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December 2019
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- December 31st
- Twomey takes Liverpool grand prix for third time
- Festive stars: ‘Learn and move on, and don’t dwell on the bad days:’ the multi-HOYS winning jockey with an inspirational outlook…
- RSPCA warns of New Year’s Eve fireworks ‘misery’ for animals
- Charles Frampton: ‘Two very special hunting days’ *H&H Plus*
- New Year wish of a new home for feral pony found with jaw abscess
- December 30th
- December 29th
- McCarthy races to eventing grand prix victory at Liverpool
- New Year’s honours for the equestrian world
- ‘Dream team’ wins Liverpool mini major pairs class
- Festive stars: Bubby Upton — ‘Every time I ride Cola, I don’t want to get off’
- Young rider’s para jumping campaign is ‘breathtaking’ *H&H Plus*
- Nicola Turner: One man’s meat is another’s poison *H&H Plus*
- Relocate to this traditional Welsh farmhouse and its five acres, three stables and kennels with stunning views
- December 28th
- Young British rider wins under-25 grand prix at Liverpool
- Security cameras needed to pin down pint-sized equine escape artist
- Festive stars: the 17-year-old jockey making waves between the flags
- Bridleway work stepped up as map deadline approaches *H&H Plus*
- Kim Bailey: The King George was a wide-open contest *H&H Plus*
- December 27th
- Piggy French crowned top event rider after ‘phenomenal’ year
- Liverpool International Horse Show: how to follow the action
- Bright future for orphaned foal after traumatic start to life
- Festive stars: the rider hoping to follow in her mother’s grand prix footsteps
- John Holliday: A great opportunity for the countryside *H&H Plus*
- When famous riders collide: welcome to the H&H face-smash quiz
- December 26th
- Clan Des Obeaux delivers impressive King George double
- Festive stars: ‘It took me 16 years to win HOYS again’: The versatile show horse rider who beat all the pros at the NEC…
- The risks and issues of stable profiteering *H&H Plus*
- What makes your horse unique? *H&H Plus*
- Festive stars: Oliver Tuff — ‘All I want is to get to the very top’
- Ponies found living with rotting carcases continue on their road to recovery
- December 25th
- Neglected Shetland turned Christmas film star finds fairytale ending
- Festive stars: Alicia Hawker — ‘I love going on an adventure’
- Ministry of Justice officially recognises horses’ role in preventing reoffending *H&H Plus*
- Horse & Hound; 27 December 2019
- ‘We couldn’t have done it without you’: World Horse Welfare thanks supporters for vital help in 2019
- December 24th
- Festive stars: the 20-year-old jockey winning big in his first season
- Equine Mary and Joseph join canine Angel Gabriel in horsey Nativity
- Welfare law fails to offer protection on fireworks *H&H Plus*
- Laura Kraut: The sport is better in Britain *H&H Plus*
- Happy ending in ‘perfect home’ for Shetland who lost his best friend
- December 23rd
- Hunt’s foodbank donations to support those in need at Christmas
- How to win a jump-off: 6 tips from the top
- Household Cavalry soldier surprises girlfriend with magical Olympia proposal
- Anna Ross: A real celebration of Britain’s best *H&H Plus*
- 35 Boxing Day meets you really won’t want to miss this year
- New appointments to help Team GBR prepare for Tokyo 2020 *H&H Plus*
- Festive stars: the Jersey-born rider who never intended to take up dressage
- Holly Smith on top form to be crowned Olympia leading rider
- ‘The faster I go, the more he seems to like it’: Scott Brash wins Olympia grand prix on exciting new ride
- December 22nd
- Welsh section D gelding scoops 2019 Olympia M&M supreme accolade
- #SundaySchool: Vittoria Panizzon — how to teach horse to bascule more effectively
- Ban for man who neglected ponies — and was seen beating one
- Whole life care for all racehorses is key for sport’s future *H&H Plus*
- Annie Joppe’s endurance blog: be careful what you wish for
- Test your knowledge with H&H’s ultimate vet Christmas quiz *H&H Plus*
- Hands up if you’d like to spend Christmas in this Grade II listed farmhouse complete with outdoor arena, stables and swimming pool…
- Yearling rescued from ‘brink of death’ after bank fall
- December 21st
- European champion takes superb World Cup win at Olympia
- A Christmas gift guide, as written by your horse
- ‘You don’t want a death on your conscience’: rider hopes video of road fall will help educate drivers
