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If horses could talk
Gary Witheford is one of the country's leading 'horse whisperers' and the man who famously broke a zebrato prove that all flight animals react in a similar way to human handling. If Horses Could Talk, which will be co-written by award- winning journalist, broadcaster and author, Brough Scott, will tell Gary's story through the prism of the horses and animals that have most affected his life. The book centres around the animals with inspiring and uplifting stories that will amuse and fascinate, interwoven with Gary's remarkable, and in parts, shocking life story. Gary says: \"My life has been inspired as well as saved by horses and I hope that telling my story can inspire others too.\". Brough Scott adds: \"Communication comes in many forms. That which Gary Witheford has with horses is among the most remarkable I have seen in any language. Anyone who has ever had anything to do with a horse will be mesmerised by Gary's story.\"
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Witheford the wonder horseman Magic touch which helped Sea The Stars works miracles with troublesome animals
After a while, however, Eric Wheeler, Mellor's former head lad, asked him to help deal with a horse which was particularly bad at the stalls. At the same time [Gary Witheford]'s friend Cozy Powell, the late drummer with Black Sabbath (and probably not a guiding light for many in racing), insisted that Witheford had a talent which he would be foolish not to exploit. Trainer Eddie Harty introduced him to Ireland and the unlikely word spread round The Curragh of an Englishman who was good with horses. [John Oxx], who was having stalls trouble with a useful colt belonging to the Aga Khan, heard of Witheford's work and so started a relationship that now has Witheford breaking in all the Aga Khan's yearlings. He has them all being ridden within 20 minutes, a process that traditionally took six weeks from start to finish. Last week at York will also linger long in the memory. \"It was like seeing my children do well. Barney McGrew is the most difficult horse I've dealt with. If he was human he'd be on the dole or in the pub. He's always working out ways of avoiding the stalls and what works getting him in one day never works a second time. He's taught me more than any other horse.\"
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Gary showcases his talent
Equine behaviour expert Gary Witheford, who is based at Burbage in Wiltshire, is no longer accepting cases from private horse owners.
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Horse attacks horrify Britain
The horses were nervous. One, a three-month-old chestnut colt named Mio, cowered behind its mother in a corner of the field. As he approached, Mr. [Gary Witheford] spotted blood on Mio's hind legs. The violence appears to come in cycles. The attacks at Mr. Witheford's stables are strongly reminiscent of an earlier spate of incidents in 1993 and 1994, when dozens of horses were mutilated in [Wiltshire], Gloucestershire, Dorset and Somerset. Mr. Witheford is swift to point the finger of blame at New Age travellers in the Wiltshire area, and believes that whoever committed the assaults has experience in handling horses, and an accomplice.
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'Horse whisperer' struggles to understand slasher psychology
It is estimated that as many as 80 horses are attacked each year, with many of the attacks centred on the sex organs. In September, just across the border in Hampshire, two ponies were shot with a crossbow. In Kent last month, two horses had their tales cut off and hung on trees. One of the animals bled to death. Catching the slashers has proved problematic. Neighbours of the Marlborough stables have reported seeing a white Ford Transit van in the vicinity of the paddock where all three horses have been slashed. A man in his 50s, wearing a flat cap, was spotted getting out of the van before it drove off, prompting fears the slashers may be working in a team. Three-month-old colt Mio Brujo, left, is one of three of [Gary Witheford]'s horses slashed in a series of attacks at his Marlborough stables SWNS
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RACING:: Record-breaking Rakti routs rivals
If that sounds straightforward, it was, although Rakti is far from straightforward. He is a Jekyll and Hyde character who, as [Philip Robinson] says: 'sulks if he gets upset'. The jockey added: 'He is so strong that you can't do anything about it if he wants his own way. You need brains, not brawn, to ride him.' [Michael Jarvis] explained that it was always Robinson's intention to take the early lead. 'Philip said that he was sure Rakti would switch off if he were in front.' That he does most of his homework on his own must have helped in that decision and the opposition, led home by Mac Love from Hurricane Alan, were blown away, with Robinson insisting there was more in the tank. Not that the runner-up's trainer was upset. John Akehurst had a big grin on his face as he said: 'I suppose that is the closest I will get to winning a Group One.' Robinson, who said on returning from winning on Rakti after winning the 2003 Champion Stakes over 10 furlongs that 'he is the best miler in the world', concurred, although he pointed out his mount's versatility. 'It is remarkable that a horse with his speed can have won a Derby over a mile-and-a-half,' he said, referring to the 2002 Italian Derby.
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