All content Archive | February 2021

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February 28th
- Hackney stallion thought to be oldest of his breed in the country celebrates 34th birthday
- #SundaySchool: How can I achieve a soft contact?
- Prep time: some of the best venues you can train in with your horse *H&H Plus*
- Rider living with incurable brain tumour backs calls for more research
- Memories of learning from William Fox-Pitt: ‘I was pretty wet behind the ears – but I got to ride Ballincoola and Tamarillo’
- Weight perception must change as equines live on laminitis ‘knife edge’
- Calling the vet out of hours: what you need to know *H&H Plus*
- A slice of Irish heaven with stables for an absolute snip of a price
- 96-year-old who hunted into her 80s has no plans to give up riding
February 27th
- Lucky escape for pony found tangled in wire and unable to move
- Eggbutt snaffle or loose ring: what’s the difference?
- Distance learning: does teaching riders remotely work? *H&H Plus*
- ‘We are a team and this is for them’: ‘exceptional’ head girl wins top prize at stable staff awards
- Horse dies hours after walker fed him shell-on monkey nuts and almonds
- 5 unmissable episodes of The Horse & Hound Podcast: from Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin to the grand prix rider who started in reining
- British showjumping ‘tours’ added to 2021 calendar
- No horses, just wonderful hounds: why everyone should experience Fell hunting *H&H Plus*
- ‘Like death with a heartbeat’: eventer who came back from the brink speaks out on mental illness
February 26th
- Eventing abandonment insurance up for review *H&H Plus*
- Can you help? Call for action to save desperate riding schools on last lap of lockdown
- 1 Carl Hester throwback and 8 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- ‘Full steam ahead’: Royal Windsor to run on different dates this year
- Liz Halliday-Sharp: the US event rider who thrives on pressure – on a horse, in a race car, and in front of a live TV camera *H&H Plus*
- ‘It’s a fairytale’: Park Lane Stables invited on royal visit after charity saved in £1m campaign
- Flagship endurance ride off as sport prepares to restart
- Equine America Billy Diamo: a loveable gentle giant with a playful streak
- Hovis’ Friday diary: there is a sense of excitement in the air — we must curb it immediately
February 25th
- Lockdown update: confirmation on riding school reopening, lesson travel and arena hire
- Which treats are safe for horses? Horse & Hound explains…
- Katie Jerram-Hunnable: loving your mare isn’t reason to breed from her *H&H Plus*
- Rescue pony who looked ‘ready to die’ helping young people 10 years on
- Spencer Wilton: ‘I’m as competitive as I ever have been – maybe even more so’ *H&H Plus*
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 39: Liz Halliday-Sharp | Competing young or hot horses | News round-up
February 24th
- H&H’s guide to riding horse classes: how to impress the judges
- Amateur rider ban to remain for Cheltenham Festival
- Post-competition debriefs: what riders really need to hear and when *H&H Plus*
- Amanda Steege jumps to win $50,000 hunter spectacular at WEF
- Carl Hester: urgent rewrite of Brexit rules needed to avoid welfare problems in Calais *H&H Plus*
- ‘I knew he was going to be a star’: Farewell to one of the most prolific Connemaras of all time
- Equestrian sport to resume in March: ‘an end is in sight’
- Horse & Hound; 25 February 2021
- 5 horse photography poses we’ve all seen
- Legal case settled over mare who died in slurry lagoon *H&H Plus*
February 23rd
- Outbreak of equine herpes virus brings Spanish showjumping tour to a halt
- Olympic showjumper denies ‘allegations of misconduct’ after temporary suspension from sport
- Shear L’Eau: the ‘mischievous’ Olympic champion who dug deep when it mattered
- Valegro statue takes centre stage in his home town
- ‘Sanctuary’ court case shows need for rescue licensing
- Kim Bailey: the Cheltenham Festival won’t be the same without owners *H&H Plus*
- Champ second-favourite for Cheltenham Gold Cup after unusual prep run
- British-trained horse wins £7.3m in world’s richest race
- What can £790,000 buy you? How about six acres, stables, an indoor pool and a four-bedroom house
- New in-hand championships to promote British breeds
February 22nd
- Work ongoing as Brexit delays spark horse welfare concerns
- No stirrups? No problem! Jockey jumps 16 fences with no irons to win
- Urgent appeal to find missing Dales mare believed stolen
- Covid brings opportunities for young showjumping rider
- Improve your horse’s agility with Laura Collett’s simple grid exercise
- Jessica and Rebecca Ely: the former barrister and area manager making waves in the showing world *H&H Plus*
- Shark-infested waters? 8 classic water jump fails
- Grooms’ skill and care celebrated with big cash prizes in new league
February 21st
- Nine-year-old inspired by Captain Sir Tom raises hundreds to help save riding school
