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Peter Charles: an amazing case to remind you how clever horses can be *H&H VIP*
One of our stable stars, Stapleton Mist (John), has amazed me in recent weeks with just how clever and adaptable horses can be. Everything had been going well for him this year — he had picked up some...
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Young rider killed in eventing accident in Australia
Caitlyn Fischer riding Ralphie in the one-star competition at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Horsley Park, in February 2016. Picture by Main Event PhotographyA 19-year-old has died in an...
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Michael Jung leads Rolex Kentucky after dressage
Michael Jung and FischerRocana FST set the standard in the dressage at Rolex Kentucky 2016. Picture by Nancy JafferBy Nancy Jaffer Germany’s Michael Jung had a successful start to the defence of his...
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UK equestrian sponsorship round-up
.Paris Gainsford The Essex-based eventer has secured five sponsorship deals. Voltaire Designs, Sew Equestrian, Wheelbarrows Direct, EQU-StreamZ and Mirrors For Training will all be supporting her this...
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Producers fall foul of Royal Windsor’s closing date *H&H VIP*
A number of would-be showing competitors at Royal Windsor have fallen foul of the Easter Monday (March 28) entry closing date — including high- profile producers. Julie Templeton and John Harvey, who...
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Do you count yourself as an Oliver Townend fan? Find out with our quiz
Oliver Townend during Guest Editor's shoot, taken at Oliver's yard (Gadlas Farm), Dudleston Heath near Ellesmere in Shropshire, UK; on 18 February 2015 Oliver Townend was part of the winning British...
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‘Much beloved’ former eventer put down
Chatsworth H.T. 16.05.04The owner of a former four-star eventer who has been put down paid tribute to a “much beloved family horse”. Marguerite Boucher’s Flintstone IV suffered severe colic and a...
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6 potential Badminton grassroots horses for sale
Feeling inspired by those heading to the Mitsubishi Cup at Badminton Horse Trials next week (3-4 May)? If so, take a look at just a few of these horses for sale with potential to make it to this...
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Badminton first-timers: Emma Hyslop-Webb — ‘This makes the blood, sweat and...
The Leicestershire rider explains why she gave up a full-time job to event and why her horse is known as My HouseFive years after giving up a job as a sales manager to pursue eventing full-time, Emma...
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The trapezius muscle: why you need to pay attention to it in your horse *H&H...
The chances are that you won’t hear much about the trapezius muscle, unless problems within this important area start to affect your horse’s way of going. This large, thin, two-part sheet of...
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Wooden horse helps young jockey to first victory
A teenager who trains on a wooden horse has enjoyed her first taste of racing success. Olivia Tubb, 13, won a 138cm race at a Pony Club raceday at Cheltenham last month (25 March). The youngster has...
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Michael Jung widens his Rolex Kentucky lead after cross-country
Michael Jung and FischerRocana FST finish just two seconds over the time on the Rolex Kentucky 2016 cross-country course. Picture by Nancy JafferBy Nancy Jaffer German eventing superstar Michael Jung...
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Focus on donkey milk industry welfare
Welfare of donkeys in the European milk industry will be in the spotlight at a meeting of international animal welfare groups. A report on a year-long investigation into the welfare standards of...
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4 dream equestrian hideaways in Cornwall
If you fancy heading south-west to find your ideal horsey home, here’s some equestrian properties for sale in Cornwall. 1. Higher Langdon Farmhouse, Cornwall For you: a five-bedroom period farmhouse...
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FEI suspends officials over GCL *H&H VIP*
Ben and Cella clinch the grand prix title at the Global Champions Tour of London in 2013THE FEI’s battle with the new commercial showjumping team series, Global Champions League (GCL), took a new twist...
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Stuart Hollings: Don’t tell porkies about your horse’s age *H&H VIP*
Years ago with competing and reporting, I often knew more about the ponies — their history, breeding and age — than the riders themselves. Once, judging at a show, I left a jockey dumbfounded when I...
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Michael Jung wins Kentucky to set up Rolex Grand Slam challenge at Badminton
Michael Jung and FischerRocana FST win Rolex Kentucky CCI4* 2016. Picture by Nancy JafferBy Nancy Jaffer Shortly after completing his victory gallop on FischerRocana FST at the Rolex Kentucky CCI4*...
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7 funky lightweight turnout rugs to embrace spring in style
Embrace the recent unpredictable spring showers in style with these funky lightweight turnout rugs. Ruggles turnout rug This 1200d Teflon coated no-fill lightweight turnout rug is available in horse...
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Badminton first-timers: Emily Gilruth — ‘I never thought he’d go beyond novice’
The mother-of-two introduces her unlikely four-star horse and talks about her preparation hiccups Emily Gilruth has known her ride for the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (5-8 May), Topwood...
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Badminton 2016: Highlighting the world’s ‘invisible horses’
Badminton Invisible Horse Trail, World Horse WelfareThe full line-up of artists behind the Invisible Horse Trail at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials has been announced. The personalities...
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