What is the future of driving at the World Equestrian Games? *H&H VIP*
Calls to include singles driving at Bromont’s World Equestrian Games (WEG) in 2018 have been voiced as part of a wider discussion on the future of the sport. Following the FEI Sports Forum (27-28...
View ArticleThe week on Twitter: Eventers become TV anchormen and Denman out on an adventure
Enjoy some of our favourite tweets from the past seven days. From a National Hunt legend enjoying his new career to some impressive facial hair, it all happened on Twitter this week. Don’t miss the...
View ArticleBritish future secured for Carl Hester’s exciting young stallion
Shares in the exciting British-bred young stallion U-Genius have been sold to two of Carl Hester’s long-term supporters. Roly Luard, co-owner of Valegro, and Anne Seifert-Cohn are now co-owners of the...
View Article‘Act like you’re going to win anyway': Meet RIHS winner Martina Genusso
Name: Martina Gennuso Age: 17 Horse: Kilpatrick Kestrel (Alfie) Breed: Connemara Won: The Ponies (UK) Young Riders M&M Large Breeds Championship When did you win your first sash? I didn’t win my...
View ArticleRare clear round secures RIHS worker crown [VIDEO]
Katrina Braithwaite and the eight-year-old Kilderry Rupert were crowned the Nettex Supreme Working Hunter Champions at the Longines Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) this afternoon (31 July). “He’s...
View Article‘She’s a bit loony': Meet RIHS WHP winner Charlotte Horne
Name: Charlotte Horne Age: 16 Based: Macclesfield, Cheshire Horse: Tinka’s Gift (Taggy) Won: BSPS 153cm (15hh) Working Hunter Pony Championship When did you win your first sash? Probably when I was...
View ArticleBelgium claim Nations Cup at Hickstead [VIDEO]
The Belgium team took Nation Cup glory in style at Hickstead’s Royal International Horse Show, following a polished jump-off by Pieter Devos and Dylano. Both the Belgium side and eventual runners-up...
View Article‘He’s a Princess': From office job to RIHS champion [Video]
Four amateur riders claimed hunter championship titles at the Longines Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) today (31 July), with Hannah Binks taking the supreme amateur hunter title on her small...
View ArticleNever feel far from your horse with new app
A product is being developed so that horse owners can remotely check the temperature, heart and respiratory rate of their equine companion from afar. SeeHorse is a small device worn on a horse’s...
View ArticleBuying a new riding hat? You need to read this first…
With manufacturers and retailers offering great discounts on riding hats for International Helmet Awareness Day today (Saturday, 1 August), there has never been a better time to replace your riding...
View ArticleMichael Whitaker: A top-class show on our doorstep *H&H VIP*
(L to R) Jack Whitaker, Michael Whitaker and William Whitaker during Class 10 (CSI5*) Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London Jumping Competition at the Longines Global Champions Tour of...
View ArticleFoaling bank founder to sell horses following injury
.The founder of the National Foaling Bank is selling all of her horses due to injury. Johanna Vardon, who set up the support service 50 years ago, will still continue to run the charity. She is asking...
View ArticlePICTURES: 6 handy hunters for sale this week
As the hunting season fast-approaches, perhaps it’s time to consider who will be your mount for this season. Whether you want to jump everything in sight or enjoy a more leisurely pace at the rear of...
View ArticleAmlin Plus eventers’ challenge proves big hit at Hickstead [Promotion]
Advertisement FeatureAfter Sky Sports dropped its coverage, Hickstead was forced to call time on the popular eventing grand prix to the great disappointment of its fans. But this year the class...
View ArticleYoung British rider wins prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Hickstead
Young rider Chloe Winchester floored the favourites to win the coveted Queen Elizabeth II Cup with her 12-year-old mare Avoca Valkyrie at Hickstead’s Longines Royal International Horse Show (RIHS)...
View Article‘One of us is sulky': Starry Night beats Hallmark at RIHS [Video]
Tension was rife for the Leeman Family Maxi-Cob Championship at the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) this afternoon (1 August), where the much-anticipated showdown between H&H columnist Simon...
View ArticleRIHS: What does it take to win a Hack class? [Video]
Picture by Peter NixonWhat is a hack and what are the judges looking for? In the following video, retiring RIHS ride judge Ann Hooley answers these key questions, and reveals why Jordan Cook’s...
View ArticleIan Stark to open up his yard to fans
Fans of Scottish Olympic eventer Ian Stark now have the chance to visit the star’s very own yard. Ian will demonstrate some of his horses and explain his training techniques to the public during the...
View Article4 dream equestrian properties for fishing fans *PICTURES*
Whether you have a husband, boyfriend or son to keep amused while you play with your horses at home, or actually you fancy whiling away the hours, fishing rod in hand after riding, perhaps one of these...
View ArticleWither injuries: what you need to know *H&H VIP*
The structure of the withers makes this bony ridge vulnerable to bruising or fracture, especially if a horse rears and falls over backwards. Graham Hunter MRCVS explainsThe withers are formed by dorsal...
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