All content Archive | October 2018

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October 31st
- Semi-wild pony drift sales put in jeopardy by new DEFRA legislation
- Owner shares shocking video footage of near-miss in lorry
- Race the Wild Coast: ‘he flew off the cliff onto a landing pad the size of a bar stool’
- Veteran ex-racehorse claims RoR racing to hunting crown
- A skeleton riding a spider — and 18 other spooky horse Halloween costumes
- Matthew Wright’s eventing blog: ‘the old me wouldn’t have just walked away smiling and shrugging it off’
- Horse & Hound; 1 November 2018
- H&H Interview: Paul Tapner — ‘I was getting out of bed in pain every morning’
- Two-year-old warmblood stallion sells for €2,010,000
October 30th
- Double drama as two horses run out through tape at Cheltenham
- 12 things you need to know about 2018’s youngest four-star winner
- ‘Today is emotional’: official retirement of Olympic medal-winning horse at Pau
- No longer the Derby bridesmaid — finally the bride: Congratulations!
- Race the Wild Coast blog: it was utterly brutal, an onslaught, heroic and redeeming
- Two yellow cards and three verbal warnings given out at South of England Horse Trials
- How do electrocardiograms (ECGs) work? *H&H VIP*
- H&H Interview: Charlotte Fry — ‘This is, quite simply, a dream job’
October 29th
- Tack checks, new tests and eligibility changes: British Dressage 2019 rules revealed
- How to impress your dressage judge(s) before you enter the arena…
- Records smashed as Welsh section C stallion sells at auction for £45,000
- Cian O’Connor’s new ride dies in ‘freak’ stable accident at show
- Equestrian world pays tribute to racing and polo magnate killed in helicopter crash
- Rebecca Penny: A fixation on stallions *H&H VIP*
- H&H Interview: Padraig McCarthy — ‘If we were focused on making money, we’d get a proper job’
October 28th
- Youngest ever winner of Pau CCI4* crowned: Brits put on strong performances
- Horse jumps picnic table and 10 other stunning photos of military horses in all their glory
- Two rescue ponies’ ‘antics’ inspire new children’s book series
- H&H Interview: Patrik Kittel — ‘When I see Charlotte Dujardin ride I get jealous’
- ‘A catalyst for good’: giving people a second chance through horses
- Two horses in Pau top 10 withdrawn from competition: one British hope dashed
- Graham Fletcher: We had to have an armed escort in Morocco *H&H VIP*
- It’s all in the numbers: Do 9 bedrooms, 24 stables and 56 acres add up for you?
- Magnolia Cup winner seeks owners to help buy her winning ride
October 27th
- Twenty-three-year-old leads Pau cross-country on first four-star attempt
- Meet the Team Jinks show team: get to know the show pony supremos
- H&H Interview: Amanda Derbyshire — ‘We take Mondays off and go to the beach and drink margaritas’
- Major UK show welcomes new title sponsor, plus other sponsorship news
- Big Brother contestant will ‘always want to ride work’
- Pammy Hutton: Should we recycle our top horses? *H&H VIP*
- ‘The more I walk it, the stronger it seems’: take a look at this year’s CCI4* Pau cross-country track
- Ploughed horse marks First World War centenary
October 26th
- Rescue pony found in a shipping container excels in British Dressage
- 1 horse decides to have a mid-jump sit down and 10 other brilliant bits of horsey social media this week
- Why I support the rise in eventing entry fees: H&H eventing editor’s unfashionable view
- British 1-2 after Pau dressage: world number one edges ahead of world champion
- British medal-winning eventers bow out after glittering careers
- Pippa Roome: Why course pictures only tell part of the story *H&H VIP*
- Meet the fascinating Kladruber horse, which has royal status…
- Hovis’ Friday diary: all hail the hairies!
