Calling all polo fans: here’s what you need to know about the 2015 Gold Cup...
With Wimbledon over you may well be experiencing strawberries and cream withdrawal symptoms, a longing for Pimms and another excuse to don your panama hat. Balmy days in SW19 might be over, but tennis...
View ArticleAswanley 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 5 September 2015 Organiser: Pamela Ingleby...
View ArticleThe pony mad mum’s blog: Every horsey parent’s worst nightmare
I was pony shopping earlier this year, combing through endless adverts, and to me of all the reasons people give for selling a pony, the saddest is the phrase “child lost interest.” It conjures up an...
View ArticleThe week on Twitter: Piggy French’s groom goes splat and Carl Hester wins on...
Enjoy some of our favourite tweets from the past seven days. From an over-competitive event rider to a spectacular fall, it all happened on Twitter this week. Don’t miss the exciting competition on...
View ArticleYoung girl injured by loose horse at Barbury Horse Trials
These are not the people in the incident.A 10-year-old girl is recovering from an injured ankle after being hit by a loose horse at Barbury Horse Trials. The child was watching the cross-country phase...
View ArticleAre these the most glamorous equestrian venues in the world? PICTURES
We may be more accustomed to muddy gateways and burger vans, but there’s a whole other world out there of crystal chandeliers, fur and snow-capped mountainsManfred Swarovski Memorial Show Where?...
View ArticlePopular competition venue to reopen as training centre for police horses
The Hand Equestrian Centre (HEC) is due to reopen as a training centre for police horses and dogs. The former competition venue in Clevedon near Bristol closed last year (17 December) and all...
View Article‘Eventing Family’ unites to help injured and sick friends
.A fundraising party has been organised by a group of eventers in support of friends and family facing difficult times. Started by Aaron Millar, the group is called The Eventing Family and has both a...
View ArticleBuzz off! 24 ways to beat flies this summer
The sun may be shining (for now), but with it comes the prospect of pesky flies. We asked readers to reveal their handy tips for keeping flies at bay. Start stocking up... NB: H&H recommends you...
View ArticleHere’s your chance to influence what goes in Horse & Hound
Do you read Horse & Hound magazine occasionally, frequently or perhaps you subscribe and enjoy every single issue? If so then we want to invite you to have your say on what you would like to see...
View ArticleGoring Heath 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: Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 September 2015 Organisers: Jan...
View ArticleEventer killed by lightning strike
A horse has died and another has been seriously injured after being struck by lightning in the early hours of this morning (Friday 17 July). The 15.2hh bay gelding, named George, was found dead in his...
View ArticleHorse meat scandal: Where are we now?
.The 2013 horse meat scandal shed light on fraudulent practices on a huge scale. More than two years on from the grim news, what has happened and what is being done to try and ensure that history does...
View ArticlePICTURES: 6 cracking confidence-givers for sale this week
Whether you’ve had a complete loss of confidence or are slightly feeling slightly nervous, one of these confidence-giving horses could be just the answer to get you back in the saddle. Here’s our pick...
View ArticleBlair Europeans’ countdown diary: 8 weeks to go
We had a productive steering group meeting last week which was a great opportunity to have UK Sport, EventScotland and British Eventing all together at Blair Castle to ensure that everything has been...
View ArticleAnna Ross: Getting a fright in Rotterdam H&H VIP
It’s great news that Britain will host more international dressage competitions next year. This will provide opportunities for a lot more people to put themselves in front of international judges, as...
View ArticleSee behind the scenes at four-star amateur event rider Ben Way’s yard PICTURES
Take a look at our pictures of Frankton Grounds Farm, the enviable base that enables Ben Way to successfully event at the top-level alongside a full-time jobBen Way riding Galley Light at his yard on...
View ArticleEmma Massingale survives island challenge with just ponies for company
Equine trainer Emma Massingale has returned from a challenge of a lifetime on a remote Irish island, accompanied only by six Connemara ponies. The Devon-based horsewoman put her skills to the test by...
View ArticleTop showjumper returns to former rider in Britain
One of Britain’s top showjumping horse, Sultan V, has been reunited with his former rider Bruce Menzies. The pair enjoyed considerable success and were considered serious contenders for the 2012 London...
View ArticlePICTURES: 5 luxurious horseboxes ideal for long haul travel
We pick the horseboxes that will keep you — and your horses — sane when you’re travelling far afield. 1. Keeping it cool Model: Equicruiser Mercedes Actros (26T) Fits: six horses Long-distance asset?...
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