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June 2026 Archive

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12 June
‘She carries herself beautifully’: promising mare second after dressage at Bramham for reigning world champion
‘The right next step’: US company ‘very fortunate’ to buy Irish equestrian brand
Bramham leader Bubby Upton on today’s test, her new cross-country system after recent falls and her latest back surgery
A competitor’s guide to the 2026 HOYS showing qualifiers – Stoneleigh and NPS Area 7 judges added
Our guide to where to go for 2026 HOYS veteran qualifiers
Your complete list of HOYS 2026 qualifiers for all of your plaited ponies
Your comprehensive guide to the 2026 HOYS M&M qualifiers
Hopeful of a pass to the 2026 HOYS heavy horse finals? Here’s your guide to the qualifying fixtures
A competitor’s guide to the 2026 harness horse and pony HOYS qualifiers
Your complete guide to the hunter, hack, riding horse, cob, Arab, ladies side saddle and working hunter 2026 HOYS qualifiers
Got big dreams for your miniature? Here’s our guide to the 2026 HOYS miniature qualifiers
Dreaming of qualifying for ‘The Price’? Our guide to the 2026 HOYS in-hand qualifiers
Your one-stop shop for the 2026 HOYS coloured qualifiers
‘Fantastic opportunity’ as third arena means new national championship for amateur riders
11 June
Young stars including a clone lead the way after first day of Bramham dressage
‘We’re cementing a partnership’ – Piggy March leads Bramham on horse who won here with Pippa Funnell
‘We don’t have much humility’ but we can all learn, every week, to improve horses’ lives
Olympic rider faces ‘long weeks’ out of the saddle after serious competition fall
Short wellies and rain boots that are perfect for popping out in a downpour
Alex Bragg hopes a change in training and warm-up will give his Bramham ride Jaeger Master the chance to shine
Add structure and intent to your hacks with this simple transition exercise
‘It shouldn’t be a given that riders will go clear when stepping up to four-star’, says Andrew Nicholson
How to watch Jilly Cooper’s Rivals season 2 on TV from locations around the world
10 June
Walk the new-look Bramham cross-country course with our fence by fence photos
Three horses held at Bramham trot-up as riders embrace the festival theme
Olympic dressage horse withdrawn from worlds selection race to ‘enjoy a well-earned break’
‘Starting to shine again’: mare rescued pregnant, emaciated and with a heart murmur beats the odds to thrive and raise her foal
Expert advice for feeding horses with or prone to laminitis – what owners need to know
Tributes paid to London Olympics course-designer Bob Ellis who built top tracks around the world
No time to ride? Use this quick and easy to set up in-hand pole layout to engage your horse mentally and physically
How to watch Bramham Horse Trials 2026 from anywhere in the world
What’s in this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 11 June
9 June
Feed company launches UK’s first feed balancer specifically for non-breeding mares
Watch the new trailer for part two of Rivals season two as release date confirmed
‘She was crying help but he drove off’: driver left rider stuck under catastrophically injured pony after road collision
British rider recognised as winner after FEI review overturns event results: ‘My horse deserves this’
Turning eyesores to eye-candy: how to transform a fixer-upper into your dream equestrian home
8 June
‘I’m meant to be winding down not up!’ Carl Hester makes grand prix debut with thrilling new ride
‘A parade of hopeful rule-benders’: horse shows crack down on vaccination in light of flu outbreaks
Test and improve your horse’s adjustability with this eventer-favourite two-pole canter exercise
‘I couldn’t have been prouder of how our team rode producing lovely, harmonious pictures,’ says Laura Tomlinson
9 plaiting products to help you create the perfect look
7 June
‘It feels like the start of something very exciting’: HOYS-bound showjumper on her first bridleless competition
Let’s go pony racing! How to experience the thrill of galloping down a real racecourse
‘Long may she continue’: much-loved showjumping mare who retired aged 32 is still loving life with tiny rider
‘Losing one is a tragedy’ but 90% of hill pony population could be at risk from new Government contracts
‘Go find a space where you stand out’: meet Royal International coloured ponies’ judge Nathan Arnold
Transform your 20m circles into a productive schooling exercise for increased suppleness and focus
6 June
‘So easy!’ Father and son complete historic Derby-Oaks double, but favourite ruled out after incident at the start
‘Good horsemanship is far more than results’: new award recognises those who truly put the horse first
Which top competition horse did this cute little foal grow up to be?
‘The horses looked as happy as Larry’: first British bridleless show inspires – and goes viral
Who would you choose for the British eventing team at the Aachen World Championships? H&H’s Pippa Roome weighs in
Encourage your horse to lift and lengthen with the help of this zig-zag polework layout
The race to Aachen World Championships is on! Which Brits are on song and what competitions are likely to be key in coming weeks?
5 June
Tips for the Derby at Epsom from racing experts, including a 150/1 outsider and a horse who could ‘flip the script’
‘It’s about opening doors’: new BE Lite initiative to encourage people into eventing
How to watch The Epsom Derby live from anywhere in the world
‘A gentleman from day one’: 30-year-old horse left to starve gets his second chance
Master your corners with this simple walk transition exercise to improve accuracy and impress the judges
4 June
British rider loses out on significant win after cross-country optimum time is altered – twice
Baby joy for Grand National winner Rachael Blackmore and Brian Hayes
The sport that sticks: why hobby horsing isn’t just a craze – and how to join the fun
6 grooming bags to keep your kit tidy and organised
Top stallions at stud in the UK that breeders need on their radar right now
‘We need better conversations and a riders’ committee,’ says showjumper Chris Smith
Practise changing leads over poles or jumps with this figure-of-eight layout
3 June
Making polo a great place for people, ponies and the public
‘Exciting things are to come’: equestrianism at pivotal moment as work continues on its future
‘I was honoured to carry the British flag’: showjumper switches back nationality after five years
‘Horses make me happier than anything else’: novelist Jojo Moyes on dressage, unconditional love, and why she will never sell a horse again
Final runners for The Derby confirmed ahead of the 2026 Classic
Hone your horse’s responsiveness with this super-simple exercise you can practise anywhere
What’s in this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 4 June
2 June
Running a livery yard is ‘emotional labour’ new study finds
Teenage rider charged after horses ‘intentionally injured with a sharp object’ at show
How often you really need to have your saddle checked, plus advice from a Society of Master Saddlers master saddle fitter
Boost the quality of your horse’s canter with this straightforward poles routine
1 June
Pressures on riding schools and the challenges they face highlighted in new lesson price data
6 show shirts that are perfect for the summer weather
Preparing your mare for breeding: the pre-breeding checks every owner should know about
Teach your horse to rein-back from the ground to engage their core and release tension
‘Viability is always a tight balance,’ says British Eventing CEO Rosie Williams
More than 200,000 back petition for public animal abuse register – but concerns raised about vigilante behaviour