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11 brand new pieces of kit for you and your horse you need to see *PICTURES*
From spurs to rugs and girths we present to you the newest equestrian kit on the market todayHW AW15, Belmont House Stud, Ireland 2014Neue Schule SpurSMART Spurs Neue Schule SpurSMART Spurs offer high...
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Joseph O’Brien to focus on training point-to-pointers
Young Classic-winning jockey Joseph O’Brien has revealed he will be cutting down his rides on the Flat to concentrate on training point-to-pointers. At just 22, the Irishman has already had a...
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Julie Templeton: Showing ponies isn’t about how many tricks they can do *H&H...
It’s the show we cover the country trying to qualify for and from the minute you arrive, HOYS is a rollercoaster of highs and lows. It really is the place where dreams are made or broken. As the last...
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Have you always wondered what raceday is like for Frankie Dettori? *VIDEO*
Ahead of QIPCO British Champions Day this Saturday (17 October), the master of Flat racing Frankie Dettori gives us a taste of what life is like for a jockey on raceday This Saturday (17 October) the...
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Hovis’ Friday diary: Grounds for sharer divorce
Dear diary, I am sulking. Big time. The biggest big time you can imagine. EVER. Why I hear you ask? What on earth could have happened? What deed so fiendish can have been inflicted upon you, you...
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British Eventing loses another long-running fixture
.Somerley Park horse trials is the latest loss to the British Eventing (BE) calender. The Hampshire event has been running for 18 years. Organiser Suzie Cotterill, who has been involved with the event...
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Emma Watson — and 5 other actors who have learnt to ride for films
Actress Emma Watson has revealed that she learnt to ride for her role as Princess Kelsea Glynn in her upcoming film Queen Of The Tearling. She told This Morning: “That was pretty intense. I had to not...
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Calls for riding schools to cater for more experienced riders *H&H VIP*
Is equestrianism in danger of losing the interest — and investment — of riders to other sports because of a lack of accessible facilities? Leading figures in the equestrian industry believe so. Ashley...
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£1m racing bonus offered in Kauto Star’s memory
A £1m bonus is on offer for any National Hunt horse who emulates Kauto Star and wins the “Chase Triple Crown” this season. The three races are the Betfair Chase at Haydock, the William Hill King George...
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7 things we’re jealous of on the Eilbergs’ yard *PICTURES*
The Eilbergs’ Pink Green Farm is something of a dressage oasis, beautifully designed with excellent facilities. It’s hard to imagine that when Ferdi first arrived 30 years ago, there was nothing here....
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And finally… horse cheese on the menu
Funny, weird and wonderful goings on the horse world. As we come to the end of the week H&H provides a light-hearted readCheese made from sheep or goats’ milk is tried, tested and now a popular...
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British team horse to be sold
Showjumper Holly Gillott has decided to sell her long-term partner Dougie Douglas to help her invest in more horsepower for the future. The Irish-bred 10-year-old will head to the Goresbridge sales and...
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‘Irreplaceable’ trainer and event rider dies aged 56
Credit: British EventingPopular trainer and event rider Caroline Creighton has died aged 56. Caroline died in hospital on Wednesday (14 October) after a long battle with cancer. She had been based with...
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Dog plays chicken with horse and 7 other tweets that made us look twice this...
Enjoy some of our favourite tweets from the past seven days. From the unceremonious dumping of a National Hunt trainer’s daughter to the best kind of Monday morning we could imagine, it all happened on...
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7 fabulous hunting ponies for sale this week *PICTURES*
Are you looking to introduce your child to the hunting field? Or perhaps they are already hunting mad and are looking for the perfect partner to cross any country with. If so, don’t miss this selection...
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Mark Phillips: When will common sense prevail with qualifications? *H&H VIP*
I was interested to read that the FEI is talking to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) about the Olympic showjumping qualification process. This is particularly pertinent with regards to Belgium...
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Suzanna Hext’s road to recovery blog: Life doesn’t get easier, you get stronger
Life can change within a spilt second… Overcoming any life challenge, whatever it may be is tough. You will ask yourself why me, and when will this all be over until you burst. However, this just...
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Want to try hunting? Get started during newcomers’ week
Are you looking to try hunting? The Countryside Alliance’s (CA) annual newcomers’ week gives those new to the sport a chance to try hunting for the first time. This year’s newcomers’ week runs from...
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Eventer Ben Hobday plans return to riding following cancer treatment
Eventer Ben Hobday has told H&H he is planning his return to the saddle. Ben revealed in June that he had been diagnosed with cancer and has been undergoing treatment at Freeman Hospital in...
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How safe is your tack? 12 top security tips
Latest figures supplied by the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) shows that rural crime cost an estimated £37.8 million during 2014. Farms and outbuildings are particularly vulnerable as the clocks...
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