All content Archive | October 2020

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October 31st
- Take a look around Olympic dressage rider Spencer Wilton’s stunning new base – you might turn green with envy…
- John Holliday: ‘Should it be ratcatcher or red for hunting during the pandemic?’ *H&H Plus*
- Social media star and charity films show what life is like for horses in brick kilns
- FEI contamination warning: another horse’s positive dope test caused by groom’s urination
- Research finds tail pull therapy may reduce back pain in horses *H&H Plus*
- $9million in prizes and the ultimate in luxury — what to expect at the opening of the state-of-the-art World Equestrian Center
- Debate as 150 top riders unite against plans to ban top hats *H&H Plus*
- Miniature Shetland dementia ambassador stars in charity Christmas card
October 30th
- Farewell to ‘pocket rocket’ mare who competed at top level into her 20s
- High hopes for Scottish team chasing revival *H&H Plus*
- Top rider accused of electric spur use suspended from shows
- 1 mega costume and 9 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Andrew Nicholson produces an Exclusive performance at Bicton Arena (3) *H&H Plus*
- ‘Why the rush?’ rider unable to walk after road fall questions driver’s actions
- Why good manners out hunting is more important than ever *H&H Plus*
- Hovis’ Friday diary: I’ve got some haters
October 29th
- Farewell to former working hunter who jumped clear at Badminton and Burghley
- Rider suffers serious injuries after out-of-control dog chases horses
- Opinion: can live-streaming spell a bright future for point-to-pointing?
- How to ride and lead horses together safely
- Pat Pattinson: ‘The BSPS were brave enough to lead the way’ *H&H Plus*
- Pammy Hutton: ‘Judges’ remarks can destroy confidence’ *H&H Plus*
- Looking for Halloween costume inspiration? Check out these 9 spooky ideas…
- All hail, Laura Collett! We celebrate the talented rider’s career to date…
- Horse Dialog Equestrian Club of the Year 2020
- Dengie Volunteer of the Year 2020
- Baileys Horse Feeds Vet of the Year 2020
- NAF Five Star PROFEET Farrier of the Year 2020
- Absorbine Groom of the Year 2020
- Stallion AI Young Rider of the Year 2020
- Horserail Moment of the Decade (2011-2020)
- Balanced Horse Feeds Pony of the Decade (2011-2020)
- Uvex Helmets Professional Rider of the Decade (2011-2020)
- Pikeur Amateur Rider of the Decade (2011-2020)
- SEIB Horse of the Decade (2011-2020)
- The Horse & Hound Podcast: episode 22 – Lauren Nicholson (née Kieffer) | Winter healthchecks for veterans | News round-up
October 28th
- Elite sport horse sales thrive despite Covid-19 restrictions *H&H Plus*
- Devastation as horse who fell from moving trailer is put down on the road
- ‘Devastated and thankful’: Edward Gal’s first top horse dies aged 27
- Hunter of a lifetime: Tealeaf – bought from Ireland off a video *H&H Plus*
- ‘Ride’ around the Pau five-star cross-country track with a top 10 finisher
- Melton Hunt Club ride faces second 2020 cancellation
- Laura Collett’s exclusive reflections on Pau: ‘Now, London believes in himself’ *H&H Plus*
- Valegro gives his bronze statue the seal of approval at unveiling
- Horse & Hound; 29 October 2020
- Safemix Equestrian bedding
October 27th
- New star shines at BSPS Heritage Championships *H&H Plus*
- New year delight as cancelled jumping championships rescheduled
- Guess the price of this manor house with incredible yard (including luxurious tack room) and spectacular gardens
- Life lessons: Trainer and judge Judy Bradwell *H&H Plus*
- Rider calls for others to know life-saving first aid during pandemic
- Badminton Horse Trials 2021 to run behind closed doors
- 14 facts you need to know about Pau winner Laura Collett
October 26th
- Team chasing officials apologise for ‘bolox’ team name *H&H Plus*
- Farewell to ‘lovely, kind’ five-star horse put down aged 11
- By Big Star out of Rolette – is this showjumping’s new megastar?
