What time do the British showjumpers ride in the Olympic team competition?
John Whitaker and Ornellaia at the Rio Olympics. Picture by Peter NixonThe start list for Tuesday’s important team round in the Rio Olympics showjumping competition has been revealed, allowing us to...
View ArticleOwners’ heartbreak: pony put down after eating grass cuttings
Owners are reminded to be vigilant against well-meaning members of the public feeding horses grass mowings, after a horse died from colic. Piebald cob Dolly, owned by 15-year-old Hope Gimson and her...
View Article13 things you didn’t know about Burghley Horse Trials
Mark takes the fourth of his Burghley wins with Broadcast News.The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials is one of the most prestigious events in the eventing calendar and the popular event ranks within the...
View ArticleThe amazing equine brain *H&H VIP*
The horse’s brain is the control centre of his body. This complex organ receives sensory information from billions of nerves, before processing it and coordinating appropriate responses through the...
View ArticleAndrew Sallis: Having your cake… and eating it *H&H VIP*
It is a happy coincidence that the beginning of the puppy show season arrives just after bicycle hound exercise has started. For those lucky enough to attend a run of puppy shows, either as a judge or...
View ArticleHorse & Hound Awards: Nomination terms and conditions
1. Promoter of the Horse & Hound Awards (“Awards”): Time Inc. (UK) Ltd, (“TIUK”), which has its registered offices located at the Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street, London SE1 0SU and is a...
View ArticleRescued filly found in desperate state looking for new home
A pony found emaciated and lice-ridden earlier this year is now looking for a new home. The bay filly was spotted by the public on 20 April in a field in Hatfield Heath, Essex. Dora was clipped...
View ArticleH&H Live: Rio Olympics showjumping team round one
Follow the showjumping action from the first round of the team competition at the Rio Olympic Games via our live and interactive written commentary service Welcome to H&H Live – Horse & Hound’s...
View ArticleTales from Rio: ‘My last Olympics was 28 years ago — in a different discipline’
Scott Keach (AUS) riding Fedor at the Rio Olympics“It’s not that amazing a story, really.” says Australian showjumper Scott Keach, modestly. In fact it is an amazing story. And it includes a...
View ArticleStart your dream career at the world’s largest equine college and university...
Advertisement FeatureAt Hartpury, an equine degree is so much more than a piece of paper. Choosing your university is a massive decision. Not every student will fit into every course. If you’re still...
View ArticleTales from Rio: A million reasons to love this rider
Peder Frericson (SWE) and All In at the Rio OlympicsHe’s a graphic designer. He competed at two Olympics, one of those as an eventer. He has three kids. And he’s gorgeous. There are a million reasons...
View ArticleIrish showjumper Greg Broderick’s Rio journey over as he fails to qualify for...
Greg Broderick and Going Global at the Rio Olympics. Picture by Peter NixonIrish rider Greg Broderick will take no further part in the Rio Olympics showjumping competition after finishing equal 50th...
View ArticleFurther disqualifications under blood rules and an official protest in Rio...
Stephan de Freitas Barcha (BRA) and Landpeter Do FeroletoTwo team riders were disqualified from the showjumping competition today at the Deodoro venue at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Home...
View Article9 fascinatingly random horse facts
eye close upHere’s some weird facts you probably didn’t know about our four-legged friends… 1. In Wilbur, Washington, it is illegal to ride an ‘ugly horse.’ Do so and you risk a $300 (£228 with today’s...
View ArticleBritish combination withdraw from Olympics
Michael Whitaker has withdrawn from the remainder of the Rio Olympics after his ride Cassionato showed signs of colic. The 11-year-old grey stallion put a foot in the water to incur four faults and...
View Article7 new innovative products hitting shelves this week
A great collection of well designed and beautifully crafted equestrian products that feature some ingenious designs to revolutionise your equestrian lifestyleRambo Ionic medium-weight stable rug...
View ArticleHappy retirement, Chilli Morning: his career celebrated in pictures
The news came on the final day of eventing competition at the Rio Olympics (9 August) that Chilli Morning is to retire to stud and we will not see him competing again. His long-term rider William...
View ArticleWhat time do the British showjumpers go in Rio today and when are the team...
Nick Skelton and Big Star at the Rio Olympics. Picture by Peter NixonBritain has two riders still in the Rio Olympic showjumping competition. Today (Wednesday, 17 August) they will jump in the hope of...
View ArticleH&H Live: Rio Olympics showjumping team round two
Follow the jumping action from the second team round at the Rio Olympic Games via our live and interactive written commentary servicePeder Frericson (SWE) and All In at the Rio Olympics Welcome to...
View ArticleBen Way’s Burghley blog: Hoping to avoid a repeat of last year
So, one week on from my opening introduction. I feel like a huge amount has happened in seven days, especially with the ups and downs of the eventing at the Olympics, but as they say that’s horses…! I...
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