All content Archive | June 2020

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June 30th
- Two years of national eventing championships move to one venue this autumn
- New horsepower boosts Olympic hopes for 2008 champion Eric Lamaze
- Desperate appeal for help to find rescue pony missing for weeks
- Mark Phillips: Please, take these rules seriously *H&H Plus*
- Looking to develop your perfect stable yard or smallholding? A contemporary property with barns, paddocks and pond could be yours…
- Glimmer of hope showjumping Europeans will go ahead next year *H&H Plus*
- Equine euthanasia: what you really need to know
June 29th
- ‘Wonderful supporter’: major equestrian benefactor dies aged 72
- Calls for theft of an animal to be made a specific offence
- Ride Like A Girl — the new horsey film you must check out
- Goodnight – Tessa Waugh’s hunting diary: I’ve become a helicopter parent *H&H Plus*
- Raising a healthy equine: How does my young horse grow? *H&H Plus*
June 28th
- #SundaySchool: Anna Ross — how to improve your horse’s general straightness and balance
- Happy ending for trio of donkeys rescued ‘malnourished and shivering’ on New Year’s Eve
- Adam Cromarty: Is showjumping a good fit for TV? *H&H Plus*
- ‘I want to show what’s possible’: Man born with one hand and foot aims for Paralympic gold
- 38 breathtaking ‘through the ears’ landscapes captured by you
- Calls for riding hat testing to more closely reflect ‘real-world’ falls *H&H Plus*
- On trend in the saddle: The latest tack design innovations *H&H Plus*
- Fancy a rural haven? This one comes with 18 stables, a swimming pool, tennis court, 10 acres and more
- Virtual Windsor to return later this year with two new events
June 27th
- ‘Tall, dark and handsome’ gelding retires from the King’s Troop
- 9 of the most memorable grand prix dressage freestyles of all time
- Simon Reynolds: We live in a nursemaiding society *H&H Plus*
- ‘Willingness to change’: hopes fairytale pictures will help promote diversity in equestrianism
- Early alarms, plaits and arrivals: four not-so-obvious things we’re looking forward to when we go eventing again
- Education will help us hear what our horses are trying to say *H&H Plus*
- The genetic palette: The science behind coloured horses’ coats *H&H Plus*
- Court confirms rider did abuse horse in competition, at appeal
June 26th
- ‘Welcome news’ as government confirms indoor arenas may open from 4 July
- Showjumping releases plans for revised national championships
- 1 very odd pairing and 6 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Riding with unlevel stirrups can affect horse’s movement, research finds *H&H Plus*
- Driver urinating in horsebox caused positive dope test: showjumper’s suspension lifted
- H&H interview: Irish dressage rider Kate Dwyer *H&H Plus*
- ‘That can’t jump – that should be pulling a cart’: Polly Jackson remembers Two For Joy
- Meet Ellen Whitaker’s impressive showjumping stallion Arena UK Winston *H&H Plus*
- Hovis’ Friday diary: I’ve decided I would like to return my human
June 25th
- Pippa Funnell, Tom McEwen and Zara Tindall among early entries as eventing prepares to return
- ‘He touched hearts’: former police horse put down aged 30 after happy retirement
- 5 riders you might meet when you go to your first post-lockdown training clinic
- A colourful life: riders talk about their success with coloured horses *H&H Plus*
- Tributes paid to ‘wonderful person’ as Aintree chairman dies aged 63
- Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe cancelled: plans to run later in 2020 also shelved
- How the lives of these three retrained racehorses were turned around
- Legends of the sport: Irish showjumper Eddie Macken *H&H Plus*
- Relatable Ronnie: the art of sneaky purchases
- The Horse & Hound Podcast: episode four – Polly Jackson on Two For Joy | Vet advice: common healthcare mistakes | News round-up
June 24th
- Life lessons: Show horse producer Danielle Heath *H&H Plus*
- Endurance World Championships postponed until 2021
- New venue steps in to ‘uncancel’ youth European Championships
- ‘Once you build a bond, you’re set for life’ — meet the producer aiding resurgence of Exmoor ponies
- ‘These are not normal shows’: showjumping boss reveals how sport is emerging from lockdown *H&H Plus*
- FMBs Therapy Systems
- Richard Gurney: I thought Zoom was an ice lolly *H&H Plus*
- Horse & Hound; 25 June 2020
June 23rd
- Scotland gets the go-ahead for ‘covered arena’ use
- Laura Tomlinson: Our sport is rife with privilege *H&H Plus*
- ‘A lovely man and gifted rider’: Grand National-winning jockey Liam Treadwell dies aged 34
- How magical is this Grade II listed six bedroom house, complete with grass arena, stabling, paddocks and bridleway access?
