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December 2017
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- December 31st
- Major fire forces evacuation of Liverpool International Horse Show
- Horse & Hound unveils new magazine series: Goodnight, All in a Day’s Work and Tackroom Stereotypes
- ‘I should really be curling up with Saga Magazine’: meet the rider fulfilling her eventing ambitions
- ‘They shall grow not old’: campaign to remember equine and human war dead
- 8 things that only happen when you do your horses with a hangover
- The 12 ponies of Christmas: could you give Elsie a home?
- ‘Nothing is impossible’: meet the rider who has realised her dreams despite paralysis
- Julie Templeton: Always strip weight off during the winter *H&H VIP*
- Thrilling Puissance at Liverpool can’t split top three riders
- December 30th
- Showjumper put down after ‘freak accident’ at Liverpool International
- Donkeys in Tanzania are starving after rains fail
- Love a ginger? Take a look at this great selection of chestnuts you need in your life
- Warriors, snake charmers and dancing horses: explorer’s epic Indian journey
- Nick Skelton: celebrating 60 years in 60 seconds
- The 12 ponies of Christmas: could you give Marge a home?
- Graham Fletcher: A stifling and restrictive practice *H&H VIP*
- Skelton at 60 — how many of these big wins do you remember?
- Jilly Cooper and War Horse author to receive New Year honours
- December 29th
- ‘Perci was near death’: how one ex-racehorse defied the odds to make a remarkable recovery
- Shetland given ‘all clear’ after three months in isolation
- Master proposes at Boxing Day meet
- 8 riders you need on your radar in 2018
- Last surviving Black Beauty is still going strong
- Carole Mortimer: You can, doesn’t mean you should *H&H VIP*
- SEIB Search For A Star — what exactly are the judges looking for?
- The 12 ponies of Christmas: could you give Pearl a home?
- Hovis’ Friday diary: a stocking, some treats and a smack on the bum
- December 28th
- Would my horse benefit from a calmer? Spillers explains… *Promotion*
- The 12 ponies of last Christmas: Olly finds a home
- Australian sheep farmer swaps wool for horses to gain podium finish on FEI vaulting debut
- Don’t judge a book by its cover: cob tackles CIC* events
- 6 shopping offers not to miss at Liverpool International Horse Show
- Girl recovers from life-threatening ‘human strangles’ to win dressage class
- #TBT: Kauto Star storming to victory in the 2011 King George VI Chase
- Carl Hester: 2017 has been a transitional year *H&H VIP*
- The 12 ponies of Christmas: could you give Jumping Jack Flash a home?
- December 27th
- Liverpool International Horse Show: the ultimate New Year’s Eve party?
- The 12 ponies of last Christmas: Bee finds a home
- Rider to trek across Lapland in aid of Willberry Wonder Pony
- Are horse riders allowed to be two abreast on the road? H&H explains…
- Ancient dynasty helps secure rare horse breed’s future
- Ones to watch: adorable mini riders showcase their skills
- Don’t forget the vets on duty over Christmas… *H&H VIP*
- Horse & Hound; 28 December 2017
- The 12 ponies of Christmas: could you give Roxy a home?
- December 26th
- Might Bite claims King George VI glory
- Why are horses measured in hands? H&H explains
- The 12 ponies of last Christmas: Mariette finds a home
- Ouch! 9 hairy moments from 2017 caught on camera
- Traumatised pony finds new home in time for Christmas
- Valegro to go eventing — and other stories that made you laugh in 2017
- Jamie Moore: He’s special and owes us nothing *H&H VIP*
- The 12 ponies of Christmas: could you give Griff a home?
- December 25th
- Don’t waste a moment of the Christmas break with these great horsey days out
- The 12 ponies of last Christmas: Sparkie finds a home
- A positive look to the future: Merry Christmas from World Horse Welfare
- Are you ready for the ultimate racing quiz of 2017? Let’s go…
- Watch Shetland’s Christmas wish come true in magical video
- Anna Ross: Grow a pair and get out there *H&H VIP*
- 9 things that only happen when you’re hunting on Boxing Day
- The 12 ponies of Christmas: could you give Cocoa a home?