- Things to consider before removing your horse’s shoes this winter
- 33 top tips to help you survive the winter
- Stay warm and stylish this winter with Ariat *Promotion*
- H&H interview: Meet young showjumper Tabitha Kyle *H&H Plus*
- The British Eventing points system: how it works
October 25th
- Laura Collett claims her first five-star win at Pau: ‘I never actually believed it would come off’ *H&H Plus*
- ‘No place for cruelty’: tougher sentences for animal abusers a step closer
- One horse eliminated at Pau final trot-up; six others withdrawn *H&H Plus*
- Para rider’s competition success on mare who fought back from the brink of death
- Mark Todd on Charisma: ‘I very nearly got back in the car saying “I can’t ride that”’
- New venue for Pony Club champs, while top eventers head for Gatcombe *H&H Plus*
- Legends of the sport: Mark Todd’s diminutive star, Charisma *H&H Plus*
- Fancy living in Frankie Dettori’s former home, complete with six bedrooms, stables, indoor pool and over 15 acres?
October 24th
- Laura Collett leads Pau five-star after cross-country: ‘London 52 showed everyone what he’s made of’ *H&H Plus*
- Meet Britain’s top talent headed to the dressage young horse World Championships
- The late, great Puissance – a stallion with a special legacy *H&H Plus*
- Top stallion put down aged 32: ‘He was part of the family’
- Pets are not ‘replaceable and inanimate objects’: parliament debates pet theft
- Winter respiratory health: Improving a horse’s airway function at work and rest
- Much-loved first pony back with former owner after riding school reunion
October 23rd
- Owner of mare loose on A23 appeals to thank lorry driver who helped save her
- Zilpaterol feed contamination: BEF acts to protect riders from doping penalties
- One life-changing moment and 9 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Holland Cooper Equestrian
- 60-year-old man and 20-year-old cob walk from Land’s End to John O’Groats
- Hunting field characters: The types of horses you’ll meet out hunting *H&H Plus*
- No BE80(T) championships at Burghley as event retains four-day format
- Laura Collett leads Pau five-star after dressage: ‘He was scared to start with, but the canter was amazing’ *H&H Plus*
- Adam Cromarty: Making the best of a bad situation *H&H Plus*
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘never has the term liar, liar pants on fire seemed so real…’
October 22nd
- Feed contamination update: more major companies affected
- British riders hold seven of the top 10 spots after first day of dressage at Pau five-star *H&H Plus*
- ‘The first horse I ever rode was Red Rum’ and more amazing tales from Desert Island Discs
- Feeding for tip top winter condition with Dengie *Promotion*
- Robert Walker: It seems quite a backward system *H&H Plus*
- European Championships to run as well as Olympics in 2021
- 6 things riders may experience while backing a young horse
- Anna Ross: Kick on – or let education kick in? *H&H Plus*
- Racing’s golden couple: all you need to know about these Group One-winning childhood sweethearts
- Cyclists may not undertake horses: clarification on proposed Highway Code changes
- The Horse & Hound Podcast: episode 21 – Mark Todd remembers Charisma | Winter skin flare ups | News round-up
October 21st
- One horse held at first trot-up at Pau, 2020’s only five-star horse trials *H&H Plus*
- Farewell to five-star eventer who loved his job and was a ‘gentleman to the end’
- Meet inspirational para showjumper Evie Toombes
- Splendid victory for Smith at Aintree Winter Classic showjumping *H&H Plus*
- Multiple horse deaths at livery yard linked to unknown toxin
- Germany triumphs at Le Lion d’Angers as Oliver Townend heads the Brits *H&H Plus*
- Owner thanks rescuers of mare found stuck in six-foot ditch
- Horse & Hound; 22 October 2020
October 20th
- Guidance for horse owners in Wales during ‘firebreak’ lockdown
- Learning to ride to follow hounds – four hunting fans share their stories *H&H Plus*
- Calling budding authors: your chance to be published in Horse & Hound
- Clarity sought on insurance for Covid-hit businesses *H&H Plus*
- Joanna Thurman-Baker’s dressage blog: the range of marks is there for a reason
- All in a day’s work: The horse-hair jeweller
- Spend the colder months in this cosy house, complete with stables, floodlit arena and heated outdoor pool
October 19th
- Farewell to exceptional hunter with a ‘massive character’
- Equine vet to run 100K in a month in aid of grass sickness
- Eventing prize money debate takes international turn *H&H Plus*
- Winter respiratory health: Why a clean indoor environment is important for horses *H&H Plus*
- Harry Meade resting after surgery: ‘He’s still suffering from significant concussion symptoms’
- Why elite eventer-turned-showjumper Persimmon stands out *H&H Plus*
- How to protect yourself from online scams
October 18th
- ‘I didn’t want it to be a one off’: rider breaks British record for second time
- Goodnight – Tessa Waugh’s hunting diary: ‘Hellfire in the pony ranks’ *H&H Plus*
- 6 things not to say to your riding instructor/ trainer/coach
- Positive steps towards unified approach to dope testing in showing circles *H&H Plus*
- The new normal: How racing is adapting to change due to Covid-19 *H&H Plus*
- A dreamy country home: how much would you pay for this five-bedroom house with stables, arena and eight acres?
