All content Archive | January 2023

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January 31st
- Removal of balloting on British Eventing entries delayed and will be organisers’ choice
- ‘A little horse with an enormous heart’: celebrating Lenamore’s incredible career in pictures
- ‘I thought: this is going to hurt’ – British eventing medallist home after hospital stay
- ‘She meant absolutely everything’: tiny showjumper with the heart of a lion put down aged 22
- Carl Hester makes winning return to competition after nearly a year, with ‘divine’ new ride
- British racing brings horses closer to people *Promotion*
- Meet Tintin – the foal rescued with two cans stuck on his foot
- Help your horse stand out with these hi viz essentials
- Dream of riding on Exmoor? You can hack out there every day from this charming four-bed home set in the national park
- Saying goodbye to two equine legends, and other things the horse world is talking about
January 30th
- ‘An era is over’: world number two loses second top ride as medal-winner sold to South Korean rider
- ‘It’s been a while since I’ve run to the last fence like that!’ Ben Maher rides a flyer and a Brit wins 10 classes
- Watch a foal find his feet for the first time and 6 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- ‘One of the greatest horses to ever live’: legendary showjumper dies aged 30
- 5 helmets that incorporate MIPS technology
- Best orthopaedic dog beds to ease stiffness and boost sleep
- Burghley winner and Olympic medallist put down: ‘He made dreams come true’
- A selection of stirrups under £50
- Showing at London International, HOYS qualifiers and other things the horse world is talking about
January 29th
- Racehorse trainer who saddled more than 1,000 winners dies aged 88
- 68 horses killed on Britain’s roads in 2022 and 139 riders injured
- Fans offered final resting place at Cheltenham racecourse
- ‘Horse are a fabulous life, but a hard life – young ones coming through don’t realise what it’s like’
- Take a look inside this 5-bed energy-efficient modern home, complete with stables, arena, indoor pool and annexe
January 28th
- ‘Showing is coming home’: excitement grows over new series with final at London International
- ‘He has left a huge hole in the yard’: British grand prix gelding dies aged 14
- ‘Worth his weight in gold’: supercob hunts, team-chases and excels at PSG dressage
- HOYS acts to reassure shows after concerns raised over rules on London qualifiers
- Why mounting your horse from the ground is a useful skill – and how to make it easier for you… and your horse
- ‘He loves his horse so much he has a tattoo on his chest’: the story behind an emotional inking
- Be seen with these hi viz jackets and rider accessories
January 27th
- Thieves strip out partitions, breach bars and wheel – but leave horse trailer behind
- ‘Pulled up more often than tights’: former racehorses celebrated in new careers
- Sad farewell to 33-year-old ‘ultimate pony’ champion who was loved all his days
- The death of a much-loved owner of top horses, a pony held for days without her medication and other things the horse world is talking about
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘I behaved like a fat fighter on a chocolate promise’
January 26th
- Owner of Tinka’s Serenade, Call Again Cavalier and Banzai Du Loir dies age 73
- ‘The kindest horse with the biggest heart’: Grand National winner helped rider rediscover her joy in eventing
- Pony left without medication for days and owner charged £500 after police misread microchip
- Robert Walker: ‘Hunting helps horses’ mindset and extends their careers’
- ‘Mum and Dad were glued to the livestream’: brothers jump on British team together for the first time
- A ‘phenomenal’ horse moves riders, Scotland’s new hunting bill, and more things the horse world is talking about
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 132: Leading show horse producer Kirstine Douglas | Feeding your horse for weight gain
January 25th
- Ban on trail-hunting and a new licensing scheme: new Scottish hunting bill passed
- Bus driver who overtook horse on blind bend is no longer in his job
- ‘No horse deserves this’: legendary jumper in critical condition after colic surgery
- Promising four-star event horse sold to the US for Olympic medallist to ride
- Davy Russell: ‘Education is vital to improve whip use, not continually changing the rules’
- Horse & Hound; 26 January 2023
- 8 saddle pads worth pairing with your jump saddle
