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April 30th
- Governing body’s plan for eight-month flu vaccinations
- 9 patchy show ring winners that make us want to get a coloured
- Organisers ‘devastated’ at news Belton Horse Trials has run for the last time
- What will the weather be like for Badminton Horse Trials 2019?
- David Britnell’s Badminton first-timer blog: quite literally packing the kitchen sink
- Former winner withdrawn from Badminton Horse Trials as event week dawns
- Electrolytes explained
- All you need to know about the 2019 Horse & Hound Festival of Eventing
- ‘Sparkling futures’ for ponies rescued from industrial estate and edge of major road
April 29th
- Rider praises her ‘one in a billion’ horse after they were surrounded by a herd of cows on bridleway
- How you can watch Badminton Horse Trials on TV
- Rider pays tribute to silver medal-winning horse lost to colic
- Congratulations Richard Johnson! The British jockey on taking his fourth consecutive champion title
- #10forTim: Hickstead to host charity run in memory of Tim Stockdale
- Robert Walker: Where has the prize money gone in showing? *H&H VIP*
- Orphaned foal saved by nanny goat who stepped in to feed him
April 28th
- #SundaySchool: Justine Armstrong-Small on the importance of balance and control
- Favourite withdrawn from Badminton as waiting list closed; 19-year-old horse accepted to start
- Remarkable final horse inspection at Kentucky: 31 progress to showjumping phase
- Badminton first-timers: Isabel English — ‘we called him Rat to start with as I fell off so much in the first three years’
- Vets perform risky three-hour surgery to save horse with rare heart condition
- Alice & Murph’s Mitsubishi Motors Cup blog: pyjamas and Beyoncè
- Peter Charles: There is a lack of support in showjumping *H&H VIP*
- A gorgeous family home with eight stables, all-weather arena and indoor swimming pool…
- ‘Naughtiest pony on the circuit’ aims for HOYS
April 27th
- Oliver Townend holds his lead after Kentucky cross-country: ‘He grabbed the bit and off he went’
- Badminton first-timers: Millie Dumas — ‘he was sent back twice before we bought him as he was so spooky’
- Hickstead secures major new title sponsor
- ‘This service needs saving’: owner of mare saved by fire service urges others to sign petition
- Carl Hester: This horse abuse must stop *H&H VIP*
- Rider overcomes ‘deep darkness’ of eating disorder to return to eventing on pony she sold 10 years ago
April 26th
- Oliver Townend leads British one-two after Kentucky dressage: ‘He’s reliable, but makes me work’
- Piggy French leads dressage at Kentucky in windy weather: ‘I’m relieved’
- British Badminton title contender among latest withdrawals
- Do you recognise this former five-star eventer? And 8 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Outcry after Chatsworth forced to drop novice sections again: British Eventing responds
- Annie Joppe’s endurance blog: I owe it to my horses to be the best I can
- Diarmuid Byrne: There’s a clear favourite to win Badminton this year *H&H VIP*
- Jonty and Art make winning return to competition
- The ultimate bluffer’s guide to polo
April 25th
- Surprise result as Swiss first-timer leads after first day of dressage at Kentucky
- Badminton first-timers: Nicky Hill — ‘he’s a spoilt brat, but sensitive and tries his heart out’
- Freak accident rules popular British pair out of Windsor: ‘it could have been a lot worse’
- David Britnell’s Badminton first-timer blog: horses are great levellers
- Rider receives torrent of abuse after asking driver to slow down
- Top tips from equestrian social media’s big hitters: ideas to help you improve your Instagram, Facebook and YouTube
- Dan Williams’ showing blog: they are called professionals for a reason
- Eventing ‘flag rule’ petition tops 3,000 signatures in three days
- Nick Burton: My analysis of the 2019 Badminton dressage test *H&H VIP*
- Ros Canter walks Badminton Horse Trials cross-country course
April 24th
- One horse spun as three held at Kentucky first trot-up
- Four waters, big tables and skinny corners: photos of whole Kentucky cross-country course