- Two ‘black beauties’ retire after years of ‘heroic’ public service
October 17th
- Beleaguered RDA centre ‘overwhelmed’ by offers to foster injured ponies
- Jayne Ross’ HOYS memories: ‘it opened up my eyes to what could be achieved’
- Life lessons: Producer and show rider Edward Young on his dislike for gadgets *H&H Plus*
- County shows’ future at risk amid Covid-19 challenge *H&H Plus*
- And they’re off! National Hunt horses to keep on your radar this season *H&H Plus*
- ‘Quirky’ £5 horse completes first four-star event
October 16th
- Questions over FEI Tribunal’s processes, structure and independence *H&H Plus*
- 1 mega ‘how it started, how it’s going’ and 8 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Emergency fund to protect horses whose owners face financial hardship
- Honeychop
- Miss going racing? Check out these 7 fun ideas to satisfy your sporting fix
- Simon Reynolds: A lifetime’s ambition realised *H&H Plus*
- Ruggles Horse Rugs
- Laura Tomlinson: Hitting goals is all about the ‘how’ *H&H Plus*
- Hovis’ Friday diary: I’m working on an alternative ending…
- Calls for more defibrillators after rider suffers heart attack out hacking
October 15th
- Nominate your equestrian ‘unsung hero’ for prestigious BBC award
- Throwback to when this diminutive duo beat Harvey Smith at Olympia
- Giving veteran joints the support they deserve *Promotion*
- H&H interview: Eventer Emilie Chandler on the horse who keeps her going *H&H Plus*
- Three-tier coronavirus lockdown rules: latest advice for riders
- Heartbreak as ‘mischievous’ Shetland who delighted visitors put down
- 5 reasons why your horse could be lacking in energy
- Andrew Nicholson: Courses must be correct level *H&H Plus*
- #TBT: The M&Ms that made it to Olympia — 23 winning natives from the 2019 BSPS Heritage championship show…
- The Horse & Hound Podcast: episode 20 – Jayne Ross’s HOYS memories | Autumn horsecare | News round-up
October 14th
- Badminton runner-up put down following ‘freak accident’
- New Christmas show to crown British dressage champion
- 9 young event horse world champions who’ve made a big impact
- All in a day’s work: The zoo breeding director *H&H Plus*
- Riding Club Dressage to Music Champs report: Coffee’s at full strength *H&H Plus*
- Horse & Hound; 15 October 2020
- Need your beautiful young event horse fix? Check out the top 10s from the British championships at Thoresby
- Nick Skelton’s champion five-year-old showjumper sold abroad
October 13th
- Step forward to secure international equine travel after Brexit: warning failure could cost ‘billions’ *H&H Plus*
- Farrier struck off for ‘appalling’ violence on horse he was shoeing
- 11 Aintree showjumping champions destined for stardom
- Osberton at Thoresby eventing report: ‘Sensitive’ Hartacker beats big field *H&H plus*
- Galileo filly becomes highest priced yearling sold in the world this year
- Hugh Grant, Mick Jagger and 10 other horses named after unlikely celebrities
- Keysoe CDI3* dressage report: ‘It’s one of the best grand prix tests I’ve done’ *H&H Plus*
- A detached residence standing in over 27 acres, complete with outdoor school, 7 stables and bridle path access…
- ‘A beautiful ride’: Charlotte and Freestyle dance their way to new personal best
October 12th
- Accidents serve as timely reminder why a well-fitting riding hat is essential *H&H Plus*
- Thank you, Enable! Supermare bows out to become broodmare after remarkable career
- Life lessons: Olympic eventer Chris Burton on nervous time-wasting *H&H Plus*
- High-spec stabling: H&H explores some of the most luxurious yards *H&H Plus*
- British medallist to be operated on today after being dragged following cross-country fall
- Group One-winning racehorse joins The Queen’s Barbers Shop at top showing yard
October 11th
- Tactics and talent prove a winning recipe as veteran star scores grand prix win
- On-song teenager completes Aintree hat-trick with pony showjumper of the year crown *H&H Plus*
