All content Archive | February 2019

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February 28th
- Meet the eight-year-old girl with a love of riding Shire horses
- ‘I can’t wait’: Jonty Evans and Art to return to Belton
- Fill in H&H’s survey for another chance to win £100 John Lewis vouchers
- How to nail the showjumping warm-up at a one-day event
- Olympic gold dressage horse rescued from major blaze as others perish
- Rider involved in collision with horsebox hopes to find the driver
- Annie Joppe’s endurance blog: problematic squirrels
- Premier Equine European cotton GP/jump square: ‘good value and really lasts’ 9/10
- LeMieux ProSport CC/Jumping suede square with binding: ‘hard wearing, even with lots of use’ 8/10
- SXC High Rise Silicone saddle pad: ‘stayed in place well’ 6/10
- Felix Bühler Breeze Pro saddle pad: ‘not as high cut at the wither as others‘ 6/10
- Eskadron Brilliant saddlecloth: ‘more of a dressage shape than a classic jumping cut’ 6/10
- Daniel Cherriman: I always have an appetite for more hunting *H&H VIP*
- Free British Showjumping ticket to ride with every Horse & Hound magazine
February 27th
- ‘I’m very lucky’: Jonty and Art jump first cross-country fences since accident
- The future of Team GB? Watch this 10-year-old jockey and her 11hh pony take on some serious cross-country fences…
- Rider falls on road after ‘racing’ cars spook horse
- 9 things all horse owners are thinking in the February heatwave
- €500,000 prize fund up for grabs in Windsor grand prix
- Smart Grooming Deep Purple shampoo: ‘great at removing mane and tail stains’ 9/10
- Nettex Everyday Conditioning shampoo: ‘leaves the coat really clean’ 7/10
- Cavalor Equi wash: ‘more of a wash than a deep-cleaning shampoo‘ 6/10
- Horse & Hound; 28 February 2019
- Equimins Lavender shampoo: ‘good for everyday use after exercise’ 6/10
- Carl Hester announces Olympic ride’s competition comeback
February 26th
- ‘I get butterflies when I think about it’: National Hunt legend to parade at Cheltenham
- £10,000 of showjumps stolen from Pony Club branch
- Feeding the horse with Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome *Promotion*
- Equine welfare charity at capacity urgently seeks new homes
- Fun, focus and footwork: must-have cross-country riding advice from Lucinda Green
- Joanna Thurman-Baker’s dressage blog: why do some people rush their young horses?
- Cysts: diagnosing these defects in horses’ bones *H&H VIP*
- ‘They have given me purpose’: inspiring rider opens up about how horses helped reclaim her life
February 25th
- ‘Small but mighty’ British team horse bows out on a high
- Owner’s gate warning after horse ‘ripped open’ *warning graphic image*
- Bidding under way for elite showjumpers seized in money laundering case
- Family pays tribute to much-loved rider who died after road collision
- Darren Edwards: Steps must be taken to improve the fixture list *H&H VIP*
- 9 working hunters — large and small — we wanted a ride on last show season…
February 24th
- Pony with tetanus beats ‘one in 100’ odds to survive
- Racehorses use less energy to gallop than previously thought
- Cheltenham Festival winner takes on World Cup rugby player in fitness head-to-head
- Kim Bailey: I think a week was long enough *H&H VIP*
- A seriously cosy smallholding with stables and a school in a prime horsey location…
- Para rider with MS hopes to inspire others after returning to showjumping
February 23rd
- Long-serving police horse to retire from his beat age 23
- Racing on snow: how is a frozen lake prepared? We find out…
- ‘Calamity Sal’ shares eventing ambition on TV
- Earning their stripes: zebras’ coats deter horseflies, study finds
- William Funnell: We’re missing a trick here *H&H VIP*
- Identical seven-year-old twins are heading to national championships
February 22nd
- Woman involved in road collision with horse dies, police confirm
- Is that a horse on the roof? Plus 8 other great horsey social media posts this week
- Tips for planning a trip to the 2019 European Eventing Championships at Luhmühlen
- Yard owner urges lockdown in equine flu outbreaks as more cases confirmed
- British Eventing brings in six-month flu vaccination rule
- Anna Ross: We must care what the world thinks *H&H VIP*
- Heartbroken owner’s warning over poisonous woodchip after pony put down
- Hovis’ Friday diary: I’m on box rest I’m allowed some fun…
February 21st
- ‘Major milestone’ on tethering campaign following parliament debate
- Ban on horse movement after no-deal Brexit ‘unlikely’ says expert
- Greyhound showing and 9 other things you might not know about Lee Pearson
- Equilibrium Tri-Zone overreach boots: ‘great boots that really do deliver’ 9/10
- Veredus safety bell boots: ‘good all-round protection’ 8/10
- Eskadron synthetic leather overreach boots: ‘very durable and hard wearing’ 7/10
- HyImpact Neoprene Protect overreach boots: ‘suitable for wearing during turnout’ 5/10
- Equus overreach boots: ‘basic, but easier to put on than I expected’ 4/10
- ‘There’s never a dull moment’ — what makes Don VHP Z one of the world’s greatest horses?
