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December 2018
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- December 31st
- Showjumping legend Ted Edgar dies aged 85
- Simon Grieve’s eventing blog: a fun visit to Olympia and looking ahead to 2019
- Champion jockey among equestrians recognised in New Year Honours
- ‘Imagine what they could be’: Rescued gelding shines eventing
- The Irish Sport Horse — all the facts about this popular breed
- ‘We’ve both survived bad times’: pony helps rehomer through grief and illness
- 12 stars of Christmas: Meet the up-and-coming native producer who had six ponies at HOYS…
- A catch ride, a teenager and one massive wall: Britain and Ireland share Liverpool puissance victory
- December 30th
- Fireworks warning ahead of New Year’s Eve
- 12 stars of Christmas — the 18-year-old poised to take on the world
- ‘Pony power’ helps archaeologists unearth historic hunting lodge
- Is this the perfect countryside paradise for the two-horse owner?
- Victory for Britain in nail-biting Liverpool jump-off: ‘my competitiveness took over’
- December 29th
- Top groom to win car at Liverpool, plus the latest sponsorship news
- 12 stars of Christmas — eventer David Britnell: ‘Badminton is my next aim’
- Spanish horses and bright colours to feature in the All The Queen’s Horses Parade
- Happy 80th Birthday, Harvey Smith! We delve into the archives to celebrate…
- New rides triumph in gripping start to Liverpool International
- December 28th
- Horse & Hound; 28 December 2018
- Watch 14.2hh intermediate eventer showjump without a bridle
- Colt found emaciated and riddled with worms enjoys first Christmas in new home
- Elite showjumper Ursula XII to be put in foal following retirement
- The Shire horse: all you need to know about this majestic breed
- FEI uses emergency powers to improve care of seriously injured endurance horses
- 12 stars of Christmas: meet the 17-year-old showjumper taking on the world
- Hovis’ Friday Diary: With ‘friends’ like that, I don’t need enemies…
- December 27th
- From rescue cases to confidence givers: rehomed ponies bond with new carers
- War Horse author writes foreword to special Black Beauty edition
- Horse & Hound on sale on FRIDAY for one week only
- The Shetland pony: a small, strong pony that can pull twice its own bodyweight
- Horse overcomes cancer, a broken bone and other ailments to lead Queen’s parade
- 12 stars of Christmas: Meet the reigning HOYS pony supreme producer who hails from racing stock and has a penchant for a good walk
- December 26th
- Paul Nicholls claims tenth King George VI victory with surprise win
- 8 things you need to look out for at the Liverpool International Horse Show
- Unwanted mare has ‘changed owners’ lives’
- The sturdy, sensible yet athletic Irish Draught: everything you need to know
- Older horses desperately seeking happy homes
- 12 stars of Christmas: why Charlotte Fry could be the next Charlotte Dujardin
- December 25th
- Abandoned colt becomes ‘Rolls-Royce’ hunting cob
- Christmas present jumping and other horsey antics you get up to on Christmas Day
- Severe weather had major impact on equine welfare in 2018
- The rules you will struggle to believe are true — and other stories that made you laugh in 2018
- Racing staff working on Christmas Day thanked in special video
- 12 stars of Christmas — eventer Heidi Coy: ‘Royal Fury always wants to please’
- December 24th
- Pony found barely able to walk thriving in loving new home
- “For such a small pony, he didn’t half cover some ground” — Prolific Connemara passes away aged 18
- 19 horses get into the festive spirit with some very snazzy outfits
- Top eventer back in the saddle after double mastectomy
- Biopsies on horses: what’s involved? *H&H VIP*
- Double delight for Ireland as Olympia comes to a close
- December 23rd
- Connemara stallion lands 2018 Olympia M&M supreme title on third apperance
- Fifth rider in history claims back-to-back wins in Olympia grand prix
- H&H’s 10 most heart-warming stories from 2018 that are sure to make you smile
- Woman banned for leaving emaciated horse with hoof infection
- Darren Edwards: A game of ups and downs *H&H VIP*
- A £6m Exmoor estate with 893 acres, 9 bedroom house and stables….