- Exciting partnership take pony newcomers crown with faultless performance *H&H Plus*
- ‘Abnormally careful and super competitive’: Foxhunter runner-up scoops newcomers crown *H&H Plus*
- Arkle: the ‘immortal’ racing superstar who won three Cheltenham Gold Cups
- Alex Hua Tian’s Olympic memories: ‘It was such a heart-breaking moment’
- Speed proves key in top-class 138cm championship final *H&H Plus*
- Voluntary code launched for animal sanctuaries
- A perfect family idyll: Five-bedroom country house with stables and five acres for £1.95m
- Public Boxing Day meets cancelled, but Covid-secure trail-hunting continues
- Equine euthanasia: Advice on making the toughest call for an elderly or infirm horse *H&H Plus*
October 10th
- ‘Horses like him deserve to win a final like this’: horse and rider enter the history books as new Foxhunter champions crowned *H&H Plus*
- ‘I gave my pony a hug when I heard we’d won’: meet the new 128cm champion and her much-loved pony *H&H Plus*
- Meet the 16 previous winners of the British Eventing six-year-old championship – which ones became stars?
- Jump-off plan pays off as new partnership speed to victory *H&H Plus*
- Hunter of a lifetime: ‘Gentle giant’ Talbot *H&H Plus*
- Worth every minute: horse who fractured skull in freak accident survives to win national recognition
- Growing old disgracefully: Former equine stars who still get up to crazy antics *H&H Plus*
- Riders urged to support each other on World Mental Health Day
October 9th
- Championship title for working rider told she ‘may never ride again’ and her ‘horse of a lifetime’ *H&H Plus*
- Flying start to championships for Tabitha Kyle and new ride in pony Foxhunter final *H&H Plus*
- Suspected feed contamination: ‘significant progress’ made in investigation by supplier
- Lightning turns bag championship win for home-produced pony *H&H Plus*
- Appeals made as federation’s suspension is ‘killing the sport’ *H&H Plus*
- 1 horse plays hide and seek and 12 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Robert McCarthy: It’s been a strange summer in kennels *H&H Plus*
- H&H interview: Former Badminton media director Julian Seaman *H&H Plus*
- Hovis’ Friday diary: what goes 99, bonk, 99, bonk?
October 8th
- ‘He’s made me as a rider’: milestone victory for young showjumper and horse who overcame life-threatening injury *H&H Plus*
- ‘No justification’ for ‘worst case of neglect’ seen by welfare inspector
- Pint-sized mare with the ‘biggest heart ever’ zips to silver league glory *H&H Plus*
- ‘Boys, your duty is done’: Two ‘standout’ police horses retire from duty
- Tim Wiggett: We must aspire to have the best *H&H Plus*
- ‘She’s really proved herself’: rider claims fifth national discovery title as mares continue their winning streak *H&H Plus*
- Bananas and dirty boots: riders share some of their competition and hunting day superstitions
- Mary King: Five-star long format must remain the pinnacle *H&H Plus*
- Check out the hottest young dressage horses in Britain today
- The Horse & Hound Podcast: episode 19 – Alex Hua Tian | Vet advice: blackthorns | News round-up
October 7th
- ‘Careful as a cat with the heart of a lion’: golden Gina secures Scottish hat-trick at Aintree *H&H Plus*
- Paul Tapner has no plans to ride again as he recovers from serious head injury
- 5am starts reap rewards for truck driver crowned bronze league champion *H&H Plus*
- Watch Big Star enjoy a jump at home under a top National Hunt jockey
- ‘She tries her heart out’: championship title for teenager and tricky but talented home-produced mare *H&H Plus*
- Arena UK showjumping report: Dawson’s double success *H&H Plus*
- Need for tougher sentences highlighted by vile attack on horse *H&H Plus*
- Reminiscing about HOYS 2019: 26 heavenly winners who relished their centre line moments…
- Goodnight – Tessa Waugh’s hunting diary: ‘Autumn dawn magic’ *H&H Plus*
- Horse & Hound; 8 October 2020
October 6th
- Rider who had to learn to walk again after rotational fall raises hundreds for air ambulance