- 9 nuggets of advice if you’re going hunting on Boxing Day for the first time
- Equine crisis continues under ‘systematic failure of ownership and enforcement’ *H&H Plus*
- Police appeal after rider injured in hit-and-run
- Darren Edwards: We have reasons to be cheerful *H&H Plus*
- December 20th
- 10 brave jockeys, two meddling showjumpers and AP McCoy’s unscheduled dismount — race night at Olympia had it all
- Darth Vader actor makes history for British carriage driving at Olympia
- New venue announced for national dressage championships
- Horse who trapped two legs in cattle grid walks away after being cut free
- 1 wallowing grey and 6 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Endurance rider who whipped and kicked horse banned for abuse *H&H Plus*
- Festive stars: ‘I decided the business world was better off without me’: The talented young producer with a HOYS title to his name…
- 32-year-old pony takes supreme in-hand title at Olympia
- Watch Olympia Horse Show on TV
- Ireland selects Rodrigo Pessoa’s replacement to lead jumping team to Tokyo
- Robert McCarthy: Time off? What’s that? *H&H Plus*
- Hovis’ Friday diary: she has holes in her yard boots while I’m the equine equivalent of Carrie Bradshaw
- December 19th
- Festive stars: Flo Norris — the 17-year-old making waves on the international stage
- British gold medal-winning horse sold abroad: ‘He’s been an absolute superstar’
- 5 things all horse owners should know to keep their horse in good health *Promotion*
- Canada loses team showjumping place at Tokyo Olympics
- Weight limit for tourists riding donkeys welcomed *H&H Plus*
- Hickstead Derby winner and puissance first-timer share Olympia spoils
- Where to buy riding kit in London
- Simon Bates: British shows are being left behind *H&H Plus*
- December 18th
- Festive stars: Leilia Paske — ‘To win two medals was a dream come true’
- Bransby Horses thanks ‘kind souls’ for their support with festive mini-film
- CCTV shows how horse’s spook saves rider from being struck by overtaking lorry
- 7 reasons to go hunting this Christmas
- Riders say lives ruined by £88bn rail project *H&H Plus*
- Joanna Thurman-Baker’s dressage blog: I’m so excited about the future
- Laura Tomlinson: Dressage is now “A grade” worthy *H&H Plus*
- Road to Olympia: ‘I was told she had a very low chance of survival’ — 24-year-old pony survives greedy outburst…
- Charlotte Dujardin claims first Olympia freestyle title since Valegro with huge +87% score
- December 17th
- Planning some Olympia shopping? Don’t miss these brilliant Christmas gift ideas
- Road to Olympia: ‘Watching Malty at Olympia is on her bucket list’: home-producer to make London debut on novice stallion
- Second British venue added to Event Rider Masters series
- ‘She taught us so much’: equestrian world pays tribute to late showing legend, Davina Whiteman
- Kim Bailey: Jockeys have no excuse *H&H Plus*
- Horse & Hound; 19 December 2019
- 8 things for equestrians to do on Boxing Day
- Police use anti-social behaviour law to beat the fly-grazing ‘blight’ *H&H Plus*
- HyLand Waterford winter country riding boots: ‘the perfect balance of yard and riding boot’ 9/10
- Ariat Coniston Pro GTX Insulated boots: ‘great fit and the best to ride in’ 9/10
- Brogini Winchester lace-up country boots review
- Dublin River Grain boots: ‘good quality leather and kept my feet really dry’ 8/10
- Muck Boot Unisex Colt Ryder Tall boots: ‘a really great pair of yard boots’ 7/10
- December 16th
- ‘That feeling was fantastic’: Charlotte Dujardin scoops Olympia grand prix title
- ‘He’s made all my dreams come true’: Scott Brash bids farewell to Hello Sanctos
- ‘We thought he’d live for ever’: heartbreak as 40-year-old champion put down
- Animal health needs ‘must be met’ by new government ahead of Brexit *H&H Plus*
- Rider seriously injured and horse put down after collision with car
- 11 ways to spot a fellow equestrian on their way to Olympia
- ‘Miraculous’ event mare survives fractured shoulder to return to work
- December 15th
- ‘Much-adored’ retired police horse who served at London 2012 put down
- New title sponsor for major showjumping series, plus more equestrian sponsorship news
- ‘I had this mad idea’: rider makes winning comeback after cancer surgery
- New farrier course is a major milestone for equine welfare *H&H Plus*
- ‘It’s not just me who thinks he’s amazing’: blind 30-year-old Shetland who changes lives named pony of the year
- December 14th
- Miniature horse that survived stabbing stars in festive photoshoot