October 25th
- Loose horses close motorway for third time in as many weeks
- A hairy spectacle: 24 winners from the BSPS Heritage championship show
- Rio Olympic team gold medal-winning horse dies, aged 13: ‘He was my faithful friend’
- Riders think they know more than they do, research shows
- Celebrate La Biosthetique-Sam’s incredible eventing career in pictures
- Annie Joppe’s endurance blog: the job from hell
- Andrew Sallis: Rain? What’s that? *H&H VIP*
- BBC presenter and four-star eventers to go head-to-head in charity race
October 24th
- Team GBR medallists to be honoured with Olympia parade
- Vets’ health warning over ‘designer’ horses
- Want to be à la mode? 7 tips to help you get the most out of your French eventing experience
- Mark Todd Waterproof Exercise Sheet review
- Thermatex Trainer exercise rug: ‘smart with excellent wicking properties’ 8/10
- Equithème Stripe Exercise Sheet: ‘best suited for indoor winter riding’ 7/10
- HKM Waterproof Exercise Sheet: ‘waterproof but stiff and noisy’ 7/10
- Snuggy Hoods Fleece Exercise Sheet : ‘a basic but cheap option’ 6/10
- High hopes for horse caught on film bucking his way around cross-country
- The diary of the home-made livery yard: flat out 14 hour days and getting over-familiar with shrubbery
- Horse & Hound; 25 October 2018
- Intruder caught on CCTV riding and attacking pony
October 23rd
- Rider in road fall calls for lower speed limit
- Heartbroken owner’s awareness campaign after horse dies from ragwort poisoning
- Money, IT and communication: passionate debate at British Eventing EGM
- Is this the most beautiful cross-country course in the world? 14 photos to take your breath away
- Eventer to hunter blog: the time had come to put the old girl to the test
- 13 things you might not know about 2018 champion Flat jockey Silvestre De Sousa
- Owner of horse who died in road accident urges riders to sign safety petition
October 22nd
- What are the chances? Home-bred full-brothers finish a whisker apart in their first 5* competition
- Olympic eventing champion injured in cross-country fall
- Tributes paid to courageous and talented young rider who died after being hit by car
- Joanna Thurman-Baker’s dressage blog: this is hard for me to write
- What hotter summers mean for your horse’s health *H&H VIP*
- Hill farmer, 79, ordered to pay £16,000 for grazing his ponies on common
October 21st
- Abandoned foal found in freezing field goes on to compete in British Eventing
- ‘Retired horse, free to good home’: H&H asks the tough question…
- Rider attacked by dog and its owner in terrifying assault
- Brian Walker: WEG has made us a laughing stock *H&H VIP*
- Is this how you’d spend £5m? A seven-bedroom house with stables and arena in South Downs National Park
- AP McCoy’s daughter set to give the Whitakers a run for their money
October 20th
- New dressage game pitches armchair judges against the world
- ‘Miracle’ zebra foal boost to endangered breed
- Rider tackles Wobbleberry challenge ‘for Hannah’ after breast cancer diagnosis
- Shaun Mandy’s dressage blog: goodbye — I leave you in a happy place and excited about my future
- Carole Mortimer: Our ‘British’ horses are not British *H&H VIP*
- Two-year legal dispute over height of 128cm showjumper
October 19th
- Rider aiming for Tokyo 2020 launches membership club
- Valegro makes one little girl’s dreams come true and 8 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- La Biosthetique-Sam FBW retires: eventing hero to stay with Michael Jung
- Thermatex Duet Cooler rug: ‘a fantastic quality rug’ 10/10
- Premier Equine Stratus Stable Sheet: ‘perfect at home, at competitions and travelling’ 9/10
- WeatherBeeta Ezi-Dri Standard Neck: ‘A good all-round, affordable rug’ 8/10
- Bucas Power Cooler: ‘a smart all-round lightweight rug’ 8/10
- Masta CoolMasta rug: ‘a useful everyday cooler’ 8/10
- AeroChill Cooling Rug: ‘ideal for summer competitions’ 8/10
- LeMieux Carbon Cooler Rug: ‘a good pre/post exercise rug’ 7/10
- Back on Track Mesh Rug: ‘horses relaxed while wearing it’ 6/10
- Ban for owner who tethered emaciated filly in ‘incredibly dangerous’ area
- Laura Tomlinson: Grand prix should be the real deal *H&H VIP*
- Horses as you might never have seen them before…
- County show at risk after 80 horses dumped on showground
- Hovis’ Friday diary: women — one day I will figure them out
October 18th
- British Eventing to increase entry fees and prize money in 2019
- How can I stop my horse from napping?
