All content Archive | February 2018

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February 28th
- World Equestrian Games dressage results 2018
- Fairytale ending for rescued Spikey as he finds fabulous new home *Promotion*
- Endurance rider whipped horse ‘because it was lonely’
- Hilarious seller returns with unflappable horse and jumping dinosaur
- Joanna Thurman-Baker’s dressage blog: all the horses have gone crackers
- 7 ways to optimise your competition performance on show day
- Horse & Hound; 1 March 2018
- Shires in the city: how working horses protect London’s green spaces
February 27th
- ‘Good night, Wee Man’: much-loved military Shetland dies aged 30
- Showing producer Lynn Russell on social media: ‘It’s killing the job’
- ‘I feel incredibly lucky’: showjumper smashes pelvis and breaks hips in fall
- ‘Are we to surrender to cars?’: road safety group releases moving video
- ‘I shot up in the air’: British showjumper sidelined with broken ankle
- *NEW* Amy and Charlie the cob’s Mitsubishi Motors Cup blog: more ‘walks of shame’ than a promiscuous university student
- Prize-giving etiquette: dos and don’ts
February 26th
- Top dressage rider says farewell to grand prix star
- ‘The pain was unreal’: rider’s warning after kick snaps her leg
- Whitakers off to World Cup: 26th time lucky or beginner’s luck in Paris?
- Get those flicky toes on show at these dressage competitions you need to enter
- The Knackered Riders Club blog: do we need counselling?
- Katie Jerram-Hunnable: There is no room for cheating *H&H VIP*
- Ground-breaking research turns equine evolution on its head
February 25th
- Do you know the 2018 BE rule changes? Take our quiz to find out…
- ‘Awesome’ rescued pony shines at polo
- White socks and high knees: 9 wonderful Welsh ponies we saw last season
- Army of riders to tackle London Marathon for good causes
- Horsey bride’s wedding nightmare resolved thanks to generous villagers
- Richard Gurney: Dodging the banana skins *H&H VIP*
- Feast your eyes on this impressive Georgian equestrian home near Bucks County show
- The week that was: seven days in the horse world
February 24th
- If My Little Ponies were REAL horses…
- 100,000 watch vet videos to help improve horse behaviour
- Cheers! New ‘horsey’ gin features apples, carrots… and hay
- Charlotte Dujardin’s autobiography: an informal ‘chat’ with the Olympic champion
- Royal visit to celebrate Shire society’s 140th birthday
- William Funnell: Now’s the time for riders to shine *H&H VIP*
- ‘Extremely dangerous’: video shows pony being led from car on A43
February 23rd
- ‘The silence was unsettling’: first on the scene remember Spindles Farm horrors
- 1 horse goes for a golf course gallop and 7 other great pieces of horsey social media this week
- From prison to prestigious racing awards: ‘I owe the horses everything’
- Outcry over plans for solar farm on war horse ‘burial site’
- After top tips for the Cheltenham Festival? Get yourself to one of these preview evenings
- Darren Edwards: why races need framing *H&H VIP*
- Hovis’ Friday diary: I’m finally going to be mixing it with the big boys
February 22nd
- Man who tried to ride loose horse in field sues for broken leg
- Claire Lomas to walk marathon to help fund clinical trials
- Eventers could be fined £500 for pulling up to avoid time penalties
- What is the best way to feed hay? Spillers explains… *Promotion*
- Georgia Tame’s jet set showjumping blog: there’s no ‘I’ in team
- Did you forget something? Check out this winner’s extraordinary tack
- Carl Hester: A whiff of a winning formula *H&H VIP*
- ‘Future gazer’ predicts robots as jockeys by 2025
February 21st
- ‘It’s just boiled donkey skin’: Chinese health officials rubbish ‘inhumane’ product
- ,: expert insight into all areas of horsemanship
- Other sports could learn from injured jockeys’ centre, says Princess Royal
- ‘Shock’ reclassification for para gold medallist
- Jason Webb’s blog: an exciting development for 2018
- 12 reasons your horse is better than your ex
- Horse & Hound; 22 February 2018
- ‘Every Horse Remembered’: Harry Meade and Laura Renwick back war horse initiative
February 20th
- ‘She kicked me square in the head’: rider credits hat for saving her from serious injury
- Bring horses into your home with these stylish pieces of décor
- Life ban for man who left donkeys in ‘agony’
- ‘I want to give something back’: rider to take part in first race following cancer treatment
- Annie Joppe’s endurance blog: feral, filthy, fat and furry
February 19th
- ‘He’s a little fighter’: exhausted one-eyed colt defies the odds to survive
- 7 showing shows offering great prizes coming up
- Jail for ‘dangerous’ drink-driver who killed man and pony
- Why Scott Brash and Mr President are ready to rock the world…
- Here come the girls: Cheltenham to host first mares only race day
- Identical twin foals set to go eventing this season
- Why dental health is important for horses *H&H VIP*
February 18th
- Do horses grieve for a lost companion? H&H explains…
- Breastplates change the way horses jump, research finds
- Coral Keen’s eventing blog: how do I fit everything into February?
