All content Archive | March 2016

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March 31st
- Global Champions League teams announced
- Geoff Billington: producing horses, never giving up and keeping fit in the bedroom
- Hot-headed chestnuts: is there a link between coat colour and behaviour?
- 7 films/shows that should come with a horsey health warning
- Oliver Townend heads British quartet at Kentucky
- e-glove eQUEST Grip Pro riding gloves: review
- 7 jobs you keep putting off (but you know you shouldn’t)
- Researchers determine sex of unborn foals with new test
- Mark Todd: Does the FEI really have the best interests of eventing at heart? *H&H VIP*
- Mary King ‘very honoured’ by new role
March 30th
- Penelope Leprevost apologises for ‘over-reaction’ in Gothenburg
- League Against Cruel Sports’ spending in the spotlight
- Horse dragged for 50m by bus in ‘horrific’ road incident
- Sophie Mathew’s team chasing blog: facing the ‘drop of doom’
- Horse & Hound; 31 March 2016
- ‘Iconic’ horse-drawn tram service saved
- The ultimate Badminton brain-buster
- British Dressage gives ‘bling’ riding boots the thumbs up
- Peter Charles: Giving a leg-up to talent *H&H VIP*
- ‘Time to ditch the strangles stigma’: Redwings reveals survey
March 29th
- Gothenburg warm-up video causes heated debate online
- 11 moments Geoff Billington won’t forget in a hurry
- Dead Slow: BHS launches new road safety campaign
- The road to the Badminton Mitsubishi Cup: ‘My mind went completely blank’
- Looking for a new riding challenge? Try camel racing…
- Mark Phillips: ‘I really don’t understand where eventing is going’ *H&H VIP*
- ‘Do I call the vet?’ by Dr Richard Chapman: coping with colic
- Polo world mourns loss of two prominent players
March 28th
- Horses seized after picture of foal wearing a bit goes viral on social media
- 12 events and training opportunities you should grab this week
- Steve Guerdat retains his crown as World Cup jumping champion
- Katie Jerram: Are some riders too heavy for their ponies? *H&H VIP*
- Coral Keen’s eventing blog: My Badminton dream is on hold
- Geoff Billington guest edits H&H showjumping special
- All scores to count: Olympic showjumping proposals debated *H&H VIP*
- Test for tapeworm — and 6 more essential horsey tasks to do this spring
- Victoria Pendleton takes ownership of her first horse
- Horse & Hound’s Ask The Vet on sale now
March 27th
- Hans Peter Minderhoud wins dressage World Cup final
- Pony Mad Mum’s blog: Does horse riding need to be so complicated?
- Runaway zebra dies after falling into pond
- Bladder stones in horses: a remarkable recovery *H&H VIP*
- 4 dream historical equestrian properties to drool over
- New £250,000 scholarship scheme for talented riding instructors
March 26th
- All change on the FEI World Cup jumping podium — in Ireland’s favour
- Are you the ultimate Laura Tomlinson fan?
- New hat app and safety tour to help riders
- Homebred four-star eventer to retire ‘like a king’
- Alice Dunsdon’s Badminton blog: Is my dream over?
