All content Archive | June 2018

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June 30th
- Can you offer Ernie a home? ‘Fantastic’ rescue pony seeks small jockey
- ‘Heart-wrenching’ final goodbye to Welsh cob who beat the world
- The great British show — 5 county fixtures you don’t want to miss this year
- Dashing donkeys prove a match for racing riders at Hickstead
- Mark Todd: Embracing the Event Rider Masters *H&H VIP*
- Horse facing death from nerve damage suffered in storm returns to work
June 29th
- 1 very brave man and 7 other brilliant horsey social media posts this week
- New body protector rules to come into force this autumn
- ‘He was a soldier’: rider pays tribute to horse who died at Hickstead
- Enter H&H’s Festival of Dressage today for a chance to win Hickstead tickets
- Eve Johnson Houghton: Two female trainers winning at Royal Ascot was great *H&H VIP*
- The British WEG eventing long-list: who’s sitting pretty and who needs to impress
- Hovis’ Friday diary: were the magic calmers for me or mother?
- Test your eventing knowledge with new Equiratings game
June 28th
- H&H question of the week: Is COPD the end of my horse’s competition career?
- Gold multi-medallists team up for mega scores on their competition debut
- Promising eventer killed in £65k horsebox: owner campaigns for change
- 9 top tips for staying away at shows with your horse
- Long-list for British eventing team for World Equestrian Games released
- NAF Love the SKIN he’s in Skin Wash: ‘an excellent all-round wash’ 10/10
- Horse Health Lavender Slosh: ‘I want a larger bottle’ 10/10
- Hawkins Organic Winter Warmer: ‘a luxurious winter wash’ 9/10
- Absorbine Cool Down rinse: ‘a little goes a long way’ 8/10
- Eqclusive SO SILKY Shampoo: ‘leaves a really shiny coat’ 8/10
- Cavalor Hygienic Wash: ‘great on sensitive skin’ 7/10
- Botanica Cleansing Wash: ‘good for skin problems’ 7/10
- Annie Joppe’s endurance blog: is it really worth it?
- Nigel Coupe: It’s impossible to truly prepare for the Hickstead Derby *H&H VIP*
- Help! My horse is a ‘wiggleworm’! How to improve your horse’s straightness
June 27th
- ‘Let’s make them too hot to handle’: bespoke hats stolen from Dressage at Hickstead
- Hot weather warning: should you take your dog to a horse show?
- Home eventing squad named for World Equestrian Games
- Joanna Thurman-Baker’s dressage blog: maybe I should hire some children to do gymnastics while I’m riding…
- ‘He’s just got enormous ears’: Rider’s wish to compete her dressage mule quashed
- Horse & Hound; 28 June 2018
- Whoops! 11 remarkable thrills and spills from this year’s Hickstead Derby meeting
June 26th
- Rider’s ‘pit crew’ rush to the rescue when bridle breaks just before test
- From his concern about girls playing polo to Prince Harry’s wedding reception highlights, get to know top player Mark Tomlinson
- Four-star eventer urges riders to support injured Jonty Evans: #WearGreenForJonty
- Move over, Harry Kane, new England striker in town has four legs
- ‘You are a crook’: fraudster horsebox sellers sentenced in court
- Would you wear these? 9 mega hats spotted at Royal Ascot
- The diary of the home-made livery yard: like riding a bull on amphetamines
- Call us biased, but here are 7 reasons to be a showjumper rather than a footballer
June 25th
- Teenager wins top title on her debut and meets The Queen
- Horse who died at Hickstead was due to retire after the Derby
- Owners who fail to microchip horses face £200 fine
- 9 reasons the Horse & Hound’s Festival of Dressage is a must-do show this season
- How to care for Iberian horses *H&H VIP*
- ‘The FEI wouldn’t believe me when I registered him’ — why one horse’s unusual name is causing giggles on the jumping circuit
- Horse who couldn’t eat had wire strand embedded in his tongue
June 24th
- William Funnell wins his fourth Hickstead Derby to join illustrious group
- Celebrating Devon: 7 scrumptious Dartmoor ponies we’ve seen out and about this year
