Jacqueline Coward: Going out with a bang [H&H VIP]
The season is about finished and there have been plenty of ups and downs. Injuries cursed a few of us in Yorkshire, but we will be back to fight for our titles next year. The Anglo-Irish Challenge held...
View ArticleWhy meeting your girlfriend’s horse is far more risky than meeting her dad…
Depending on your father’s demeanour (silent is as unnerving as abrupt), introducing them to your boyfriend is enough to turn any well-meaning boy into a quivering wreck. But that’s the least of their...
View ArticleThree top 10 contenders lost at Bramham Horse Trials trot-up
Bert Bolton and Purple Sands at the final horse inspection at Bramham 2015Three horses who could have finished in the top 10 at the Equi-Trek Bramham Horse Trials fell out of the competition at this...
View ArticleGame, set and match: 4 dream equestrian homes with tennis courts [PICS]
With Queen’s and Wimbledon fast-approaching, you are sure to be inspired by tennis. So why not put your skills to the test after you’ve ridden courtesy of one of these equestrian properties, which are...
View ArticleDo you trust you vet more than your doctor? Survey reveals most do
Vets are more trusted than doctors by the UK population, according to a national opinion poll. The poll by public opinion researcher ICM found that 94% of the public trusts the veterinary profession...
View ArticleHolly Woodhead wins under-25 CCI3* at Bramham Horse Trials [VIDEO]
Holly Woodhead and DHI Lupison at Bramham 2015. Picture by Peter NixonHolly Woodhead showjumped clear at the Equi-Trek Bramham Horse Trials this morning to win the Bishop Burton College under-25 CCI3*....
View ArticleFlora Harris wins Bramham Horse Trials CCI3* [VIDEO]
Flora Harris and Bayano at Bramham 2015. Picture by Peter NixonFlora Harris showjumped clear this afternoon to score her first CCI3* win at the Equi-Trek Bramham Horse Trials. Flora and her mother...
View ArticleCalmsden Horse Trials (1): 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 1 – Sunday 2 August 2015 Organiser: Joanne...
View ArticleRoyal Ascot in numbers: lobster, limos, champagne and top-class racing
This Tuesday (16 June 2015) will kick off five days of world class racing, pageantry, high (and dubious) fashion and some very fine dining at Royal Ascot. It takes a fair bit of planning to host...
View ArticleUK at risk of equine flu epidemic
The UK is at risk of an equine flu epidemic unless more horses are vaccinated. That is the message delivered by a new “Fit To Go” campaign launched by Merial Equine Health at the Animal Health Trust...
View ArticleOlympic dressage trainer tears hamstring in riding accident
sjef jansenDressage rider and trainer Sjef Janssen has injured his hamstring during a riding accident. The 65-year-old, who is the Belgian dressage team trainer, tore his hamstring muscle when making a...
View ArticleBramham Horse Trials 2015: thrills and spills [PICTURES]
It wasn’t all plain sailing at Bramham Horse Trials this weekend (11-14 June) for the eventers who headed north for the Yorkshire event. While 27-year-old Flora Harris and Bayano stormed to victory in...
View ArticleMary King retires former Kentucky winner Kings Temptress
Mary King riding Kings Temptress in CIC*** Section B on 30 March 2013 at Burnham Market International Horse TrialsMary King has retired her former four-star winner Kings Temptress. The 15-year-old...
View ArticlePoint-to-point championship title goes to record-breaking jockey
Will Biddick and Gina Andrews with Torrington Farmers point-to-point secretary Gillian Underhill Will Biddick celebrated his fourth consecutive championship title as the 2014/15 point-to-point season...
View ArticleGraham Fletcher: Goodbye — and don’t expect a goody bag on your way out [H&H...
It’s usually in the twilight years of their careers that top sportsmen are hailed as “a great”. But the cool, calculating, talented performance of Scott Brash at Aachen — where he netted the grand prix...
View Article10 reasons not to miss Bolesworth International
Horse & Hound's coverage of Ashford Farm CSI4* Bolesworth International (18-21 June) is brought to you in association with Equestrian.com 1. Top names and world-class competition With £250,000 in...
View ArticleWhat colour will The Queen wear to Royal Ascot?
What colour The Queen will be wearing at Royal Ascot is almost as widely anticipated as the racing among some fans. Royal Ascot is one of The Queen’s favourite weeks of the year and the Royal often...
View ArticleCelebrating Mary King’s Kings Temptress [PICTURES]
Mary King announced yesterday (15 June 2015) that her four-star winner Kings Temptress would be retired at the age of 15. To celebrate the mare’s career, we’ve dug into the archives to bring you photos...
View Article10 Brits head to Luhmühlen: Michael Jung favourite
Michael Jung will be the one to beat at the German four-star at Luhmühlen this week (18-21 June). The home side rider has taken the unusual step of entering horses who ran successfully at Rolex...
View ArticleEquine grass sickness survivor takes on mammoth trek for charity
A pony that defied the odds and survived a life-threatening condition is taking part in a 300-mile trek. Candyfloss was diagnosed with acute equine grass sickness (EGS) in June 2013 and has since made...
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