- Preventing deaths caused by fireworks, from herding cows to HOYS and other things the horse world is talking about
January 24th
- ‘From herding cows to HOYS’: versatile ‘legend’ crowned retrained racehorse of the year
- ‘It’s terrible these horses had to die’: fireworks plea is taken to the top
- Equestrians must act as ‘guardians of the landscape’ to reduce environmental impact
- Channel your inner Titchmarsh: a delightful farmhouse and stable block set in a garden brimming with apples and roses
- Jaguar F-Pace P400e review
- Layer up in one of these equestrian gilets
- A ‘special old lady’: mare’s 45th birthday marked with singing and cake
- 8 different pairs of spurs in a range of shapes and materials
- A rider who slimmed down from 23st 3lb to 13st 9lb, and other things the horse world is talking about
January 23rd
- Donkeys ‘capture hearts worldwide’ as two films tipped for Oscar nomination
- A nail-biting Nations Cup jump-off for Great Britain and a ‘unique’ triplet filly wins
- Watch 1 very helpful ‘groom’ and 6 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Five-star event rider makes the switch to showjumping: ‘My heart just isn’t in eventing’
- ‘He still feels like he wants to do nothing else’: 20-year-old Olympic stallion resumes winning ways
- Buzz off: the best flea treatments for dogs
- Keeping horses healthy, happy and looking their best this winter *Promotion*
- Sit back and watch your dog in action with an automatic ball throwing machine
- The death of a much-loved golden girl, ex-racers and other things the horse world is talking about
- Vitamin and mineral supplements: what’s on the market?
January 22nd
- ‘You’re never too old to hang rosettes up!’ Rider’s plea to show centres
- ‘I never thought I’d see this’: pony out competing after grass sickness – and nearly losing an ear
- ‘Brave, competitive and always well mounted’: farewell to hunt chairman and respected restaurateur
- 6 things livery yard owners really, really hate – so don’t do them!
- Why horses nap and refuse to go forward – and how to re-train them
- Take a tour of this country house with stables in more than six acres, plus stunning views
January 21st
- ‘This is what I pray for’: riders’ dreams start to become reality
- Owner pays tribute to her ‘golden girl’ – ‘the kindest horse to look through a bridle’
- ‘It felt like my horse had been taken away’: rider raises awareness on genetic condition
- ‘A great horsewoman’: farewell to former British team showjumper
- It’s OK not to want an ex-racehorse – and others should respect that, says successful thoroughbred retrainer
- Meet the bright young jockey everyone’s talking about… (who has midwifery training and a territorial turkey called Trev)
- 10 grooming bags to keep your kit tidy and organised
January 20th
- Five-star event horse enjoys happy return to competition following injury
- No horses, no sport: thoroughbred breeders make average £33,000 loss per yearling
- ‘Think of the horse, not yourself’: rider loses nine stone to get back on board
- Horse & Hound’s beginners’ guide on how to ride a horse
- ‘I can definitely feel an improvement’: Gemma Owen continues post-Love Island dressage winning streak
- 13 tips for feeding native ponies during the winter
- The death of a top stallion, horse abuse caught on camera and other things the horse world is talking about
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘We have gone from synchronised swimming to prancing on ice’
January 19th
- ‘We’ve got to listen to horses’: ‘MoT’ for horses proves beneficial
- ‘Goodbye far too soon’: top sire put down owing to laminitis
- ‘Horrific abuse’ as horse whipped along motorway in road race
- Impaction colic in horses: signs, treatment and prevention
- Joe Trunkfield: ‘The challenge of being a showjumper versus a businessman’
- 5 expert tips for feeding horses this winter
- An Olympic showjumper guilty of cruelty, and other things the horse world is talking about
January 18th
- Olympic showjumper faces suspension after animal cruelty conviction
- Riders do right by their horses despite rising costs
- Adding oats — and other myths about feeding competition horses debunked
- Olympic medallist welcomes exciting new ride – ‘He’s going to have a fan club’
- Anna Ross: ‘Now is the time to perfect the things others don’t’
- Horse & Hound; 19 January 2023
- A rider in a haynet, flying horses and other things the horse world is talking about
January 17th