- How to keep a horse in harness in good health *H&H Plus*
- Charlotte Dujardin invites you to join her in Rory Gilsenan memorial fundraiser
- Breeding expert Tullis Matson on working with legendary stallions – and collecting semen from elephants
- Physios and dental technicians could come under vets’ umbrella in law reform
- Super-safe ‘super-ponies’ — hunting’s gold-dust conveyances *H&H Plus*
- Check out this manor house with stables, pool, tennis court and up to 12.75 acres that you could call home…
- Vet offers free jabs and wormers to riding schools hit hard by lockdown
February 20th
- Urgent appeal to help cover £100,000 hay costs for rescued horses
- ‘I never wanted it to end’: Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum on her legendary partnership with Shutterfly *H&H Plus*
- Campaign for more diversity in equestrian brands and media
- What should your horse weigh? Nutrition experts share their knowledge…
- Charge over leaked webinars ‘will fail’, hunting bosses believe *H&H Plus*
- ‘We want our horses to be the nicest at an event’: how business is booming for these young horse producers *H&H Plus*
- Rider with cerebral palsy wants to inspire others as she aims for Paralympics
February 19th
- Progress made on ‘essential’ horse welfare projects by the racing industry
- Racehorse or rodeo? Plus 7 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Horse & Hound’s essential guide to Badminton Horse Trials dressage
- ‘He gave the best hugs’: farewell to leading show hack
- Horsebox driver killed by lorry driver on mobile phone: family’s appeal to public
- How quickly will a horse gain weight? We ask the experts…
- Meet adventure race organiser Tom Morgan: ‘I swore I would never have a proper job’ *H&H Plus*
- Simon Reynolds: decisions shouldn’t be made behind closed doors *H&H Plus*
- Police appeal: man beats horse and dog in ‘shocking and barbaric’ assault
- Hovis’ Friday diary: my ‘save my self-esteem’ appeal urgently needs your help
February 18th
- Park Lane Stables saved as £1m goal reached
- New boss for British horse sport was ‘avid’ Pony Club member
- Rider knocked unconscious after car overtook too quickly says she was ‘lucky’
- ‘He has this incredible power’: meet international grand prix dressage horse Everdale *H&H Plus*
- ‘Help us bring them home’: five basset hounds stolen from kennels
- Breeding against the odds: how the industry has coped and adapted during Covid-19 *H&H Plus*
- Thousands donated to mental health support in Matthew Wright’s memory
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 38: Tullis Matson — Stallion AI Services | Horses returning to work | News round-up
February 17th
- Cost of post-Brexit travel to EU up 300%: call for evidence to improve situation
- 14 facts you need to know about your horse’s tongue
- ‘One of the greats’: Olympic dressage ‘icon’ dies aged 83
- Galloping across a field in underwear — top riders’ most mortifying moments *H&H Plus*
- Visitors warned: ‘look but don’t touch’ as ponies on Dartmoor develop strangles
- How the human-horse relationship affects our most important decisions *H&H Plus*
- Horse & Hound; 18 February 2021
- A guide to show hack classes: height sections, type and how to impress the judges
February 16th
- World individual medallist put down: ‘He astonished people left and right’
- Reassurances to owners after equine coronavirus antibodies found in Tokyo *H&H Plus*
- Whispering Willows sanctuary owner banned after 137 horses removed and two put down
- Pammy Hutton: ‘Aim for a smile rather than a 10’ *H&H Plus*
- Barrel racing and dressage: why their training techniques are more similar than you might think
- ‘We had one of those magic days’: meet Ireland’s hunting linchpin *H&H Plus*
- ‘He tries his heart out – I just hang on for the ride’: Canadian pair dominate in Wellington
- ‘Truly magical’: heartbroken donkey finds reason to live again with new friend
- Cheltenham Festival 2026
- A magical estate with 17 acres, stables, pool and tennis court (plus, a famous connection…)
February 15th
- Irish riders triumph as five-star showjumping makes long-awaited return
- Top events prepare to go on despite coronavirus challenge *H&H Plus*
- Racecourse reveals plans to Covid test 5,000 a day to help fans return
- Five-star event rider Matthew Wright dies age 38
- 7 equestrian inventions we’d like to see
- Why equine viral arteritis could cause havoc for UK horse breeders
- Groom gets the message out after public feeding causes ponies to colic
February 14th
- Verdades: the sensational dressage horse who ‘trotted like a hackney’
- Medical alert dogs take advantage of lockdown for equine-related training
- Campaign to stop public feeding horses gathers momentum
- Firm’s ‘wholesale theft’ fears as goods worth £10,000 stolen en route from Europe
- Starting young horses: the secrets to success from some of the industry’s best
- Fancy living in this seven-bedroom manor house, set in over 50 acres, with 21 stables, manège and more?
