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10 fascinating facts about the Cartier Queen’s Cup

This prestigious event at Guards Polo Club is the the jewel in the crown of the British polo season.The jewel in the polo calendar, the Cartier Queen’s Cup attracts the world’s best players and...

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The 5 best dog-friendly hotels in London

With increasing numbers of London hotels opening their doors to our canine companions, Rosie Paterson sniffs out the best pet-friendly deals in town.The Milestone Hotel, London W8Whether you’re in...

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Foster dog diary: Lenny goes up for adoption

Country Life’s Heather Clark keeps a diary of a first time dog fosterer. In her second instalment, Lenny completes his foster programme and goes up for adoption. Day 14 Lenny has been very good at home...

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England polo team short-list announced

The Hurlingham Polo Association announce England team short-list ahead of the Royal Salute Coronation Cup. The Hurlingham Polo Association has announced the England team short-list ahead of the...

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Ashes 2015: Come on England!

England’s cricketers have the chance to regain popularity and credibility in the Test series against Australia, says Roderick Easdale.England will go into the five-match Ashes series against Australia,...

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A to Z of the CLA Game Fair 2015

The world's biggest countryside show opens on the 31st July. Here's our A-Z of the best bits. A to Z of the CLA Game Fair 2015 A is for Arundell Arms, the Devon fishing hotel that always provides a...

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8 famous Jack Russell terriers (and their owners)

Top terriers. Uggie, star of The Artist. 1. A campaign was launched to get Uggie, dog star of 2011 film The Artist, an Oscar. His memoir Uggie, My Story was published in October 2012. 2. Trump is...

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Best products for old dogs

Help your four-legged friend retire in style and comfort with our pick of the best products for elderly dogs. Deluxe telescopic dog ramp, £89.99, Solvit (0845 180 1010; www.easyanimal.co.uk)...

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Reel Life: Fishing on the Alness

David Profumo returns to the Alness for a day's heavenly fishing.At 5am, the July sun was already glowering down our glen and things didn’t look auspicious for catching a salmon. The drive north sure...

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8 facts about the Scottish terrier

All about the tenacious Scottie dog. Wise, brave and sporting, Scottie dogs were once one of Britain’s most popular breeds. We reveal facts about the Scottish terrier: 1. Scottish terriers were...

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Insider’s guide to Burghley 2015

Our inside track to the international 4 star CCI held at Burghley Park, Lincolnshire. Andrew Nicholson and Avebury at last year's Burghley Horse Trials © Nico Morgan/Alamy Live NewsBurghley 2015: The...

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50 greatest horses of all time

Mark Hedges and Kate Green pay tribute to the 50 greatest equines to have touched British culture. He rewrote the history books: Anne, Duchess of Westminster's Arkle and his jockey Pat Taaffe,...

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Foster dog diary: Lenny goes up for adoption

Country Life’s Heather Clark keeps a diary of a first time dog fosterer. In her second instalment, Lenny completes his foster programme and goes up for adoption. Day 14 Lenny has been very good at home...

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The mating ritual of the snail

Garden snails travel at about 50 yards in an hour, but, as David Profumo reports, they are notoriously promiscuous hermaphrodites that enjoy a protracted mating ritual. Aterrestrial mollusc trailing...

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Can the Game Fair be saved?

Country Life asks whether the Game Fair has any chance of surviving as the CLA calls a consultation period to explore the future of the event Shockwaves are reverberating through the countryside after...

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Top five National Trust properties for dogs

Explore some more National Trust properties this autumn, and you don't have to leave the dogs behindNational Trust houses, with their extensive, beautifully maintained grounds, are a dog-walker’s best...

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Celebrating autumn

Evocative images of autumn in the countrysideReady for battle: just before dawn, a fallow deer prepares to ward off other suitors. Britain’s red and sika deer also rut in the autumn As autumn arrives...

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The best dog-friendly pubs in London

There's no need to leave your four-legged friend at home. We list our favourite dog-friendly pubs in London. There are some brilliant walks for lazy afternoons in London, and if you’re taking the dog...

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Great Britain’s favourite terrier breeds

Most owners would agree that life with a terrier is a life enriched, thanks to their fierce loyalty, big personalities and reckless dedication to chasing things. Kate Green explains how this sporting...

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Dog Friendly cottages to rent

Dog-friendly cottages to rent this autumn/winter from Cornwall to Scotland If you’re planning to rent a cottage for Christmas or a break in the New Year, make sure you can take your dog along. Here are...

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