- Badminton first-timers: Caroline Clarke — ‘to ride here has been my birthday wish since I was seven’
- Vet’s dreams go up in flames as arsonists burn yard to the ground
- ‘I can hop on and ride grand prix movements in a headcollar’: eight things that may surprise you about super-sire Fidertanz
- Boost for British breeding as Futurity, Equine Bridge and Elite Foals tour dates released
- SXC Sport leggings: ‘smart, comfortable and hard-wearing’ 10/10
- Aztec Diamond technical stretch leggings: ‘loved the colour and large pockets’ 9/10
- Pikeur Gia Grip Athleisure riding leggings: ‘looked really smart’ 9/10
- Horseware riding tights: ‘good grip and really comfortable’ 9/10
- Stierna Nova Compression riding tights: ‘stood up to hard work’ 9/10
- Harry Hall Bala riding tights: ‘flattering out of the saddle’ 5/10
- Dublin Performance Active tights: ‘comfortable and fitted well’ 5/10
- Claire Drey-Brown’s we need to talk blog: sometimes things just suck
- Horse & Hound; 25 April 2019
- Puncture wounds in the hoof *H&H VIP*
- Try something new in 2019 — polocrosse
- Dressage legends to help riders ‘turn good into amazing’ at Bolesworth
April 23rd
- Carl Hester to continue Rio medal-winner’s comeback at Royal Windsor
- Best summer riding leggings: Horse & Hound’s tester ranks her favourites
- Emaciated mare found dying while giving birth could not be saved *Warning: upsetting image*
- Police horse dies in horrific accident after football match
- 6 fabulous shots of The King’s Troop preparing for The Queen’s birthday gun salute
- Alice & Murph’s Mitsubishi Motors Cup blog: not long now!
- David Simpson: A drastic solution may be required *H&H VIP*
- How has showing attire changed over the years? H&H takes a look back…
- Trailer driver speaks out after ‘truly terrifying’ collision with motorbike
April 22nd
- Trainer gets a helping hoof as she tries zorbing for the first time
- Hard going: how to cross-country school effectively without running on hard ground
- Your chance to star in , 135th birthday video
- Badminton first-timers: Julia Norman — ‘our absolute dream’
- Equine therapy can help brain injury patients, study finds
- Clare Poole’s racehorse to riding horse blog: extreme planning
- Kim Bailey: A special place in racing history *H&H VIP*
- Sand and grass, vodka and prize money: 9 differences between the five-star horse trials at Kentucky and Badminton
- Enterprising owner creates handbags from old feed sacks
April 21st
- Owner reunited with horse she saved from meat man 22 years later
- Lonely donkeys with sight issues overcome hurdles to form ‘incredible’ bond
- Badminton first-timers: Harry Mutch — ‘nine years ago, I didn’t know what Badminton was’
- Rider speaks out on safety after fall that killed his horse
- Katie Jerram-Hunnable: Show secretaries need to liaise *H&H VIP*
- Fancy spending Easter at Bunny Hall? A country house with arena, stables and swimming pool
- ‘We’ll never give up’: charity founder desperate for new home after land sold for development
April 20th
- Olympic eventer aims for another training first — before Badminton
- Badminton first-timers: Ellen Cameron — ‘I never thought she would be a top horse’
- Ponies (UK) tightens amateur rules to prevent professionals taking on rides
- Horse’s visit gives critically ill father ‘encouragement to keep fighting’
- Pony Mad Mum’s blog: the art of queuing and collecting ring etiquette
- Bob Ellis: Teamwork makes the dream work *H&H VIP*
- ‘You’re always in my heart’: Olympic horse dies six months into retirement
April 19th
- Grass cuttings ‘treat’ putting ponies at risk of ‘agonising’ death
- 82-year-old Anneli Drummond-Hay proves age is just a number and 8 other great horsey social media posts this week
- Inhaling pollen could increase equine herpes risk, study finds
- Exhausted horse freed from belly-deep mud in ‘rare and complex’ rescue
- Anna Ross: Riding is a gift from the horse *H&H VIP*
- Tendon injuries in horses: facts that might surprise you
- Trainer speaks out over ‘peddling of lies’ on social media
- Hovis’ Friday diary: the battle of the sausage washing
April 18th
- FEI asks: should riders be given yellow cards for badly behaved parents?