- December 24th
- What do people really think of the Liverpool International Horse Show? We find out…
- The 12 ponies of last Christmas: Trigger finds a home
- Abandoned foal to spend Christmas with new foster family
- 15 of 2017’s best moments caught on camera
- Racehorse’s best friend has Christmas wish come true
- Coral Keen’s eventing blog: everything happens for a reason
- Richard Gurney: It’s time to unmask the villains *H&H VIP*
- Lincolnshire gems your horse would love to call home
- The 12 ponies of Christmas: could you give Lavender a home?
- December 23rd
- 10 heart-warming stories from 2017 that are sure to make you smile
- Two event riders blame positive drugs tests on ‘prescribed medication’ *Updated*
- The 12 ponies of last Christmas: Dominic finds a home
- ‘It was magical’: pint-sized pony brings Christmas joy
- Hold on tight! 7 large leaps that left us in awe
- Redwings to build new centre to help rehome more horses
- Annie Joppe’s endurance blog: a chocolate tin disaster
- Lizzie Briant: I was disappointed in the production *H&H VIP*
- 5 mini marvels: the ideal partners in crime for your tiny tot
- The 12 ponies of Christmas: could you give Hector a home?
- December 22nd
- Leading event riders suspended after testing positive for banned stimulants
- Police horse to ‘put his hooves up’ after long career
- Teenage boy and miracle comeback-cob take on side-saddle hunting challenge
- 1 flying Shetland and 9 other great pieces of horsey social media this week
- The 12 ponies of Christmas: could you give Oreo a home?
- Lucky escape after drone spooks horses: rider calls for more controls
- Spencer Wilton: Hats off to Emile *H&H VIP*
- Hovis’ Friday diary: Looking like a four-legged fir tree. With balls. Big shiny balls… And antlers
- December 21st
- From maggot-infested wounds to show champion: Buggy finds his forever home
- From ‘skin and bone’ to showing dream: pony transformed by loving family
- ‘He fulfilled my dreams’: farewell to British dressage star
- H&H question of the week: cellulitis — how do I get rid of it?
- Can ‘good horsemanship’ be defined? The FEI has tried…
- John Whitaker: I could feel everybody rooting for me *H&H VIP*
- December 20th
- Are Christmas presents for horses pointless? H&H readers respond
- 6 signs that you might be TOO horsey (if that’s even possible…)
- British Eventing rule changes 2018: jackets, falls and non-competing horses
- 5 text conversations you would have with your horse this Christmas (if he could text…)
- Tickets on sale for Royal Windsor Horse Show’s 75th anniversary
- ‘I want to get back on the team’: exciting new horse for British Olympic medallist
- The luxurious yet practical Windermere — restoring my faith in gilets
- Confessions of a horsey couple blog: the ‘bring your boyfriend to dressage’ competition
- Horse & Hound; 21 December 2017
- Check out the 12 native ponies crowned best of their breed at Olympia
- December 19th
- ‘We have our way and they have theirs’: bitless rider’s dressage petition
- ‘He captured everyone’s heart’: British stud says farewell to foundation stallion
- Beat the cold: 5 steps to managing your dressage horse this winter
- Olympia champion disqualified in ‘make-up’ row *Updated*
- A face off between the Duchess of Cornwall and a Chilean horse — and 12 other golden Olympia moments
- Equine war hero’s grave protected by listed status
- Which native pony had the best Christmas-decorated stable at Olympia?
- Are newly qualified vets ready to see your horse? *H&H VIP*
- December 18th
- ‘I can sleep now’: history made in Olympia grand prix
- Bolting tack check horses, overweight riders — and more of 2017’s most-read news stories
- ‘This is his seventh year here’; stalwart Welsh pony stands supreme at Olympia
- ‘He’d die for you’: Popular chaser retires aged 11
- 6 Christmas shows you simply can’t afford to miss
- Pony Mad Mum’s blog: have I become a horse whisperer?