- Elderly gelding found with horrific wounds caused by his own rug *warning: distressing image*
- Bacon butties, hand sanitiser and dogs allowed: eventing under the ‘new normal’
- Jim Crowley: Focus was on the horses, not fashion *H&H Plus*
- H&H’s hunting editor says fond farewell to ‘the horse of my heart’ *H&H Plus*
June 22nd
- Accidental contamination rules under review as riders ‘live in fear’ *H&H Plus*
- No Royal Ascot? No problem! Racing fans impress from the comfort of their own homes
- More equestrian sports outline restart plans: sport in Wales and Scotland remains limited
- The rise of para dressage *H&H Plus*
- African horse sickness – are horses in the UK at risk? *H&H Plus*
- Retirement for royal gelding who pulled his carriage ‘with a smile’
June 21st
- #SundaySchool: How do I introduce my horse to flying changes?
- Teenage ‘dragons’ take on 200-mile ride to give something back
- Goodnight – Tessa Waugh’s hunting diary: They breed them tough here *H&H Plus*
- ‘I hope their dad lives on in them’: rider breeds ‘twin’ foals for her twin daughters
- Questions raised over government’s decision to ban use of indoor schools *H&H Plus*
- Fancy living in a Welsh farmhouse? This one comes with stables, horse walker, solarium and grass gallops for under £900k
- What’s new in parasitic disease research? *H&H Plus*
- Birth of royal Shire brings ‘sunshine’ to Hampton Court Palace
June 20th
- Royal Ascot day five: Frankie Dettori crowned top jockey
- An opinionated mare, a fire-snorting pony and the five-star horse who eats a pastry every morning — 14 fun quotes to remind us of eventing in June 2019
- Meet top para dressage horse C Fatal Attraction *H&H Plus*
- New start for weeks-old foal found trying to suckle from her dead mother
- Delivery driver’s safe passing of horse shows impact of work being done *H&H Plus*
- H&H interview: Australian eventing couple Kevin and Emma McNab *H&H Plus*
- Show rider turns to TV series in a bid to find love
June 19th
- Royal Ascot day four: Frankie Dettori celebrates his 70th Royal Ascot win
- Eventing given green light to restart after initial plans delayed
- 1 chip off the old block and 11 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- New visors and refills as industry goes greener *H&H Plus*
- Equestrian couples as you’ve never seen them before — watch top riders doing the ‘koala challenge’
- ‘I thought that was it’: owner praises fire service who saved her elderly gelding
- The key ingredients needed for an elite para dressage horse *H&H Plus*
- 9 things you might not know about on-form Flat jockey, James Doyle
- Hovis’ Friday diary: things went south faster than a penguin on the pull
June 18th
- Royal Ascot day three: Superstar Stradivarius claims Gold Cup hat-trick, plus girl power and a treble for one trainer
- ‘Highlighting the heartbreak’: owner’s open letter to walkers who caused her mare’s illness
- Charlotte Dujardin among top riders signed up for online grand prix challenge
- Mochara Equestrian
- The daily environmental threat our horses’ hooves face *Promotion*
- ‘Confronting the ugly truth’: sports pledge to do more to combat racism and inequality
- Flying high at Royal Ascot: All you need to know about winning jockey Jim Crowley
- John Whitaker: What a legacy Douglas Bunn has left *H&H Plus*
- Legends of the sport: All-time great Flat jockey Lester Piggott
- How can I protect my horse from ticks this summer?