- Colic: what to do while you wait for the vet
- ‘He will love being back’: Jonty Evans and Art to return to Badminton
- Legendary rider still ‘as competitive as ever’ at the age of 82
- Get your European showjumping, dressage and para-dressage Championships tickets
- *NEW* Clare Poole’s racehorse to riding horse blog: life can be ‘thoroughbredly’ versatile
- 5 things to look for in a young horse
- Bucas Freedom twill sheet: ‘an extremely versatile rug’ 10/10
- BR Classic cotton rug: ‘smart and bedding doesn’t stick to it’ 9/10
- Thermomaster summer stable rug with badges: ‘close to being best in test’ 8/10
- Kensington All Around day sheet: ‘lightweight and fits well’ 8/10
- Tattersall Traditional rug: ‘a good addition to any tack room’ 7/10
- WeatherBeeta Breeze with surcingle III: ‘between a fly rug and a summer sheet’ 6/10
- Masta Avante cotton summer sheet: ‘old-fashioned with stiff material’ 6/10
- Mary King: Full steam ahead to Badminton *H&H VIP*
- Mares and foals found living in ‘dreadful’ conditions
April 17th
- Horse and rider ‘terrorised’ by 20 racing teenagers on mopeds
- 7 must-do horsey experiences to enjoy over Easter
- Pikeur long-sleeved competition shirt: ‘stylish, comfortable and warm’ 10/10
- Vision problems in veteran horses *H&H VIP*
- My LeMieux base layer: ‘a really good quality product’ 10/10
- Equetech Thermal Cosy ladies’ stock shirt: ‘really warm without being bulky’ 9/10
- Aztec Diamond technical stretch base layer: ‘allows great freedom of movement’ 7/10
- Premier Equine Maria diamanté show shirt: ‘smart and stylish’ 7/10
- Horseware Sara competition shirt: ‘the long-sleeved version would be better for winter’ 7/10
- ‘Delighted’ national champion rider welcomes first child
- AP McCoy to showjump and race camels this Easter
- Incredible (and sometimes blink-and-you-miss-them-quick) winners from the Blue Chip Winter Showjumping Championships
- David Britnell’s Badminton first-timer blog: the horsey route to happiness
- Darren Edwards: Pointing’s prognosis is bleak *H&H VIP*
- Horse & Hound; 18 April 2019
- Try something new – jousting
- ’You’d put her on anything’: top lady rider beats 24-year record
April 16th
- Police, cyclists and walkers join hundreds of riders for ‘incredible’ road safety campaign
- 6 obstacles riders think stop them from improving their fitness and nutrition
- New faecal test aims to help prevent colic
- Safety warning after exhausted horse freed from belly-deep mud in major rescue mission
- 9 stunning shots of The Queen’s mounted bodyguard making their final summer pageantry preparations
- The Knackered Riders Club: is this such a ridiculous idea?
- Nettex standard fly repellent: ‘really effective against midges’ 8/10
- Lincoln Fly Stoppa: ‘fairly effective but bottle could be more hard-wearing’ 7/10
- Equine America Stinger fly and insect repellent: ‘keeps flies at bay for a few hours’ 6/10
- Pippa Roome: I feel guilty throwing a prize away *H&H VIP*
- Nearly 500 donkeys sentenced to slaughter saved from ‘death farm’ *Warning: upsetting image*
April 15th
- British Rio horse withdrawn from Badminton after ulcer diagnosis
- Tales from Blue Chip Champs: ‘we didn’t know if we would get here’
- Full draw revealed for Badminton Horse Trials: Pippa Funnell to be pathfinder
- Star chaser joins Queen’s horse for new showing career
- Know Thy Nuts: jockeys strip to raise awareness over threats to men’s health
- Alice and Murph’s Mitsubishi Motors Cup blog: on the verge of tears
- Phil Ghazala: Steve Guerdat reminds me of AP McCoy *H&H VIP*
- 12 things to consider if you’re completely new to showing…
April 14th
- Tales from Blue Chip Champs: diminutive pair delight the crowd on their debut
- Longines title partner of Europeans, and other sponsorship news
