All content Archive | May 2022

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May 31st
- British dressage rider swaps white boards for Love Island villa
- Tina Cook pays tribute to ‘horse of a lifetime’ Miners Frolic: ‘He wasn’t born brave, but had a natural will to try for me’
- Fall in love with this 7-bedroom house with 7 stables, over 53 acres and holiday cottages set in an idyllic location
- *Breaking news* Seven-figure investment in sport to help develop all horses and riders
- Piggy March: ‘I’d pay higher entry fees for premier horse trials to keep them running’
- A county show with 21 HOYS qualifiers, pony eventing riders vying for a national title and two more events to follow this week
- Tributes to a real legend and other things the horse world is talking about
May 30th
- A first female winner since 1975 and a legend with only one rein: who won showjumping ribbons this weekend?
- ‘It was a bit scary, but I tried not to panic’: John Whitaker wins in Hamburg – with only one rein
- 7 great horsey things to do to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
- William Fox-Pitt takes on new team trainer role: ‘I enjoy coaching and it’ll be exciting’
- ‘The greatest of all time’: Lester Piggott dies aged 86
- A great event horse’s death and other things the horse world is talking about
May 29th
- ‘They don’t make many like him’: farewell to medal-winning event horse aged 26
- ‘She’s lovely with him’: Shire mare takes on orphaned colt alongside her own foal
- Celebrating The Queen’s love of horses: Her Majesty’s retrained racing stars to parade at Epsom
- Planning on going to the World Championships at Pratoni? Check out these places to stay…
- Alan Davies on hacking Valegro and Uthopia – and why he doesn’t like Carl and Charlotte riding them
- Draw reins and ‘exaggerated over-care’ among the issues in ethical horse management, says report
- Settle into this 4-bed home set in 72 acres with 2 outdoor arenas, an indoor arena, 65 stables and more…
May 28th
- Five-star event mare’s week-old foal uses puddles to practise for her future career
- No evidence for war in Ukraine, says Russian equestrian federation
- The next Mikey Pender? Four-year-old boy with an eye for sharp turns hopes to make waves in showjumping
- What’s your favourite Cooley Master Class moment? Check out our gallery as Oliver Townend’s star retires
- Heading to the World Championships in Herning? Here’s where to stay…
- ‘One of the most significant figures in polo’: tributes paid to family man and philanthropist
- HOYS-winning young rider provides former show pony with a new career in racing
May 27th
- Veterinary treatment of horses – what is in the horse’s best interests and when is it not?
- British Eventing launches new lower-cost competition format ‘accessible for all’
- Happy Birthday to an absolute legend and 9 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Horse who won six medals for Britain – and nearly died halfway through his career – put down: ‘He loved a big occasion’
- Welfare awards return to Appleby Horse Fair
- Horse Academy: a fun puzzle with a showjumping twist – review
- Positive news on Nicola Wilson’s recovery, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘Mother’s growl would have frozen the blood of the grouchiest of grizzly bears’
May 26th
- Nicola Wilson update: event rider moves hospitals after Badminton fall
- ‘Horsemanship has to be the foundation’: how a scientific approach can improve welfare and performance
- Meet the stunning stallion being touted as one of Britain’s greatest young talents
- ‘He bounced off the front of the lorry’: rider returns with a win after 16 weeks off injured
- Stuart Hollings: ‘Showing has been stuck in a rut for a while’
- ‘Mummy, was it just a dream?’ 10-year-old showjumper heads for HOYS on six-year-old pony
- ‘They don’t really like each other!’ Fell mare and her daughter both qualify for this year’s Royal International Horse Show
- Comfy and casual riding tights for young riders – ages 3-16
- Major British show cancelled, a legend bows out, and more things the horse world is talking about
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 104: Super-groom to Carl Hester & Charlotte Dujardin, Alan Davies | The smelly side of being a vet | News round-up
May 25th
- The ‘golden horse’: the stamina, spirit and shimmering coat of the exotic Akhal-Teke
- Rising costs and low ticket sales force cancellation of Bolesworth dressage international
