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- December 31st
- Is a racehorse on Andy Murray’s shopping list?
- Festive stars: Holly Smith’s stable jockey is setting up on her own
- Eurovision star scores dressage PB with Arab ‘fairy’ horse
- Festive stars: Vicki Casey – ‘Making an owner’s dream come true is why I do it’
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘2021 has sucked harder than a turbo-charged Dyson’
- December 30th
- Understanding horses’ happiness key to equestrian sport’s future
- Festive stars: the teenager making waves at five-star on a second generation home-bred horse
- Horse & Hound; 30 December 2021
- 10 equestrian New Year’s resolutions you can actually keep in 2022
- Employers urged to plan ahead for 2022 minimum wage rise
- Carl Hester: ‘Linda Whetstone was a high-flyer in all areas of her life’
- The great and good showjumping horses we said farewell to in 2021
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 83: 2021 review featuring Tom McEwen, Lottie Fry, Ben Maher and more
- December 29th
- How government backing can make riding accessible to everyone
- Festive stars: Will Morton – ‘I went straight into horse classes aged 15, and it was the best decision I could have made’
- A fungi to be with: equine charity branches out by finding rare mushroom
- The great and good event horses we said farewell to in 2021
- December 28th
- ‘Think before you rug’: winter welfare plea to horse owners
- ‘He won the hearts of everyone who met him’: Farewell to top working hunter who competed at HOYS and the RIHS for 15 years
- Festive stars: the young dressage rider who has emerged smiling from a turbulent year
- ‘Carl said we might be going to the Olympics – I thought that sounded fun!’ How Alan Davies landed the world’s best grooming gig
- Record year for rehoming but concerns over future of horse demand
- Buy your dream yard — with 12 indoor stables, floodlit school, 18 paddocks and lovely hacking — for under £500,000…
- December 27th
- ‘Living their best lives’: rescued ponies’ joy at reunion after five years apart
- ‘Flying the flag for rescued horses’: final farewell to ‘very special’ rescue pony
- Festive stars: Lily Attwood: ‘I decided that winning big classes was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life’
- Festive stars: one’s ‘awful’, the other ‘tries his utmost’ – meet the 18-year-old coaxing the best from two very different horses
- ‘The rest is history’: abandoned pony enjoying new life after ‘makeover’
- #Throwback: Liverpool puissance win is ‘best buzz ever’
- December 26th
- The great and good dressage horses we said farewell to in 2021
- ‘This lad has always had the promise to deliver something like this’: rank outsider scoops King George VI victory
- How to calculate your horse’s body condition score – is he the right weight?
- Young pony rescued ‘looking like a sheep’ enjoys love and story time in new home
- Take a look around this property with five stables, paddocks and an annexe
- December 25th
- World Horse Welfare Christmas message: A record-breaking year, improving lives of horses globally and challenges ahead
- Shetland ponies and snow machines: festive film embraces the magic of Christmas
- Behind-the-scenes at Nicky Henderson’s yard on Christmas Day
- ‘After eight long years’ elderly rescue mare finds new home in time for Christmas
- Carl Hester’s Christmas Day: ‘I have been known to take Valegro for a Christmas hack’
- December 24th
- ‘They cheered like he’d done Badminton’: partially sighted rider completes champs cross-country solo after guide had to pull up
- Stephen Fry tells tales of Redwings’ residents in festive animation
- When an Olympic champion is happy to be back jumping and 8 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- 26 top riders reveal their favourite Christmas traditions (from pre-pandemic times…)
- Cranberry the rescued Christmas pony wins first competition in new home
- Freddy Tylicki wins landmark High Court case against fellow jockey following life-changing fall
- Mounted police saved, horses sporting tinsel, and other things the horse world is talking about today
- Hovis’ Friday diary: Happy Kissmuss one and all
- December 23rd
- ‘Good to be back’: five-star eventer has first ridden work since leg injury
- ‘Now I can see the value of horses’: police force’s mounted unit saved
- Hope grass sickness project could hold the key to understanding the disease
- Festive stars: ‘My acting background gives me confidence in the dressage arena’
- Help rescued horses after Storm Arwen destroyed their shelters
- Farewell! 14 show animals who retired from the show ring during 2021
- Alex Robinson on HOYS: ‘Your time in the ring is over in a second’
- 18 (small) things all horse owners would appreciate this Christmas
- Post-Christmas Covid rules, funding for Paris 2024, and other things the horse world is talking about today
