Know an animal welfare hero? Nominate them today
Vets who have gone above and beyond the call of duty will be celebrated at the Ceva 2016 Animal Welfare Awards. Candidates will be assessed on the evidence provided on the nomination form. Since the...
View ArticleLizzie Kelly makes history for female jockeys
Lizzie Kelly made history at Kempton Park this afternoon (26 December) by becoming the first female jockey to win a Grade One chase in Britain. Lizzie was riding Tea For Two at the London track in the...
View ArticleCue Card wins a thrilling King George VI Chase
At the last and Cue Card (right) closes down and beats Vautour (left) 26-12-15Cue Card won the King George VI Chase at Kempton this afternoon (26 December) in a thrilling renewal of the race. Colin...
View ArticleOlympic medallists head the entries for new Liverpool show
British riders John and Michael Whitaker and Olympic gold medallist Peter Charles lead the entry for the inaugural Equestrian.com Liverpool International Horse Show on 1-3 January. The new four-star...
View ArticleInspired by the King George? 4 dream equestrian properties on Kempton’s...
If you were inspired by the King George VI chase yesterday (26 December), perhaps it’s worth taking a look at these gorgeous horsey properties a stone’s throw from Kempton Park Racecourse so that you...
View ArticleHenrietta Knight: crowning a worthy native champion at Olympia *H&H VIP*
Townend Schubert was a worthy native champion at Olympia, the London International Horse Show. He’s a striking Fell pony who is beautifully produced and he really sold himself. I also liked third...
View ArticleHorse & Hound’s eventing quiz of the year
Laura Collett and Grand ManoeuvreAre you an eventing geek? Try our end of year quiz to check if you have had your finger on the pulse this season. From the crowning of eventing’s best ever four-star...
View ArticleBoxing Day meets as popular as ever
Over a quarter of a million people turned out to attend Boxing Day meets across the countryMore than a quarter of a million people turned out to show their support for hunting at Boxing Day meets...
View ArticleWelfare heroes sought for RSPCA awards
Children who have shown exceptional kindness to animals and scientists who have helped improved animal welfare are sought for the 2016 RSPCA honours. Nominations close on 1 January and can be made...
View Article‘Fast, furious and action-packed’: first ladies’ snow polo tournament to take...
The first ladies’ snow polo tournament is being held in Bad Gastein in Austria next year (19-21 February 2016). The inaugural tournament is being organised by the Polo Instructors and Players...
View ArticleTop 10 stories that made you laugh in 2015
From horsey stereotypes to the day-to-day struggles we are all too familiar with, check out the humorous articles that have proven to be most popular with Horse & Hound readers during the past 12...
View ArticleThe (challenging) diary of owning a new pony: exploring all angles
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... Be honest, now. How...
View Article13 of the best saddlepads
Don't miss our pick of the best saddlepads.WeatherBeeta Elite all purpose saddlepad The WeatherBeeta Elite all purpose pad is a quality soft pad ideal for everyday use. It features a suede outer and a...
View ArticleArson on the rise: owners warned to beware *H&H VIP*
.Horse owners are urged to be on their guard as the incidence of arson is increasing in equestrian properties. Claims for arson rose by 23% in 2014, according to figures released last month by rural...
View ArticleSprinter Sacre delights fans at Kempton
Champion Chase winners Sprinter Sacre and Sire De Grugy delighted racing fans at Kempton yesterday (27 December) in a thrilling Desert Orchid Chase. Both horses put in gutsy performances but it was...
View ArticleVote for your Equine Personality of the Year #EPOTY
After a year of top class sport across the disciplines, we round up our list of nominees for our very own Equine Personality of the Year title. Use the arrow beside each image to help decide who should...
View ArticleList your 2016 show free of charge in Horse & Hound
Horse & Hound’s bumper 2016 shows issue will go on sale on 25 February and if your show isn’t included in our essential directory of shows throughout the country, then you are missing out. This...
View ArticleAbandonments and evacuations as floods continue to hit
Rural communities in the north of England are facing the aftermath of the severe floods that hit the UK this week. This afternoon (Monday, 28 December) there were still nine severe flood warnings — the...
View ArticleTwo die in Boxing Day horse box crash
Two people have died following a crash between a car and a horse box on Boxing Day (Saturday, 26 December). The collision happened at about 2.30pm on the A436 between Stow on the Wold and Chipping...
View ArticleFancy a new challenge for New Year? 7 shows you’ll want to enter
If you’re looking for somewhere to compete or train with your horse in the New Year no matter which corner of the country you’re in, here’s some dates you need to put in your diary and enter online via...
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