- New study to improve understanding of equine tapeworm
- Pammy Hutton: dressage riders need to get stuck in and get the job done *H&H VIP*
- 6 summer project horses for sale this week
- Pony shot 130 times with a paint gun undergoes surgery
March 25th
- ‘Gutted doesn’t sum it up’: Laura Renwick out of World Cup final jumping
- New ‘smart ‘ jump to debut at World Cup jumping final
- Wind-powered racehorses and 8 other bits of social media that made us smile this week
- Dutch on top in World Cup final dressage grand prix
- Carole Mortimer: Is it time to embrace a breeding and producing system? *H&H VIP*
- Lucinda Green: How to tackle coffins
- UK equestrian sponsorship round-up
- How the RSPCA saves horses in a crisis *H&H VIP*
- Thieves target RDA centre stealing £3,000 kit
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘About as trustworthy as a ginger thoroughbred mare’
March 24th
- Ben Hobday returns to competition after cancer battle
- Not an easy job — my day with the RSPCA
- Hunting — but not as you know it…
- Sam Waley-Cohen and Nina Carberry CAN ride in Grand National after all
- Endurance World Championships in question
- Simon Grieve’s eventing blog: Life is giving me goosebumps
- Ultimate guide to BE’s withdrawal, abandonment and refund policy
- Richard Johnson: Cheltenham deserves a big pat on the back *H&H VIP*
- Laura Tomlinson’s 11 memorable horses
- Olympic event rider on the mend after breaking leg
March 23rd
- Robert Walker’s 12 top moments in the ring
- Horse killed in ‘horrendous’ yard fire
- The road to the Badminton Mitsubishi Cup: Not going to plan
- Horse & Hound; 24 March 2016
- Beginners’ guide to Olympic dressage at Rio 2016
- Painting ex-racehorse Metro Meteor signs his own book
- William Fox-Pitt and Andrew Nicholson entered for Badminton Horse Trials
- How many times did Mark Phillips win Badminton? And other testing questions…
- David Pincus: Classical training vs. modern breeding in dressage *H&H VIP*
- Shocking images of foal in a bit spark RSPCA investigation
March 22nd
- Gargling problems — and 11 other things you didn’t know about Laura Tomlinson
- Meet Many Clouds and Long Run at Lambourn Open Day
- Beginners’ guide to Olympic eventing at Rio 2016
- Unlicensed riding school operators fined £1k
- Laura Tomlinson guest edits Horse & Hound
- Andrew Nicholson makes winning return to competition
- RVC’s innovative new CT scanner to ‘improve diagnosis’
- William Funnell: British Showjumping needs a structural shake-up *H&H VIP*
March 21st
- Juniors get new ‘Just for Schools’ jumping qualifiers
- 12 Easter competitions you need to head to with your horse
- Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Long Run retires
- Jason Webb’s blog: Boosting confidence
- William Fox-Pitt given all-clear for eventing comeback
- Rider stresses importance of replacing hat after serious fall
- Worldwide negative dope testing archive published for first time *H&H VIP*
- 10 ways to give a lazy horse impulsion
- Arthritis tops equine insurance payouts
March 20th
- Whorls predict which direction a horse will spook
- Once extinct wild horses flown to Russian steppes
- Sticking stifles: what you need to know *H&H VIP*
- Tempted by Norfolk? 4 dream equestrian properties for sale
- Clubs at the ready for horse-themed mini golf
March 19th
- Vets warn a major flu outbreak could bring equine sport to a halt
- Do what you can to breed a potential superstar *Promotion*
- Hat cams loaned to riders to help to slow down drivers
- Rosie Fry’s eventing blog: All systems go
- Matchy-matchy: have you got serious outfit envy?
- Partially blind horse shot 130 times with paintballs
- New organisers reveal exciting Golden Horseshoe plans
- William Badlan: Key advice for first-time jockeys *H&H VIP*
- 7 wonderful working hunters for sale this week
- Runner completes four marathons in three days for donkeys
March 18th
- Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton fifth in Cheltenham Foxhunter
- Don Cossack wins the 2016 Cheltenham Gold Cup
- Dressage horse tries demolition and 10 other bits of social media that made us laugh and cry this week
- , presents , – on sale now
- New campaign to combat 50% increase in dog attacks
- Vets use bra to save miniature pony’s eye
- Genetics could influence concussion recovery time *H&H VIP*
- ‘He needs an ASBO’: 9 things you didn’t know about Sarah Parker’s HOYS winner
- Horse dealer who ‘exploited’ buyers jailed for six months
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘It was like Swan Lake only the budget version — pigeon puddle’
March 17th
- ‘He’s gone from a very nice horse to a superstar’: Thistlecrack wins the World Hurdle
- Pippa Roome’s eventing blog: Badminton entries and the lowdown on Olympic selection dates
- Derby House elite heavy detach a neck turnout rug: review
- 5 seriously stylish new products for either on or off a horse
- Shows cancelled due to strangles case
- Who will win the 2016 Cheltenham Gold Cup?
- Severely injured course designer loses bid for compensation
- Alice Dunsdon’s Badminton blog: Please let us get in
- British Eventing takes steps towards live scoring
- Robert Walker’s hunt for the perfect first show pony: ‘Chiselled, graceful and elegant’
- Denman among equine stars on parade at Cheltenham
- What would you like to see in Horse & Hound?