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 82: Top rider Christmas quiz
- December 22nd
- Spindles Farm survivor promotes rehoming with a little help from Alan Titchmarsh
- Better knowledge of equine behaviour could improve welfare, performance and safety
- How post-Christmas Covid rules impact horse sport, plus update on indoor arenas should lockdowns arise
- £700,000 boost for British horse sport’s Paris 2024 preparations
- Anna Ross: ‘Planning is key to success beyond youth teams’
- Horse & Hound; 23 December 2021
- Check out the best of breeds crowned at the London International Horse Show
- World class jump-offs, titanium hoods and other things the horse world is talking about
- December 21st
- ‘He’s buzzy at home and a bit of a handful’: keen but smart horse shines on seasonal debut
- Triumph for London International as it moves home after half a century
- Meet the Irish teenager showjumper making his five-star breakthrough
- Gareth Hughes on London International: ‘The team behind the show create the magic’
- Tributes to respected breeder Jill Phillips of Church Farm and Mountwood Stud
- ‘An unforgettable year’: Olympic champion Ben Maher honoured at London International Horse Show
- A unique property ideal for the equestrian or car enthusiast with arena, swimming pool, paddocks and garages
- Record-breaking jockey wins BBC SPOTY award, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- December 20th
- He’s done it again! Harry Charles secures grand prix-World Cup double at London Horse Show
- ‘Scott Brash told me to be sensible and get the job done’ – young rider repeats her under-25 win in London
- Carl Hester receives lifetime achievement award at London International Horse Show
- ‘I had the right distance – the fence was in the wrong place!’ Harrie Smolders reacts to THAT epic World Cup save
- Tack malfunctions, Christmas jumpers and ‘royal couple’ in London mini-major thriller
- ‘It’s always a gamble when you try to beat the legend!’ – young rider pips John Whitaker to London win
- Home-bred Welsh stallion earns his London centre line moment on fifth appearance
- Top rider beats Formula 1 world champion and tennis ace to claim prestigious award
- Watch those turns! See Harry Charles’ brilliant World Cup jump-off round from London International
- Wow! Watch this 128cm pocket rocket fly to victory at London Horse Show
- Mark Todd Autumner rug *H&H Approved*
- ‘It’s always special winning in front of your home crowd’: Scott Brash lands GB’s seventh success at London Horse Show
- Whether Charlotte will compete Gio again, emotional moment for Jonty, and other things the horse world is talking about
- 7 ways to make sure your horse enjoys Christmas as much as you
- December 19th
- ‘He carries my world’: Jonty Evans pays tribute to Art as he ‘feels proud for the first time since the accident’
- Better owner understanding needed of undesirable equine behaviours
- Young Brit takes World Cup qualifier at London International – 20 years after his father won this class
- ‘I get emotional speaking about him’: Showing producer on the pony who made her
- ‘There will never be another Wynne Davies’: farewell to one of the greats
- A Grade II-listed manor with 12 stables, over 11 acres, swimming pool, tennis court and more…
- December 18th
- There’s a new Whitaker on the block… Jack, 20, wins at London International: ‘This is a very big deal for me’
- Cow injury legal case has implications for horse owners
- Horse sport listed for 2028 Olympics: work ahead to secure disciplines’ places
- See highlights from Charlotte Dujardin’s London International freestyle with the power-packed pocket rocket Gio
- Two contrasting horses clear 1.90m to share London Horse Show six bar honours
- Feeling festive? Here are the ‘12 Days of Horse-mas’
- Will Charlotte Dujardin compete Gio again? Find out what she said after her London Horse Show freestyle
- The vet competing in two disciplines on home-breds: ‘I’ve been very lucky to have such a lovely, genuine line of mares’
- December 17th
- ‘It’s the best feeling when you hear the crowd – I’ve missed it’: Charlotte Dujardin on her London freestyle win
- Top contender eliminated from London Horse Show freestyle under blood rules
- ‘What a legend’: Charlotte Dujardin scores personal best with Gio to win London Horse Show title
- Britain’s Lottie Fry leads the freestyle at London International Horse Show
- ‘I didn’t expect to win that!’: borrowed horse comes up trumps for John Whitaker at London Horse Show
- ‘He was on fire in there’: British pair head London Horse Show freestyle leaderboard at halfway stage
- ‘Oh my gosh – it’s actually happening”: London Horse Show first-timer makes comeback after Tokyo heartbreak
- British Dressage mourns ‘the loss of a talisman’: Linda Whetstone dies aged 79
- ‘You only get one true chance’: Ben Maher reflects on his Olympic gold at London International Horse Show