- 300/1 win for horse previously beaten by 185 lengths in seven races
- Who is KK Woodstock? Meet the horse everyone is talking about right now
- WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Deluxe fine mesh fly mask with ears and nose *H&H Approved*
- Merely A Rider: The Autobiography of Anneli Drummond-Hay
- John Whitaker: ‘The top riders came to Royal Windsor, despite all the red tape’
- Top jump jockey discovers she’s broken her neck – two weeks after a fall
- Horse & Hound; 26 May 2022
- Five-star victor and winner of seven medals retires from eventing
- Carl Hester’s catch ride, and other things the horse world is talking about
May 24th
- Carl Hester picks up catch ride after En Vogue ruled out of World Championships
- ‘A very dear friend’: Oliver Townend’s medal-winning five-star event horse retires sound, happy and at the top of his game
- Meet the home-bred Highland mare who became The Queen’s fourth Royal Windsor M&M supreme champion
- Yard insurance – your questions answered *Promotion*
- Equilibrium Field Relief Midi With Ears review
- ‘You made me a better person’: horse who won the 2000 Olympics dies aged 33
- Carl Hester: ‘Setting the gold standard for UK shows’
- ‘þþnjifai’: Iceland engages horses to provide unusual out-of-office email replies
- Scott Brash and Piggy March in Nations Cup action, plus four other events to follow this week
- Lottie Fry’s fantastic form, Bramham entries and other things the horse world is talking about
May 23rd
- A ‘wild’ mare, two Olympic eventers and a prolific British-bred: who won showjumping ribbons this week?
- ‘The score can go even higher’: Lottie Fry leads the way for Britain with two wins at Compiègne CDIO5*
- Rising stars, five-star performers and Zara Tindall among the entries for Bramham
- Love the outdoors with Toggi *Promotion*
- ‘Sadly missed by all’: farewell to point-to-point trainer
- A championship contender’s incredible comeback and other things the horse world is talking about
May 22nd
- Lessons with top riders up for grabs in Ukraine auction, as work to help horses and riders continues
- ‘Let’s be proud to call our grooms what they are’ and change industry instead, says campaigner
- ‘The greatest service was to let him go’: farewell to Household Cavalry hero
- Which stable did she request? And why was Sunday like a Bushtucker Trial? Nine things you didn’t know about winner Laura Collett’s week at Badminton
- New dressage judge system aims also to benefit riders
- Would you move into this modern home with 6 stables, arena, 7 acres and more…?
May 21st
- ‘I’m just going to go for it!’ Olympic eventer targets this year’s Hickstead speed Derby
- ‘He’s my life’: 62-year-old amateur rider on winning Nations Cup team with horse who survived splintered knee and severe colic
- New stickers aim to prevent trailer theft following police crackdown
- Meet Lottie Fry’s three potential dressage World Championship rides, plus her rising star
- ‘The kindest, most generous person’: farewell to much-loved horse sport supporter
- The ‘do-all draft horse’: a snapshot of the versatile Percheron
May 20th
- Top British team horse makes winning comeback after 18 months out
- British Equestrian to receive +£5 million to ‘level up’ access to horse sport
- 1 epic duvet day and 8 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Nicola Wilson continues ‘lengthy’ road to recovery as Coolparks Sarco to be competed by fellow top rider
- Managing rats and mice at the yard: ethical considerations of dispatching rodents under the spotlight
- ‘70 years of fabulous reign’: rocking horse replica of Barbers Shop presented to The Queen
- Paris 2024 ‘welfare’ recommendations, Luhmühlen entries update, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘I came down with all 718kg of muscled equine perfection on her foot’
May 19th
- Two withdrawals from Luhmühlen five-star, plus four British horses added to entries
- WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Essential Mesh II Combo review
- Calls for more noseband control and restricted whip use at Paris Olympics from government
- Couldn’t attend this year’s Royal Windsor Horse Show? Check out these 29 winners who graced the showing rings
- Major research aims to help prevent future spinal injuries
- BareBack Footwear Quebec Waterproof Boots review *H&H Approved*
- Why is this horse wearing an unusual headpiece in the ring at Royal Windsor?