- Owner determined to ride again after horrific accident left her in intensive care for months
February 13th
- How to stop your horse rushing — and other training gems from Laura Tomlinson
- Top horses renamed, plus a new deal for Charlotte Dujardin
- ‘It has transformed our lives’: two weeks to save Park Lane Stables
- Dope-testing, body protectors and whiskers debated at showing judges’ conference *H&H Plus*
- Toledo De Kerser: ‘he’s gone from being a complete weirdo to this amazing horse’
- Horse loses sheath and part of penis after major melanomas found during sheath clean
February 12th
- New unaffiliated series aims to provide more Scottish eventing *H&H Plus*
- Dressage in a tutu (with no saddle) and 7 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Police appeal: teenager rider suffers serious head injury in fall after car passed too fast
- Graham Fletcher: ‘It’s an exasperating situation’ *H&H Plus*
- New law on horsebox tyres: equestrians urged to check their vehicles
- Julie Templeton: some might not like these rule changes, but I do *H&H Plus*
- Hovis’ Friday diary: how does mother sticking her marigold-clad hand up my man sausage cave count as her essential daily exercise?
- Low risk of Covid-19 spread via sporting equipment, research shows
February 11th
- Olympic showjumper and his wife suspended over allegations of misconduct
- William Funnell and John Whitaker hero-to-hero interview: on confidence, patience, falling off and more *H&H Plus*
- Dam of foal who died after sandwiches found in her field lost to colic days later
- Tokyo reporter’s blog: my blood ran cold – what if I have to leave midway through the Olympic cross-country?
- Get ready for the season: H&H’s ultimate showing checklist for when competitions recommence
- Cancellation U-turn: Kentucky five-star to go ahead after crowdfunding raises $550,000
- From toilet roll to Power Rangers: WEF’s Charity Challenge takes fancy dress to the next level
- US rule-makers reviewing proposals to allow bitless dressage
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 37: Pippa Funnell | Dealing with nappy horses | News round-up
February 10th
- Desperate Scottish riding schools speak out over lack of support *H&H Plus*
- ‘Optimism’ for ban on the use of US double-decker trailers for horses
- Affordable horse insurance: what are the options? *Promotion*
- ‘Talent isn’t enough’: how to make the jump from being a successful young rider to an elite senior rider *H&H Plus*
- New training formats and extra competition days on the cards for eventing’s restart
- Are you eligible? What should you wear? A complete guide to horse working hunter classes
- Horse & Hound; 11 February 2021
- Police horse dies on duty: tributes paid to ‘one of a kind’ mare
February 9th
- Mare filmed jumping over car door shows dangerous consequences of feeding horses
- The ultimate exercise to get you and your horse on the ball before going eventing
- Anna Ross: ‘Should the Olympics really go ahead?’ *H&H Plus*
- Cheltenham Festival’s history – how the prestigious meeting came to be
- ‘A very dear friend has left us’: farewell to Butterfly Flip
- Whisker removal banned in national competitions *H&H Plus*
- A stunning six-bedroom farmhouse complete with 26 acres, 13 stables, outdoor arena and orchard
- Rising star back from horrific fall with eyes on championship titles
February 8th
- RSPCA may step back from prosecuting welfare cases *H&H Plus*
- Qualifying dates for veteran championship at Royal International announced
- Slick and sharp: the building block cross-country exercise that will aid your success
- Rugs ‘probably saved life’ of cob trapped neck-deep in bog
- 11 little moments that make it all worthwhile when it comes to owning horses
- Which race? Which day? What time? The full Cheltenham Festival racecard
- Linsfort Ear To The Ground: the Facebook find, who restored his owner/rider’s confidence in jumping and won at HOYS *H&H Plus*
February 7th
- Huge drop in horse falls at British events sparks questions and theories
- ‘Like taking your horse to the gym’ — how this raised pole exercise could up your horse’s game
- ‘Mourn, but no tears’: the final resting places of hunting heroes *H&H Plus*
- New ‘Roman god’ joins mounted police force
- ‘I just did this pathetic wave’ — 2019 SEIB Search For A Star champion on her HOYS centre line moment
- Diane Thurman-Baker: the classical dressage trainer who values in-hand work *H&H Plus*
- Campaigners working to highlight riding schools’ desperate reality *H&H Plus*
- Would you like to live in this characterful property, set in over 12 acres, with stables, planning for an arena and a party barn?
