Loraine Homer’s showing blog: who makes the decisions on judges?
As the dust settles on another season I am sorry to say goodbye to our show hunter pony Annadale Maria (pictured) but excited to look forward to our new horses and ponies for next season. This season...
View Article6 amazing appaloosas for sale this week *PICTURES*
Are spots your kind of thing? if you fancy standing out from the crowd with something a little bit different, don’t miss this selection of appaloosas and spotted horses for sale on the Horse &...
View ArticleCarl Hester: Is it time to get rid of collectives to help dressage remain in...
The Rio Olympics are on the horizon and, as we know, equestrian sports, — particularly dressage and eventing — have been under threat for years. But with new sports coming in at Rio — golf and rugby...
View ArticleNew organisers step in to save ‘much loved’ horse trials
A popular grass roots British Eventing (BE) event is returning next year under new management. Stafford Horse Trials is back on the 2016 BE eventing calendar with new organisers James and Vicky Plant....
View ArticleH&H Feed Week: 5 reasons it’s healthy to let your horse lose weight this winter
Worried about your horse losing weight this winter? Most owners are, but many shouldn’t be. It is natural for a horse’s weight to fluctuate according to the time of year, and preventing this from...
View ArticleLearn from dressage masters at Olympia, The London International Horse Show...
Advertisement FeatureThis year’s Olympia Horse Show (15-21 December) audience will be treated to masterclasses from dressage stalwart Kyra Kyrklund and British Olympic gold medal winner Laura...
View ArticleWatch this space: 10 hunting stars of the future *PICTURES*
Those early season nerves at the meet are all too familiar… As is the moment you look across to see someone a sixth of your age and a quarter of your size, on a pony with barely-there legs merrily...
View ArticleMichael Jung still first and second after Pau cross-country; Emily King...
The top five remain unchanged following an exciting cross-country phase at Pau horse trials today (24 October). Michael Jung proved once again why he is ranked number one in the world after producing...
View ArticleAre you worming your horse correctly? 29% of owners are not
Horse owners could be risking their horse’s health by not worming correctly. Results from this year’s National Equine Health Survey (NEHS) showed that 29% of people who thought they had treated for...
View ArticleFancy relocating to France? Find your perfect home *PICTURES*
With Pau Horse Trials coming to a close in France, you may have been inspired by the weather, food — and wine. Take a look at these horsey homes nestled in the French countryside for some inspiration....
View ArticleFizz Marshall’s therapy centre blog: The right person for the job
Selecting the right people to help you get the most from your horse can be a complicated business and something of a minefield at times. When it comes to vets, most people will recruit according to...
View ArticleGraham Fletcher: The family giving Britain a chance *H&H VIP*
As the outdoor season ends, it’s worth reviewing new combinations with the potential to be on British teams next year. One that has really stood out for me is Clark Glasgow and his stunning 10-year-old...
View ArticleEquine apprenticeships radically redesigned
There will be greater chances for apprentices in the equestrian industry thanks to the government’s approval of a new scheme. The equine groom and senior equine groom apprenticeships’ standards were...
View ArticleH&H Feed Week: The truth about sugar — should we really fear it?
In Horse & Hound's recent Winter Feeding Guide, published in association with Spillers, we took a look at the debate surrounding sugar — from what exactly it is, to whether we should fear itSugar...
View ArticleFood for thought… why you need to be feeding fibre this winter *Promotion*
Advertisement FeatureDodson & Horrell’s Nutritional Team Manager Dr Chloe Casalis de Pury, explains why feeding fibre is so important for our horses and ponies. The diet of horses and ponies in a...
View ArticleSimon Grieve’s Pau blog: ‘The result doesn’t reflect how hard Boz tried’
Eventing is always such an up and down sport. I was flying high after a fantastic test and very excited to tackle a very strong CCI4* track. Having walked the course (see video above), the distances...
View ArticleFrench rider pips Michael Jung at Pau; Emily King best Brit
France’s Astier Nicolas riding Piaf De B’Neville (pictured above) showjumped clear this afternoon (25 October) to claim his first CCI4* title at Pau. His victory was met with a roaring seal of...
View Article16 ways you can spot a rider in the city
Most of us have to work to support our expensive horsey habit, which means we have to move among normal people like, well, normal people. But, like David Attenborough filming a documentary about rare...
View ArticleUPDATE: William Fox-Pitt conscious but still very ill in hospital
Top British event rider WIlliam Fox-Pitt has “made progress” and is now conscious in hospital. The Olympic eventer has been in hospital in France since Saturday 17 October, when he fell at Le Lion...
View ArticleHorsey mini-breaks that we’re dreaming about this autumn
Fancy a horsey mini-break this autumn? Whether you want to escape the wind and cold for sunnier climes, or enjoy breathtaking UK hacks through falling red leaves, there's a horsey holiday that will...
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