- Looking for jodhpurs and breeches for girls and boys? Check these out…
- Anna Ross: ‘The top riders’ tests were sublime, with power, poise and presence’
- ‘As good as anything abroad’: new-look premier British show gets thumbs up all round
- ‘A magical being’: top sport pony stallion dies aged 33
- Injured pregnant mare left to die, an inner-city riding school needs your help, and other things the horse world is talking about…
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 103: Laura Collett on winning Badminton | Royal Windsor review | Life as a vet | News round-up
May 18th
- ‘Pumpkin’s perfect!’: Annabella Pidgley and Gio win their first under-25 grand prix
- ‘Think before you type’: new figures highlight online abuse directed at vets – as suicide prevention study begins
- Anna Ross shares her ‘brutally honest’ life advice for aspiring pro riders
- ‘Unthinkable’ crime as pregnant mare ‘beaten’ left to suffer and die with broken hind leg
- ‘Our final option’: inner-city school’s last-chance bid to keep youngsters riding
- Andrew Nicholson: ‘Riders must use their gears when riding cross-country’
- Horse & Hound; 19 May 2022
- Live in this country home with over 89 acres, 17 stables, arena, pool and tennis court
- A sad and sudden loss plus other things the horse world is talking about
May 17th
- Meet Harry Charles’s new five-star contender Aralyn Blue: ‘She’s class and I just hope she lives up to it’
- Hy StormX Original Zebra Fly Rug review
- ‘Right to the end he was an unbelievable trier’: rider devastated by sudden death of grand prix horse
- The Clydesdale horse: the pride of Scotland with both substance and style
- Zara Tindall wins at Chatsworth as Class Affair returns to form after frustrating spring
- ‘British showing is the best’, says top international showing judge Gregory Goss
- Winning racehorse turned five-star eventer retires after top-flight career
- ‘I want this gone’: rider and horse whose lives were both changed by brain tumours take on marathon challenge
- Charlotte Dujardin debuts her potential World Championship team horse internationally, plus three other events to follow this week
- Luhmühlen entries, Royal Windsor, and other things the horse world is talking about
May 16th
- Olympic riders and rising stars among 14 British entries for Luhmühlen five-star
- A jubilant 23yo, a soaring stallion and a rider with no stirrup: who won showjumping ribbons at the weekend (and who missed his flight as a result)?
- Mochara Technical Leggings *H&H Approved*
- Hy Equestrian Synergy Riding Tights: first look
- Who needs stirrups anyway? Jockey defies broken ‘iron’ five fences from home to win
- Aztec Diamond Icon Riding Leggings *H&H Approved*
- LeMieux Summer Pull On Breeches *H&H Approved*
- Equetech Signature Luxe Silicone Seat Riding Tights *H&H Approved*
- Fouganza 100 Light Horse Riding Leggings: first look
- ¡Ole! Spanish, Iberian or PRE? What makes an Andalusian horse?
- Pulseroll Pro Massage Gun review *H&H Approved*
- Top event horse suffers tendon injury at World Championships test event
- The Queen, a puissance and other things the horse world is talking about
May 15th
- ‘A ticking time bomb’: report highlights donkey skins being sold illegally on social media
- ‘There’s a lot more to come from him than that’: Harry Charles claims Royal Windsor CSI5* win on exciting new ride
- ‘You still have to go fast and ride for it’: Gregory Wathelet heads three-way jump off in Royal Windsor’s Rolex CSI 5* grand prix
- Show hunter pony out of legendary HOYS supreme winner takes glory at Royal Windsor
- ‘He’s really stepped into himself this year’: working hunter star gives rider a first Windsor championship
- Is sport horse breeding on the cusp of a revolution? Meet the Mares of Macha team promoting ‘access proven breeding’
- ‘He certainly enjoyed his lap of honour’: prolific Dartmoor stallion retires at Royal Windsor
- ‘That was one of the strongest championships I’ve ridden in’: former novice winner dominates as an open at Windsor
- Rider overcomes post-concussion syndrome to take coveted under-25 class at Royal Windsor
- Callisthenics – what is it and why does one of the fittest and most successful riders swear by it?
