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‘Phantom rides’ scandal: second senior figure suspended *H&H VIP*
A second senior figure in Middle East endurance has been provisionally suspended by the FEI in connection with the “phantom rides” scandal. Abdul Aziz Mohd Yasin Sheikh, head of endurance at the UAE...
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Man reunited with police horse he saved from savage dog attack
PC Andrew Hill, Quixote and David WilsonA member of the public who saved a police horse from a savage dog attack “was overwhelmed” to be given an award for his bravery. David Wilson received the...
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Trevor Breen’s ride put down after tendon injury
Trevor Breen (IRL) & Master Daragh - Sky Sport Speed Classic - Longines Royal International Horse Show - Hickstead, West Sussex, United Kingdom - 03 August 2013Trevor Breen’s ride Master Daragh has...
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H&H Feed Week: 6 things to remember when feeding your competition horse
We talk you through the dos and don'ts of feeding the performance horse for optimum condition with the help of Saracen Horse Feeds nutritionist Lizzie DruryFeeding correctly can be a tricky business on...
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Robert Whitaker back in the saddle after missing HOYS due to ill health
Robert Whitaker is back in the saddle after abandoning competition at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) earlier this month (7-11 October). The British showjumper fell unwell and was unable to compete in...
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Winter weight management woes answered *Promotion*
Advertisement FeatureWeight management is important at any time of year, but with autumn well and truly underway, many owners will be starting to think about their horse’s winter diet. Regardless of...
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Looking to buy a second-hand horsebox? Take a look at these top tips
You have decided to buy a second-hand horsebox or trailer, but where do you start — and what questions should you ask? There are two choices: buy privately or via a manufacturer or dealer. The...
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‘Brave’ four-star eventer put down following field accident
A former four-star eventer has died due to a field accident. Deltry Connoisseur, known at home as Nano, was put down on 10 October aged 26. The gelding had been bred in Australia by Ron Delforce from...
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Countrywide to host autumn equine events *Promotion*
Advertisement FeatureLeading equestrian retailer, Countrywide, will be holding a weekend of equestrian events across its network of country stores and online on Friday 23 to Sunday 25 October. The...
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Simon Grieve’s Pau blog: brilliant Boz scores a personal best
It was an early wake up call yesterday morning at 6am (well 5am British time actually) to get Boz mucked out and ready for a rather dark ride. I wanted to give his legs a stretch and make sure he was...
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Farewell to the horse world’s great and good: Diana Pullein-Thompson
H&H reports the passing of individuals who have made a significant contribution to the horse world. Funerals and memorial details will be included where possible Diana Pullein-Thompson Diana...
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9 favourite phrases of horse buyers you’ll hope not to meet
Buying a horse can be a challenging time for buyers and sellers alike. Of course, this isn’t always the case and often the customer/vendor relationship is a harmonious one. But, if you are selling...
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AP McCoy to try his hand at dressage
AP McCoy will be back in the paddock at Cheltenham next month, but this time it will be aboard a dressage horse. The 20-time champion jockey, who retired earlier this year, will be under the tutelage...
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‘Can’t walk, can ride’: Michael Jung leads after dressage in Pau; Emily King...
Michael Jung might be walking with an obvious limp, but Germany’s main man proved that he is still as effective as ever in the saddle today (23 October) when he piloted two horses to lie first and...
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‘Typical French distances’: riders react to Pau cross-country course *PICTURES*
Four cross-country fences have prompted plenty of discussion among seasoned four-star riders and first-timers alike at Pau horse trials today (23 October). “It’s a typically French course with forward...
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Baby meets hound and 9 other tweets that made us smile this week
Enjoy some of our favourite tweets from the past seven days. From super-competitive jockeys to arguably the best sight you could possibly see in London, it all happened on Twitter this week. Don’t miss...
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Horse with ‘injuries consistent with an attack’ died of natural causes
Police have said there is “no suspicious activity” linked to the death of a horse in Hampshire. Police were investigating after they were called out to a field in Hampshire yesterday (Thursday, 22...
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LATEST: William Fox-Pitt ‘remains stable’ in hospital after serious fall
Top British eventer William Fox-Pitt “remains stable” while under “continued observation” in hospital in France after suffering a head injury in a cross-country fall. This afternoon (Friday, 23...
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Alice Dunsdon’s Adelaide blog: quarantine’s not a prison camp – it’s quite...
We have completed four days in Australian quarantine. Today we saw temperatures of around 30 degrees. The day starts early at 6am when all horses are fed. The horses’ temperatures are taken twice a day...
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New showjumping league to go ahead, but FEI isn’t giving up appeal
The Global Champions League (GCL), run by the Global Champions Tour (GCT), is to go ahead next year after a court ruling — but the FEI is not giving up its appeal. The Court of Appeal in Brussels on...
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