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Oasby becomes ‘Red Noasby’ for Sport Relief
Red-nosed riders are raising money for charity this week. Competitors at Oasby Horse Trials in Lincolnshire (10-13 March) have been wearing red for Sport Relief. Organisers Bede Ltd is donating £1 from...
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Alan Hill: Tactics are important *H&H VIP*
Running multiple horses at a meeting requires organisation. Seven horses from my yard went to our local meeting at Kingston Blount on Saturday and, with head jockey Joe out of action, we had to find...
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6 super showjumpers for sale this week
If showjumping is your thing, perhaps one of these horses could be your ticket to HOYS, Hickstead or even further afield. From youngsters to schoolmasters, take a look at just a few of the jumpers for...
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Charitable horse lovers take on London Marathon
Jeannine Williamson will be running for the BrookeRiders up and down the country will be running the London Marathon next month for equestrian charities and good causes. Among those tackling the...
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H&H Feed Week: How to feed an injured competition horse on box rest
What's the best approach to take when feeding an injured competition horse on box rest? H&H speaks to top nutritionists to find out It’s the middle of the competition season and your horse picks up...
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‘One of the worst cases’: Redwings rescues pony from desperate circumstances
A severely neglected pony found fly-grazing in Essex is being treated by vets after being rescued by Redwings last month (24 February). The charity said the pony “is one of the worst cases” it has seen...
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Copper-coated nails designed to improve hoof health
A copper-plated horseshoe nail designed to improve hoof health been released. The Kerckhaert Liberty Cu nail is coated with antimicrobial copper, which kills microbes such as bacteria and fungi. The...
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ArcEquine: what is it, how does it work and what is all the fuss about?
The ArcEquine Unit, a small device that attaches to the horse’s leg using an elasticated strap, uses microcurrent therapy to promote repair and healing in the body. “We’ve used ArcEquine Units for a...
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Popcorn horses — and 12 other reasons we’re in awe of CHI Al Shaqab
CHI Al Shaqab in Doha (2-5 March 2016) takes some beating, attracting showjumping and dressage stars from all over the world. Don't miss the full report in the 10 March 2016 issue of Horse & Hound...
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Badminton-bound ‘pink’ event horse turns heads in Portugal
A British event horse’s unusual appearance has been attracting attention on the continent. Leicestershire-based Emma Hyslop painted her four-star horse Waldo III (Wally) pink from mane to tail late...
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Festival fever: 4 equestrian properties for sale near Cheltenham racecourse
If you fancy the idea of living on the doorstep of the home of National Hunt racing, take a look at these great equestrian homes on the market near Cheltenham racecourse. 1. Brooklands, Gloucestershire...
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Laminitis in competition horses: who is at risk? *H&H VIP*
When Karen Shepherd’s home-bred dressage gelding Pepperwood Mister Mole developed sudden and severe lameness, the very last thing she suspected was laminitis. Yet the shock diagnosis for the 17.2hh...
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App aims to aid confidence in the saddle
A new horse confidence app has been launched by equestrian performance coach Faye Low in response to “riders feeling isolated when out hacking.” The app, based on three years of research spent watching...
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H&H Feed Week: How to feed a competition horse on the move
Competition horses are no strangers to life on the road — but the lifestyle can cause havoc with their routine. Find out how best to navigate feeding on the movequeue weighing lorry horsebox trailers...
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Davina McCall challenges novice to take on pros in Shire horse race
A novice rider is challenging professional jockeys at Lingfield Park’s annual Shire horse race on 9 April for a television documentary. TV presenter Davina McCall challenged James — who will not be...
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Ultimate guide to British Eventing’s ballot system and ballot numbers
It’s that time of year again where those of us who enjoy eventing are busy planning and entering British Eventing (BE) competitions up and down the country. If you’re new to the sport, you may have...
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Game Fair final supports showjumping at county shows
A new showjumping championships on grass is being run by the organisers of the Game Fair, featuring nine qualifying rounds at agricultural shows with a final on 31 July. The first qualifier will be...
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Is dressage training racing’s latest secret weapon? *H&H VIP*
The benefit of multi-discipline training for National Hunt horses is increasingly being recognised — the work of jumping and flatwork guru Yogi Breisner is often talked about. But until now this type...
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Showing star Robert Walker takes over H&H this week
Robert Walker takes the reins at Horse & Hound this week to guest edit the showing special. Robert is one of the country’s leading show producers, with multi championship titles to his name,...
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14 top tips for Cheltenham Festival 2016
There are plenty of opportunities to win — and lose — during the Cheltenham Festival this week (15-18 March). H&H hopes to guide you straight to the front of the bookies’ collection queue with...
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