- The Horse & Hound Podcast: episode three – Natasha Baker | Vet advice: lameness examinations | News round-up
June 17th
- Polo makes its comeback with rule changes in place
- Royal Ascot day two: The Queen enjoys victory, while two trainers break their Royal meeting duck
- Behind the social media account — Matt Harnacke
- Mary King: What should we aim for now? *H&H Plus*
- Relatable Ronnie: a mishap and a non-holiday
- Robert Walker: Societies need to be more proactive *H&H Plus*
- ‘Why did you leave her to suffer?’ Pregnant mare suffers broken leg in dog attack
- Behind the scenes at Royal Ascot: all the colour, with virtually no noise
- Horse & Hound; 18 June 2020
- ‘I look for all the raw materials’: Billy Twomey picks out his horses of a lifetime
June 16th
- Equestrian community continues to go over and above during pandemic
- Royal Ascot day one: Third time lucky for Battaash, while his jockey enjoys a treble plus there’s a surprise 18/1 winner
- Goodnight – Tessa Waugh’s hunting diary: prosecco for elevenses *H&H Plus*
- Increasing diversity in UK equestrian sport: useful links
- ‘Welcome news’: affiliated dressage shows to restart
- Ways to learn new equestrian skills from home *H&H Plus*
- Live the country dream at this Grade II-listed home complete with stable block, paddock and a seriously fancy boot room…
- How university and college research is helping the whole industry *H&H Plus*
- Royal Ascot behind closed doors: 8 things we’ll miss about not attending the Flat racing highlight
- Racing takes the lead as other sports prepare to follow *H&H Plus*
June 15th
- Questions raised over use of police horses after recent riots *H&H Plus*
- The barriers to ethnic diversity in equestrian sport – and how to pull them down
- Life lessons: Top British showjumper William Funnell *H&H Plus*
- War, strife and mourning — why this week’s Royal Ascot won’t be the first to be run in odd circumstances
- ‘It has a knock-on effect’ — showing society will not change young rider ages for 2021 season
- Ones to watch at Royal Ascot 2020 *H&H Plus*
- ‘He taught many officers to ride – and to fall off’: police horse retires after 13 years’ service
June 14th
- Meet HOYS 2019 Cuddy star – Heronsmill Tiger Lily
- ‘I’ll probably get whiplash!’ showjumper to lose three feet of hair for good cause
- #SundaySchool: Sam Griffiths — how to prevent a run-out at a skinny after a turn
- Inventive children use swimming pool noodles to allow socially distant riding
- ‘It’s like taking your Nan round an obstacle course’: check out these fabulous ‘golden oldies’ still living life to the max
- End of the road for Ponies (UK) owing to legal wrangle *H&H Plus*
- How to deal with summer eye problems *H&H Plus*
- Fancy living in a barn? Check out this unique conversion with 14 stables and floodlit sand school for under £800k
- Riders behind community arena scheme hope to inspire others
June 13th
- Police horses help celebrate woman’s 104th birthday
- Former racehorses help thwart poachers to save rhinos
- Legends of the sport: Britain’s first dressage medallist Jennie Loriston-Clarke *H&H Plus*
- Heartbreak as Met police horse of 12 years put down aged 25
- Graham Fletcher: I’d gladly pay them double *H&H Plus*
- ‘I nursed him overnight and I was in love’: vet nurse adopts abandoned foal she helped save
June 12th
- Delight as competitive showjumping to restart next week
- Calendar shuffles and new fixtures as British Eventing prepares to re-start
- Horse and dog play tug of war, and 8 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- ‘Charlotte has paid me back for giving her Valegro’: Carl Hester reveals exciting new grand prix ride *H&H Plus*
- Four ways that being around horses prepares you for virtual meetings
- Riders asked for their views as coronavirus restrictions ease *H&H Plus*
- Royal Ascot with a difference: Lights, cameras and action… from home
- Anna Ross: Trotting towards our ‘new normal’ *H&H Plus*
- 6 ways to get the perfect portrait painted of your horse
- H&H entries system aims to help shows run within latest guidelines
- Happy ending for pony transformed from ‘skin and bones’ to show winner
- Hovis’ Friday diary: It was like watching Mr Blobby base jump…
June 11th
- Foal snapped in a bit at 10 months old enjoys jumping success in new home
- Joy from sadness: grass sickness survivor welcomes second healthy foal
- Embrace your lockdown hair with your equine doppelganger
- Zara Tindall: ‘riding for your country – it’s what dreams are made of’ *H&H Plus*
- 9 tips to help you ride like Zara Tindall
- #TBT Rewind to when 7 showjumping legends were starting out on the county circuit
- The Horse & Hound Podcast: episode two – H&H’s royal exclusive | Cuddy-winning hobby breeder | Vet advice: worming
- The Queen reveals her all-time favourite horses to Horse & Hound
June 10th
- Record FEI ban for rider of ‘nerve-blocked’ horse who suffered horrific fracture
- Scam warning as fraudsters target equestrian social media
- All in a day’s work: The Team GBR farrier *H&H Plus*
- Relatable Ronnie: when good means bad and dreaming of sparkles
- Virtual hound show hopes to entertain and educate
- H&H eventing editor Pippa Roome: Dreaming of happy Bramhams *H&H Plus*
- Horse & Hound; 11 June 2020
June 9th
- Polo pushes ahead to return this week
- Katie Jerram-Hunnable: It’s an ever-changing situation *H&H Plus*
- Questions for equestrian sport in Australia as federation goes into administration
- Taming the tiny tyrant: 7 common problems with naughty ponies and how to solve them *H&H Plus*
- A ‘cottage’ complete with four stables, outdoor arena and land for just over £500,000…
- Summer management: How top riders keep their horses happy in hotter climates *H&H Plus*
- Public warned not to feed horses as government updates the countryside code
June 8th
- Watch free Purple Poppy concert on YouTube at 8pm tonight
- Kim Bailey: Racing is back with a vengeance *H&H Plus*
- New normal on the cards as eventing prepares to restart *H&H Plus*
- 10 horse personalities you’re sure to recognise
- Urgent appeal launched after rescue pony stolen
- Daniel Cherriman: New staff are a ‘fuel injection’ *H&H Plus*
- Top British and Dutch riders to get back into the competition arena for unique online grand prix challenge
- Stuart Hollings: Thanks for the memories *H&H Plus*
- 3 Donkeys Clothing
- How to find the perfect first pony and make riding fun for tiny tots: top tips from the pros *H&H Plus*
- £6,000 saddle package top prize in NHS fundraiser
June 7th
- ‘I thought it would be a miracle if she got out alive’: stuck mare rescued from muck heap
- What makes top event pony Midnight Dancer tick *H&H Plus*
- #SundaySchool: ‘How can I encourage my horse to work over his back?’