- Rider reported to police after girl trying to feed her ponies gets shocked by electric fence
February 6th
- Don’t get the cold shoulder: how to tackle a shoulder brush across country
- Home alone: how to best keep your horse happy while stabled *H&H Plus*
- ‘Hands off our bridleways’: MP’s battle cry to HS2 over rights of way plans
- Pony Club plaudits, Donner ‘the deer’ and seven other things you didn’t know about Lynn Symansky
- ‘It’s key to have a presence’: the dos and don’ts of promoting yourself online *H&H Plus*
- Northern Ireland post-Brexit ‘loophole’ sparks equine welfare concerns *H&H Plus*
- Aspiring showjumpers team up to support struggling riding school during lockdown
- Eight-year-old donates pocket money to help struggling equine charity
February 5th
- Praising riders could be key to making eventing safer *H&H Plus*
- Britain’s top ridden native ponies move from Olympia to new venue
- Turn, baby, turn — how to teach your horse to turn over a fence onto a new line
- Everyone say ‘cheese’! And 7 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Crowdfunding to save 2021 Kentucky five-star as riders and fans raise questions
- It’s Otto: Geoff Billington’s ‘horse of a lifetime’ with a penchant for champagne and socialising with humans
- ‘We need owners to be our eyes and ears’: new five-year research plan for grass sickness
- Hovis’ Friday diary: I remain at peace with the fact I am big boned
February 4th
- Junior equitation championship offers a new car to the winner
- Former Cheltenham chairman and royal master of horse Lord Vestey dies aged 79
- Police hunt man who hurled abuse as he followed riders on the road
- Four-time Olympian extends his run of dressage glory in Wellington
- Holding a straight line across country — the difference between success and failure
- Reducing the risk of laminitis *Promotion*
- Why Iberian horses are booming in Britain more than ever *H&H Plus*
- Councillor’s attempt to ban trail-hunting on five acres of land fails
- John Holliday: women in hunt service — why the old guard shouldn’t raise their eyebrows *H&H Plus*
- Flex-on Safe-on safety stirrups review *H&H Approved*
- Sprenger Flexcite Grip stirrups review *H&H Approved*
- Jin Air stirrups review *H&H Approved*
- Equipe safety stirrups review *Score 8/10*
- Ophena S magnetic safety stirrups: ‘I really enjoyed riding in these’ *Score 8/10*
- Silk Steel Flexbalance safety stirrups: ‘Nothing fancy but do a great job’ *Score 8/10*
- Meet Victoria Colvin: the leading US show hunter rider with record-breaking form
- Euthanasia ‘may be the only option’ for donkey found suffering on waste site
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 36: SEIB Search For A Star winner Lisa Sergeant | Loading horses | News round-up
February 3rd
- ‘A clear signal to potential offenders’: tougher sentences for animal cruelty a step closer
- ‘Please help’: owner of struggling riding school appeals to H&H readers in time of crisis
- Tiger Roll aiming for historic third Grand National win in a row
- Rebecca Penny: ‘It’s left many with a sour taste’ *H&H Plus*
- Equestrian sport restart pushed back: no fans at Cheltenham Festival
- Meet the racehorse called The Cob: a mischievous Grade Two-winner who despises other horses
- Horse & Hound; 4 February 2021
- William Funnell: ‘This is a disaster for our industry’ *H&H Plus*
February 2nd
- Elderly mare freed from slurry pit in three-hour rescue
- ‘I’ve been to hell and back’: rider who beat his demons hopes to inspire others
- First five-star of 2021 falls victim to Covid: ‘We feel the only option is to cancel’
- Caroline Moore: How to train your horse to jump an angled skinny fence
- João Torrão: the Portuguese rider with world-class Iberians, who admires Carl Hester’s ‘attention to equine mental health’ *H&H Plus*
- ‘He made my dreams come true’: farewell to former HOYS supreme
- You better believe your eyes: throwback to Luciana Diniz jumping 1.60m without a bridle
- David Bass: the vegan National Hunt jockey with strong political views who is bang in form *H&H Plus*
- Joanna Thurman-Baker’s dressage blog: why is it so hard to admit we’re struggling?
- The perfect horsey haven? A farmhouse with 35 acres, outdoor school, 10 stables and fishing lake
February 1st
- Plans continue for a Covid-safe Olympics this year
- Facing tough truths could help eventers improve their own safety *H&H Plus*
- Mare and gelding stuck in mud for 18 hours following landslide
- Fancy footwork: how to get the most from your horse’s jumping canter
- Is Zara Tindall really Harlequin in The Masked Singer? One judge seems to think so…
- All in a day’s work: supergroom Mark Beever, who looked after Big Star *H&H Plus*