- The essential vet items you need in your horse’s tack box this winter
- 21-year-old Connemara’s phenomenal year of wins in eventing and dressage
- Exemptions for horses that suffer serious reactions to flu vaccinations *H&H Plus*
- Exploring donkey health *H&H Plus*
- Blind and deaf rider wins rosettes – and helps develop innovative device
- December 13th
- British-based eventer replaces Bettina Hoy as Netherland’s team coach
- Pairs victory for friends brought together by breast cancer
- 1 fruity foal plus 6 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Road to Olympia: Ex-eventer who had catastrophic rotational fall starts new career as show horse…
- Come behind the scenes with Ben Maher as he prepares for Olympia
- John and Michael Whitaker to miss Olympia: ‘it won’t be the same without them’ *H&H Plus*
- Graham Fletcher: Support is everything *H&H Plus*
- ‘End of an era’: farewell to brave retired police horse who played vital role in riots
- Hovis’ Friday diary: when Kevin the Keratoma met the Butcher of Berlin
- December 12th
- ‘I could see the trailer trying to overtake me’: rider’s horror after towbar separates from car
- Kick back, relax and watch the British-produced equestrian films that won international acclaim
- Two horses stabbed in ‘disturbing’ attack
- Challenges faced by parents working in equestrian industry brought into focus *H&H Plus*
- Jason Webb’s blog: what to do if your horse suffers from separation anxiety
- Richard Davison: Politics, parties and bright lights *H&H Plus*
- ‘My childhood dream’: Charlotte Dujardin on Olympia and the Olympics
- December 11th
- Davina Whiteman who dedicated her life to showing dies aged 78
- Road to Olympia: ‘He would jump the partition when the trailer was moving’: Quirky coloured given as Christmas gift to make Olympia debut age 24
- Daniel Cherriman: Super-sub for a day *H&H Plus*
- Two leading native ponies to bow out at Olympia
- 8 things we do to save time that only make us later than ever
- British equine film company scoops five awards at prestigious festival
- Study finds links between latex and equine asthma *H&H Plus*
- Horse & Hound; 12 December 2019
- December 10th
- Russia banned from major sporting events after doping scandal: FEI responds *H&H Plus*
- Horse spooked by car runs through hedge into garden
- Eventing legend Pippa Funnell wins top sporting award
- SUPAlyx is back and promises to be the gift that keeps on giving this Christmas! *Promotion*
- Road to Olympia: ‘He has carried me through two pregnancies and a battle with breast cancer’: prolific heavyweight cob proves he’s still got it
- Stray horse schemes could save thousands in public money *H&H Plus*
- The diary of the home-made livery yard: a Tesco ‘robbery’, a record deal and the H&H Awards
- ‘It started with her’: farewell to top coloured mare
- December 9th
- Whitaker dynasty among top Brits to compete at Liverpool
- Rider who had cancer and lost her father credits horses for her recovery
- Saudi Arabia to hold top equestrian finals for the first time *H&H Plus*
- Spooky horse making competing in dressage difficult? Here’s how to conquer it…
- ERS, also known as Azoturia, tying-up, set-fast and Monday morning disease
- H&H Feed Week: feeding the active veteran this winter
- Strong British contingent heads Olympia dressage line-up
- December 8th
- Teddy the Shetland tours Liverpool ahead of show appearance
- #SundaySchool: Simon Reynolds — How to prevent your horse from rushing in canter
- Rider challenges others to use horses for travel – to help boost equestrians’ profile
- British endurance numbers up as fourth chairman in 12 months appointed *H&H Plus*
- Would you relocate to this Italian paradise? An estate set in 100 acres with farmhouse and 13 stables…
- ‘Today the ultimate unicorn gained his wings’: farewell to most successful grey Fell pony of all time
- December 7th
- Christmas gifts boost morale after devastating flooding
- ‘When hounds go, he goes’: 83-year-old rider takes on 73rd hunt season on 20-year-old pony
- Huge majority of endurance vets confronted after eliminating lame horses, study shows *H&H Plus*
- Jaw fractures in horses *H&H Plus*
- ‘It was never supposed to be a farewell’: horse wounded during fireworks display is put down
- December 6th
- General election candidates urged to protect £8bn equestrian industry
- Six-monthly flu jab exemptions for horses who suffer severe reactions
