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Eventers will be back at Hickstead this summer after the loss of the eventing grand prix in 2014.

The popular class in which eventers and showjumpers went head-to-head over a range of coloured poles and fixed cross-country fences was traditionally held on the Thursday of the Royal International Horse Show. But in 2014 it was withdrawn from the programme as Sky Sports dropped Thursdays coverage, meaning that action from the cross-country fences in the grounds would not have been filmed and relayed back to the arena screens.

However, to solve this problem the class has been reformatted into the eventers challenge.

The class will now be kept within the arena and only event riders will be eligible to compete, which will allow the cross-country fences to become more technical and demanding.

Lots of equestrian fans were upset by the loss of the former eventing grand prix class, so were very pleased to be launching the eventers challenge in its place, said Hicksteads Lizzie Bunn.

This year the course will be designed by Richard Taylor. Mr Taylor has been part of the course-building team at two European eventing championships, the Asian Games and the Beijing Olympics.

All the fences will be rustic cross-country obstacles, with some fixed fences and others that can be knocked down.

A number of top riders have won the title during the class sixteen-year history, including eventers Pippa Funnell, Andrew Nicholson and Lucinda Fredericks, plus showjumpers Michael Whitaker and Shane Breen.

There have been some very illustrious eventing champions competing at Hickstead over the years, and were pleased to be inviting the countrys top names once again, added Lizzie.

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Manama: Saudi Arabia border security forces both in the north and south of the kingdom are ready to deal with any situation, including shooting any infiltrators trying to cross into the country illegally, a security official has said.

They are well prepared in light of the events unfolding in some of Saudi Arabias neighbouring countries and they have the authority to reciprocate and shoot any illegal infiltrators, Mohammad Al Ghamdi, the spokesperson for the border security forces, said.

The plan to secure the southern borders is moving forward. The first stage of the fence is over and the second stage of including modern technology in monitoring and tracking infiltrators is being implemented, Al Ghamdi told Saudi daily Al Sharq Al Awsat.

The official added that the northern borders were secure and that the rate of infiltration into Saudi Arabia was nil, stressing that the modern technology used by the border patrols succeeded in tracking anyone trying to enter the kingdom illegally.

We deal with infiltrators in the 20-kilometre no-man zone, he said.

The tracking of infiltrators trying to enter the kingdom by using aeroplanes is coordinated with the interior ministry security aviation, he said.

On September 5, King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud inaugurated the first phase of a border security barrier along the kingdoms northern borders, stretching from Hafar Al Batin, near the Iraq-Kuwait border, to the northeast town of Turaif close to Jordan.

The Saudi Press Agency reported that the multilayered barrier runs along 900km of the northern border and consists of 50 radars, 78 monitoring towers, eight command centres, ten mobile surveillance vehicles, 38 night vision camera-equipped gates, 32 rapid-response centres, and three rapid intervention squads, all linked by a fibre-optic communications network.

The official news agency said that 3,397 people were being trained by 60 trainers to man the barrier.

The ten kilometre-deep barrier consists of a sand berm, two fences, and a patrol road that connects the various watchtowers and supporting facilities.

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18-foot high fences separate Juarez Valley from American state of Texas Vigilante forces who opposed 'Sinaloa' cartel were tortured and beheaded 'You get used to seeing dead bodies in the street,' says one local resident Pictures of murdered relatives sent to families who failed to pay ransom One man heard his kidnapped daughter, 17, being raped 'down the phone' The police officers who were executed in 2009 have never been replaced Only 5,000 of its 60,000 original inhabitants have dared to remain

By Alasdair Baverstock In Mexico City For Mailonline

Published: 04:07 EST, 21 January 2015 | Updated: 05:02 EST, 21 January 2015

The Juarez Valley on the Mexico-Texas border, a forty mile stretch of cotton fields and ghost towns, is so dangerous that even the police don't dare to enter.

Situated to the east of Juarez City a town which held the title of the world's most violent for three consecutive years the criminal cartels in 'Murder Valley' run drugs, weapons and illegal immigrants across the border, murdering in cold blood anyone who interferes with their business.

Today the Juarez Valley, which runs along the Rio Grande and is just a stone's throw from the eighteen-foot fence on the US border, sees more death and violence than anywhere else in North America. It has even been suggested that it could be the deadliest place on Earth

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Death: Gravestones line the streets of Juarez City, where kidnap and murder are a daily reality

Ghost town: The town of Pradexis Guadalupe is virtually devoid of life, after years of brutal gang rule

Fear: Residents are too afraid to walk the streets, for fear they will be kidnapped and tortured

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Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) January 20, 2015

QS Fencing Company, a Vancouver fencing solution provider, has recently announced that they will now provide wildlife fences that would help keep out undomesticated animals. These high quality metal fences by QS Fencing are durable and strong, and can create an effective barrier in order to stop animals such as bears, skunks, raccoons, coyotes and deer from entering the clients property. The wildlife fences by QS Fencing can be used by residential, as well as, commercial clients to keep their properties safe.

The typical wildlife crew you will likely encounter in your backyard will be of squirrels, skunks, raccoons, coyotes, geese and ducks, and urban deer, states a company representative. Some areas in Surrey, BC and around Metro Vancouver may also have bear sightings. Such animals have been notorious for going through gardens and garbage. Their main goal is to find food this is why they will be looking for your edible fruits and vegetables and your delicious leftovers!

Generally these creatures will be tame and pose little threat to humans; however, there have been some recent media attention on incidents involving humans and wildlife. Some have been minor, but others quite severe. Coyotes and bears, for example, have a larger appetite than squirrels. It is therefore important to be aware of your surroundings and best to take precautions as you can.

About QS Fencing Established in 2010, QS Fencing is a young family-owned business that aims to provide quality products and superior service. It is a Vancouver Fencing Company that is licensed and insured. All their employees are WCB insured as well. QS Fencing serves the geographical areas of Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, Richmond, Surrey, and Delta, BC.

To place an order at QS Fencing, visit http://www.qsfencing.ca or call (604) 345-5145.

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