- Equine therapy centre in the running for major financial award
- Meet the dancing part-bred Trotter who is proving heart can beat genetics…
- Runners and riders gear up to tackle London Marathon for good causes
- John Holliday: Proactivity, not appeasement *H&H VIP*
- A Northern nest with a Victorian hall, stable yard, arena and holiday lodges
- Innovative horse ‘Fitbit’ aims to boost welfare and performance
April 13th
- Shane Breen’s Hickstead breeding operation: take a sneak peek around the impressive set-up
- Dismay as council installs cattle warning sign after horse hit by vehicle
- Abandoned foal turned eventer inspires sculpture trail
- 9 things you might not know about the world’s number one dressage horse
- ‘Who says don’t have chestnut mares!’ Nicole Pavitt takes Blue Chip grand prix
- Rider diagnosed with leukaemia as a child credits her ponies for keeping her alive
- Pammy Hutton: Accept, but don’t reward, weaknesses *H&H VIP*
April 12th
- ‘It’s sad but it’s life’: British WEG medallist loses top ride
- An appreciation of Tiger Roll and 14 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- ‘You’re taking your life in your hands’: rider breaks bone when out-of-control dog spooks horse
- Tales from Blue Chip Champs: 90-year-old owner’s ‘pride and joy’ wins national title
- Event director reveals future of Mitsubishi Motors Cup as Badminton sponsorship ends
- Peter Storr: Winter dressage championships is great for our sport *H&H VIP*
- Selling a horse? You need to read this first…
- Take a sneaky peek at the first pictures from this year’s Mitsubishi Motors Cup cross-country course
- Dust in hay a risk to humans as well as horses
- Hovis’ Friday diary: my bum fluff is most relieved
April 11th
- ‘I thought I’d lost him’: horse goes down in terrifying dog attack *Warning: graphic image*
- The breeding jigsaw puzzle: 5 factors that determine a good stallion
- Mother rescues son, pony and dog from burning horsebox
- Waterfalls, flag rules and a new route: 7 things you need to know about the Badminton cross-country course
- Hundreds of riders set to take to roads to help raise driver awareness
- Robert Walford: The BHA has done a great job with welfare at the National *H&H VIP*
- ‘He is gone far too soon’: farewell to ‘exceptional’ jumping sire
April 10th
- Tales from Blue Chip Champs: novice champion bounces back from terrifying field accident
- Law to give police horses greater protection clears final hurdle
- Children from tough city backgrounds take to the Ascot turf during pony racing initiative
- John Whitaker facing month out after Gothenburg fall
- The summer rugging dilemma — how to keep horses show clean but cool
- Fears over horse movement after Brexit quashed
- Annie Joppe’s endurance blog: going down to the wire
- Joanna Thurman-Baker’s dressage blog: an emergency U-turn
- Nicole Pavitt: Our show centres need our support *H&H VIP*
- Horse & Hound; 11 April 2019
- What is classical in-hand work – and how can you give it a go?
- All-weather derby on the cards as popular venue invests in huge new arena
April 9th
- Thinnest horse a welfare inspector had ever seen put down to ‘end his suffering’
- Former winner among eight horses withdrawn from Badminton
- 9 things you might not know about Grand National hero Tiger Roll
- One-eyed horse survives tumour to take championship hunter trial title
- Matthew Wright’s eventing blog: a man’s recipe for disaster
- How to avoid potential problems associated with spring turnout
- Owner praises ‘incredible’ fire service for trying to save her horse
April 8th
- UK’s chief veterinary officer confirms notifiable equine disease outbreak
- Horse missing after endurance fall found 24 hours later: supporters praised for their help
- David Britnell’s Badminton first-timer blog: ‘It’s a demolition derby out there!’