- When Pumpkin met Bonnie and 9 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Young British talent wins at London International Horse Show on a horse who ‘spooks at himself spooking’
- Body protector ruling changed after competitor reaction
- See highlights of Charlotte Dujardin’s winning grand prix test at London International
- When does Charlotte Dujardin ride tonight? Times for freestyle at London International Horse Show released
- Charlotte and Gio reign supreme on London International’s opening day, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘Christmas + boredom + social media sociopaths = hell for horses’
- December 16th
- ‘Family horse’ back to his best to take London puissance in style
- Speedy rider opens London horse show with superb double
- New trailer towing law finally comes into force three months after test scrapped
- ‘More can and must be done’: working group to tackle poor conduct in British racing
- ‘Many kind people have stood by me’: champion jockey Oisin Murphy hands in licence to focus on rehab
- ‘He could be an eventer’: watch Piggy March put Lizzie Kelly and ex-racehorse Tea For Two through their paces
- Make their Christmas: nominate a deserving charity to win up to £12,000 *Promotion*
- ‘The only Christmas present any of us wanted’: Park Lane Stables buys Teddington home after rollercoaster year
- ‘My noseband broke just before my test’ – an eventful day for London Horse Show debutante
- ‘You almost think you’re there’: Charlotte Dujardin on the new venue for ‘Olympia’
- Charlotte Dujardin wins London Horse Show grand prix as riders praise new short test
- Charlotte Dujardin shoots into the lead on day one of the London International Horse Show
- Britain’s Gareth Hughes takes early lead in the dressage at London International Horse Show
- Whiskers, a Pony Clubber’s dream come true, and other things the horse world is talking about
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 81: Vicki Casey on riding at the London International Horse Show | Introducing young horses to riders | News round-up
- December 15th
- Who Britain’s top riders must impress to achieve team places in 2022
- 17-year-old Connemara pony beats the horses to take championship ticket
- Every Pony Clubber’s dream: British teenager goes from mini-major to five-star entry at London Horse Show
- ‘It makes all the early mornings worth it’: jockey breaks his duck while a trainer scores her first double
- Julie Templeton: Showing needs to work collaboratively to avoid confusion
- Horse & Hound; 16 December 2021
- Top riders competing at lower levels and other things the horse world is talking about
- December 14th
- ‘Shy’ Shetland who became ‘star’ therapy pony wins prestigious award
- Guilty: driver hit riders and pushed horse along road with his van
- ‘A great buzz’: champion Flat jockey wins international showjumping class
- ‘My success would be impossible without him’: Daniel Deusser credits groom Sean Lynch in his rise to the top
- Pammy Hutton: ‘Top riders shouldn’t compete at the lower levels’
- Keysoe High Profile dressage show: hot competition in chilly temperatures
- A traditional farmhouse with lots of land, two stables and outdoor arena located in stunning countryside
- British stars on top, a charity in need, and other things the horse world is talking about
- December 13th
- ‘One of a kind’: retirement for ‘little mare with huge heart’ who scored Olympic medal
- Charity ‘desperately’ appealing for help following Storm Arwen
- Royal Welsh Winter Fair judges crown a new star from a small stud
- ‘That brilliant kid was Martin Fuchs’: how it all began for the new Rolex Grand Slam contender
- Riders sought to help fight crime in ‘neighbourhood watch on horseback’ scheme
- Coronavirus, the BBC, road safety and other things the horse world is talking about
- December 12th
- ‘What an amazing feeling’: Ben Maher and Explosion W win the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final – despite a ‘plan B’ turn
- ‘Shocking’ horse road safety stats should help our case with policymakers
- No-firework zones around livery yards and riding schools suggested in Scotland
- ‘As pointless as it is ill-founded’: move to ban hunting in Northern Ireland defeated
- ‘It’s been a difficult year – but I’m excited’: meet Egyptian-turned-British showjumper Sameh El Dahan
- Check out this 6-bed barn conversion, complete with 5 stables, a manège, annexe and 12 acres…
- December 11th
- Rider due amputation after shattering leg hopes to inspire others with showjumping success
- ‘We love her to bits’: delight as leading British riders welcome new babies
- Paper donkey on Christmas dinner table highlights working equids in beautiful video
- Who are the best event horses in Britain right now? Find out here…
- Heartbreaking farewell to ‘special’ pony who helped disadvantaged young people
- December 10th
- *Opinion* Olympic teams of three, new hoops and whose decision is it anyway?