- Stroke victim credits riding for helping her to walk unaided again
- War horse sculptures for new ‘village’ built on site of former horse hospital
- Julie Templeton: We are dictated by the weather *H&H VIP*
- A private stud farm with a historic house in prime bloodstock country — take a look around…
- Grand National star reunited with winning jockey’s young daughter
June 23rd
- Who will win this year’s Hickstead Derby? H&H explains what it takes…
- Popular British rider makes it a double in Hickstead speed derby
- Riders to trek 100km in the footsteps of First World War allies
- Therapy ponies help dementia sufferers by bringing ‘comfort and joy’
- Laura Tomlinson: I must believe I can make it back *H&H VIP*
- Calls for horse-safe road crossing after man killed in collision
June 22nd
- Praise for authorities and ‘brave’ carriage horse after Ascot accident
- Four-star cross-country without reins and 8 other amazing bits of horsey social media this week
- Mare dumped ‘like a walking skeleton’ could be in foal
- Bill Gates’ daughter sets up partnership with world number one showjumper
- Stierna Halo Polo SS: ‘this top performs brilliantly’ 9/10
- Paragon Equestrian Luxe Technical Base Layer: ‘a smart, well-fitting top’ 9/10
- Pikeur Sina rollneck base layer: ‘ideal for winter wear’ 9/10
- Kastel Denmark’s Charlotte Signature shirt: ‘flattering and stylish’ 8/10
- Aztec Diamond Equestrian Base Layer: ‘smart and flattering, but uncomfortable zips’ 7/10
- Toggi Giselle Ladies Crew Neck Base Layer: ‘a useful everyday top’ 6/10
- Mark Phillips: The biggest issue in eventing today *H&H VIP*
- 8 things that would happen on Bring Your Horse To Work Day…
- Drivers ‘playing Russian roulette’ as five foals killed on the road
- Hovis’ Friday diary: I’ve been acting my socks off and I’m ready for my big break
June 21st
- Horses can tell when human voices and facial expressions don’t match
- Can feeds affect sweet itch in horses? Spillers explains… *Promotion*
- Mystery over chase fence destroyed by fire at racecourse
- Bananaman, Batman, and wait, is that a flying chicken…?
- Seven Whitakers head to Hickstead for the Derby meeting
- Heaven in Devon: 10 reasons the county has been named Britain’s best for equestrians
- Amanda Derbyshire: Bolesworth ticks a lot of boxes *H&H VIP*
- Horse & Hound reveals Great Britain’s horsiest county
- Britain’s horsiest county 2018: how we found our winner
June 20th
- Jonty Evans moves hospitals but remains unconscious
- Death threats made to rider banned from show for whip use
- Emaciated and abandoned pony transformed into competition cob
- Poldark’s Aidan Turner: ‘I learned to be sensitive and really listen to the horse’
- Pony Mad Mum’s blog: I found myself horseless and flat on my back
- Horse & Hound; 21 June 2018
- A dead heat and a Love Island star feature in race at York
June 19th
- The Queen’s early morning gallop, a 100-year waiting list and more interesting Royal Ascot facts
- Eventer’s yard devastated in major fire
- World Equestrian Games 2018 eventing riders, squads and teams
- World Equestrian Games 2018 dressage riders, squads and teams
- Zara and Mike Tindall welcome new baby
- When is the right time to buy a pony for your child?
- Defending world champion to miss this year’s World Equestrian Games
- World Equestrian Games 2018 showjumping riders, squads and teams
- Matthew Wright’s eventing blog: one trot-up outfit malfunction and some exciting news
- ‘Donkey of Destiny’ predicts World Cup winners
- The embarrassing moment when David Walliams met champion jockey Ryan Moore
- How a foal’s behaviour can predict their future prospects *H&H VIP*
June 18th
- ‘Treated like royalty’: behind the scenes at the yard of racehorse trainer to The Queen
- Outcry after cyclist ‘hits horse and rider’ during triathlon
- 7 key bits of advice for getting a young event horse out competing — plus 6 shows for you to get them going at
- 3 Hickstead Derby legends — where are they now?