- Starving donkeys found living among shards of glass ‘thriving’ since rescue
- 4 common eye problems in horses and how to treat them
- Life lessons: Show horse producer Katie Jerram-Hunnable *H&H Plus*
- Sad about HOYS’ cancellation? Relive the famous show with these 9 winning moments from 2019…
- Why do they do that? Overcoming certain ex-racehorse behaviours *H&H Plus*
- Rain, rain, go away… British eventing hit hard by bad weather
- A beautiful location, stables, farmhouse and outdoor school with the dreamiest views…
- Fears clean air plans will hit equestrians hard financially
October 5th
- Horse sport in shock after major feed supplier announces suspected contamination *H&H Plus*
- Equine flu boosters: lockdown amnesty comes to an end
- ‘Break the rules and risk the sport — and lives’: rules reminder to riders
- The (tongue-in-cheek) beginner’s guide to winter rugging
- Hunter of a lifetime: ‘Rodeoing nutter’ Kitkat *H&H Plus*
- The diary of the home-made livery yard: I’m getting back on my feet and thriving instead of just surviving
- All in a day’s work: Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) chief Di Arbuthnot *H&H Plus*
- 7 examples of really bad equestrian advice
- ‘It could help save your horse’: owners urged to sign up for Colic Awareness Week
October 4th
- New boost to help sport and NHS, plus the latest partnership news
- Ready for the off! Advice to prepare for a busy hunting season *H&H Plus*
- PolyJumps
- Rider hopes footage of road fall will help increase driver awareness
- 6 reasons we’re extra excited for the Keysoe international
- Calls for prize money to be part of eventing’s future *H&H Plus*
- Graham Fletcher: It’s all white flags and surrender *H&H Plus*
- Dreaming of a period property? Check out this Grade II-listed farmhouse, complete with 10 acres, stables and a sand school
- Steadfast police horse wins national hero award after 18 years’ service
October 3rd
- Show pony reigns supreme at second virtual Royal Windsor Horse Show
- Louise Saywell on her packed-to-the-rafters tackroom: ‘I’m a bit of a shopaholic!’
- Legends of the sport: ‘Remarkable horsewoman’ Anneli Drummond-Hay *H&H Plus*
- Furlongs and showjump poles: fitness fundraiser to be held for child with rare form of epilepsy
- Do you recognise this super-famous racehorse as a foal?
- Groom with life-changing injury receives £75,000 pay out from uninsured employer *H&H Plus*
- Richard Gurney: Stand up and be counted *H&H Plus*
- ‘It could save my life but I won’t wear it’: rider speaks out on body protector stigma
October 2nd
- Pandemic accelerates improvements in live-stream sport coverage *H&H Plus*
- 1 cuddly toy lover and 9 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Tragedy as horse dies and others injured after being ‘spooked by poachers’
- ‘A very special mare’: farewell to grandmother of Carl Hester’s medal-winner
- Stuart Hollings: I can hold my head up high *H&H Plus*
- Genetically modified horse embryo tech could be used to enhance performance
- Riders reveal lockdown’s silver lining and the unexpected benefits to their horses *H&H Plus*
- All you need to know about the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe before this weekend’s battle
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘if I have any more snot wiped on my mane, I’m going to change my name to Kleenex’
October 1st
- Fireworks: vets urge owners to act over fears of more unregulated displays
- ‘Somebody must know something’: pony seriously injured in brutal attack
- #TBT to autumn hunting 2016: misty mornings, tiny tots and golden leaves
- Ballinclare: why this eye-catching four-year old is one to watch *H&H Plus*
- ‘I’ll fight to clear my name’: champion jockey Oisin Murphy denies ever taking cocaine after positive drug test
- Defending champion heads stellar line-up for only five-star of 2020
- Carl Hester: Will we see two British teams in 2021? *H&H Plus*
- The Horse & Hound Podcast: episode 18 – Louise Saywell | Flying horses around the world | News round-up