Groom stabbed to death: man charged with murder
A 22-year-old man is due to appear in court today (Monday 6 July) charged with the murder of a stable worker. The victim, named locally as 21-year-old Laura Davies, was stabbed multiple times in...
View ArticleOh no, you didn’t! 6 horsey things we know we shouldn’t do, but do anyway
Call us mad, but there are some things we all end up doing on the yard that we know we shouldn't — from wearing unsuitable shoes to mucking out in our work clothes1. Mucking out in work clothes It’s...
View ArticleKatie Jerram: Showing for the love of it or just for HOYS? [H&H VIP]
Clashes in the showing calendar are inevitable, but this year seems to be causing more headaches than usual. With Royal Three Counties, the Derbyshire Festival of Showing, South of England and Bramham...
View ArticleWilliam Fox-Pitt loses his world number one ranking
Michael Jung has overtaken Britain’s William Fox-Pitt as world number one in the latest FEI world eventing rankings. The German rider took the title following his third place at Luhmühlen’s CCI4* last...
View ArticleZara Phillips and High Kingdom to miss European Championships
Zara Phillips’ ride High Kingdom will not contest this year’s Longines FEI European Eventing Championship at Blair Castle (10-13 September) because he is not back to full fitness after an injury at...
View ArticleFeeling hot headed? Why not try one of these ventilated riding helmets
Horse & Hound's buying guides feature the best kit on the market. This week we bring you 6 of the best ventilated riding helmetsNew Gatehouse Chelsea riding helmet The Chelsea Air Flow Pro helmet...
View ArticleCumwinton 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 statisticsDate: Saturday 22 – Sunday 23 August 2015 Organiser: Peter...
View ArticleSpencer Wilton: Something needs to change [H&H VIP]
Everyone’s jumping on the judging bandwagon, and what happened to me in Rotterdam was not right [Spencer received scores varying from 73% to 65% for his grand prix aboard Numberto]. It’s not as much...
View ArticleHorse has massive stake removed from chest *warning: graphic images*
A cob in Staffordshire has had a lucky escape after impaling himself on a fence. Debbie McLoughlin’s nine-year-old gelding Ronaldo was found on 9 June in the field with the rail from a post and rail...
View ArticleEventing in numbers: Oliver Townend’s speedy two and thunderstorms force...
Our weekly round-up of the eventing action continues with the 18th week of the season and a 14.8 dressage score for a FrenchmanDates: 29 June-5 July, 18th week of the 2015 season The basics Number of...
View ArticleSearch is on for equestrian heroes
The FEI has launched its search to find exceptional equestrians from across the world. The FEI awards 2015 will celebrate excellence, courage, commitment and dedication. There are five categories and...
View ArticleSummer supplements to help your horse [Promotion]
During the summer, our horses may benefit from a little nutritional help. Here are some supplements to help your horse maintain his natural glow all summer long
View ArticleFarewell to the horse world’s great and good: Thomas Capstick
H&H reports the passing of individuals who have made a significant contribution to the horse world. Funerals and memorial details will be included where possible Thomas Capstick The founder of...
View ArticleBritish squad for home leg of Nations Cup named
The British riders who will make up the Team GBR squad for the home leg of the Nations Cup have been revealed. The Furusiyya FEI 5* Nations Cup will take place at Hickstead, during the Royal...
View ArticleBicton Horse Trials (3): 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 22 – Sunday 23 August 2015 Organiser: Helen...
View ArticlePolice recover £15k of stolen riding kit following tack shop break-in
Riding equipment stolen from a tack shop has been recovered. An estimated £15,000 worth of stock was stolen when Performance Equestrian’s base in Raunds, Northants, was broken into overnight on 30...
View Article13 household items that make our horsey lives easier
You don’t have to spend a fortune on dedicated products for your horse — not when you’ve probably got all these fabulously useful products at home already… 1. Brush-and-dustpan Grab one at the local...
View ArticleCarole Mortimer: It’s time to get on board [H&H VIP]
In just four weeks, a major international championship will take place in the UK for the first time. Hartpury College is the venue for the International Young Breeders Championships (7-8 August) hosted...
View ArticleH&H eventing editor’s blog: why interviewing William Fox-Pitt was both a...
Interviewing top riders always feels like both a privilege and a responsibility. It’s a privilege because they are busy people. They’ve got a lot to do. They’re also interesting people. People who have...
View Article10 reasons we wish we were off to Pony Club camp this summer
Forget a summer holiday to the Mediterranean. A week at Pony Club camp is the dream ticket. What’s not to love about industrial amounts of sweets, uninterrupted grooming, a dose of peer pressure to...
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