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25 signs you’re addicted to hunting
You visualise Britain as hunt countries rather than counties, dream of holidaying in Ireland and have a chronic fear of blackthorns. Sound familiar? You may well be addicted to hunting... 1. In autumn...
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Arthritis tops equine insurance payouts
Preparation Rebecca Hughes Gemma Holloway feeling legArthritis, colic, laminitis, Cushing’s disease and inflamed ligaments are among the most common problems in horses, according to new research. These...
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15 essential hoof oils for every occasion
If you’re looking for a new hoof oil, varnish or dressing that is suitable for any occasion then don’t miss our pick of the best. Horse and Pony Direct hoof oil This hoof oil is easy to use and will...
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10 ways to give a lazy horse impulsion
Just like people, there are horses out there that don’t have the best work ethic and aren’t as responsive as we’d like. H&H asks dressage trainer and show producer Jo Bates the best ways to help...
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Worldwide negative dope testing archive published for first time *H&H VIP*
Qatar is being targeted by dope testers while the scandal-hit United Arab Emirates (UAE) operates the lowest testing levels in the Middle East, according to the FEI’s newly expanded listings. The FEI’s...
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Rider stresses importance of replacing hat after serious fall
Credit: Al Johnston PhotographyA rider has stressed the importance of replacing your hat after a fall, even if it appear undamaged, following a serious hunting accident. Vicky Smith was recently out...
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Laura Tomlinson: 8 top dressage training tips
Laura Tomlinson has been riding the exciting nine-year-old stallion Capri Sonne Jr since April last year. Established at small tour level, ‘Cas’ is now training for grand prix competition. Land Rover...
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William Fox-Pitt given all-clear for eventing comeback
William Fox-Pitt has been given the all-clear to return to competition following his serious accident last year. The six-time Burghley winner has returned to the saddle and entered Burnham Market (1-3...
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Jason Webb’s blog: Boosting confidence
It feels like spring has sprung down here in Kent and I was actually working in shirtsleeves today! I can almost watch the grass growing and the ground drying beneath my feet, so my new tractor and...
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Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Long Run retires
Sam Waley Cohen and Long Run win the 2012 King George VI Chase at KemptonLong Run, winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup and two King George VI Chases, has been retired from racing aged 11. The gelding is...
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12 Easter competitions you need to head to with your horse
If you’re looking for somewhere to compete or train with your horse this week no matter which corner of the country you’re in, here are some dates you need to put in your diary and enter online via...
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Juniors get new ‘Just for Schools’ jumping qualifiers
Additional qualifying venues have been announced for a new showjumping series for school pupils. Teams and individuals now have five chances to qualify directly for the final of the Just for Schools...
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William Funnell: British Showjumping needs a structural shake-up *H&H VIP*
I’ve paid British Showjumping (BS) £13,300 including registration and entries in the past year, yet I still can’t jump my young horses in the right classes to produce them properly. Having spent five...
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Jockey Paul Moloney: ‘There’s never a good time to have an accident’
To celebrate the Injured Jockeys Fund being Horse & Hound's charity for 2016, we meet some of the equestrians who have benefitted from its help. Paul Moloney talks to Agnes Stamp about the day of...
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Andrew Nicholson makes winning return to competition
Andrew Nicholson has made a winning return to competition following a serious cross-country fall last season. The top event rider rode six horses in open novice and open intermediate classes at Aldon...
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Laura Tomlinson guest edits Horse & Hound
This week, Horse & Hound magazine is guest edited by double Olympic dressage rider Laura Tomlinson (nee Bechtolsheimer). It is the third of four guest edited issues this season, the others having...
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Unlicensed riding school operators fined £1k
The managers of a riding school where a grandfather sustained fatal injuries in a fall have been fined £1,000 for operating without a licence. Norwich Magistrates’ Court also banned mother and son...
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Beginners’ guide to Olympic eventing at Rio 2016
Get up to speed with how the eventing competition works at the Olympic Games in Rio this summerZara Phillips and High Kingdom (Britain)Olympic eventing: what’s the format? This is a three-day event...
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Meet Many Clouds and Long Run at Lambourn Open Day
Grand National victor Many Clouds will be among the equine stars on show during the Betfair Lambourn Open Day on Good Friday (25 March). The public can visit Oliver Sherwood’s stable star, who is...
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Gargling problems — and 11 other things you didn’t know about Laura Tomlinson
From coconut balls to passing out drunk in a lift, here are 12 things you didn’t know about dressage star Laura Tomlinson 1. I hate spiders, I love mac cheese, most of all when cooked by Jay Halim! 2....
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