- ‘Good to be back’: ponies in ball gowns take centre stage in special panto performance
- Tributes paid as ‘inspirational’ Olympic dressage rider dies aged 67
- Coronavirus Q&A: horse riders, businesses and employees — all you need to know
- Something is not quite right here and 10 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Ban for jockey who bullied and harassed fellow rider, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘It’s time to formulate a nationwide equine plan B’
- December 9th
- New hunting governing body proposed in review to ‘promote and protect the sport we all love’
- Sadness and gratitude as Riding for the Disabled boss moves on after 17 ‘unforgettable’ years
- ‘Totally unacceptable’: 18-month ban for jockey who bullied and harrassed fellow rider
- 2022 Horse of the Year Show showing judges announced
- Derby House Evolution medium Detach-A-Neck turnout *H&H Approved*
- Stuart Hollings: ‘The great and the good of showing’
- £100k grant for flexible body armour, and other things the horse world is talking about
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 80: Egyptian turned British showjumper Sameh El Dahan | Longlining young horses | News round-up
- December 8th
- Months of hard work pays off for rescued morbidly obese ponies
- Rider wins £100k grant to bring flexible equestrian ‘body armour’ to market
- Vote Rachael! Grand National winner heads shortlist for world title at BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards
- 10 of the funniest horse videos that you really need to check out…
- ‘Her feet are like rocks’: going barefoot pays off for this seven-year-old mare
- ‘An absolute soldier’: heartbreak as police horse put down following surgery
- Horse & Hound; 9 December 2021
- How pentathlon’s riding decision could hit all equestrian sports, and other things the horse world is talking about
- December 7th
- Flaws in FEI vaccination system highlighted as court reduces trainer’s suspension
- Owner jailed after thin unrugged mare found dead from suspected hypothermia
- ‘The scariest thing I’ve ever been through’: rider left lying on the road after car ploughs into horse
- Pentathletes revolt — and what dropping riding means for all horse sport
- Is this the ultimate saddle swap? Watch a champion jockey and Ben Maher switch disciplines…
- Carl Hester: ‘The right way forward for dressage’
- A house straight out of a storybook with two cottages, paddocks, a courtyard of stables and enchanting gardens
- Even gold medallists need a wingman, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- December 6th
- ‘This is the dream’: Fox-Pitt family’s home-bred wins over the Grand National fences
- ‘He loved life’: final farewell to successful event horse
- ‘To feel the support of everyone here is huge’: hero’s welcome greets Bryony Frost after Tingle Creek success
- Graham Fletcher: ‘The shot in the arm our sport needs right now’
- ‘It’s been a really good day’: Biddick bags a treble, while an in-form trainer follows suit
- Equetech H2O Winter Grip Breeches review
- Power, London entries, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Riding boots: long or short – which is best for you?
- December 5th
- Farmers and riders bare all, with horses’ help, to support brain tumour research
- Sacroiliac pain in horses: new research reviews rehab journeys of past 20 years
- ‘A horse is an athlete’: grand prix rider Lara Butler on keeping older horses in top form
- Farewell to pioneering vet Peter Rossdale, aged 94
- Take a look around this 9-bedroom property with 9 acres, stables and more…
- December 4th
- ‘How the horse world should be’: rider who suffered mini stroke returns to competition with ‘amazing’ people
- Covid tests or jabs required to help ensure a safe London International show this Christmas
- ‘The highest quality athlete I have ever ridden’: top mare retired owing to injury
- Honeysuckle: 9 things you need to know about this unbeaten wonder-mare
- ‘It’s nice to have one thing I’m better at than her’: Meet Ian Cast – Charlotte Dujardin’s right-hand man
- ‘Younger mares produce the best horses’: why Peter Charles believes age is crucial in choosing a broodmare
- December 3rd
- Olympic champion Ben Maher headlines stellar London International Horse Show entries
- ‘We’re in survival mode’: equestrian business vows to keep going despite Storm Arwen power cuts
- ‘A spectacular return’: delight as Hickstead Derby to make comeback
- Gold medallists, glitter and glamour: check out these 23 pictures from this week’s Horse & Hound Awards
- New winter series to promote opportunities for novice ponies and young riders
- The greatest showman and 7 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Good news for riding on the roads, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘One has to make choices about certain things – like whether to zig instead of zag’
- December 2nd
- ‘A real credit to their owners’: success for new format as RoR racing to hunting winner crowned
- ‘Major step for horse and rider road safety’ as proposed Highway Code changes revealed
- Tack-theft prevention measures considered as saddles stolen at major show
- 4 things all horse owners can relate to over the festive period
- Who won what last night, and other things the horse world is talking about right now
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 79: Grand prix dressage rider Lara Butler | Tacking up young horses | News round-up
- December 1st
- Your winners revealed: the 2021 Horse & Hound Awards
- ‘I wouldn’t change a minute of my journey’: Allister Hood wins 2021 Horse & Hound lifetime achievement award
- Farewell to influential and much-loved horsewoman Leonie Marshall
- Horse & Hound; 2 December 2021
- Cheers, mate! Watch jockey help fellow rider back on board his horse mid-race
- Friendly shoves, how our horse is feeling, and other things the horse world is talking about
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