- Life-size Shire horse made of willow goes viral online
- Coral Keen’s eventing blog: a nightmare journey and an exciting call-up
- Carl Hester: The opportunities at home equal the best in Europe *H&H VIP*
- Royal Ascot racegoers to face breathalysers and sniffer dogs
June 17th
- ‘She has her own style… and a massive heart’: home-bred mare wins Bolesworth grand prix
- Jonelle Price wins Luhmühlen CCI4*: Brits take next four places
- When The Queen called ITV Racing reporter Oli Bell a ‘lunatic’…
- Owners ‘signed the death warrants’ of wounded mares dumped on Bodmin Moor
- Own your own stud with solariums, a salt water spa and cross-country course
- Rebecca Penny: Second-placed riders can be disrespectful and defeatist *H&H VIP
- Eight-year-old qualifies his mini Unicorn for Royal International
June 16th
- Laura Collett best of the Brits at Luhmühlen
- ‘You need the desire to go forward’: 6 things Carl Hester looks for when buying a horse
- Horse put down after cross-country fall at Luhmühlen CCI4*
- World Equestrian Games schedule of events: plan your viewing
- Coloured ‘supercob’ makes his grand prix debut
- The next generation of showing royalty? 15 photos of incredibly cute foals
- New film aims to give drivers a rider’s eye view
- Simon Grieve’s eventing blog: feeling lucky and near-misses
- Jennifer Donald: The amazing showjumping locations on offer *H&H VIP*
- Top eventer chased by loose dog asks: ‘Why didn’t they ring the bell?’
- New record set as Bolesworth’s puissance reaches 7ft 3in
June 15th
- When your horse abandons loose schooling and 7 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Pippa Funnell best of the Brits in Luhmühlen dressage: ‘This was a proper clear round’
- Olympic eventing multi-medallist wins class at Bolesworth CSI4*
- 5 people you will (almost certainly) see ringside this show season
- British dressage rider says final farewell to the horse ‘who made me’
- Ariat Coniston Pro GTX Insulated boots: ‘I wore them from dawn till dusk’ 10/10
- Caldene Buckland long waxed leather boots: ‘a great pair of boots’ 9/10
- HKM Belmond Country Boots: ‘smart and comfortable’ 9/10
- Rhinegold Brooklyn country boots: ‘comfy and smart for casual wear’ 8/10
- Brogini Derbyshire Waterproof Country Boots: ‘smart-looking boots’ 4/10
- Four-star horse dies after fall during the eventers’ grand prix at Bolesworth
- David Simpson: It can be hard to find information if you’re not in the know *H&H VIP*
- Hovis’ Friday diary: this could be my last post
June 14th
- H&H question of the week: How do I make my transitions more ‘wow’?
- Charlotte Dujardin and Freestyle ‘wing’ their way to an 80% grand prix special debut
- Riders are more stable in saddles without flaps, study finds
- Ensuring optimum health and performance with Andrews Bowen surfaces *Promotion*
- Well sat! But does this unusual outcome count as a fall?