- Darren Edwards: I had a B&B stay on the NHS *H&H VIP*
- December 17th
- Winner breaks 32 year hoodoo in Olympia World Cup
- Farewell to charity’s much-loved gentle giant
- Police appeal to public after finding dead cob
- Ready for a challenge? Take the ultimate 2017 eventing quiz to prove your knowledge
- ‘Queen’s horses’ set to descend on London
- Chloe Chubb’s showing blog: dreaming of an Olympia lap of honour
- Sue Russell: Sheer theatre in the sale ring *H&H VIP*
- Heavenly horsey Hampshire properties (including one £11m corker)
- The week that was: seven days in the horse world
- December 16th
- 6 of the most expensive horses sold this year (with price tags that will make you weep)
- Cheeky pony transformed into unicorn in Christmas video
- Make your New Year’s Eve one to remember *Promotion*
- Watch as horse is rescued from freezing swimming pool
- Think you know your stuff when it comes to dressage? Take the ultimate 2017 dressage quiz to prove it
- The diary of the home-made livery yard: the dangers of toasted mice and horsey fancy dress
- Fergal O’Brien: We all do it for the love of the job *H&H VIP*
- December 15th
- AP McCoy leads legendary jump jockeys to Olympia glory
- Charlotte Dujardin gives mounted police impromptu dressage lesson at Olympia
- 1 ultimate banana lover and 10 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- ‘My horse of a lifetime’: top showjumping stallion dies aged 24
- ‘I won’t give up on my dream’: young rider wins Hannah Francis Award
- Horse & Hound visits the Shetland Grand National ponies in their wow-factor stables
- 18 ways to make your equestrian dreams come true
- Top British rider clears 7ft wall at Olympia to win Puissance
- Peter Charles: Single-minded vision the key to global success *H&H VIP*
- Carl Hester on winning form — on the racecourse
- Hovis’ Friday diary: I am such a trooper. Modest too…
- December 14th
- H&H question of the week: How can my horse and I learn how to jump bigger fences?
- 82-year-old racehorse trainer enjoys 1,121-1 treble… and he drove the horsebox too
- Life ban for man who left horse suffering with a broken leg
- #TBT: Valegro’s 2016 retirement ceremony at Olympia in pictures
- Alice Oppenheimer: Let’s find solutions not heap abuse *H&H VIP*
- Horse & Hound’s bluffer’s guide to the World Cup showjumping at Olympia
- Random dope tests for any horse being officially measured
- Patrik Kittel beats Emile Faurie to claim euphoric Olympia grand prix freestyle victory
- December 13th
- 6 reasons why Mount St John Freestyle is ‘Mrs Valegro’
- Life ban for owner of pony found crawling with maggots *warning: distressing video*
- ‘He has nothing left to prove’: Showing superstar named RoR horse of the year
- ‘Glimpses of Valegro’: Charlotte Dujardin’s aim for 2018 WEG
- Heading to Olympia? 8 genius products you need to snap up in the shopping village
- Georgia Tame’s jet set showjumper blog: team Breen, Scott Brash’s, Olympia then Dubai — all in one week *NEW*
- Horse & Hound; 14 December 2017
- Going hunting on Boxing Day? Here’s what you need to know
- December 12th
- Edward Gal claims Olympia grand prix victory with rising star
- Mare injured in arson attack hoped to return home for Christmas
- Drama as horse escapes from Sandown during race
- Olympia Horse Show parking: what you need to know
- Owners warned to be on the alert for fatal parasite
- Annie Joppe’s endurance blog: a close encounter
- ‘Protests won’t help’: rider’s open letter to drivers goes viral
- December 11th
- Life ban for man who beat pony with wooden plank *warning: graphic video*
- Major eventing nation backs compulsory frangible fences for cross-country
- 6 festive jumping shows to put you in the Christmas spirit
- Team Skelton vs. snow — and when Big Star was met with eight inches of the stuff
- Snow stops play for equestrian sport
- 10 things your Scrooge-like mare has on her Christmas list
- Making an end-of-life plan for your horse *H&H VIP*
- ‘My pony of a lifetime’: prolific winning New Forest pony dies
- December 10th
- Think you know your racing? Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz
- Racehorse returns from broken leg to win first race
- Bodmin pony rescue centre on lockdown due to strangles
- Stuart Hollings: It is so detrimental to our sport *H&H VIP*
- Serious Surrey properties for horse owners that you need on your radar
- The week that was: seven days in the horse world
- December 9th
