6 dreamy dressage horses for sale this week *PICTURES*
If you’re on the lookout for a horse to enjoy some time in front of the dressage judges with, don’t miss the selection of dressage horses for sale on the Horse & Hound website this week. 1. ‘The...
View ArticleJohn Whitaker: Selling sand to the Arabs at a remarkable show *H&H VIP*
The Al Shaqab Equestrian Centre in Doha, where the Global Champions Tour final was held last weekend (13-15 November) is a remarkable venue. It has a massive state-of-the-art floodlit stadium and big...
View ArticleBotanica says it made ‘no misleading claims’
.A maker of herbal creams, washes and sprays for horses has removed all medicinal claims from its website after being reprimanded by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). Botanica International,...
View ArticleA 3,000-mile journey from Mexico to Canada — on horseback *VIDEO*
Unbranded, the equestrian documentary based on Ben Masters’ best selling book about a 3,000-mile journey from Mexico to Canada through America’s West using wild horses will open in UK cinemas on 27...
View Article‘Drive less, move more’: charity initiative could benefit riders
Riders could have access to safer roads if a charity’s campaign to encourage the public to drive less frequently is successful. Road safety charity Brake is urging motorists to reduce car journeys and...
View ArticleAlice Dunsdon’s Adelaide blog: I was in hospital just 12 hours before my...
I will start this blog from Friday morning. I woke up in the hotel we are staying at called the Crown Plaza in Adelaide City around 6am. I’m not a morning person whatsoever and normally it takes me a...
View Article6 Connemaras we won’t forget in a hurry
Charismatic, amenable, talented and tough — Connemaras are more popular than ever. Take a look at six of the best from history that we won't forget The Connemara’s natural habitat is the almost lunar...
View ArticleCharity calls for ‘invisible equine workers’ to be recognised
Animal welfare charity the Brooke is calling for working equines in the developing world to be recognised. Livestock policy and international development programmes exist to ensure owners can properly...
View Article4 dream equestrian properties near National Hunt racecourses *PICTURES*
Now that the jumps season is well and truly underway, perhaps you are frequently finding yourself yearning to be on a racecourse so as not to miss any National Hunt action. To help you out, here are...
View ArticleOlympia ‘for sale’: organisers say show is not under threat
Olympia Exhibition Centre is up for sale, but organisers have told H&H the London International Horse Show is not currently under threat. The venue, in Kensington, west London, is reportedly on the...
View Article6 genius uses for horse trailers (that don’t involve a horse)
If you think of a trailer as just a means of transporting your horse from A to B, think again. Some enterprising folk have been incredibly creative and come up with alternative uses for old trailers....
View ArticleAlice Dunsdon’s Adelaide blog: we’ve done it!
We’ve done it! My incredible horse has completed five out of the six toughest three-day events in the world! Wow. What a horse. As I write this blog I am sat in hospital in a delightful white gown with...
View ArticleOver To You defies his age to delight fans *VIDEO*
Jeanette Brakewell’s seasoned campaigner Over To You has delighted fans on a yard visit. The 27-year-old retired eventer was put through his paces by Jeanette in front of a crowd on a Harry Hall Yard...
View Article18 shades of greys out hunting *PICTURES*
Josh Worthington-Hayes takes on a hunt rail during a meet of the Fitzwilliam last seasonHunting people with grey horses — and those who may help them — regularly sacrifice hours of their lives before a...
View ArticleIs the treatment of horses to ‘keep them on the road’ unethical? *H&H VIP*
The question of how far vets should go when treating sport horses was debated at the recent British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) congress — providing food for thought for riders at all levels
View ArticleThe (challenging) diary of owning a new pony: the homecoming
After 13 viewings of ponies on her hunt to find the perfect one for her daughter, Kate Flynn at last has some luck. But it turns out that owning a new pony has its challenges too... At last the hunt is...
View ArticleMore falls at four-stars and championships: event riders react to falls analysis
The man behind the analysis asks: Are we allowing riders who are not proficient enough to take part in three- and four-star events?
View ArticleMud fever: signs, treatment and prevention
Expert advice from H&H on how to recognise mud fever, what treatment is necessary and how to avoid the condition from taking hold
View ArticleZebras ‘in custody’ after circus escape
Credit: Twitter @Key_BlackBeautyThe pair were loose for an hour before they were captured
View ArticleCoral Keen’s eventing blog: Full steam ahead
It is almost time for all of Coral's eventers to come back into work and start preparing for the 2016 season
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