- December 22nd
- ‘It’s totally surreal’: British rider wins World Cup qualifier at Olympia
- Heartbreak as horse dies at Olympia
- The athletic thoroughbred: everything you need to know
- Top riders join miniature Shetlands in Olympia parade
- Fabulous four-star campaigner put down: ‘He was brave as a lion and made it so easy’
- Shane Breen: We knew it was hot competition *H&H VIP*
- Live in West Sussex? Don’t miss this great selection of horses for sale
- December 21st
- Boys beat girls to victory in Olympia jockeys’ challenge despite bridle breaking twice
- ‘There will never be another like him’: tributes paid to multi-garlanded riding horse
- 1 TV blooper and 9 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Colt dumped and ‘left to die’ unable to be saved despite rescue efforts
- Final farewell to legendary pair of 128cm showjumping ponies
- The Welsh section B: the athletic and multi-talented Welsh pony
- ‘Uncle Carl gave me a lesson on Valegro’: do Christmas presents get any better than this?
- Pammy Hutton: The ‘Charlotte factor’ is dispiriting *H&H VIP*
- Hovis’ Friday diary: mother can kiss my baubles
- December 20th
- Top rider vilified online aims to help others in similar situations
- Meet the £2k purchase who just beat one of the best horses in the world
- The Dartmoor pony: the ‘perfect child’s pony’ from the south west
- Horse & Hound staff writer crowned journalist of the year
- ‘His legacy will live on’: breeding world mourns sudden loss of top sire
- Annie Joppe’s endurance blog: disaster strikes
- Charles Frampton: Designing the perfect ‘footie’ *H&H VIP*
- 11 things you might not know about show producer and Arab supremo Clare Fitch
- Duo clear massive 7’4” Olympia Puissance wall to equal modern record
- December 19th
- Mary King ‘thrilled’ at new ambassador role
- ‘Fast and furious’: Behind the scenes at the Olympia Shetland Pony racing training camp
- Poachers blamed for death of filly found with gunshot wounds
- The Welsh section A: everything you need to know about this hardy and versatile pony
- Outcry after horse breaks leg in ride caught on video
- Kirstie Leightley’s international showjumping vlog: last show of the year and an exciting first for my favourite mare
- Horse & Hound; 20 December 2018
- 6 festive disasters that can only happen to horsey people
- ‘A very nice Christmas present’: Olympia debutant takes grand prix freestyle title
- December 18th
- Tributes paid to rider who ‘died doing something that brought her great joy’
- Heading to Olympia? Don’t miss these genius products in the shopping village
- ‘I felt like I was on Strictly!’ Riders react to new Olympia grand prix
- Matching Louboutins and dressage royalty: was this THE wedding of 2018?
- Rider dies in hospital after suffering fall from horse on road
- The Exmoor pony: Britain’s oldest native breed
- The pros and cons of automatic drinkers *H&H VIP*
- Bitless bridles: What, why and how
- December 17th
- Hans Peter Minderhoud pips Charlotte Dujardin to Olympia grand prix victory
- Charity caring for more horses than ever as Christmas approaches
- Top contenders ruled out of Olympia dressage
- Meet the military riders set to do battle at Olympia (and their horses, some of which can be found on parade in London)
- £5.75million pay day for leading showjumpers
- The Knackered Riders Club: ‘My bottom’s gone numb’
- Polly Walker: Those involved in pointing must speak up *H&H VIP*
- Thousands donated to equine research after member body scraps plastic cards
- December 16th
- Could your horse be a four-legged crime-fighter?