- ‘It’s been a bit crazy!’ Harry Charles reflects on an unbelievable 12 months
- ‘You can never stop learning’: Scott Brash reveals why he always watches Marcus Ehning
- Spectacular gelding wins second championship of 2022 Royal Windsor
- ‘He was at my wedding three weeks ago’: home-producer and riding horse, bought as a Valentine’s present, win at Royal Windsor
- Arab gelding who helped his rider through ‘tough times’ is no longer the bridesmaid at Royal Windsor
- Revel in 143 acres complete with 11 stables and manége, plus five bedrooms and a self-contained garden room
May 14th
- We’ve all been there: even Olympic legends forget the course occasionally, too!
- Show team pick up two class wins and overall championship in Royal Windsor show ponies
- A glorious British victory for Holly Smith and her ‘lionheart’ horse at Royal Windsor
- Discover how to be a confident, positive rider with Horse & Hound’s new online course
- ‘She is also world-class in vaulting’: young showjumper shows her stickability with epic save
- ‘I nearly didn’t bring him’: special Dartmoor pony gives rider the first Royal Windsor title of her career
- ‘She’s so brave’: young Welsh mare triumphs over sticks at Royal Windsor on her first visit
- The Arabian horse: the history, hallmarks and heritage of this graceful breed
- ‘He’s taken to the job incredibly well’: former breeding stallion turned mini dream delights at Royal Windsor
- ‘He’s always been a natural’: former Aintree and Cheltenham runner wins Royal Windsor at his first in-hand show
- ‘His head’s as big as my torso’: meet the horses flying the flag for Shires in dressage
- ‘He’s still got so much to give’: aspiring jockey tops Royal Windsor novice show ponies for the second year
- ‘She had no name, no breeding, no past’: mare with a rags to riches story gives owner a first Royal Windsor title
- 10 matchy-matchy sets to keep you right on trend
May 13th
- ‘I knew I had to pull it out of the bag today’: rider keeps her cool to pilot hack to his second consecutive Royal Windsor accolade
- ‘He has a special technique’: unorthodox stallion ‘tries his hardest’ over 1.55m track at Royal Windsor – and wins
- Freak gust of wind results in confusion for Joe Stockdale in opening CSI5* class at Royal Windsor
- Is this a future superstar? ‘Hot’ mare ‘with a bit to learn’ wins her first five-star at Royal Windsor
- Meet the 12 Royal Windsor M&M breed in-hand champions
- Producer scores ‘dream win’ in Royal Windsor small hunters after run of seconditus
- Young partnership in first season of adult classes win Royal Windsor amateur hacks and section reserve
- Which novice hunters reigned at the 2022 Royal Windsor Horse Show?