- Harry Meade: Rules should show common sense *H&H VIP*
- Sarah Parker: sneak a look at the yard of a HOYS champion
- Owner ‘in shock’ after horse killed by taxi
March 16th
- Sprinter Sacre regains Champion Chase crown in emotional Cheltenham win
- Robert Walker: pet hates, unlucky show ring moments and Caesars Palace’s comeback
- The road to the Badminton Mitsubishi Cup: Learning important lessons
- Horse & Hound; 17 March 2016
- Andrew Nicholson sets his sights on Badminton
- Eventing geek quiz: how well do you know Harry Meade?
- Rider reunited with stolen trailer thanks to social media
- Iconic black horse stars in new Lloyds Bank advert
- Graham Fletcher: Rio horses to watch and bandits at 12 o’clock *H&H VIP*
- Fairfax & Favor Imperial Explorer waterproof boots: review
- ‘We were flung into the air’: horse injured in hit and run
March 15th
- Charlotte Dujardin will not defend World Cup title
- Mare Annie Power triumphs in the Cheltenham Champion Hurdle
- Robert Walker: turnout secrets, naughty horses, schooling in fields and his show ring favourites
- Changes to equine laws discussed *H&H VIP*
- Chloe Vell’s dressage blog: A question of judging
- Derby House medium Combo Polka Dot turnout rug: review
- Hunt allowed back on to National Trust land
- 5 horses Robert Walker would like to pinch for the show ring
- Eventers to wear ribbons in memory of Izzy Squire
- Filled legs in a horse on box rest: what you need to consider
- Carl Hester: Mind-boggling and eye-popping *H&H VIP*
- Riders flock to take part in online showing show
March 14th
- 12 competitions and training sessions you need to enter with your horse this week
- Your legal rights when breeding a foal *H&H VIP*
- 7 gorgeous jodhpurs for any occasion
- Ever seen a horse in a tweed three-piece suit? You have now…
- Suzanna Hext’s road to recovery blog: A day to remember
- Showing star Robert Walker takes over H&H this week
- Is dressage training racing’s latest secret weapon? *H&H VIP*
- The (challenging) diary of owning a new pony: safety over style
- Game Fair final supports showjumping at county shows
March 13th
- Ultimate guide to British Eventing’s ballot system and ballot numbers
- Davina McCall challenges novice to take on pros in Shire horse race
- H&H Feed Week: How to feed a competition horse on the move
- App aims to aid confidence in the saddle
- Laminitis in competition horses: who is at risk?
- Festival fever: 4 equestrian properties for sale near Cheltenham racecourse
- Badminton-bound ‘pink’ event horse turns heads in Portugal
March 12th
- Popcorn horses — and 12 other reasons we’re in awe of CHI Al Shaqab
- ArcEquine: what is it, how does it work and what is all the fuss about?
- Copper-coated nails designed to improve hoof health
- ‘One of the worst cases’: Redwings rescues pony from desperate circumstances
- Charitable horse lovers take on London Marathon
- 6 super showjumpers for sale this week
- Alan Hill: Tactics are important *H&H VIP*
- Oasby becomes ‘Red Noasby’ for Sport Relief
March 11th
- Top names suspended following ‘bogus’ endurance ride scandal *H&H VIP*
- One underwear thief and 8 other bits of social media that made us laugh this week
- Mark Todd: The most exciting things to happen in eventing in a long time *H&H VIP*
- #FridayFunny: Newmarket Monopoly
- Dressage star Edward Gal injured in fall
- Showjumping boom in Qatar
- 6 things to remember when feeding your competition horse
- Rio 2016 Paralympics
- Nine horses killed in stable fire
- Here’s why we love the War Horse film
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘dismissing the pleasure of riding a rat on steroids in favour of picking up my poo’
March 10th
- Final qualifications for Rio 2016 Olympics confirmed *H&H VIP*
- 11 heartwarming Cheltenham Festival wins that we won’t forget in a hurry
- New regional league for grassroots eventers
- H&H Feed Week: How to feed an underweight competition horse
- Gelding has lucky escape from muddy ditch
- Derby House Kinpurnie Kintyre long boots: review
- FEI backs judge at centre of Russian dressage controversy
- Sophie Wells’ dressage blog: Another year, a new set of challenges
- Richard Johnson: Cheltenham madness is upon us *H&H VIP*
March 9th
- Alice Fox-Pitt: My week with Cheltenham Gold Cup prospect Cue Card
- Dressage rider Judy Reynolds smashes record score for Ireland
- Riders pay tribute to young eventer in viral #rideforolivia campaign
- Simon Grieve’s eventing blog: ‘much to my excitement, things were only going to get better’
- Joseph O’Brien quits race-riding to focus on training
- Horse & Hound; 10 March 2016
- Final War Horse play will help preserve real WW1 stables
- Fatal eventing accident confirmed as rotational fall
- Equine veterinary discoveries: intellect, hearing and eyes including one cure *H&H VIP*
March 8th
- Eventing quiz: do you know when you’re due 20 penalties?