- Horse dies and woman critically injured in road collision
- Jason Webb’s blog: prevention is better than cure, so don’t ignore the little things that go wrong
- Andrew Sallis: Experience has taught me to embrace it *H&H VIP*
- Take an exclusive peek round Harry Charles’ yard
- ‘The race to perfection’: muddy cavalry horses in for a deep clean after winter holidays
February 20th
- Horse dies after burglars throw bag of carrots into her stable
- Tethering to be debated in parliament as charity highlights risks of ‘severe’ suffering
- Try something new – TREC
- Chainsaws needed to free Clydesdales after fall into frozen lake
- Horse & Hound; 21 February 2019
- 4 exercises to help you ride better lines when jumping
- Aintree hero wins red rosette on showing debut
February 19th
- Outstanding leadership and over 60 years of service honoured at prestigious racing awards
- Coloured former carriage-driving horse secures World Cup showjumping final spot
- Police order for owner of dog who chased horse into the sea
- ‘The frozen kickback is hard’: meet the 10-year-old jockey gunning for glory on the snow (and dreams of Royal Ascot)
- Emaciated dumped filly died less than 24 hours after rescue *warning: distressing image*
February 18th
- New strain of equine flu behind outbreak, experts confirm
- ‘Respectful to the end’: new online euthanasia service aims to help owners
- Equine flu: advice to owners after new cases include 16 on one yard
- Ponies to cross Europe in human-drawn carriage
February 17th
- Tributes paid to police horse put down after injury failed to heal
- Six-time Badminton winner offers fans a £2,000 supporters’ deal
- Where are they now? 9 equine stars enjoying retirement
- Survey aims to uncover the truth about working pupil positions
- How blocking a horse’s nerve or joint can help locate a source of pain
- Think you could run your own equestrian centre? Now could be your golden opportunity…
- Barns and shelters replace hotels and houses in new Monopoly game
February 16th
- King’s Troop soldier who broke her neck in gun carriage accident makes emotional return to duty
- 9 Connemara ponies we wanted to take home last show season
- Charity pays tribute following loss of 17.3hh ‘icon’
- Horse’s life saved by vet after ‘incredibly long’ bramble got stuck in his throat
- Joanna Thurman-Baker’s dressage blog: half a tonne kite flying
- John Crippen: The big decision — to tour or not to tour? *H&H VIP*
- Pregnant mares and stallion rescued from ‘dumping ground’
February 15th
- Dog rides Shetland and 10 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Eventer feels ‘violated’ after theft of 16 saddles worth £18,000
- Mastacare Snow White powder: ‘left my horse very white’ 10/10
- NAF Muck Off: ‘effective when given time to work’ 8/10
- Equimins Stain Remover: ‘easy to use’ 8/10
- Nettex Stain Remover: ‘good on grass stains’ 8/10
- Carr & Day & Martin Stain Master Green Spot Remover: ‘effective when applied liberally’ 8/10
- Leovet Shiny White Stain Eraser Spray: ‘easy to apply’ 7/10
- Olympic legend to train racehorse alongside eventing career
- Check out the children who are putting grown-ups to shame
- Equine flu: shows cancelled as more cases confirmed
- Richard Davison: Can we limit who pats our horses? *H&H VIP*
- Hovis’ Friday diary: I have exciting news and I’m bursting to tell you