- Higher livery bills should follow April’s minimum wage increase
- Man sentenced after filly found so emaciated she could barely stand
- ‘Exciting science at work’: genes linked to equine success pinpointed
- ‘The dogs pushed me in!’ Mum finds son stuck head-first in haynet
- ‘Valegro used to love it’: Alan Davies on flying horses around the world – and exactly what happens
- All this for less than £800k: two houses, gym, arena and stabling for five horses
- Exciting new horses for top British riders, plus the Olympics on TV – what the horse world is talking about
January 16th
- How to watch the Olympics confirmed for next decade
- Project Pony – new scheme matches talented young riders with top ponies
- ‘This means the world’: Whitaker’s thrilling start to 2023 and Ehning versus von Eckermann – who won this week
- Have you ever seen a muddier pony and rider? Plus 6 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Horse put down and rider in hospital after collision with two vehicles
- Best dog food for sensitive tummies, itchy skin and other allergies
- Five-star rider’s pregnancy, plus other things the horse world is talking about
January 15th
- ‘Determined and driven’: farewell to much-respected member of the showjumping community
- Rider recovers from broken back to qualify for Badminton grassroots championships
- ‘Can I go again?’ Tiny showing champions take to the trail-hunting field
- Heartfelt final farewell to Sam, the cob who saved and changed lives
- Settle into coastal life in a farmhouse with 40 acres, arena, holiday cottages and more
January 14th
- Final farewell to ‘a pioneer’ who brought horse sport to the masses
- ‘We have some exciting news’: five-star rider pregnant with first child
- ‘Don’t give up your dreams’: mum speaks up on continuing to ride as a parent
- ‘I was very rusty!’ Mother makes showjumping comeback – and wins 1.55m six-bar
- ‘I sobbed all the way up the centre line’: Alan Davies’ highlights from his time as Valegro’s super-groom
- ‘100% natural’ boy jumps his dad’s 22-year-old former top showjumper
January 13th
- Glamourdale son moves to top British rider’s stable – ‘He looks just like his dad’
- Big-name horses join Harry Charles, with Europeans and Olympics the target
- The best half chaps and gaiters to pair with your favourite short boots
- How many more horses have to die? Heartbreak as pony put down after new year’s fireworks
- Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi review
- What is medium trot, and what are the benefits for your horse?
- Naturally delicious: the best raw food meals to help your dog flourish
- ‘We will never forget you’: heartfelt tributes paid World Cup final winner
- An exciting showjumper’s change of rider, new HOYS opportunities and other things the horse world is talking about
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘Forget the Ark – I need a chuffing submarine’
January 12th
- ‘One of the hardest goodbyes’: grand prix horse moves from Olympic eventer to British five-star showjumper
- Feed confirmed as source of toxin that led to more than 40 horse deaths
- ‘There is only one HOYS’: 112 new chances for amateurs to achieve the dream
- 2022 Grand National winner aiming for second triumph in the famous race
- Hoof abscess (pus in the foot): how to deal with this common problem
- Katie Jerram-Hunnable: ‘As costs continue to rise, I’ve been asked for “winter rates”’
- Firefighters called to rescue statue, farewell to ‘incredibly special’ home-bred, and more things the horse world is talking about
January 11th
- Mare dies leaving orphaned foal, with other horses badly burnt in stable fire
- Fire crew called to ‘horse’ stranded in flood find not entirely what was expected…
- ‘The greatest horse I’ll ever have’: Alice Oppenheimer pays tribute to grand prix horse after fatal accident
- 6 bits of lunging kit you need on your yard
- Kim Bailey on racing’s new whip rules: ‘Public perception is everything’
- Horse & Hound; 12 January 2023
- Neurectomies for competition horses, a pony stuck underground and other things the equestrian world is talking about
January 10th
- Mares show ‘better’ behaviour towards humans and horses when in season, research suggests
- ‘Very dangerous’: calls for TV bosses to rethink after sky lanterns released on prime-time show
- New competition rules on neurectomies after feedback from vets
- ‘He disappeared from view’: excavator used to dig 27-year-old pony out from sinkhole
- What is collected trot, and how can it help your horse?
