The course really suited my horse because he is so good at jumping fast,” explained Hunt.

Sharon Hunt’s victory is the culmination of a 12-year partnership. Her parents bought Tankers Town, an Irish Sport Horse by Ceredigion, as a four-year-old and she broke him in herself.

Hunt gained her first Union flag competing as an individual at the 2006 World Equestrian Games on Tankers Town and was a member of Britain’s bronze medal team at the 2008 Olympics. Her previous best CCI4* result was fifth at Badminton in 2008. She has recently moved to a new base in Kent, England, and is now trained in Dressage by former British team rider Anna Ross-Davies.

When asked if she will be attending any more of the HSBC FEI Classics, Hunt said: “Obviously, I now hope that I will be on an aeroplane to Kentucky, but if that doesn’t come off I shall certainly be at Burghley trying to win some money!”

Results
1 Sharon Hunt/Tankers Town (GBR) 43.0 + 0 + 4 = 47.0
2 Ingrid Klimke/FRH Butts Abraxxas (GER) 39.2 + 0 4/4 = 47.2
3 Andreas Dibowski/FRH Fantasia (GER) 44.2 + 0 + 4 = 48.2
4 Andrew Nicholson/Mr Cruise Control (NZL) 48.2 + 0.8 + 0 = 49.0
5 Oliver Townend/Ashdale Cruise Master (GBR) 42.8 + 0.8 + 4/4 = 51.6
6 Lucy Wiegersma/Woodfalls Inigo Jones (GBR) 44.8 + 0 + 4/4 = 52.8
7 Mary King/Apache Sauce (GBR) 51.0 + 1.6 + 8 = 52.6
8 Andreas Ostholt/Franco Jeans (GER) 53.3 + 0 + 8 = 61.3
9 Lucy Wiegersma/Granntevka Prince (GBR) 48.2 + 2.8 + 8/5 = 64.0
10 Andrew Nicholson/Armada (NZL) 58.5 + 0 + 2/4 = 64.5

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.