- Rebecca Penny: People want everything instantly *H&H VIP*
- Meet 4 of equestrian social media’s big hitters — how they’ve become successful and the dark side of business
April 7th
- Tales from Hartpury: ‘Literally within two weeks of his win he was fighting for his life…’
- ‘I’m speechless’: Dannie Morgan scores Hartpury hat-trick
- Swiss one-two in Gothenburg as Steve Guerdat claims third World Cup title
- #SundaySchool: perfecting pirouettes with Rebecca Hughes
- Tales from Hartpury: meet the championship finalists who had only 24 hours to prepare for their test…
- ‘I was in agony’: Rider who broke back raises funds for air ambulance
- ‘Devastating’ loss of much-loved Royal International-winning Welsh cob
- *NEW* Claire Drey-Brown’s we need to talk blog: ‘No one would know that, despite the smart composure, I was a total mess inside’
- Laura Tomlinson: Tokyo could throw up surprises *H&H VIP*
- The ideal set-up for a small team? A yard with eight stables, outdoor arena and a cosy cottage, for a competitive price…
April 6th
- ‘I was prepared to truly freestyle’: Barker grasps brilliant gala victory after music mix-up
- Isabell Werth clinches third consecutive World Cup title in Gothenburg
- ‘The people’s horse’: Tiger Roll’s phenomenal back-to-back Grand National wins
- Tales from Hartpury: championship first timer — ‘I’m very nervous but can’t wait to be around dressage royalty’
- ‘End this rampant abuse’: law change plan to stop soring of Tennessee walking horses
- Tales from Hartpury: chronic rearer overcomes issues to keep all four feet on the floor and qualify for Hartpury
- Alice & Murph’s Mitsubishi Motors Cup blog: my ‘freaky’ Connemara
- Harry Meade: Against the spirit of the sport *H&H VIP*
- Who will win the 2019 Grand National? We ask the experts…
- Grand National runners sold for £335k 48 hours before the race
April 5th
- ‘Eddie’ Eagle swoops to gala night victory: ‘He tried his heart out in there’
- Tales from Hartpury: how one rider overcame a life changing injury with the help of top paralympian…
- Isabell Werth wins World Cup grand prix in bid for third straight title
- John Whitaker injured in Gothenburg fall
- What happened next? Plus 13 other great horsey social media posts this week
- BE admits ‘we need to listen to members’ after social media backlash
- Richard Gurney: Sharing is the way forward *H&H VIP*
- Prosecutors alerted as horses’ mystery deaths remain unsolved
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘any cat swinging in this space would have you up on animal cruelty charges’
April 4th
- High jinks at the horse inspection as the World Cup final gets underway
- NAF winter dressage championships day two: Team Oppenheimer dominate with Headmore-bred horses
- Tales from Hartpury: horse returns from two tendon injuries and navicular break to become dressage star
- Husband of woman found dead at stables charged with her murder
- LeMieux Acoustic fly hood: ‘really effective and smart too’ 9/10
- Equipe fly veil: ‘very popular on the yard’ 8/10
- WeatherBeeta Prime ear bonnet: ‘soft and comfortable’ 8/10
- Premier Equine fly veil: ‘smart and well-fitting‘ 7/10
- Veredus fly fringe: ‘quite snug but looked smart’ 7/10
- Fenwick Liquid Titanium ear bonnet: ‘fitted the bigger horses really well‘ 6/10
- Felix Bühler Economy Light fly veil: ‘really soft on the ears’ 6/10
- All showjumpers welcome at Bolesworth International with new classes
- Former showjumper takes first win of winter dressage championships
- Dan Williams’ showing blog: ‘I just want to hand them an old Nokia with a pull out aerial and scream “CALL YOUR VET!”’
- Kim Bailey: The story behind the Grand National winner *H&H VIP*
- Champion jockey Richard Johnson on his 21 years of Grand National heartbreak
- Grand National winner turned eventer to return to Aintree
April 3rd
- British Eventing’s international and championship venues revealed
- Tales from Hartpury: £200 ‘unrideable’ rescue horse makes championship debut
- Showman makes winning return after surgery on aggressive brain tumour
- World’s oldest mule, Tootsie, put down aged 56
- Horse & Hound; 4 April 2019
- Try something new – side saddle
- Charlotte Dujardin set to defend national winter titles this week
April 2nd
- Collapsible cross-country table trialled in Britain for first time
- 16-year-old WEG horse (finally) wins his first grand prix — next stop Olympic qualification
- Garden centre sells rose-scented horse manure for £200 per bag
- William Fox-Pitt, Piggy French and Pippa Funnell — 18 Badminton entrants enjoying a spin round Belton
- New strangles vaccine to benefit horses from next year
April 1st
- British rider wins ‘indescribable’ honour at Winter Equestrian Festival
- Six miniature donkeys who faced uncertain future find new home together
- The answer to the racing staff shortage— and 14 other brilliant April Fools’ Day pranks
- Entries open for third H&H Festival of Eventing
- Jason Webb’s blog: how to help avoid disasters when bringing horses back into work
- Councils to get power to fine riders for failing to pick up horse poo from roads [April Fool]