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Scottish riding club given the go ahead to build new base
Approval has been given for a new riding school to be built in Scotland. The proposals were agreed at an Aberdeen City Council meeting on 16 July, despite officers’ recommendations to refuse them. The...
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Piggy French: 5 ways to steady a speedy showjumper
Is your horse inclined to speed up when he sees a fence? Top eventer Piggy French has five useful tips to help you nail clear showjumping rounds. 1. Slow everything down by trotting Trot to every fence...
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‘We let rip': Masterful gallop nets RIHS supreme for Jayne Ross [Video]
Picture by Peter NixonA ride off between two horses decided the British Horse Society Supreme Horse Championship at the Longines Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) today (2 August). In the end a...
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‘He pulled Santa’s sleigh': Meet the RIHS Supreme Pony Champion [Video]
Picture by Peter NixonA pony who was once dressed up as Rudolph and pulled a sleigh triumphed in the Underwood Supreme Pony Championship at the Longines Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) today (2...
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Double King George V victory for Beezie Madden at Hickstead [VIDEO]
It was a back-to-back triumph for America’s Beezie Madden in the King George V Gold Cup riding her 2014 victor Cortes C during the final day of Hickstead’s Royal International Horse Show – a feat not...
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Blair Europeans’ countdown diary: 5 weeks to go
As we make our way into the Scottish “summer” we are getting ever closer to the Longines FEI European Eventing Championships at Blair Castle (10–13 September). I hope you enjoy following my regular...
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Hitched on horseback… couple wed on the racetrack
.Ever dreamt of galloping off into the sunset with your other half? That’s exactly what one newly-wed couple chose to do on their special day at Musselburgh racecourse last week (Thursday, 30 July)....
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Paralympic dream on hold for rider injured in car crash
A para dressage rider who was badly injured in a car crash has told H&H she will not give up on her dream of competing at the Paralympics. Kate Hunter and her friend Beth Tyson were on their way...
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Registering and general questions What is Equo? Equo is the new online entry system which will enable you to spend more time doing what you love and less time dealing with event entry admin. Whether...
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Registering What is Equo? Equo is the new online equestrian entry system which will enable you to spend more time doing what you love and less time dealing with event entry admin. Whether you’re a show...
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Highs and lows of Hickstead’s Royal International *PICTURES*
All eyes were on the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead for a medley of top class action at last week's Royal International Horse Show John WHITAKER (GBR) riding CASTLEFIELD CRISTOBAL 21; During...
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Burghley 2015 entries: Michael Jung to make debut
Olympic champion Michael Jung will make his Burghley debut this year. The German has entered two horses for the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials (3-6 September). They are his Olympic gold medallist La...
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7 dressage saddles to dream about *PICTURES*
Arka Equipe X-Prestige Helen D K dressage saddle Developed for German champion Helen Langehanenberg, the extremely lightweight (5.35kg) X-Prestige D K is fully lined with supple oiled calfskin, and is...
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Pontispool Horse Trials (2): what riders need to know *H&H VIP*
Date: Sunday 20 – Monday 21 September 2015 Organisers: Richard Mitford-Slade and Lucy Fielding-Johnson Contact: 01823 461196; info@pontispool.com; www.pontispool.com Location: Somerset Entries open: 17...
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Horses on the ‘brink of death’ rescued from beauty spot
Two horses have been found “on the brink of death” at a beauty spot, forcing the RSPCA to appeal for information. A coloured filly and a grey gelding were found on May Hill Common in Gloucestershire on...
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5 new products to help keep you stylish while competing
This week’s new to the market round-up features competition wear from Dublin, Mark Todd, Equetech, A Hume and Henty. Dublin’s new competition clothing range This elegant yet practical range of clothing...
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Carole Mortimer: Let’s hear it for home-grown talent *H&H VIP*
I am loving that British events have embraced livestream. Being able to watch Hartpury Festival of Dressage and Barbury Horse Trials —held on the same weekend — made it possible to stay in touch with...
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How tough are you? 9 things you need to know about the Mongol Derby *VIDEO*
From an outsider’s perspective, horsey people are a pretty tough bunch. We think nothing of hopping back on board after taking a tumble, having our feet trampled on is par of the course and mucking...
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9 ways to get into the Aachen European Championships spirit
Are you ready for Aachen? The European Championships in dressage and showjumping — as well as driving, reining and vaulting, plus non-European Championships eventing — take place from 11-23 August in...
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Teams for the European Dressage Championships in Aachen
The big guns of European dressage will be competing at the FEI European Dressage Championships in Aachen, Germany from 12 to 16 August. As we countdown to the event, this page will be kept up to date...
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