- Fall head over heels for these equestrian properties in lovely Leicestershire
- Fergal O’Brien: Everyone’s in good spirits *H&H VIP*
- The week that was: seven days in the horse world
February 17th
- 8 stallions who stole our hearts in the show ring last season
- Horses who survived horrific road crash spark safety campaign
- Pippa Funnell launches glorious hacking routes
- Rare Suffolk stallion makes his hunting debut
- Rosie Fry’s eventing blog: thank you and goodbye
- Jay Halim: It’s hard to encourage British investors *H&H VIP*
- Special £22,000 stairs open up route for riders
February 16th
- 1 legend comes out of retirement and 9 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Jockeys bounce for glory in space hopper challenge
- Atypical myopathy: study finds charcoal could help sick horses
- Friday funny: commuting by horse could ‘save you money’
- Carole Mortimer: Let’s urge buyers to shop at home *H&H VIP*
- Vet jailed for fraud faces misconduct charges
- Hovis’ Friday diary: I am an angel with feathers
February 15th
- World number one suffers serious leg injury in a fall
- H&H question of the week: how do I teach my young horse to be a good jumper?
- ‘I saw a hoof in my face’: Rider’s warning after kick shatters her skull
- Enjoy fantastic hospitality at Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show *Promotion*
- Former riders in the running for medals at Winter Olympics
- Swapping horses for sleds: 9 reasons to cheer for Great Britain’s skeleton hopefuls
- The diary of the home-made livery yard: the bad and the ugly in the horse industry
- Anna Ross: Less conversation, more action — please *H&H VIP*
- Riders call for better bras
February 14th
- Polo on snow, plenty of glamour and 1,400 bottles of champagne: behind the scenes in St Moritz
- New eventing restrictions on Union Flags on jackets
- Rider’s shock as horse who died at Liverpool tests positive for ketamine
- ‘Red Rum’ favourite, power cut and a first entry for Judi Dench: Grand National weights revealed
- The Knackered Riders Club blog: I am so angry, I can’t speak
- Horse & Hound; 15 February 2018
- Alcohol and ‘adult entertainment’: the average Cheltenham racegoer’s spend
February 13th
- Donkey dragged through ‘baying crowds’ in the name of culture
- Prepare to be amazed — meet the 18hh giant with a unique jumping style
- Cheeky Shetland takes a nibble of Prince Harry
- Get ready for some serious yard envy… look around the De Wiemselbach stud
- ‘Gripping and unmissable’: new series to bring essence of Formula One to racing
- Watch Household Cavalry’s drum horse tuck in this Pancake Day
- Matthew Wright’s eventing blog: I didn’t expect to be writing this…
- Geoff Billington’s secret weapon: overreach boots on hind legs
February 12th
- Racecourse near-miss sparks loose dogs reminder
- Former HOYS winner in the spotlight on ITV talent show
- Jump into the week with this great selection of showjumping competitions
- ‘She has everything I’ve been looking for’: para champion unveils exciting new ride
- H&H’s sport horse breeding editor’s blog: sexy stallions and a scintillating show
- Star British dressage horse sold to Japan
- The chicken that crossed the road and 6 other unusual companions for horses
February 11th
- ‘He just took off’: rider pursued by group of dirt bikes
- Essential guide to British Eventing’s logo rules (don’t get caught out)
- Family’s trauma after dog attack leaves horses ‘covered in blood’
- ‘We saved each other’: teenager says her pony helped her beat brain tumour
- Fancy living near Hickstead? Take a look at these West Sussex gems…
- How friendly bacteria could help your horse *H&H VIP*
- The week that was: seven days in the horse world
February 10th
- Show a native? Find out all you need to know about the 2018 breed shows
- ‘A graveyard of the walking dead’: looking back at Amersham crisis 10 years on
- ,: a moving tribute to Dorothy Brooke’s passion
- ‘One in a million’: tributes paid to 42-year-old sanctuary favourite
- UK equestrian sponsorship round-up
- Joanna Thurman-Baker’s dressage blog: It’s a minefield, but I’m thoroughly enjoying the challenge
- David Simpson: The spotlight’s on the girls *H&H VIP*
- Watch rescuers’ race against time to save freezing pony
February 9th