- Cheltenham Festival 2016: welcome to the Champions League of UK horseracing *Promotion*
- Owner of horse killed in funeral procession supports road safety petition
- Brightwells resurrects end of season hunter sales
- The road to the Badminton Mitsubishi Cup: welcome to my new blog
- Former Festival winners to go on parade at Cheltenham
- Anna Ross: Are there really so few people who are ‘good’ at dressage? *H&H VIP*
March 7th
- Fizz Marshall’s therapy centre blog: It’s all going swimmingly
- 8 superb snaffle bits with a lozenge
- 13 competition and training opportunities you need to make the most of this week
- Victoria Pendleton to line-up at Cheltenham Festival
- More horses are overweight than ever before *Promotion*
- H&H Feed Week: Test your knowledge of the horse’s digestive system
- Hunting’s ‘big night out’: Horn & Hound entrants revealed
- Plans for equine-therapy centre refused by council
- What is being done to encourage young riders? , investigates *H&H VIP*
- Sam Griffiths Q&A: feeding, choosing horses, heroes and ambitions
- Innovative training system for British racehorses
March 6th
- Teenager killed in eventing accident in Australia
- Planning permission: what lights can you have on your arena?
- 15,000 unrecorded foals born each year, warns charity
- Ouch! Hunting thrills and spills in pictures
- Riding school owner receives unsung hero award
- The science behind ‘white’ horses *H&H VIP*
- Settle in the south-east with these dream equestrian homes
- Charity celebrates ‘Miracle’ Mother’s Day foal
March 5th
- 7 top tips for using social media from Sam Griffiths
- Man charged after he fired bowling balls into stables using cannon
- 5 dream B&Bs where your horse can come too
- Horse discovered ‘dumped like rubbish in a ditch’ *warning: graphic image’
- Carole Mortimer: the FEI prefix fee — who are the winners and losers? *H&H VIP*
- 6 fabulous family horses for sale this week
- Hunting cap maker merges with helmet company
March 4th
- Steamed dog and 7 other social media posts that made us look twice this week
- Rio Olympics to be Hello Sanctos’ final championship
- ‘We would be better off leaving’: Defra minister calls for Britain to leave EU
- Chatham Blenheim fur lined riding boot: review
- Outrage among Arab fans following dismissal of influential figures *H&H VIP*
- 9 horses Sam Griffiths won’t forget
- Horse owner wins dog attack case
- Hovis’ Friday diary: I have a new Aunty, and I love her
March 3rd
- Former Grand National runner to go eventing
- Partially-sighted pony seriously injured in knife attack
- 7 ways to perfect your canter-to-trot transition
- Coral Keen’s eventing blog: Raring to go
- FEI enforces charge for commercial horse names
- Return of 100 malnourished horses denied
- Plans for national rider road safety campaign gather momentum
- Peter Charles: Is this the best we can do? *H&H VIP*
- Sam Griffiths Q&A: nerves, dream rides, keeping fit and favourite events
- Horses left terrified after firework shot into field
March 2nd
- Scott Brash knocked-off World number one spot
- Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton wins her first race as a jockey
- Sam Griffiths takes the reins of , this week
- Zara Phillips to aim High Kingdom for Badminton this year
- Horse & Hound; 3 March 2016
- New look for the Pony Club
- What will the new Olympic eventing format be? Plans to be finalised
- Eventing geek quiz: how well do you know top eventer Sam Griffiths?
- Rider hospitalised after horse dies on beach
March 1st
- Olympic ‘horse of a lifetime’ dies aged 25
- Owners warned to be ‘extra vigilant’ after tack thefts
- Loraine Homer’s showing blog: What have I let myself in for?
- Farewell to the horse world’s great and good: Hendrik Wiegersma
- Autistic boy achieves dream of riding thanks to specially designed hat
- 9 things you didn’t know about Sam Griffiths
- ‘Traffic light’ system to improve eventing safety