- Heading to Olympia with a native? Ride judge David Machin reveals his pet hates…
- British riders out in force at Liverpool International Horse Show
- 12 things you really need to know before heading to Olympia
- ‘It’s abuse’: owner pledges not to ride again until she has lost three stone
- Andrew Sallis: The curse of social media *H&H VIP*
- Gloucestershire dreaming — equestrian facilities and a Cotswold farmhouse to host a perfect Christmas…
- ‘It was emotional, even for an old guy like me’ — Beerbaum hails new Super Grand Prix a ‘milestone’ event
- December 15th
- Pony found wandering the streets becomes Christmas star
- Six years in the making: life in the famous Scudamore racing dynasty revealed in new book
- Royal Windsor Horse Show pageant to recreate Victorian Britain
- Duchess and donkey sing carols for Christmas
- William Funnell: A great mark of a horseman *H&H VIP*
- AP McCoy trains Shetland Pony Grand National contenders
- December 14th
- Heartbroken owner calls for dogs to be kept on leads after horse seriously injured
- Top British showjumper to officially retire at Olympia
- 1 pony walks into a pub and 9 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Act now to protect your local Boxing Day meet
- Veredus E-vento XC event boots review
- Premier Equine Original Air-Cooled Eventing Boots: ‘good value and do the job’ 8/10
- WeatherBeeta Eventing Boots: ‘easy, multi-purpose boots’ 7/10
- LeMieux Shoc Air XC Boots: ‘very flexible boots’ 7/10
- Michael Jung Event Boots: ‘better for bigger-boned horses’ 7/10
- Majyk Equipe Color Elite X Country Boots: ‘Flexible and fitted well’ 6/10
- Eskadron’s Flexisoft Cross-Country Boots: ‘tough and hard wearing’ 5/10
- The ultimate equestrian festive fancy dress
- Laura Tomlinson: Make it easy for the horse to obey *H&H VIP*
- Rider’s hat ‘saved her life’: calls for others to always wear one
- Hovis’ Friday diary: caught between two ladies…
- December 13th
- ‘Cheating must be stamped out’: new endurance committee faces up to challenges
- ‘He shouldn’t be doing what he’s doing’: dressage horse defies vets’ prognosis
- ‘He kept me going’: Ex-racer who helped rider through tough times crowned RoR Horse of the Year
- Top horseman says ‘riders must learn how to fall safely’
- Kim Bailey: Race of the season lives up to hype *H&H VIP*
- Dare to Dream: Magnolia cup winner ‘thrilled’ to secure ownership of ride
- December 12th
- Review finds ‘no single factor’ behind 2018 Cheltenham Festival fatalities
- Thank you, Ursula XII — 6 epic moments from an unbelievable career
- Rider left in tears after three near-misses in just one ride
- First bit- and bridle-fitting qualification now available
- 30 ‘horses’ to take to the streets in wacky annual race
- 9 dream Christmas gift ideas for any hunting enthusiast
- Cavalor Star Shine: ‘worth every penny’ 10/10
- Simon Grieve’s eventing blog: sweaty palms and fascinating insight
- Equimins Detangler Ultra Silky Spray: ‘versatile, affordable and it lasts’ 8/10
- Nettex Mane & Tail Detangler Spray: ‘a little goes a long way’ 8/10
- Leovet 5 Star Detangler: ‘a good conditioning treatment’ 8/10
- Smart Grooming Tame the Mane: ‘good for unruly manes’ 8/10
- NAF Silky Mane & Tail D-Tangler: ‘a good, effective all-round spray’ 7/10
- Showmaster Tail and Mane Silk Deluxe: ‘works well but tricky to apply’ 6/10
- Mastacare Mane and Tail Spray: ‘a budget option with a compact bottle’ 6/10
- Horse & Hound; 13 December 2018
- December 11th
- Pony left with 18-inch wound after deliberate attack *warning: graphic images*
- Leading Britain to more medals: new World Class performance director named
- 6 horsey things to do this Christmas
- Judges for 2019 Royal International Horse Show announced
- Lynne & Cobbie’s big tour: should I just go home and give up?
- Wound closure and effective stitching techniques for horses *H&H VIP*
- Rider in hit and run rushed to hospital after collapsing the next day
- December 10th
- Burghley pathfinder retires from eventing: ‘it’s what he deserves’
- Top Brits to battle for share of €12 million prize pot
- New recommendations to improve dressage judging
- David Simpson: Going reports on the radar, again *H&H VIP*
- 12 training principles from Olympic medallist and former European champion Tina Cook
- December 9th
- ‘I don’t think I’ll ever ride another horse like her’ — Scott Brash retires outstanding mare
- British Eventing to ‘simplify’ BE80(T) entries for next season
- 9 (far-fetched) things every horsey person wants for Christmas…
- Four retrained racehorses do battle for RoR horse of the year title
- The Connemara pony: everything you need to know about these Irish stars
- Rider’s family aim to raise £5,000 for brain tumour research
- Ben Pauling: The life of a trainer, in two days *H&H VIP*
- 11 bedrooms, indoor swimming pool and a sauna for you; 8 stables, manege and paddocks for them…
