Two horses die at Calgary Stampede
Once again the Calgary Stampede has come under fire from animal welfare campaigners after two horses died at this year’s event. The two horses were put down after separate incidents in the chuckwagon...
View ArticleVote planned to make changes to the Hunting Act
The Conservative Government is planning a vote on making changes to the Hunting Act 2004. Although no date has yet been confirmed, it is believed the vote is scheduled for Thursday 16 July. The...
View ArticleThe Queen receives prestigious breeding award
The Queen’s long-term commitment to breeding racehorses was recognised at an award ceremony last night (7 July) hosted by the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (TBA). The evening, sponsored by...
View Article8 reasons we’ll be heading to Barbury Horse Trials this weekend
With the weather forecast looking good (a whopping 26 degrees on Friday), there are plenty of reasons to stock up on suncream (and maybe a mac for Sunday) and make the trip to Wiltshire for this year’s...
View ArticleRichmond 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: Friday 28 – Sunday 30 August 2015 Organiser: Paul...
View ArticleKauto Star to rest under his statue at Kempton Park
A box of Kauto Star’s ashes are to be laid to rest under his statue at Kempton Park. The record-breaking ex-racehorse sustained fractures to his neck and pelvis in the paddock on Wednesday 24 June and...
View ArticleTake a look at the London GCT site *Exclusive*
Plans for the layout of the Longines Global Champions Tour (GCT) in London have been released by organisers. The Tour returns to London later this month (24-26 July) at the new venue of Syon Park. And...
View ArticleHuntsman facing charges after allegedly running down saboteur
A huntsman from the Blackmore and Sparkford Vale is facing charges after allegedly running down a hunt saboteur with his horse. Mark Doggrell, 45, was filmed knocking the woman to the ground with his...
View ArticleWho will be on the British dressage squad for the Europeans? H&H’s dressage...
Barring disaster, three of the four team places available in dressage will be filled by Charlotte Dujardin (Valegro, pictured), Carl Hester (Nip Tuck) and Fiona Bigwood (Atterupgaards Orthilia). These...
View ArticleWatch Barbury International Horse Trials LIVE VIDEO
Eventing live streaming Watch all the action as it happens from Barbury International Horse Trials with the official eventing live stream from the event, brought to you in association with...
View ArticleWatch how firefighters rescue horses from perilous situations [VIDEO]
When we read stories about firefighters rescuing horses from dangerous situations, it’s not often that we stop to think about the logistics of how these rescues happen. Earlier this year, crews from...
View ArticleMichael Schumacher’s daughter becomes European champion
Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher’s daughter Gina is following in her father’s footsteps as a champion in sport, taking home two gold medals from last week’s FEI European reining championships for...
View ArticleH&H’s eventing editor predicts the British European Championships squad H&H VIP
My two dead certs for the British team for the Longines FEI European Eventing Championships at Blair Castle (10-13 September) are William Fox-Pitt on Bay My Hero — who has a fantastically consistent...
View ArticleTell us about your horse’s bedding needs: £50 M&S vouchers up for grabs
We want to know your views on your horse's bedding and we've got the chance to win £50 M&S vouchers for those who take part
View ArticleKeysoe 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 statistics Date: Friday 28 – Sunday 30 August 2015 Organiser: Simon...
View ArticleVIDEOS: 6 horsey TV adverts you’ll want to watch again and again
When it comes to winning around horsey people with an advert — we’re not a hard audience to crack. Wangle an equine in there somewhere, anywhere (yes, even a donkey will do…) and we’re putty in your...
View ArticleWatch Woodlander Farouche win at Hartpury Festival of Dressage: VIDEO
Michael Eilberg rode Woodlander Farouche into first place in the innovative Elite Stallions young horse prix st georges qualifier at Hartpury Festival of Dressage today (Thursday 9 July). The elegant...
View ArticleWith Sanctos out, who could make the British showjumping team? [H&H VIP]
Despite the news that British star Hello Sanctos isn’t available for the Europeans — Scott Brash hasn’t been ruled out of the team. The world number one has been putting in strong performances with...
View ArticleThousands of pounds worth of tack stolen from well-known stud
Thousands of pounds worth of tack has been stolen from a well-known stud in Wiltshire. Saddles, bridles, bits, girths and breastplates were taken from Landford Common Stud, near Salisbury, overnight...
View Article7 things only fellow horse owners will understand
The whole getting up at 6am on a winter weekend to ride in the rain is baffling enough to non-horsey people. But there’s more. A lot more... 1. Two-tone jodhpurs rock OK, that may be over-stating it,...
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