- Worried about not having enough hay? Dengie is here to help *Promotion*
- Why Musto’s new Oil Cloth Jackets will be an equestrian wardrobe essential *Promotion*
- Government ignores riders in Highway Code review
- The most fearsome fence in the world? How famous Pardubice hedge rivals Becher’s Brook
- Jason Webb’s blog: a visit to Australia and how to load your horse
- Trailer thefts prevent charity from rescuing more horses
- Mark Phillips: It’s a pity to end the season like this *H&H VIP*
- Social media hunt for owner of ring lost at the races
October 17th
- World champion Ros Canter heads strong British line-up for Pau CCI4*
- Were our predictions right? How our novices to watch fared in the show ring this year
- ‘You must be seen’: picture of dark riders sparks road safety warning
- Competition mares may compete on Regumate, authorities confirm
- The Knackered Riders Club: maybe we’re not the only ones falling to bits?
- Horse & Hound; 18 October 2018
- ‘I’d trade him for my fiancé’: why Charlotte Dujardin rates this four-year-old as the best she’s ever ridden
October 16th
- Show centre update: restrictions lifted after all-clear from strangles
- Driver convicted after horses put down in road collision
- Aldi returns with bargain equestrian range
- 6 amazing photos from the archive to celebrate 50 years since Britain’s Olympic eventing gold in Mexico
- *NEW* Susie Eddis’ horsey teen blog: after being the butt of Lucy’s observations, finally I can make a few of my own!
- Treatments for tooth decay in horses *H&H VIP*
- Star 17-year-old rider shortlisted for BBC award
October 15th
- Dramatic video shows horses being swum to safety in floods
- Charlotte Dujardin to debut unseen WEG freestyle at Olympia
- Racing legend honoured with nine life-size bronze statues
- Firefighters rescue mare stuck ‘up to her hindquarters’ in a ditch
- Race the Wild Coast blog: it’s time to race and I don’t intend to be the limiting factor
- Carl Hester: Charlotte Dujardin should have won gold at WEG *H&H VIP*
- 8 stunning Iberian horses who won medals at the MCI European Finals
October 14th
- Daughter’s bid to get ‘galloping granny’ back in the saddle after spinal injury
- Fifty Shades of Hay: The Extraordinary World of Racehorse Names
- One-eyed pony abandoned with laminitis given second chance
- 15 young event horses that could be on the verge of world domination
- UK barrel-racing rider set to take US by storm
- Harry Meade: Horses were spooked at WEG, not tested *H&H VIP*
- A five-bedroom barn conversion with stable yard and manege in good hunting country
- Elite eventer’s stable star retires from international competition
October 13th
- ‘Dreams can come true’: 10-year-old and her ‘unicorn’ take prestigious win
- Rider weight limit imposed for Santorini donkeys
- That winning feeling — 12 epic celebrations from HOYS
- Trainer clips standing on her head in latest video
- Confessions of a horsey couple blog: why you should NEVER call a dressage test for your other half…
- Matt Sampson: HOYS is something we all try to qualify for *H&H VIP*
- ‘We’re not going away’: riders urged to sign parliament road safety petition
October 12th
- Touching final tributes to Carl Hester’s first medal-winning horse
- 1 horse does its best aeroplane impression and 9 other great horsey social media posts this week
- ‘He always tried his hardest for us’: Farewell to prolific maxi cob
- Noble Outfitters Gwen Short Sleeve Performance shirt: ‘I love this shirt’ 10/10
- Equetech Men’s Waffle Competition Shirt: ‘comfortable, well fitted and stylish’ 9/10
- Felix Bühler Men’s Functional Competition Shirt Lyon: ‘ideal for summer’ 9/10
- Horseware Polo Lola show shirt: ‘comfortable and cool’ 8/10
- Mountain Horse Brilliant Event Top: ‘a chic and clean look’ 7/10
- Back on Track Slim Fit T-Shirt: ‘very comfortable’ 7/10
- Aztec Diamond Diagonal Show Shirt: ‘comfortable and breathable’ 6/10
- Caldene Ainwick show shirt: ‘best suited for the show ring’ 5/10
- Mitsubishi Motors calls time on Badminton sponsorship