- Riders ready for action at Luhmühlen CCI4*: dressage times for key partnerships
- Annie Joppe’s endurance blog: lateral thinking, going incognito and putting tack in the dishwasher
- How horses helped me overcome racism: novelist shares her story
- Pippa Roome: A standout performance at Bramham *H&H VIP*
June 13th
- ‘She’s such a trier’: clean sweep for Charlotte Dujardin at Bolesworth
- Rare breed mare killed in car crash: stallion stands guard over her body
- The true cost of a pretty face: ‘designer’ breeding means ponies suffer
- The pros and cons of equine treadmills *H&H VIP*
- All invited to celebrate Spindles Farm survivor’s 21st birthday
- Puppy power! 11 photos of hound puppies that are too cute for words
- The Queen harnesses the power of technology to watch foals being born
- Georgia Tame’s jet set showjumper blog: a feeling that will stick with me for a long time
- Darren Edwards: Watering can create patchy ground *H&H VIP*
- Horse & Hound; 14 June 2018
- An (envy-inducing) weekend in the life of a five-star showjumper
June 12th
- Gate-jumping winner clears 1.60m (and keeps on most of her clothes…)
- ‘The perfect pony’ put to sleep after stellar career
- Best mid-layer tops for equestrians 2018: Horse & Hound’s tester ranks her favourites
- Noble Outfitters Cozy Cowl: ‘ticks all the boxes’ 9/10
- Snuggy Hoods Fleece Jumper: ‘cosy and good value’ 9/10
- Equestrian Stockholm Next Generation jacket: ‘perfect in unpredictable weather’ 8/10
- Horseware Lara Sports Hoody: ‘great for grooming’ 8/10
- Kastel Christine hooded sweatshirt: ‘a good quality top’ 7/10
- Effortless style in and out of the saddle *Promotion*
- Desperate appeal to save horses affected by volcano
- Joanna Thurman-Baker’s dressage blog: from zero to hero
- The most bizarre bridle at Bramham: H&H clears up the rein to cheekpiece mystery
- Robert McCarthy: The benefits of showing hounds *H&H VIP*
- Queen’s honours for top eventer and Grand National trainer
June 11th
- Jonty Evans suffered ‘a significant brain injury’ in Tattersalls fall
- Emily King: delve into the archives of the new Bramham under-25 champion
- Is this the best cross-country save you’ve ever seen?
- ‘He can’t jump the Derby in his pants!’ Drive to replace injured rider’s breeches
- Price of straw and shavings set to rise ‘significantly’, owners warned
- Stuart Hollings: It’s the horses who are being judged *H&H VIP*
- Feathered fairytale: abandoned cob turned showing star qualifies for Royal International
June 10th
- Five-year-old rider is Hickstead-bound with 18-year-old riding school pony
- Julia Krajewski takes Bramham CCI3* as leaderboard juggled by showjumping
- Emily King wins Bramham under-25 CCI3*: ‘I couldn’t be happier with Dargun’
- Your own private estate with stables, woodland and Victorian hall? Yes please…
- Sam Hutton: Why experience counts *H&H VIP*
- Triple amputee returns to the saddle against the odds
June 9th
- Izzy Taylor pips French rider to Bramham CIC3* win as they finish on same score
- Horse collapses and dies on cross-country at Bramham
- Julia Krajewski leads after Bramham CCI3* cross-country; William Fox-Pitt up to third
- Emily King held on course but retains top spot in under-25 CCI3* at Bramham
- 11 novices who’ve already blown us away in the ring this season
- Top rider recovering in hospital after ‘freak accident’ at show
- Anna Ross: Form is temporary, class is permanent *H&H VIP*
- Looking for a mother-daughter share? Check out these horses
- ‘Better than winning the lotto’: adorable twin donkey foals born
June 8th
- Emily King tops under-25 CCI3* at Bramham after dressage: ‘I’m super pleased’
- Pippa Funnell best Brit in Bramham CCI3* as Julia Krajewski leads on stunning score
- A horse jumping out the back of a lorry and 8 other bits of horsey social media this week
- Ros Canter leads Bramham CIC3* despite major bridle malfunction
- Veredus STS TRC Vento brushing boots: ‘I loved these boots’ 9/10
- Equilibrium Tri-Zone Horse Brushing Boots: ‘great value for money’ 9/10
- Eskadron brushing boots with faux fur: ‘lovely, luxurious boots’ 9/10
- WeatherBeeta Exercise Boots: ‘a really practical pair of boots’ 8/10
- Shires Arma fur-lined brushing boots: ‘great for close-moving horses’ 7/10
- HKM Space Protection Boots: ‘fun colours were great for hacking’ 7/10
- Back on Track Royal Work Boots: ‘all-round fetlock protection’ 6/10
- Olympic champion back on British team after 10-year absence
