Anna Ross: Presenting my own set of BD rules including wine and bling *H&H VIP*
Anna Ross - Die Callas“What section am I?” has been the woeful cry of British Dressage (BD) members this season, with the new structure going into place. I like it so far. It’s positive both for the...
View ArticleCarl Hester’s jacket, Tripple X’s shoes and Robert Whitaker’s saddle pad up...
Ben Maher and Tripple XA pair of Tripple X’s shoes worn during the London 2012 Olympics will be among the items on offer at an equestrian charity auction. Essex-based rider Carly Tredinnick is hosting...
View ArticleCharity ‘overwhelmed’ by rug donations following Storm Frank
The founder of an equestrian charity badly affected by this winter’s floods has said he has been “overwhelmed” by people’s kindness. Horseback UK, based in Aberdeenshire, was hit by Storm Frank over...
View ArticleMeet H&H’s Equine Personality of the Year Many Clouds: ‘I call him the black...
There is a reason the 2015 Grand National victor Many Clouds topped the poll by 400 votes to clinch the Horse & Hound Equine Personality of the Year title — he’s tough, he never gives less than...
View ArticleVeteran horse pulled to safety in dramatic rescue *VIDEO*
A veteran horse has been rescued by firefighters after becoming trapped in mud. Twenty-nine-year-old Khaheer was found unable to get to his feet last week (9 January). Firefighters were called to his...
View ArticleRuth Edge: 5 simple steps to introducing pirouettes
Ruth Edge’s dressage for eventing masterclass is brought to you in association with Baileys Horse FeedsJodie Stokes on one of Ruth's horses; the 3rd horse during Ruth Edge's training master class at...
View Article‘Hello from the warm and dry’: horsey parody of Adele’s hit goes viral *VIDEO*
A horse-inspired parody of Adele’s multimillion-selling record Hello has gone viral. The original took the world by storm when it was released in October, breaking a host of records and the official...
View ArticleShaun Mandy’s dressage blog: Everything happens for a reason
Dear gorgeous readers, Happy New Year! As I write to you, I am sitting in bed in my brother’s house, in Bournemouth, with my dog Pringle snuggled under the duvet as the rain is pelting down outside. I...
View Article5 exciting new horsey products to chase away those January blues
We realise that everyone may need a bit of cheering up in January so we’ve put together a list of new products for you to check out. They say retail therapy works wonders. This month’s new to the...
View ArticleWhat is life like as a racing TV presenter?
Fancy yourself as a budding TV presenter? From wardrobe dilemmas to clocking up the driving miles and keeping tabs on Twitter, Gina Harding tells H&H what it's like to front a show watched by...
View ArticleRSPCA warns of Kent ‘horse crisis’: 300 calls in two weeks *warning graphic...
The RPSCA is warning of a “horse crisis” in Kent following a spate of calls regarding horses across the county during the past two months. Since 15 November, the charity’s officers have attended 21...
View Article10 reasons to head to a point-to-point ASAP
If the prospect of arctic winds is giving you (dangerously) cold feet about heading out to your local point-to-point this season, we’ve come up with 10 very good reasons to sway you to wrap up and get...
View Article‘He made Burghley feel like a novice’: Jonelle Price pays tribute to The Deputy
Jonelle Price has paid tribute to her former four-star horse who died last October following an infection. The Deputy (known as Hero at home) — owned by Tim Morice, Jan Morice and Lucy Sangster —...
View ArticleThe right diet to help prevent horses tying up
Nutrition plays an important role when trying to prevent tying up in horses, so here is a useful case study and sample diet from equine nutritionist Christine Smy for a horse that is susceptible to the...
View ArticleTotilas’ stud fee drops €5,500 as Toto Jr delights judges *VIDEO*
Breeders interested in using Totilas on their mares will now find him considerably more affordable — although still not cheap — after his stud fee dropped by a massive €5,500 (£4,128). The famous black...
View ArticleLaura Tomlinson: How to create the perfect flying change *VIDEO*
Young international dressage rider Phoebe Peters picks up some tips for perfecting flying changes from Olympian Laura Tomlinson, as part of a Jaguar Land Rover Academy of Sport mentoring...
View ArticleChloe Vell’s dressage blog: Roll on 2016
As 2015 has come to an end, I have been reflecting on my highs and lows throughout the year. I had a great start, providing consistent results on Kaja in the junior tests which secured me a place in...
View ArticleDarren Edwards: Innovation is key *H&H VIP*
New initiatives are essential for continuing and broadening the appeal of any sport, both to participant and spectator. Point-to-pointing is indebted to its sponsors for offering valuable perks to the...
View ArticleCharlotte and Valegro’s competition wardrobe raises thousands for charity
Dressage star Charlotte Dujardin has raised over £7,000 for equine charity the Brooke. The double Olympic gold medalist and global ambassador for the charity donated items from her competition career...
View Article7 things you need to know about the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art
The luxe red jackets, hats worthy of a fancy dress box and gleaming stallions might look familiar — but what is the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art all about?1. It’s one of the big four Along with...
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