- Behaviour assessment tool enables all onlookers to assess pain in horses
- December 8th
- Excess rider weight can cause back pain in horses
- Want to teach your horse grand prix movements from the ground? Take a look at this…
- Pony makes incredible recovery from severe liver damage
- Monty Roberts defends Dually halter after ‘surprising’ research findings
- Simon Reynolds: Just let the judges do their job *H&H VIP*
- Dickie Waygood heads line-up at International Eventing Forum 2019
- December 7th
- Get your 2019 show listed for FREE in Horse & Hound
- Lester Piggott admitted to hospital, but is ‘bright and doing well’
- 1 horse gallops in its sleep and 7 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Researchers seek riders over 50 who’ve had concussion after a fall
- Elite international riders, fantastic displays and a sprinkling of Christmas magic *PROMOTION*
- 12-year-old boy beats record entry to win supreme title at Welsh Pony and Cob Society performance awards
- ‘Don’t give up’: rider who will never walk again aims for Paralympics
- Adam Botham: It’s easy to be busy fools in our job *H&H VIP*
- ‘An inspiration to many’: rider with severe learning difficulties overcomes hurdles to make show ring debut
- Have you taken a great eventing photo this year? Win press accreditation to Badminton
- Hovis’ Friday diary: I was sadly still in Kansas…
- December 6th
- New British Dressage website promises quicker results and confirmed qualifications
- BE Jump Training: your questions answered plus 9 tips for making the most of it
- Tweed: one of Scotland’s greatest gifts to the world *Promotion*
- Natasha Baker beats Mo Farah to sports personality of the year title
- 12 unicorn-themed gifts to add a bit of magic to someone’s Christmas
- ‘To me, you are perfect’: Teddy The Shetland melts hearts in festive film special
- Lynne and Cobbie’s big tour: he couldn’t believe his luck
- Carl Hester: Bring back the wow factor *H&H VIP*
- Road to Olympia: 22-year-old pure-bred Arab mare competes at ‘the big three’
- Jonty Evans and Art reunited as Jonty continues his rehabilitation after brain injury
- December 5th
- Top flight showjumpers seized by FBI in money-laundering case
- 5 hunting chores that are more fun than you think
- Exciting event prospects fetch top prices at Brightwells’ Elite sale
- FEI endurance committee member resigns after rule breach
- Matthew Wright’s eventing blog: looking like a scene from Mission Impossible…
- Horse & Hound; 6 December 2018
- 8 pictures to take your breath away — Alfred Munnings’ masterpieces come to UK for the first time in 100 years
- Tim Stockdale foundation to be set up in his memory
- December 4th
- World’s top riders – plus British legends galore — head to Olympia
- A mid-air near-disaster, a foot abscess and a tactical nightmare — is this the world’s unluckiest horse?
- Charlotte Dujardin heads to Olympia without Mount St John Freestyle
- Top British showjumper to take on €950,000 five-year-old
- Pre-purchase flexion tests: are they fair?
- 16 pearls of wisdom from top British rider Tina Cook
- Cavalcade rides out to honour horses killed in ‘arson attack’
- December 3rd
- Outcry as wild horses ‘starve’ in Australian national park
- How to work your horse long and low correctly
- ‘A different kind of breeding programme’: top British rider expecting first child
- Mother of young boy kicked in the head wants to help other families
- Fancy a New Year treat? Get your Liverpool International Horse Show tickets NOW
- Racehorses ‘didn’t bat an eyelid’ over wrapped Christmas chase fence
- Darren Edwards: The leaders were too fast *H&H VIP*
- Frankie Dettori on holding off retirement, the origin of his flying dismount and more
- December 2nd
- Owner’s desperate appeal after horse and pony stolen
- ‘Oh God, this is going to hurt’ — the story of one man’s quest to set up his own pack of hounds (and more)
- Dressage to music display features pony — and motorbike
- Top four finishers to be dope-tested in all major races
- Louise Whitaker: It all comes down to money *H&H VIP*
- Anyone got a spare £1.85m? A special horsey home in the Cornish countryside
- Equine researcher jailed for four and half years for fraud
- December 1st
- New ‘horse code’ to help riders preserve protected land
- Road to Olympia: ‘I took it as a sign we shouldn’t go’ — superstitious show team nearly don’t make it to qualifier…
- Famous painting of war horse ‘the Germans couldn’t kill’ brought to life
- 8 equestrian charity calendars for 2019
- Rider marks 100th birthday by getting back in the saddle
- Annie Joppe’s endurance blog: sparkles and debate
- Anna Ross: Mulled wine at lunchtime is fine *H&H VIP*
- Most older horses have eye problems — but owners are unaware
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