- Julie Templeton: HOYS seems to pass in a whirlwind *H&H VIP*
- Hovis’ Friday diary: she’s hooked on feather power but doesn’t want to admit it
- Groom urges others to seek help following struggle with depression
October 11th
- Tributes paid to Olympic rider fatally injured in loading accident
- What should I feed my horse to develop topline muscle? Spillers explains… *Promotion*
- Man rides off on injured horse when police try to seize it
- Flying high! The story behind this brilliant moment captured on camera…
- Journalist to jockey blog: I will cherish this forever
- Robert Walker: Everyone can realise a dream *H&H VIP*
- Secrets of success: 8 things you didn’t know about Olympic gold medallist Andrew Hoy
- Your chance to decide who wins the 2018 H&H Awards
- Vote for the Saracen Horse Feeds Young Rider of the Year
- Vote for the Balanced Horse Feeds Volunteer of the Year
- Vote for the eVetDrug Vet of the Year
- Vote for the Feedmark Horse of the Year
- Vote for the Griffin NuuMed Moment of the Year
- Vote for the HorseDialog Club of the Year
- Vote for the Absorbine Inspiration of the Year
- Vote for the Horseware Groom of the Year
- Vote for the Pikeur Amateur Rider of the Year
- Vote for the Neue Schule Professional Rider of the Year
- Driver verbally abuses rider after being asked to slow down
October 10th
- How donkeys transformed one woman’s life #WorldMentalHealthDay
- Whitaker celebrates birthday with Youth Olympic team silver
- Lynne and Cobbie’s big tour: when Cobbie met Cadbury
- Nanny goat ‘adopts’ orphaned foal after tragic loss of mare
- 20 HOYS stars you might have missed but definitely need to check out
- Horse welfare behind major changes to Olympia grand prix
- Pony Mad Mum’s blog: am I turning into a lightweight?
- Horse & Hound; 11 October 2018
October 9th
- Former point-to-point rider aiming for solo Atlantic rowing record attempt
- Owners failing to act to help horses with ulcers
- Bans for those behind ‘brutal and needless’ attacks on beach donkeys
- 13 incredible moments from an unforgettable HOYS
- Lucy Eddis’ horsey teen blog: I’m in tears writing this
- 15 impressively artistic clips to leave mere mortals stunned
- Coral Keen’s eventing blog: from fluffy babies to national success
- 5 pieces of advice for coping with the grief of losing your horse
- Teenager defies the odds to qualify for Quest dressage championships
October 8th
- British defending champion beaten to HOYS leading showjumper title
- ‘I thought why wait’: family who survived serious motorway crash give rescue pony a new life
- Joanna Thurman-Baker’s dressage blog: what a difference six years makes
- 9 horsey TV adverts you’ll want to watch again and again
- Belgium wins close battle in 2018 Nations Cup Final: Ireland finish third
- *NEW* Race the Wild Coast blog: once more into the breeches
- Could your horse’s wound help inform owner education?
- How to help your horse cope during the winter months
October 7th
- HOYS 2018: Leading lady Jayne Ross secures supreme horse accolade
- HOYS 2018: five-year-old part-bred Arab lands supreme pony title
- HOYS speed horse of the year title heads across the channel
- Check out these real-life (and super cute) Thelwell impersonators
- HOYS SEIB Search For A Star final: meet the 2018 winners
- Placing errors made in HOYS M&M finals: praise for organisers’ response
- Rider’s warning to others after motorway breakdown
- Annie Joppe’s endurance blog: last-minute change of plans pays off
- Andy Austin: The plasticine on water jumps adds nothing but irritation *H&H VIP*
- Check out this underground house with outdoor school and stables
- HOYS clean-up team poised to remove 200 tonnes of muck
October 6th
- Striking greys clear over 7ft to share HOYS puissance crown
- ‘A horse walked into a bar’: 7 times horses have been caught in places they shouldn’t be
- Horse and rider injured after driver ‘rammed’ them on the road
- ‘We’ve almost perfected their jump-off style’ — When four top jockeys met the Funnells: next stop Olympia!