- Top eventer’s dismay as walkers report horse ‘blocking footpath’ – in his own field
- Carl Hester on double gold medallist Uthopia: ‘he feels like he’s 11, not 19’
- Fire service charges for large animal rescue could put horses and owners at risk *H&H Plus*
- Check out this six-bedroom home with stables, arena and swimming pool for under £1m
- ‘Exceptional’ Suffolk mare beats the odds to survive and look after her new filly
June 6th
- Goodnight – Tessa Waugh’s hunting diary: A hound called Boris? *H&H Plus*
- Apology from teenager whose horse-chasing caused pony to be injured
- Meet the globe-trotting 148cm cavalry horse, decorated by Queen Victoria for his bravery
- Supermarket gains a customer after delivery driver’s perfect passing of horses
- Owners reminded of rights if buying horses unseen *H&H Plus*
- Farewell to ‘one of the bravest’: decorated former police horse put down aged 29
June 5th
- Kevin Babington making progress and back teaching after serious neck injury
- New hunting chairman aims to ‘harness enthusiasm of the youth’ *H&H Plus*
- No crowds, no problem – and 8 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Barbury planned to run behind closed doors on first weekend of eventing’s return
- The perfect fit: Standard and therapeutic shoeing options for your horse
- Horses who are comedians, horses without much brainpower and riders who can’t ride a coffin – remembering Bramham 2019
- 2020’s last remaining five-star hopes to run as another falls victim to virus
- H&H meets the part-time native pony producer who won at HOYS with a £250 pony *H&H Plus*
- Hovis’ Friday diary: hope is fading faster than a fake tan in lockdown
June 4th
- Riders told to stay off their phones while riding on the roads *H&H Plus*
- Racing is back! 5 Flat racehorses that need to be on your radar in 2020
- Olympic eventer’s ponies found on main road after thieves steal fencing
- Competition queen or natural nut — what type of yardie are you?
- Showing 2019 nostalgia: best of June — a judge awards zero marks, Cuddy contenders shine and why a failed wedding was the best thing to happen to one rider
- The barefoot debate: Do horses need shoes to compete? H&H asks the experts *H&H Plus*
- The Horse & Hound Podcast: episode one – Lucinda Green | Vet advice: overweight horses | News round-up
June 3rd
- Mare’s well-aimed kick ends second dog attack within a year
- ‘He did things dreams were made of’: farewell to Olympic event horse
- How to keep ponies happy and healthy in old age *H&H Plus*
- All in a day’s work: former Royal Marines Commando and Horseback UK founder *H&H Plus*
- Relatable Ronnie: what happened to my modelling career?
- Horse & Hound; 4 June 2020
- Carl Hester: I’m more motivated without shows *H&H Plus*
- Valegro’s dam dies aged 26, leaving remarkable legacy
June 2nd
- Relief as stolen one-eyed Shetland pony found in graveyard
- #VolunteersWeek: 10 things you learn the first time you are a BE fence judge
- Indoor arenas remain off limits under current coronavirus rules *H&H Plus*
- Bag yourself the perfect equestrian set-up with 108 acres, two arenas, stabling and farm house…
- The first steps back towards the return of competition *H&H Plus*
- Joanna Thurman-Baker’s dressage blog: comparison really is the thief of joy
- All in a day’s work: The equine rehabilitation chief *H&H Plus*
- Check out these stunning palominos who were championed in their online society show
- Four horses die in stable fire
June 1st
- Riders show they want to get out and compete this season *H&H Plus*
- Top rider takes ‘huge step forward’ in recovery from brain bleed
- Tiny event horse who represented Britain put down: ‘He was a big little person, who stole so many hearts’
- Goodnight – Tessa Waugh’s hunting diary: A sense of optimism *H&H Plus*
- ITV Racing resumes on television screens this week after 71 days away
- Ragwort: everything you need to know
- How racing and eventing training techniques can benefit each other *H&H Plus*
- Hound puppies enlisted to present tumblers’ cheque after virus scuppers plans