Crash hat rule revoked by Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain [H&H VIP]
HOYS 2003 Ladies Hunter ChampionAt the beginning of 2014, Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain (SHB(GB)) introduced a controversial new hat rule, making it compulsory for all competitors and judges in...
View Article3 daily health checks every horse owner should make
What’s the first thing you do when you’re feeling poorly? Maybe lie down, take pain relief or seek medical advice. As prey animals, a horse’s natural instinct is to suffer in silence rather than...
View ArticleAP McCoy and Andrew Nicholson take on hunts in Barbury challenge
Riders from hunts across the country could have the chance to go up against their heroes of the racing and eventing worlds in a challenge at Barbury Horse Trials next month (11 July). Twenty-time...
View ArticleMilton: 12 fascinating facts about our hero
Legendary showjumper Milton, this week’s cover star (11 June 2015), became one of the best known horses in the world during his heyday, collecting fan clubs wherever he travelled. Ronnie Massarella,...
View ArticleValegro fans: would you pay $16,500 for a bracelet made from his hair?
How much do you love Valegro? A unique bracelet containing a lock of the dual Olympic gold medal-winners’ hair has been auctioned for an impressive $16,500 (£10,641). The bracelet is made from plaited...
View ArticleCharities celebrate as rehoming at record high in 2014
Bernard was rescued by the RSPCA four years ago and now enjoys showjumpingEquine charities have revealed that the number of horses, donkeys and ponies finding new homes is on the rise — with the RSPCA...
View ArticleThe week on Twitter: Olympian’s baby shows great taste; ‘new ride’ for Andrew...
Enjoy the H&H team’s top tweets from the equestrian twitterverse this week. There is an exciting new addition to this weekly page. Our favourite tweet each week will win either an Apatchy mini...
View ArticleLittle Downham Horse Trials (2): what riders need to know [H&H VIP]
Get the lowdown on this fixture from Eventing magazine's horse trials guide — including what riders say about the event, plus vital statisticsDate: Saturday 1 – Sunday 2 August 2015 Organiser: Tina Ure...
View ArticleFlora Harris leads after dressage in Bramham Horse Trials CCI3* [VIDEO]
Flora Harris leads after dressage in the CCI3* at the Equi-Trek Bramham Horse Trials. She was the first into the arena today and scored 38.1 on Bayano, a nine-year-old by Contendro II, who belongs to...
View ArticleWalk the Bramham CCI3* cross-country course [PICS]
Take a virtual tour round the CCI3* track at the Equi-Trek Bramham Horse Trials 2015 with our full gallery of course photos. The course is designed by Ian Stark, who is in his sixth year designing...
View Article6 gorgeous greys for sale this week [PICS]
They may be tricky to keep clean, but a good grey can be hard to beat. Here are just a few of the greys for sale on the Horse & Hound website this week — from jumping ponies to four-star prospects,...
View ArticleBalthazar King: what does the future hold? [H&H VIP]
When popular Grand National runner Balthazar King crashed out of the race this year, his fans feared the worst. Screens were drawn around the stricken gelding as racetrack vets worked to assess his...
View ArticleCoral Keen’s eventing blog: Looking forward to a trip to Germany
Derby (Wellshead Fare Opposition) was brilliant at Houghton International Horse Trials (pictured) in Norfolk where he finished seventh in the CICO3* finishing on his dressage score of 45.9. He did a...
View ArticleOlympic gold medallist to open new ‘state-of-the-art’ equestrian venue
Showjumping supremo Jan Tops will be unveiling a new “state-of-the-art” equestrian facility in the Netherlands this summer. The venue promises to be “one of the world’s most spectacular destinations...
View ArticleAre you a Frankel fan? Here’s everything you need to know about him
As a new one-hour documentary on Frankel and his trainer Sir Henry Cecil airs on Channel 4 this evening (13 June), Sir Henry’s widow Lady Cecil reveals more about her late husband and his wonder horse....
View ArticleRoyal Ascot 2015: Discover the best Royal Ascot betting [Promotion]
Advertisement FeatureUndoubtedly the highlight of the British summer racing calendar, Royal Ascot 2015 — held 16-20 June — is just around the corner. The Royal Meeting, which has run since 1711 at...
View ArticleCholmondeley Castle Horse Trials: what riders need to know [H&H VIP]
Get the lowdown on this fixture from Eventing magazine's horse trials guide — including what riders say about the event, plus vital statistics Date: Saturday 1 – Sunday 2 August 2015 Organiser:...
View Article9 fabulous Father’s Day presents for horsey dads
When it comes to dads and horses, there seem to be two distinct categories… a) The horsey dad by default Until you showed an interest in horses, a donkey on the beach was the closest your dad had got...
View ArticleFlora Harris holds her lead after Bramham Horse Trials CCI3* cross-country...
Flora Harris and Bayano at Bramham 2015. Picture by Peter NixonFlora Harris has retained the lead in the CCI3* at the Equi-Trek Bramham Horse Trials after the cross-country. Flora, riding her mother...
View ArticleNicola Wilson wins CIC3* at Bramham Horse Trials [VIDEO]
Nicola Wilson and Annie Clover at Bramham 2015. Picture by Peter NixonNicola Wilson won the BETA CIC3* at the Equi-Trek Bramham Horse Trials this afternoon with her parents Mary and Barry Tweddle’s...
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