- ‘The maxis don’t usually pull it off’: maxi cob produces shock victory in Royal Windsor cob championship
- The moment you win a five-star and 8 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- ‘I knew he had a chance’: producer and his untouchable lightweight win fourth Royal Windsor hunter championship on the trot
- The Queen ‘delighted’ to be ringside to see her home-bred Highland stand champion at Royal Windsor
- ‘Not just a bang on the head’: mental health campaign encourages riders to ‘re-think concussion’
- ‘He’ll never, ever leave us’: versatile maxi cob wins third Royal Windsor title of his career
- ‘I’ve been trying to win this for 20 years’: breeder-producer scoops Royal Windsor’s Walwyn title
- Concerns route-use evidence does not include equestrians
- ‘We’ve had an incredible time together’: true home-producer’s inspirational win at Royal Windsor
- ‘It’s a fantastic feeling when you get it right’: 18hh gelding and puissance debutant share Royal Windsor spoils
- Charlotte Dujardin’s exciting World Championship prospect and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘To have him back is the best feeling’: coloured pony bounces back from pelvis injury to become a Royal Windsor champion
- Reigning HOYS champion continues perfect form by leading ex-racehorses at Royal Windsor Horse Show
May 12th
- ‘Horses are a way to enjoy my sometimes terrifying life’: police officer’s mare leads strong Royal Windsor championship
- ‘He’s been my best friend for 12 years’: firefighter stands champion with 18-year-old Dutch Warmblood at Royal Windsor
- ‘He’s the comedian of the yard’: former international showjumper shines bright in the show ring at Royal Windsor
- Two victories for The Queen’s home-bred horses on day one of Royal Windsor Horse Show
- ‘I wasn’t supposed to be jumping for four months’: rider returns from injury early to win at Royal Windsor
- ‘He gets away with murder at home’: heavyweight worker goes one better to take top title at Royal Windsor
- ‘This win was for him’: rider pays tribute to late friend after victory at Royal Windsor
- ‘I questioned whether to give up on him’: perseverance pays off for winning home-bred at Royal Windsor
- Could your horse tackle the 12-fence working hunter course at the Royal Windsor Horse Show?
- Meet John Whitaker’s ride Equine America Unick Du Francport: ‘Frank loves a tea!’
- How to read all the stories on the Horse & Hound e-newsletters
- Olympic gold medallist retires: ‘A horse like that comes round only once in a lifetime’
- Jack Whitaker to miss Royal Windsor as he recovers from ‘freak accident’
- BSPS’s Simon Richardson on the winter championships: ‘It all comes down to great teamwork’
- Behind the stable door: meet Ben Maher’s exciting new mare Enjoy CK Z
- Can horses eat strawberries? H&H investigates…
- Low-flying helicopters, missing blankies and other things the horse world is talking about
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 102: Scott Brash | Badminton review | News round-up | Bitting
May 11th
- Charlotte Dujardin to make international debut on ‘incredible’ World Championship prospect
- ‘No horse is ever bombproof’: concerns raised after six-week low-flying helicopter survey planned
- Frangible penalties and dressage collective marks could be set to change
- How Laura Collett won Badminton: a pillar-to-post victory captured in pictures, plus ‘ride’ London 52 round the cross-country
- Premier Equine Comfort Tech Lycra fly mask *H&H Approved*
- Have you seen Elephant Blankie? Much-loved child’s toy lost after Badminton cross-country adventure
- ‘My worst nightmare’: breakaway cable ‘saves horses’ lives’ after towbar detaches at 50mph
- Graham Fletcher: ‘It’s time to pension off “groom” as a job description’
- Pay £650,000 for a smallholding including 3 bedroom home, 3.7 acres, stables and a pretty village location
- Toggi Sculptor Riding Tights review
- Horse & Hound; 12 May 2022
- Which rider fell off their bike? And who ran to the start box beside their horse? Nine things you might not know about last week’s Badminton
- ‘Schoolmaster’ lessons warning, and more things the horse world is talking about
May 10th
- ‘It’s unfortunate timing’: Carl Hester withdraws En Vogue from Hickstead Premier League
- Brexit ‘disaster’ and Covid make vet-shortage situation worse
- Preparations gather pace for World Championships
- Warning to unlicensed coaches over offering ‘schoolmaster’ lessons on their own horses
- NAF Profeet Farrier Solution review
- Le Chameau Iris Jersey-Lined Wellington Boots review
- Nicola Wilson update: rider and connections thank medics and ‘eventing family’ for care and support
- Kelvin Bywater on Badminton’s showjumping: ‘The quality has changed dramatically’
- ‘He will not accept cowardice’: top riders share why Olympic showjumper Eric Lamaze has become a true legend
- New rein design hopes to improve safety in equestrian sport
- Peter Storr on Badminton’s dressage: ‘Consistent judging, quality riding’
- Mark Phillips’ thoughts on Badminton: Was this a wake-up call for British riders?
