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Rider calls for hats to be worn at trot-ups: ‘I had 20 stitches but still...
Rebecca Page riding Liberty Bell II in the CCI* at Houghton International Horse Trials 2016A rider who was kicked in the face at an eventing trot-up and needed 20 stitches is calling for all...
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Competing with your horse alone? Take a look at our top tips for success
Warming up for showjumping element of a One day event.Setting off for a competition alone can be daunting. There’s so much to consider — from what will happen to your horse if you are knocked out, to...
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In memory of those who made the ‘ultimate sacrifice’
A hunting enthusiast is planning to walk 100km across France in three days during October with The Soldiers’ Charity to commemorate the Battle of the Somme. Raising money for the Army Benevolent Fund,...
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Coral Keen’s eventing blog: All systems go
Next Monday we’re leaving for Luhmuhlen so it’s all systems go, putting the final preparations in place for Derby (Wellshead Fare Opposition) and getting my other horses out and about before I go away...
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26 of the best (OK, weirdest) horse names we have ever heard
From Broomstick the skinny thoroughbred who liked to take off, to the German-bred Kraut, some horse names are so bad, they're unforgettably good 1. Houdini Obvious reasons, found wandering around the...
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Horse found ‘almost too weak to stand’ named supreme champion
A rescue horse who was found “almost too weak to stand” has been named supreme champion by a welfare charity. Cappuccino was one of more than 100 horses found near Exeter in 2010 struggling to survive...
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Jockeys and trainers raise cash on the course
Winners: Neil Wyatt, Paul O'Neill, the IJF's Jackie Porter, Duncan Sykes, Will Tottle and Simon ListerRiders and trainers clubbed together to raise about £4,000 for the Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF) at a...
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12 facts you need to know before the Event Rider Masters at Bramham
The second leg of the Event Rider Masters kicks off on Friday (10 June 2016), so here are some fun facts to get you in the moodNICOLA WILSON riding ANNIE CLOVER during Cross Country phase of the CIC***...
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‘I thought I’d seen it all’: mine donkeys found in desperate state
©Freya Dowson/The BrookeAn equine charity has been working to relieve the suffering of donkeys working in coal mines in Pakistan. The animals carry loads of up to 100kg, far in excess of the weight a...
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12 ways Pony Club camp changes you forever
Do you miss the water fights and musical rides? Read on to discover what legacy Pony Club camp has left you... 1. You can hold your own in any water fight. 2. You know exactly how to clean tack so...
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Ireland chooses sole Olympic showjumper for Rio
7 August 2015; Greg Patrick Broderick, Ireland, competing on Mhs Going Global in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup during the Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show 2015. RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin. Picture...
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18 expert tips for success on competition day
Sports psychologist Inga Wolframm's book "Perfect mind: Perfect ride" tackles all aspects of getting in the right mindset for riding. Here she gives her expert advice for coping with competition dayYou...
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Top dressage horse retires ‘as the champion he truly is’
Patrik Kittel (SWE)&Watermill Scandic H.B.C. - Grand Prix KŸr - European Championship Dressage 2011 - Rotterdam, Netherlands - 21 August 2011Sweden’s eminent dressage team horse Watermill Scandic...
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Online scammers target horsebox buyers
Individuals looking to purchase a horse lorry or trailer are being warned to be on the lookout for scammers after an increase in recent reports to Horse & Hound. Typically the horse lorry or...
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Watch John Whitaker and Argento’s winning round in St Tropez *VIDEO*
John Whitaker proved why, even at 60 years old, he still dominates the world of showjumping when taking the Longines grand prix at the Athina Onassis Horse Show in St Tropez (Saturday, 4 June). With a...
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Concerns over new Central Equine Database *H&H VIP*
vetting a horse with paperwork and passport formsConcerns have been raised over the suitability of the company engaged to run the new Central Equine Database (CED), and the government’s handling of the...
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Mark Phillips: ‘Getting BE to agree to an extra day of competition is like...
Four-star courses do not have a new designer very often — it’s not an easy job and the margin for error is very small. Part of the skill is in knowing the ground and how the different parts of the...
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Radical new dressage scoring system proposed
Judges boxA new system of dressage scoring due to be tested this summer could make judging fairer, more accurate and more educational, according to its creators. Wayne Channon, secretary general of the...
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16 of The Queen’s favourite horses
To celebrate The Queen's official birthday this weekend (11 June 2016), we take a look at some of her favourite horses from history It is probably a tad tactless trying to identify The Queen’s...
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British riders line up for major pre-Rio showdown
Although there are no official selection trial shows for British Olympic team hopefuls, as all combinations’ schedules are individually planned and agreed, four British riders will be heading to...
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