- 1 breakfast in bed and 9 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Taxi driver who ‘crashed’ into horse and rider blames low sun
- Aintree welcomes first female clerk of the course as key Grand National figure moves on *H&H Plus*
- Police horses, celebrity riders and a giant advent calendar: 33 pictures you need to see from the H&H Awards
- Darren Edwards: Don’t underplay the role of grassroots *H&H Plus*
- Hovis’ Friday diary: I’m a badass, not bloody Bambi
- December 5th
- ‘He could have killed us’: rider falls after driver fails to slow down
- Terrified rider’s warning after horses ‘disappear’ in quicksand
- The H&H interview: The Princess Royal
- Annie Joppe’s endurance blog: an arrangement never to be repeated
- New Horse & Hound Plus service launched
- Katie Jerram-Hunnable: Doping ban is a toothless bite *H&H Plus*
- Cavallo Luzy jacket: ‘smart enough to wear out’ 9/10
- Best ladies’ short quilted riding jackets: Horse & Hound’s tester ranks her favourites
- Noble Equestrian Aspire jacket: ‘this jacket certainly had its uses’ 8/10
- Equetech Chalgrove jacket: ‘a handy extra layer’ 8/10
- Mountain Horse Lauren down jacket: ‘incredibly warm and a great style’ 7/10
- Stierna Aurora 2.0 jacket: ‘warm but not particularly breathable’ 6/10
- ‘A stalwart of showjumping’: Bob Ellis wins Horse & Hound Lifetime Achievement Award
- Human and equine heroes of 2019 revealed at H&H Awards
- December 4th
- Heartfelt plea for return of stolen Roaring Lion painting
- Carl Hester: Accurate representation is essential *H&H Plus*
- Farewell to ‘wilful’ donkey who changed people’ lives
- Dan Williams’ showing blog: a new rule, measly prize money and unnecessary expenses
- Horse & Hound; 5 December 2019
- Fancy giving combined training a go? Here’s what you need to know…
- Reducing saddle pressure can increase flexion and power *H&H Plus*
- December 3rd
- Shetland found abandoned in deep mud stars in adorable Christmas advert
- Lymphangitis in horses: what you need to know
- Kim Bailey: Emma Lavelle masterminded a brilliant duo at Newbury *H&H Plus*
- ‘Wobbling for Willberry’: new challenge for riders of all levels to run in 2020
- The role of gastric support in top performance *Promotion*
- New horse sales agreements aim to protect buyer and seller *H&H Plus*
- My LeMieux Activewear pull-on breeches: ‘made of a lovely, firm material’ 9/10
- Dublin Performance Thermal Active tights: ‘really nice to ride in’ 8/10
- Ariat Prevail insulated tights: ‘the most comfortable pair I tested’ 8/10
- SXC Candy Stripe fleece leggings: ‘had really handy deep pockets’ 7/10
- Sporting Hares Victorious thermal riding leggings: ‘great sticky knee patches’ 7/10
- HyPerformance Oslo softshell riding tights: ‘not especially warm, but very comfortable’ 6/10
- Matthew Wright’s eventing blog: ‘I’d lost my love for the sport I once loved so much’
- 9 winning show hunter ponies we would like under our Christmas trees…
- The late Mike Tucker celebrated for gifting bridleway to riders
- December 2nd
- Top Brits including Maher, Brash and Whitaker to take on world’s best at Olympia
- The Liverpudlian who had never sat on a horse 5 years ago now rides one of the most famous horses in the world
- Gastric ulcers – did you know it’s now two distinct diseases? *Promotion*
- Plans to lobby parliament on the mental health benefits of horse ownership *H&H Plus*
- 7 ways to help you get the most from a training session with your horse
- Last chance to nominate your outstanding mare for Horse & Hound award
- Uvex Sportstyle winter gloves *H&H Approved*
- Just Chaps all-purpose riding gloves *H&H Approved*
- Mountain Horse Comfy gloves: ‘kept my hands amazingly warm’ 9/10
- Hy5 Storm Breaker thermal gloves: ‘better for wearing on the yard’ 8/10
- Equetech Aurora winter riding gloves: ‘thin enough to comfortably ride in’ 6/10
- ‘A very hard, sad decision’: Farewell to former top-level eventer
- December 1st
- 9 things you experience when you take up dressage in your 60s (or 70s or 80s…)
- Friendship, gin and duct tape: new eventing challenge launched
- ‘He meant so much’: Farewell to champion cob
- ‘I love the thrill’: meet the former professional rodeo rider hoping to go point-to-pointing
- Business rates fight pays off for one yard as others are encouraged to appeal *H&H Plus*
- How would you make use of the 50 stables, historic indoor arena and 58 acres of this Derby-winning yard?
- Firefighters learn how to decontaminate horses in innovative training
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