- Ben Maher leads Royal Windsor line-up, plus Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin head to Hickstead and other events to catch this week
- Revving up for Royal Windsor, brilliant Badminton grooms, and other things the horse world is talking about
May 9th
- Police seek information after £19,000 statue stolen from Badminton
- ‘He understands every word I say’: meet Badminton’s prize-winning groom with her intuitive, arrogant star
- Teenage Derby horses, Holly Smith, and a son of the great Hickstead: who won showjumping ribbons at the weekend?
- Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin among Olympic medallists in action in Britain this weekend
- ‘It’s been an honour to ride him’: popular grey five-star campaigner who took his rider from Pony Club to Badminton retires
- Laura Collett, Badminton’s return and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘More magical than I could expect’: US riders reflect on final day of Badminton with a top-10 rosette and a handful of completions
May 8th
- The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast day five: Final day review | Top riders reflect on their result | Competition round-up
- ‘I’m in a dreamworld’: Badminton winner Laura Collett reflects on record-breaking victory
- ‘He’s gone above and beyond our expectations’: meet an exciting British prospect that shone on his Badminton debut
- ‘I was talking to him the whole way round’: youngest competitor stuns on Badminton debut on home-bred
- A record finishing score, a new star emerges and the defending champion gives her all: everything you need to know about what happened at Badminton today
- ‘He tapped his way round but he’s an old professional’: Oliver Townend reflects on his Badminton Horse Trials results
- ‘I have no words’: Laura Collett and London 52 win Badminton
- Ros Canter has a new star: young pretender comes of age to finish second in Badminton showdown
- ‘The rankings system is an addiction for riders’: jumping owner speaks out about the sport’s ‘problem’
- ‘Having ‘Flipper’ in my stable motivates me’: Special plaits and a Badminton dream come true for elite amateur five-star debutante
- ‘She’s been on box-rest for two weeks’: mare brushes off disrupted preparation to complete Badminton
- ‘It’s mind-blowing’: meet Badminton first-timer Amanda Pottinger and her ‘gutsy’ little thoroughbred
- ‘Build a bond with the pony before the jockey gets on’: Leading producer shares her top tips for training lead rein ponies
- Update on European champion Nicola Wilson after fall at Badminton Horse Trials
- Three horses held at final Badminton Horse Trials trot-up: three top-20 contenders withdrawn from the competition
- A 6-bed farmhouse with 17 stables, horsewalker and more, set in a whopping 330 acres…
- US riders reflect on Badminton cross-country day: title contender loses ground while others make headway
May 7th
- Course designer and competitors reflect on intense Badminton Horse Trials cross-country day
- The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast day four: Cross-country review | Riders’ thoughts on the day | Final day preview
- ‘Eventing is a family’: The joy of supporting others to achieve their Badminton Horse Trials dreams – and beyond
- Find out why Laura Collett described the cross-country as ‘relentless’, plus 10 other stories you must read from Badminton today
- ‘I’m very lucky to be able to ride him’: Badminton first-timer impresses on cross-country day, rocketing him up the leaderboard
- ‘He could jump a seven-star track’: Oliver Townend and his ‘quirky’ star move up to the podium after dramatic Badminton cross-country
- ‘He was so good, it was almost easy’: leading French rider makes sparkling debut over Badminton cross-country fences
- ‘It was relentless out there’: Laura Collett maintains Badminton lead after cross-country
- Oliver Townend takes Badminton cross-country lead after his earlier elimination was removed from the scores
- Le Chameau Vierzonord neoprene-lined wellingtons review *H&H Approved*
- ‘Not the smoothest, but he helped me out the whole way’: Kitty King keeps tabs on the leaders over Badminton cross-country track
- Statement released following Nicola Wilson’s Badminton cross-country fall
- ‘She has given me my best days of my life competing’: defending champions throw down the gauntlet after Badminton Horse Trials cross-country
- ‘A tough track requiring instinctive riding’: how Badminton’s cross-country course is riding so far
- Ros Canter clear with Allstar B after two contenders fail to complete Badminton cross-country
- 20 beautiful winners from the 2022 BSPS winter championships
- Overnight second out of Badminton after cross-country fall; early report on first few riders
- ‘I was trying to focus and felt tears coming down my face’: Badminton first-timer Kylie Roddy and Downton Abbey actor owner reflect on ‘magic’ first phase
