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6 dramas that happen at every livery yard
If you’ve ever spent time on a livery yard, chances are you’ll have experienced one or more of the following… 1. The mystery of the missing things (and who stole them) “Where are my scissors? Who keeps...
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Off to the races? 29 must-have products for any fashionista
If you’re heading off to the races this season don’t miss our selection of must-have products to ensure that you look the part. Eaton Fitted Hamper This deluxe hamper for two contains everything you...
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Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘There was so much of me on the floor that mini-mother...
Dear diary, Well what a week it has been – up and down and all over the place. And that’s just been the weather! So last Friday I told you Herman the German Needle Man was coming to stick yet more...
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A horse walks into a bar…
Credit: Holly Louisa CroallPedestrians were surprised to see a pony entering a bar in Birkenhead town centre last week (26 May). The skewbald cob was caught on camera in the doorway of Moodz bar. The...
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8 reasons Great Britain loves Frankie Dettori
Golden Horn (red cap) beats Jack Hobbs to win the Derby 6-6-15This Saturday (4 June 2016) last year’s Derby winner Frankie Dettori will be hoping for victory again at Epsom, this time aboard the John...
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Coconut oil: how could it help your horse?
From improving skin and hair condition to enhancing athletes’ performance, coconut oil has been hailed as having health benefits for humans, but can it help your horse, too?rear view of line up showing...
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Jim Best case to be reheard after ‘appearance of bias’
.Racehorse trainer Jim Best will have his case reheard by a British Horseracing Authority (BHA) disciplinary panel. The trainer was disqualified for four years on 4 April after Echo Brava and Missile...
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#thisfillycan racing campaign launches on Oaks day
A new campaign #thisfillycan is being launched today (3 June) to promote the benefits of owning and training fillies on the Flat. The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (TBA) with the British...
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Facebook plea after mystery lumps appear on top showjumper
When top showjumping stallion Winningmood (Winny) suddenly suffered an outbreak of hives all over his body, his rider Luciana Diniz was stumped. The Portugese showjumper had no idea what could have...
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Racehorse plays hide and seek in Swindon, plus 8 other bits of top horsey...
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from Twitter and Instagram during the past seven days. From a runaway racehorse to possibly the best fancy dress costume in history, it all happened on social media...
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Future of popular BE event hangs in balance
The future of a popular horse trials hangs in the balance because the current organisers plan to step down. Chris and Janet Badger, Ascott-under-Wychwood hosts, are retiring at the end of the year....
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Two UAE endurance riders provisionally suspended by FEI
Two UAE endurance riders have been provisionally suspended from competition after their horses tested positive for the same prohibited substance, which has never before been found in horses competing...
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It’s Derby day! Horse & Hound’s ultimate A-Z of the famous race
From suffragettes to royal runners, Horse & Hound takes you through all you need to know about the Investec Derby meeting at Epsom, with the big race today (4 June) at 4.30pm Farraaj wins...
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William Funnell: Time is running out for Rio *H&H VIP*
We won’t know the importance of the British team’s victory in the Rome Nations Cup until after the Rio Olympics. But we do know that all the big-hitting nations had Rome as a counting competition for...
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Blow the budget: 6 dream horses for sale
If money is no object, then perhaps one of these horses with hefty price tags will be for you? Whether you dream of competing at the Olympics or riding for your country in youth teams, take a look at...
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Point-to-point jockey joins elite group with 300th winner
Phil York collects his 300th career winner on Merrydown Vintage. Credit: Neale BlackburnPoint-to-point jockey Phil York rode his 300th winner between the flags at Kingston Blount on Sunday (29 May) to...
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Pony Mad Mum’s blog: some bad mum dancing and Tena Ladies
I took time out from ponies over the bank holiday to go to Radio One’s Big Weekend in Exeter (pictured top). This was a great outing. The sun shone all day. We set up our ‘base camp’ on a slope above...
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Disabled man attempts all Olympic sports: ‘Riding is the biggest challenge so...
A man born without forearms or lower legs is trying all 34 Olympic and Paralympic sports, including dressage, before the end of this year’s Rio games. John Willis is undertaking his Road2Rio Challenge...
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How to make the best out of temporary stabling this summer
Setting up camp in temporary stabling can have its challenges. Andrea Oakes discovers the secrets to maintaining a slick operation on the roadevent stables , wooden stables with canvas roofs ,...
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‘He was a doubtful runner until an hour ago’: Harzand overcomes foot problem...
Irish trainer Dermot Weld won the Investec Derby at Epsom today (Saturday, 4 June) on his seventh attempt with Harzand. It wasn’t the smoothest of journeys up to the race for The Aga Khan-bred colt. It...
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