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6 equestrian dynasties we’d love to be part of
You know what they say about keeping it in the family? These riders are at various stages in their competitive careers, but all are carrying on the family tradition by making their own waves in...
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FEI president tells H&H he is confident new venue will be ready ahead of Rio...
FEI president Ingmar De Vos has told H&H he is “confident” ahead of Rio 2016, despite a number of issues in the run-up to the Games. Last week the International Olympic Committee hosted a meeting...
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Suzanna Hext’s road to recovery blog: Where it all began
Abira winning at HartpuryThis season has certainly started off with a bang, which makes it hard to not only reminisce on how far I’ve come, but also where and when my pony madness all begun. I was...
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Top eventer prepares to whip up a feast on Come Dine With Me
Four-star eventer Matthew Wright will swap the start box for saucepans as he prepares to compete on Come Dine With Me. The Nottinghamshire-based rider had a call “out of the blue” from producers of the...
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Mammary tumours and mastitis in mares: what you need to know *H&H VIP*
ENMC6P Foal SucklingMammary tumours are exceedingly rare in the horse, occurring much less frequently than in other mammalian species such as humans and dogs. The factors that protect horses from such...
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7 ways to optimise your competition performance on show day
As the old adage says, by failing to plan you are planning to fail. Trainer James Burtwell believes riders need to get strategic if they are going to optimise their competition performanceNikki Crisp...
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‘It was an incredible year’: Bertram Allen wins prestigious award
Young star Bertram Allen made a trip back to his native Ireland yesterday (Monday, 8 February) having been named The Irish Field showjumper of the year. It was the second year running the talented...
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William Funnell: Breeding for the 2024 Olympics — what type of horse will we...
It’s the time of year at the Billy Stud when we decide what type of stallions we want to use for the coming season. For a mare being put in foal this spring, we’ll be looking two Olympics ahead to try...
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12 tell-tale signs of scarlet fever on the hunting field
How many people do you know who have taken a sudden interest in all things hunting because they’ve fallen for a member of hunt staff, a master or someone else on the hunting field? Maybe they want to...
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Daring riders take on bareback hunting challenge
Two riders are taking on a daring hunting challenge to raise funds for the Air Ambulance. Georgie Wagstaffe and Sophie Cripps will be riding bareback with the Pytchley Hunt on 5 March armed with strong...
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Mike Etherington Smith blasts idea of ‘equestrian triathlon’ *H&H VIP*
One of the sport’s most distinguished figures has embarked on 11th-hour lobbying against the proposed renaming of eventing as equestrian triathlon. The new name is likely to be approved by the FEI...
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Choosing the right bit: would a Dutch gag suit my horse?
OLIVER FLETCHER AND LITTLE BUSINESSWhat is a Dutch gag? A Dutch gag typically consists of four rings: the top one where the cheek pieces attach and then three lower rings offering a variety of rein...
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12-year ban for former jockey who deliberately lost races
.A former jockey has been banned from racing for 12 years. Darren Egan was banned by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) after being part of a “conspiracy” involving two horses not running on their...
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Emily Ham’s driving blog: A positive start to 2016
Becoming supreme champion at a show with Crossfield GloryAfter a challenging 2015, 2016 has got off to a cracking start as I have been selected as an ambassador for Balanced Horse Feeds. A friend of...
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Two horses killed within a fortnight on UK roads
Credit: Humberside PoliceDrivers are urged to take care when driving in the dark mornings after two horses were killed in a fortnight. Yesterday morning (9 February) a loose horse collided with a car...
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Olympic riders among top names to campaign against endurance scandals
An online petition demanding the FEI removes the December 2016 world endurance championship from Dubai reached 4,000 signatures over night (Tuesday 9 – Wednesday 10 February). It has also attracted...
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Laminitis in horses: recognising the signs
To mark national CARE day today (10 February), take a look at how you can recognise the signs of laminitis in horses. For more details about the CARE study, scroll down to the bottom of this article....
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Innovative showcase brings horse buyers and sellers together
An innovative idea for bringing horse buyers and sellers together will be put into practice this month. Event rider George Hilton-Jones is organising a day where owners can showcase their horses to a...
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Native ponies: what were they bred for?
Miners With An Underground Pit Pony, circa 1900. (Photo by Past Pix/SSPL/Getty Images)Knowing what your native pony was bred for will enable you to show them off correctly in the show ring. From a fast...
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Carl Hester: Is the dressage world overreacting or just lazy? *H&H VIP*
There seems to be a tendency to overreact in some quarters of the dressage world — you wouldn’t call 999 when you get a cold, would you? Or, maybe, it’s just laziness. Why do people pester judges and...
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