- Brogini Warwick country boots review
- Meet Bubby Upton’s groom, Katie Dutton: ‘I’ve been banned from walking the course with her’
- Ouch! ‘My knee just went the wrong way’ – US rider makes Badminton debut four weeks after surgery
- The original Black Beauty? All you need to know about the magnificent Friesian horse
- Dressage lessons at 6am, schooling on grass and drilling over Vicarage Vee lookalikes: working rider Libby Seed on preparing for her Badminton debut
- US riders reflect on their Badminton dressage performances: from a top five to the rider who’d like to send a video instead
- Pride and emotion as ‘horse of a lifetime’ takes Badminton Horse Trials lead ahead of cross-country
May 6th
- The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast day three: Dressage review | Top riders’ thoughts on the five-star track | Cross-country preview
- Man jailed after collapsed horse with ruptured eyeball put down in ‘harrowing case’
- The apple connoisseur: Badminton leader Laura Collett’s groom Tilly Hughes on how to keep London 52 happy
- A new routine propels British Olympian to dressage lead, a diminutive star and eight other stories you must read from Badminton today
- Badminton cross-country times released: find out when your favourite is due to start
- ‘Tomorrow is another day, thank God’: Oliver Townend reflects on disappointing Badminton dressage score
- First pony or Badminton-bound five-star eventer? Plus 8 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Meet the pint-sized ‘Dun’ making his Badminton debut: ‘He’s at his best at a big party’
- Ringwood Sky Boy will become the horse with the most top-level cross-country starts at Badminton: here’s how Tim Price keeps the 19-year-old on the road
- ‘He had to stay in his stable for a year’: Badminton debutant saved for the big time after serious injury
- First-timer leads the French charge in Badminton dressage: ‘I lunged him to help his nerves’
- ‘I’m a happy and disappointed mix’: Bubby Upton reflects on her Badminton dressage, plus an Irish rider makes an impact
- ‘I can’t believe how emotional I am’: Laura Collett storms into the lead on day two of Badminton dressage
- Trainee accountant tops Badminton BE90 grassroots championships despite severe allergy to horses
- ‘Dope of the yard’ takes Badminton BE100 grassroots championships title
- Meet Susie Berry’s Badminton groom, Chrisy Salmon: ‘He’s come here and gone, “Okay, something is different”’
- Badminton dressage, cross-country course reactions, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Hovis’ Friday Diary: ‘I intend to sue the Royal Mail – and want to be paid out in polos’
May 5th
- A gilded start to Badminton’s sweet return: Brits hold first three places on strong opening dressage day
- ‘It’s girl power!’: Former Spice Girl celebrates first winner as an owner
- The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast day two: Thursday dressage review | How does Kentucky’s five-star track compare? | Further predictions
- ‘It’s a dream come true and we’re just trying to enjoy it’: meet a five-star first-timer and her self-produced Badminton ride
- Who will win Badminton Horse Trials? Analysts crunch the numbers for an ‘exceptionally strong field’
- The first-time Badminton horse who hates being caught, has a ‘chequered history’ and who only started eventing in 2019
- What leader Tom McEwen said about the dressage marking, plus other stories you need to read from Badminton today
- ‘He’s going to be mega’: Emily King’s debutant excels on Badminton dressage day one
- ‘It smacks you in the face that you’re at a five-star’: riders’ reactions to the Badminton cross-country course
- Meet the ex-racehorse back at five-star after four-year gap owing to injury
- Kitty King puts in bold bid for the Badminton title with ‘brilliant’ dressage test
- Christian Williams: a season in review *Promotion*
- Meet a married couple competing at Badminton: a building site manager and a rider who almost gave up after pregnancy complications
- ‘I had to play it safe’: US talent moves into a leading position in Badminton dressage
- The Original Muck Boot Company Arctic Sport II Tall boots review
- ‘He’s an old professional’: Oliver Townend conjures sterling Badminton performance from new five-star ride
- ‘He was phenomenal’: Tom McEwen takes an early lead at Badminton with personal best dressage score
- Take a look round Bubby Upton’s yard as she gears up for her Badminton debut
- ‘He was a human horse; he loved people’: Farewell to RIHS and Windsor winning working hunter
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 101: Showing’s Sharn Linney | Kentucky | Badminton | Latest news | Bit advice
- Badminton, Badminton, Badminton: is the horse world talking about anything else right now?