- Jonty Evans jumps for first time since cross-country accident
February 14th
- Love at first sight: groom gives rescued mare permanent home
- A stellar career and a spell in prison: what you need to know about jockey Charlie Deutsch
- Latest equine flu update: more cases confirmed
- ‘A new challenge’: Irish Olympic rider is expecting her first baby
- Annie Joppe’s endurance blog: disappointment and stress
- Charles Frampton: For the pure love of it *H&H VIP*
- Injured pony was ‘scraped down the side’ of lorry
February 13th
- RSCPA vehicle vandalised as officer attended equine emergency
- Eventers encouraged to head north for £2,000 prize pot
- Three new equine flu cases confirmed: authorities issue advice to owners
- Try something new — take your horse on holiday
- Horse & Hound; 14 February 2019
- Jockey who broke his back returns to racing six weeks later
February 12th
- London 2012 Olympic partnership to reunite for one-off competition
- Owner fighting for justice after stolen pony found tied to tree, dead
- Record Irish entries and previous winners included in Grand National runners as weights revealed
- The Fell pony: all you need to know about this hairy native breed with flash and heart
- ‘Cautious optimism’ as racing allowed to restart
- The diary of the home-made (locked down) livery yard: a quick way to get Facebook likes
- Pastel shades, fillers and flowers — showjumping course building tips and how the sport might change in the next 10 years
February 11th
- 17 top tips from a former World champion showjumper
- Pony who looked as if he was ‘walking on ice’ due to overgrown feet named after Gemma Collins
- Germany leads the way to World Cup final, British and Irish miss the cut
- Equine flu: four more racing cases confirmed and one non-vaccinated horse put down
- ‘Why cross-country becomes dangerous’ — the indisputable link between bitting and falls
- Rider who lost horse to Cushing’s diagnosed with the same condition
February 10th
- Feed company helps horses in need, plus the latest equestrian sponsorship news
- Horses ‘smile’ after gentle grooming, study finds
- Quickfire Q&A with Anna Ross: ones to watch and ‘hundreds’ of embarrassing moments
- One of Cheltenham’s toughest jumps moved for safety reasons
- A modern equestrian home with four stables, all-weather school and horsewalker…
- Owners urged to take action over potentially fatal parasite
February 9th
- ‘No one should suffer in silence’: eventers discuss their mental health to urge others to speak up
- Snow problem! How the racing world carried on despite the deluge of white stuff
- Olympia site gets the nod for £1bn ‘transformation’ development
- 11 ponies to look out for this coming show season
- Eventing icon Michael Jung beats world’s best showjumpers: ‘I find it quite funny’
- Kirstie Leightley’s international showjumping vlog: a great start, an exciting new ride and looking forward to some sun
- The right way to manage worms in horses *H&H VIP*
- Insurance warning: unvaccinated horses risk invalidating cover for flu claims
February 8th
- Equestrian events cancelled as more cases of flu confirmed
- Chilli Morning looking fab at 19 and 8 other great horsey social media posts this week
- ‘Exclusive’ show’s first running cancelled after poor ticket sales
- Calling all riders: do the ASA influencer rules apply to you?