- Harry Meade: Why people love Tattersalls *H&H VIP*
- Is your horse in pain? New videos explain the key signs
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘despite Darwin’s theory of evolution, dumb things can and do survive’
June 7th
- How can I help my overweight pony to slim down? Spillers explains… *Promotion*
- Denman in pictures: farewell to a National Hunt hero
- Young event rider remains in hospital after cross-country fall
- High jinks from William Fox-Pitt’s Luxury FH at trot-up as Bramham gets underway
- Rising showjumping star dies after car accident, aged 25
- Jason Webb’s blog: hanging out with royalty and a rare arrival
- Jonty Evans still ‘stable’ in hospital as fans asked not to call for updates
- John Reid: A good draw in the Derby is vital to win *H&H VIP*
- High-rise horses and stables with a view (prepare to be amazed)
- British showjumper eyes fourth Derby win
June 6th
- Popular 45-year-old jockey retires after +1000 winners during 28-year-career
- Four-star horse retires: ‘To ride at the pinnacle of the sport as an amateur is special’
- Eventing legend Over To You celebrates his 30th with balloons and cake
- ‘Rest in peace big fella’: Farewell to National Hunt hero Denman
- Simon Grieve’s eventing blog: back to earth with a bump
- Le Chameau Vierzon jersey lined boot: ‘a sophisticated and stylish choice’ 9/10
- Caldene Westfield Wellington boots: ‘I was really impressed’ 9/10
- Noble Outfitters Womens MUDS Stay Cool High boots: ‘a great tough and comfortable winter boot’ 9/10
- Ariat Burford boots: ‘a great boot for wearing out and about’ 8/10
- Toggi Wanderer Plus Wellington Boot: ‘a practical winter work boot’ 8/10
- Grub’s Frostline Boots review
- Bekina Agrilite Boot: ‘better suited to gardening than stable yards’ 7/10
- Horse & Hound; 7 June 2018
- ‘A massive blow’: BD chairman to stand down
June 5th
- Showjumper ‘holding strong’ in hospital after car accident
- Happy 30th Birthday, Over To You! 9 unforgettable moments
- Totally blind horse takes to the dressage arena
- 8 pieces of spellbinding equestrian art to get you in the mood for Royal Ascot
- British trio lead the world in eventing rankings list
- Matthew Wright’s eventing blog: setting the record straight
- Miniature horses: the veterinary issues you should know about
- Could you offer a former cavalry horse a loving retirement home?
June 4th
- Get jumping with these 7 unmissable training and competition opportunities
- ‘He looked at me and screamed, then he was gone’: Olympic dressage horse dies suddenly at home
- British star collects €99,000 with Global Champions Tour win
- Jonty Evans in intensive care after cross-country fall from Cooley Rorkes Drift at Tattersalls
- Carole Mortimer: Act now to future proof your horse *H&H VIP*
- Charlotte Dujardin’s fiancé takes on grueling open-water swim for equine charity
June 3rd
- ‘On this yard I’m God, and God says we’re here ready to feed at 6am’: the real life of a stable lass
- Can horses help cancer patients? Researcher intends to find out…
- ‘We’ve formed a horse village’: leading British rider on the move
- The ultimate Exmoor set-up for any hunting fan
- Horse and rider to jump sculpture in memory of World War One FANYs
- Simon Reynolds: Questioning ‘back scratching’ *H&H VIP*
- ‘We’re all heartbroken’: sad farewell to rare gentle giant
June 2nd
- Powerhouse Godolphin claim first Investec Derby success
- 17 wonderful winners who shone at Devon County
- Blue Cross equine centre under lockdown due to strangles
- Pembrokeshire’s calling — a five-bed home with a manege and stables set in 68 acres
- Equestrians’ views on rehoming rescue horses revealed
- Graham Fletcher: ‘Please justify this bewildering system’
- Twin foals ‘Meghan and Harry’ make surprise arrival on royal wedding day
June 1st
- Best lightweight summer stock shirts 2018: Horse & Hound’s tester ranks her favourites
- Oliver Townend in bidding duel for €49,000 top lot at Tattersalls event horse sale
- When dressage horses go cross-country and 9 other mega bits of horsey social media this week
- Leading equine vet speaks out after terrifying hacking incident
- Exciting new elite sport horse sale in the UK
- David Trott: an agony aunt and a politician *H&H VIP*
- 9 smart young event horses we’d like to take home, please
- Hovis’ Friday diary: I would have made Frankel look like a sea side donkey
- Horseshoe sculpture honours ‘extraordinary sacrifice’ of war horses