- Final farewell to National Hunt superstar
- Matthew Wright’s eventing blog: I’ve never laughed so much
- SXC Sportsline Gloves: ‘top performing gloves’ 9/10
- Anna Ross: WEG dressage — both a blessing and curse *H&H VIP*
- Uvex Ventraxion gloves: ‘elegant, smart and stylish’ 9/10
- Ariat Tek Air Grip Gloves: ‘smart and very practical’ 8/10
- BR Gloves All Weather Pro: ‘a smart all-round, affordable glove’ 8/10
- Roeckl Laila sun tanning gloves: ‘ideal for hot summer riding’ 8/10
- Ireland through, GB out ahead of Nations Cup final showdown in Barcelona
- Dublin Meshback Riding Gloves: ‘good feel and grip on the reins’ 7/10
- Just Chaps Competition Riding Gloves: ‘a smart, lightweight glove’ 6/10
- Beijing Paralympic gold medallist crowned RDA horse of the year
October 5th
- HOYS 2018: 11-year-old jockey triumphs in open M&M championship on incredible Welsh pony
- 1 team chase pile up and 8 other funny bits of horsey social media this week
- HOYS hat-trick for Charlotte Dujardin
- €3.2 million filly breaks Irish records at Goffs Orby sale
- Runaway racehorse unscathed after surprise visit to French bar
- 12 racing stars who went home a winner at the 2018 McCoys awards
- Mark Todd: We were hopeful at WEG but it didn’t work out *H&H VIP*
- Hovis’ Friday diary: #Carrotsforcuddles
- Jonty Evans walks into his own fundraiser: eventing fans amazed
October 4th
- Working hunter specialist wins his first HOYS title
- Top British showjumper diagnosed with stomach cancer
- How do I see a stride?
- Top rider wins fourth HOYS Talent Seekers title: sat on horse just 36hrs earlier
- HOYS 2018: Gateshead and Oli Hood land SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse title
- Celebrating Carlo 273’s retirement: 6 moments to treasure from HOYS to the Olympics
- Horse & Hound Awards 2018: voting terms and conditions
- Lucy Eddis’ horsey teen blog: why this year’s HOYS is very bittersweet
- Daniel Cherriman: Hunting’s ‘wondrous variety’ *H&H VIP*
- ‘I love being in front of the camera’: 9 things you might not know about Natasha Baker
- Lissa Green’s Badminton ride gives his groom ‘amazing’ spin around hunter trial
October 3rd
- Would you jump the 2018 HOYS working hunter track? Check out the 12 fences…
- Two people and horse dead after collision with car
- WEG medallists to spearhead HOYS dressage line-up
- Fast and furious: everything you need to know about the mounted games at HOYS
- Horse & Hound; 4 October 2018
- All you need to know about ultrasound scans *H&H VIP*
October 2nd
- Three generations join forces for team chasing victory
- Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin surge up the world rankings after WEG
- Georgia Tame’s jet-set showjumper blog: a quick trip to Belgium and HGV success
- Charles Frampton: Lesson time for horses and hounds *H&H VIP*
- ‘He could be one of the best in the world’ — meet one of the sport’s highest earning equine superstars
- Groom aims to clip 100 horses in 12 hours #clipathon
October 1st
- Top Mountain and Moorland pony disqualified from HOYS after measuring out
- New equine microchip law comes into force today
- Exciting move for BE80 championships to prestigious four-star venue
- Popular show centre cancels equine events after strangles outbreak
- Top sport, soaring emotions and a dazzling haul of medals — 17 golden moments from WEG 2018
- Pikeur’s Lefinia Grip Breeches: ‘lightweight, good fit and not see through at all’ 9/10
- Tottie Jasmine Lightweight breeches: ‘flattering, comfortable and excellent value’ 9/10
- Super X Country’s SXC Summer Breeches: ‘cool and smart’ 9/10
- Cavallo Ciora Grip C breeches: ‘smart, but slightly see through’ 8/10
- Premier Equine Coco Gel Riding Breeches: ‘lightweight and breathable with good grip’ 8/10
- Four-star rider reveals her struggle with head injury
- Equetech Men’s Kingham Breeches review
- Dublin Edge Gel Full-Seat Breeches review
- LeMieux Bascule Breeches: ‘try before you buy’ 6/10
- Simon Reynolds: We may always be at loggerheads *H&H VIP*