- Speeding driver who almost hit horses caught thanks to hat cam footage
- Isabell Werth: Dressage needs a more holistic approach *H&H VIP*
- ‘I’d be selling drugs otherwise’: teenager tells MPs how RDA volunteering ‘saved him’
- Hovis’ Friday diary: things are escalating rapidly and I need help
February 7th
- *Equine flu update* All racing and point-to-pointing cancelled until next week
- Racehorse trainer confirms three equine flu cases at his yard
- The diary of the home-made livery yard: ‘my face was heading towards the pommel of the saddle at an alarming speed’
- How to achieve ultimate suppleness and engagement in trot
- Equestrian sport ‘monitoring’ equine flu outbreak after racing shut down
- Steven Ashworth: A declining breed of hound *H&H VIP*
- Sandwich rounds to a Pinterest obsession: 11 things you probably never knew about Anna Ross
- Riding centre that helps those in need seeks new home
February 6th
- British Showjumping Day Ticket Promotion 2019
- Showjumping star retires to the hunting field: ‘he has taken to it like a duck to water’
- Caldene Luna Women’s Jacket: ‘smart, warm and stylish in and out of the saddle’ 10/10
- Baleno Kensington ladies’ riding coat: ‘a lovely, quality coat’ 9/10
- Alan Paine Berwick Ladies’ Waterproof Long Coat: ‘stylish and a good fit’ 9/10
- Horseware long HWH2O Parka: ‘a practical waterproof jacket’ 8/10
- Learn from the best: Richard Waygood’s tips for showjumping and cross-country riding success
- Ariat Ranier Grip full seat breeches: ’great in all types of winter weather’ 10/10
- Pikeur Candela Strass Breeches: ‘very flattering and comfortable’ 9/10
- HyPERFORMANCE Oxburgh Breeches: ‘comfortable, but not that warm’ 7/10
- My LeMieux Engage Breeches: ‘smart and stylish but not very warm’ 7/10
- Experts urge vigilance after vaccinated horses diagnosed with flu
- Michael Jung takes on elite event horse from fellow German rider
- Try something new – equestrian orienteering
- Matthew Wright’s eventing blog: when a £2,000 cob and £10,000 in lessons would be more fun
- Horse & Hound; 7 February 2019
- The New Forest pony: the ideal performance native pony
- Downton Abbey star to make racing debut in memory of father
February 5th
- ‘He was one of our own’: hundreds turn out to pay tribute to Tim Stockdale
- ‘It feels a bit surreal to be competing him’: Charlotte Dujardin showcases future star
- Jennie Loriston-Clarke: how to achieve a more balanced canter
- Company acts after other horse bedding found in its packaging
- Coral Keen’s eventing blog: let’s do this!
- How technology is helping surgeons operate on horses *H&H VIP*
- ‘I owe him the world’: farewell to prolific Fell stallion
February 4th
- #GoRacingGreen: how horses have helped tackle mental health issues
- ‘I was left cold’: neglected ponies found trying to break out of collapsed shed
- How do I achieve the perfect jumping position?
- Rider launches desperate appeal to save her sight
- David Simpson: Plenty of hope for pointers *H&H VIP*
- ‘The inappropriate partner’ — how to avoid ending up with the wrong horse and what to do if it happens
- Owners’ joint disease fears are justified, survey finds
February 3rd
- ‘I took full risk’: Glock grand prix victory secured with daring jump-off round
- Are you up to the #CupOfTeaChallenge? Check these 13 brave (and skilled) riders out…
- 10-year-old dressage fan who rides with a ‘smile on her face’ scores 93.8%
- New rider for Tamarillo’s stallion clone
- ‘A five-year battle’: jockey’s long journey back to race-riding after horrific injuries
- Rider and pony fall on road after driver ‘deliberately’ revs engine
- Laura Renwick: More incentive to stay in the UK *H&H VIP*
- A house with additional cottages, all-weather arena and stabling for a team of six
- ‘We’re not anti bits, we’re pro choice’: first world bitless horse day planned
February 2nd
- Charity heartbroken after loss of ‘special’ resident
- Find out which British teenager you should be keeping your eye on in 2019
- ‘You’re not alone’: rider who suffered constant pain wants to help others
- Georgia Tame’s jet-set showjumper vlog: sometimes I have to pinch myself
- Former racing star Saphir Du Rheu enjoys spin around Cheltenham
- Carl Hester: Important steps and draconian measures *H&H VIP*
- Thieves target charity four times in eight months
February 1st
- Surrey welfare investigation update: five more horses put down
- 1 rider tries solo hedge hopping and 12 other great horsey social media posts this week
- Only one UK venue in 2019 Event Rider Masters series
- Firefighters to the rescue after horse fails to jump stable door
- Jamie Stewart: Giving up is not an option *H&H VIP*
- 12 novice show horses to look out for this season
- Welfare warning after huge piles of cake dumped in horses’ field
- Hovis’ Friday Diary: I have life-changing news… and I’m not happy about it