Row over young riders sponsorship at Dublin
The owner of Holmestead Saddlery told H&H he is “shocked and disappointed” after finding that the company is unable to sponsor the young riders class at Dublin Horse Show — despite sponsoring the...
View Article11 things we learnt from the Global Champions Tour of London *PICTURES*
If you missed this year's Global Champions Tour of London, we've rounded up a taste of the action — from grand prix tension to elaborate topiary and lobster lunchesTopiary at Longines Global Champions...
View ArticleWant to impress in the show ring? Try one of these shaped showing numnahs
Caldene Sheepskin Showskin This 100% Austrailian sheepskin showskin numnah fits discreetly under the saddle and rolls neatly around the edges. It features a saddleflap strap to hold it in place....
View ArticleRichard Branson sends surprise get well message to Ben Hobday
British eventer Ben Hobday, who is being treated for cancer, has received a special get well message from Richard Branson. The founder of Virgin Group spoke on video and sent his support to the popular...
View ArticleFEI lifts ban on UAE equestrian federation
A ban imposed on the UAE has been lifted by the FEI. The news came today (Monday, 27 July). The Emirates Equestrian Federation (EEF) was suspended in an unprecedented move in March after an...
View ArticleMustead 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 statisticsDate: Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 September 2015 Organisers:...
View ArticleKatie Jerram: Breaking an unspoken rule *H&H VIP*
Commentators and showing classes have become a talking point this season. Traditionally, exhibitors should not be identified while a class is in progress, but some shows are breaking this unspoken...
View ArticleSteve Guerdat free to compete after suspension lifted
Steve Guerdat riding Nino des Buissonnets at Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final 2014. Olympic champion Steve Guerdat is free to compete again after a provisional suspension was lifted by the FEI. The...
View Article6 new products to delight every rider
This week’s new to the market round-up features riding wear from Champion, Carrots, MacWet, Ariat and Veredus. Champion ensure safety with added sparkle with their new Junor X-Air Dazzle Plus hat New...
View ArticleFormer British Olympic team horse helps Canada to gold
Pictured left to right: Yann Candele, Tiffany Foster, Eric Lamaze, and Ian MillarHost country Canada claimed team gold at the Pan-American Games — with the help of London 2012 Olympic gold...
View Article12 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...
View ArticleYoung rider makes winning return after kick to the head
A young showjumper has made an incredible recovery after suffering a life-threatening injury. Kelly Evans, 19, a working pupil for Southampton-based showjumper Kimberly White, was found unconscious in...
View ArticleEventing in numbers: an 11.5 dressage score and 1 speedy advanced rider
Tuck into this week’s numerical digest of the week’s horse trials action, from Britain, Ireland and the USAIan Wills and Hartpury Sky Is The Limit, winners of Advanced 8/9 YO Section J, Aston-Le-Walls...
View Article18hh Shire joins brewery team
Left to right: Max, Monty and Archie One of the last remaining breweries still using working Shire horses has welcomed a new youngster to its team. Wiltshire-based Wadworth Brewery recently bought...
View ArticleCountryside Alliance appoints new chief executive
Tim Bonner is to take up the role of chief executive at the Countryside Alliance (CA). Sir Barney White-Spunner will be stepping down as the organisations executive chairman after three and a half...
View Article21 signs you’re a showing addict
If you live and breathe showing, many of the following may well be familiar…1. You think nothing of setting your alarm for 3am in order to get to a show. It’s all worth it for a champion sash. 2....
View ArticleRichard Gurney: Kicked around like a political football *H&H VIP*
Well, they say a week is a long time in politics and now we can add hunting to that statement. “Hunting to return by back door,” they said. The free vote on the amendment to the Hunting Act 2004 was to...
View ArticleAllerton Park 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 19 – Sunday 20 September 2015 Organisers:...
View ArticleSophie Wells’ dressage blog: Top scores and European selection
The past few weeks have been about the build up to final selection for the para Europeans. The final selection trial was held at the Hartpury CPEDI, where both Reece and Jorge (pictured at Hickstead)...
View ArticleWilliam Fox-Pitt’s ‘horse of a lifetime’ put down
William Fox-Pitt’s Olympic silver medal-winning partner Tamarillo has died aged 23. The gelding was put down yesterday (Tuesday, 28 July), due to old age. “Very sadly Tamarillo was put to sleep — at...
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