- Household Cavalry ‘evacuated’ from Hyde Park Barracks
- 1 sky rocket jockey and 8 other great horsey social media posts this week
- Sudden death of star stallion leaves team ‘heartbroken’
- New British Eventing rule to eliminate riders after falls
- Is your horse on box rest? If so, this might sound familiar…
- Peter Charles: We need the crowd behind our team *H&H VIP*
- Hovis’ Friday diary: I remain focused on my master plan
February 8th
- Love Island star set to make race-riding debut
- Can feeding biotin improve hoof health? Spillers explains… *Promotion*
- Sky lanterns banned by Welsh councils
- Meet Digby, the UK’s first guide horse
- A horse walks into a pub… (and it’s for real this time)
- Dan Sherriff: Motivate yourself through training *H&H VIP*
- 22 showjumping tips from the top to unlock your success
- The Rhino Original: ‘it ticks all the boxes for a cosy winter rug’
- ‘His trust in me saved his legs’: cob rescued after freak field accident
February 7th
- Two exciting new rides for British Tokyo 2020 hopeful
- New vaccine successfully protects horses from strangles
- ‘I’m an Aussie at heart’: Lissa Green switches nationality
- Horse & Hound; 8 February 2018
- The Fieldmasta: a fully waterproof turnout rug that’s stood the test of time
- Trips to New York and Vienna on offer in unaffiliated showjumping series
February 6th
- The ‘Suffragette’ Derby: 14 facts about the infamous race
- ‘His loss is immeasurable’: tributes paid to father who died following hounds
- Rider makes brilliant comeback a year after horrific shooting injury
- New boss for British equestrianism
- ‘It’s stormproof — and earned compliments on the style’
- Struggling with rain scald? Find out how to beat it…
- ‘Rest easy now’: retired police horse dies aged 29
February 5th
- Horse who cheated death at Cheltenham Festival claims fairytale win
- 3, 2, 1, GO! Get ready for the eventing season with these training opportunities
- Exhausted and riddled with worms: colt found ‘minutes from death’
- What is retirement livery and would it suit me and my horse?
- Donkey ridden by ‘drunk’ man to be dragged through crowds at festival
- ‘I beep my horn and he trots to meet me’: rehomed pony brings joy to family
- The Knackered Riders Club blog: ‘Three women, all the wrong side of 50, one nudging 70. We should know better’
- Darren Edwards: A great loss *H&H VIP*
February 4th
- Leading them a-bray: escaped donkey takes sheep and goats on night-time adventure
- Rider urges others to buy cameras after road incident
- Donkey herd found ‘huddled in misery’ with dead companion
- Confessions of a horsey couple blog: the horsey proposal
- Fergal O’Brien: Counting down to Cheltenham *H&H VIP*
- Head to Hertfordshire: equestrian properties close to London
- The week that was: seven days in the horse world
February 3rd
- Ever wondered how a hunt kennels works? Go behind-the-scenes with the Belvoir Hunt
- From Pony Club games to team Tom Jones: rider stars in The Voice
- Fernie hunt follower dies in ‘tragic accident’
- 9 novices to look out for in the show ring this year
- Chloe Chubb’s showing blog: bad weather vs. guilt
- Horse found with suspected stab wound: reward for information
- Tim Price: Think before criticising venues *H&H VIP*
- Showjumper banned for five years after ‘damaging sport’s reputation’
February 2nd
- Outcry over rider’s dressage test: US Equestrian responds
- British eventer pays tribute to homebred ‘horse of a lifetime’
- Pippa Funnell jumps tiny pony and 8 other great pieces of horsey social media this week
- Showjumper dopes rivals’ horses in a bid to get on national team
- Pammy Hutton: Working to avoid a ‘collapse at C’ *H&H VIP*
- Hovis’ Friday diary: I am on the verge of changing British equestrianism forever
February 1st
- MP breaks back in riding accident
- Budweiser’s Clydesdales to miss the Super Bowl as new advert goes live
- What are the top 3 things on your horsey wish list? *Promotion*
- Event Rider Masters expands into Belgium but loses two British venues
- Budweiser Clydesdale TV adverts: which one is your favourite?
- Joanna Thurman-Baker’s dressage blog: scans, extreme weather and two very cute new recruits
- John Holliday: It can be hard, let’s say character-building *H&H VIP*
- Horse owners urged: ‘don’t break your vet’!