May 4th
- The Horse & Hound Badminton Daily Podcast day one: First horse inspection | Predictions | Thoughts on the cross-country course
- Floaty skirts, tartan trousers, hats and a dirndl: which is your favourite outfit from the Badminton trot-up?
- Would you jump these? Take a virtual walk around the Badminton Horse Trials cross-country course 2022
- ‘He touched many hearts’: farewell to grand prix dressage horse
- Badminton title contender held at first trot-up, while a top British rider is a late withdrawal
- Badminton Horse Trials dressage times released: when does your favourite start?
- Oliver Townend confirms his Badminton Horse Trials rides, plus one further withdrawal
- ‘She rang me up and said ‘I’ve got your Badminton horse’: how a cross-country day call led to a five-star partnership
- Badminton sells out cross-country day as site at capacity
- 21 pairs to watch at Badminton Horse Trials: will one of these riders win this week’s five-star?
- Laura Tomlinson: ‘Nothing beats the buzz of competing in front of a crowd’
- Superstar seven-year-old rider – who only started jumping during lockdown – wins 128cm final
- Horse & Hound; 5 May 2022
- Former winner, championship riders and Olympic voices front up Badminton commentary team
- Badminton – it’s finally here! Plus other things the horse world is talking about
May 3rd
- Agreement means grooms’ voices will be heard at the top of the sport
- Perfect for the quiet life? Settle at this pretty cottage with 3 stables, manège and rural village location…
- ‘A true champion in all ways’: inspirational Olympic dressage horse dies aged 13
- ‘Who falls off in the dressage!’ Rider bails out after mid-test tack malfunction
- Pippa Roome: ‘Was the dressage judging consistent at Kentucky Three-Day Event?’
- A selection of summer riding tops you’ll want in your wardrobe
- Stars go head to head at Badminton, the pinnacle of grassroots eventing and more events to follow this week
- A five-star record, lungeing for three hours and other things the horse world is talking about
May 2nd
- ‘Neurotic’ mare bought for £1,200 on Preloved bags her owner/trainer her first winner
- New para test names could be on the cards in rules overhaul
- Mandatory equine herpes vaccinations for sport horses under consideration
May 1st
- Michael Jung sets new five-star record to win Kentucky Three-Day Event
- Britain’s Yasmin Ingham takes second at Kentucky: ‘I was so nervous I’ve barely eaten for three days’
- ‘This has to stop’: showing judge speaks up after pony lunged for ‘three hours’
- Dark clouds or a bright future? Why the sport must work together on mental health
- Olympic event horse bows out of top-level sport: ‘He’s meant so much to me and my career’
- Three more Badminton withdrawals as deadline passes for horses to be accepted from wait list
- ‘I was ready to end it all’: Derby-winning jockey reveals struggle with alcoholism in eye-opening ITV documentary
- Two horses eliminated at Kentucky final trot-up as five are sent to holding box
- Further update on horses injured on Kentucky cross-country as one undergoes surgery
- ‘He deposited me at Carl Hester’s feet’: Becky Moody on the horse who ‘bottled it up’ but could be an 80% prospect
- Badminton, Chatsworth and Bramham sign new sponsorship deals, plus more partnership news
- Check out this 5-bed home, with 5 stables, floodlit arena, paddocks and annexe
- Pippa Funnell reflects on her Kentucky cross-country rounds: ‘He had to dig deep and I helped him as much as I could’
- Can Michael Jung set a new world record? German superstar on track for historic Kentucky victory