- 25 horses killed in devastating California forest fires
- ‘We make decisions quickly and stick with them’: meet the Olympia showing judge
- Shetland takes emergency trip in car boot to treat sore tooth
- William Funnell: Heading to be a nation of amateurs *H&H VIP*
- Connemaras in a snow globe bring Christmas joy to horse lovers
- December 8th
- 1 save of the Century and 9 other great pieces of horsey social media this week
- TK Maxx withdraws donkey oil cosmetic from sale due to welfare concerns
- Wow! 15 equestrians who outshine even Mo Farah with their signature celebrations
- Overweight rider has gastric bypass for the sake of her horse
- Pammy Hutton: Is anyone listening to us members? *H&H VIP*
- Hovis’ Friday diary: How dare they doubt the Hoverine
- ‘He’s not just a pony, he’s their life’: rescuer vows to bring home snatched pony
- December 7th
- BodyCage given green light after British Eventing u-turn
- Help! How should I feed my new young horse? Spillers explains… *Promotion*
- Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin to take rising stars to Liverpool
- 21 brilliant Olympia shopping offers you’d be mad to miss
- Colic claims life of top para dressage rider’s ‘amazing’ horse
- John Holliday: Vive l’Angleterre, vive la différence! *H&H VIP*
- Owner banned for three years after horse dies in waterlogged field *warning: upsetting image*
- December 6th
- Love racing? Then check out The Winners Enclosure… *Promotion*
- Top racehorse makes winning comeback after three-year break
- Irish groom sole survivor of car crash that killed two young riders
- Family ‘absolutely devastated’ after beloved rescue pony stolen
- Mare sells for record £6.3million at Tattersalls auction
- ‘He broke the mould’: former Hickstead coloured champion dies
- Lucy Eddis’ horsey teen blog: an astonishing family announcement
- Horse & Hound; 7 December 2017
- December 5th
- 12 reasons to bring back the Olympia fancy dress relay
- Rider thanks kindness of strangers after stolen dogs found
- The ideal Christmas gift for adventurous souls *Promotion*
- Leading trainer fined £8,000 after Epsom winner fails drugs test
- 9 naked calendars you won’t want to miss…
- Shaun Mandy’s dressage blog: if your horse makes a mistake, don’t make a big deal out of it
- 7 horse names that make the grammar police shudder
- Bruised bones in horses *H&H VIP*
- Seriously injured rider thanks air ambulance for ‘amazing’ care
- December 4th
- Don’t bark commands or whisper to your horse — try listening, says Dragons’ Den star
- Major three-day show cancelled after strangles scare
- Embrace an equestrian festive training frenzy with these great opportunities
- 2018 hat rules revealed: single hat tag plus change to standard
- 6 of the best videos from Olympia Horse Show
- Owners’ heartbreak as horses die in suspicious yard fire
- David Simpson: Baring all for a great cause *H&H VIP*
- December 3rd
- Think you know your showjumping horses? Prove it
- Rugs stolen off horses’ backs: dealer urges all theft victims to call police
- ‘Proudest day of my life’: Nick Skelton honours sons’ achievements
- Is this taking matchy-matchy too far? You decide…
- Fergal O’Brien: Transparency in sport is good *H&H VIP*
- Fed up of struggling to park your horsebox? Check out these dream properties
- The week that was: seven days in the horse world
- December 2nd
- ‘Super’ Mario helps fearful rider get back in saddle after broken back
- Get the look: how to dress like Anna Ross
- Riders warned of slippery roads after horse falls on blind bend
- Simon Reynolds: Do we need this nursemaiding? *H&H VIP*
- ‘Push-button’ horses that could make your dreams come true
- ‘He was phenomenal’: owner pays tribute to quirky Olympic eventer
- December 1st
- Five Brits in the mix for Olympia dressage title — but who’s missing?
- Warning as well-meaning owners ‘make horses’ lives a misery’
- Mark Todd rides 12hh pony and 7 other great horsey social media posts this week
- 10 things Anna Ross can’t live without
- ‘I can’t prove my innocence’: rider accepts European Championships doping sanction
- Nerves of steel (and horses with wings): 6 amazing moments from high jump history
- Holly Smith: Keysoe is top-notch but needs final polish *H&H VIP*
- Hovis’ Friday diary: mother has written my for sale advert
- The Queen’s Barbers Shop joins fellow stars in parade of former racehorses
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