- Carl Hester: ‘Our legendary groom Alan Davies may be stepping back, but I’m not…’
- Live in splendour at this impressive family home with seven stables and an arena — and hack to the original Pooh Sticks Bridge
- The successful recovery of an ‘unrideable’ horse, and other things the horse world is talking about
January 9th
- New rules on extreme weather aim to benefit horses, riders and venues
- ‘A very fine line’: new elimination rule in showjumping comes under debate
- Watch some very fresh eventers throw some shapes and 6 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- 9 brands of wellington boots worth looking at
- Ariat Kelmarsh wellies review
- Comfy and VPL-free underwear designed specially for equestrians
- Mercedes EQS SUV review
- A big change at Carl Hester’s yard, the horse video 273 million people are watching, and other things the horse world is talking about
- 7 ways to set equestrian goals, stick to them — and succeed in 2023
January 8th
- ‘A part of the Arabian horse world history’: leading breeder dies aged 84
- ‘He loves jumping!’ Alun the cob takes flight during groundwork clinic
- Turning kilos to sterling to support equine welfare charity, plus more partnership news
- Gold medals, personal bests and pinch-me moments – Lottie Fry’s 2022 journey to becoming world number one
- And now for something a little different – fancy moving yourself and your horses in here?
January 7th
- Half a million people cheer All The Queen’s Horses through the streets of London
- ‘If Carlsberg made horses’: farewell to former Met police stalwart
- Oddly satisfying: 270 million people watch video of farrier trimming horse’s hoof
- ‘She will be sorely missed’: final farewell to top riding pony breeder and judge
- Improve your core stability to help improve your riding in 2023
- Need new riding gloves, but short of cash? Check out 14 pairs under £20
- ‘I’m very lucky’: meet young jockey Olive Nicholls, who is following in the footsteps of her famous family
January 6th
- Alan Davies stepping back from role as ‘super-groom’ to Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin
- ‘She’s had a year of hell’: horsey dream come true for young cancer survivor
- Sleek and shiny: best dog conditioners to detangle coats and soothe itchy skin
- ‘Unrideable’ horse back in work after vets identify rare condition
- The sale of a British team horse, a mare put down following fireworks and other things the horse world is talking about
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘Screams of ‘let it go’ could be heard resonating across the school’
January 5th
- ‘She was lying in the road, broken’: owner’s devastation as horse dies after new year fireworks
- British team horse sold to Saudi Arabia: ‘We just couldn’t afford to keep her’
- 6 plaiting products to help you create the perfect look
- How to use your legs correctly when riding a horse: our ultimate guide
- Whip rules, New Year honours, and more things equestrians are talking about
January 4th
- Last-minute changes to new whip rules for 2023
- ‘Roll on May!’ Badminton promises better wi-fi, more camping and new cross-country ground for 2023
- King’s Troop saddler among equestrians named in New Year Honours List
- Happy Days and Winning Ways: Training for the top by the International Junior and Young Rider Team coach
- Adam Cromarty: ‘Using this time as an opportunity for reflection and reinvention’
- Horse & Hound; 5 January 2023
- Kissing spines gene found, Britain tops the world and other things equestrians are talking about
January 3rd
- British dressage rider at world number one for the first time since 2016
- Equine kissing spines gene discovery may help save horses from avoidable back pain
- Take a look at this mighty little pair and 7 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Three simple exercises to get you started on your riding fitness journey
January 2nd
- 59-year-old former firefighter hopes his passion for eventing will help others
- ‘Her patience, generosity and thoughtfulness will be missed by many’: farewell to judge and trainer
- ‘I’d been knocking on the Royal Welsh door for years’ – ones to watch in 2023
January 1st
- ‘It’s life-changing’: grooms speak up on why it’s a great career
- Tapirs and zebras tuck into horse feed – and peppers
- ‘I’d love to win the gold I was so close to this time’ – riders to watch in 2023
- 8 saddle pads with an RRP of less than £30
- A sprawling equestrian property with plenty of stables, grazing, a pool, main residence and a lovely cottage