All content Archive | April 2023

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April 30th
- ‘I’m riding on the wave of Nicola’s training’: Tom McEwen second at Kentucky on former Nicola Wilson ride JL Dublin
- ‘I don’t think it’s sunk in’: Tamie Smith secures historic Kentucky win
- ‘She was in unimaginable pain’: rider who lost dream horse to illness hopes to help others
- Joy as British zoo welcomes birth of previously extinct breed foal
- The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery: the guns, the troopers and the musical ride
- ‘We thought we might have to give up on him’: the Badminton-bound horse who’s like an eel to ride
- One horse withdrawn plus one spun at Kentucky final trot-up
- A 6-bed Victorian farmhouse with 11 stables, arena, gym and more, set in 11 acres
April 29th
- ‘He was class’: Tom McEwen on podium after Kentucky cross-country, plus one Brit clear in time
- Disappointment for British world champions on Kentucky cross-country
- Clears, time-faults and 20 penalties: how Tom McEwen, Zara Tindall and Kirsty Chabert fared on Kentucky cross-country
- Horse who ‘ripped ligament off’ heads to Badminton – with rider who severed hand tendons
- ‘He’s got a heart the size of Kentucky’: mixed fortunes for early riders on Kentucky cross-country
- Fancy dress here to stay – plus plans for new second arena at London International
- Go behind the scenes with an exclusive peek at Laura Collett’s yard
- Meet the ‘quirky but talented’ horse heading to Badminton after a slightly unconventional route to five-star
April 28th
- Promising five-star debutants excel in final stages of Kentucky dressage but Brits retain one-two
- ‘He was just incredible out there – I’m so proud’: British rider grabs Kentucky lead
- ‘This makes our hearts sing’: badly burned stallion unites with orphaned foal after devastating fire
- Meet Badminton first-timer Georgia Bartlett: ‘He is my first horse and we’ve worked our way up from BE100’
- Don’t scratch that itch! Best products to relieve your dog’s irritated skin
- ‘Sleep tight old girl, keep taking strides out up there’: farewell to much-loved mare who jumped the moon
- Nicola Wilson’s former ride takes early five-star lead, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Smooth movers: joint supplements for dogs
- Graham Fletcher: Why betting could be profitable for showjumping
- From fabulous Friesians and gypsy cobs to the hottest ones to watch, here’s what you missed from the Winter Dressage Championships
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘Operation “Prove Darwin Wrong” was recommenced’
April 27th
- Zara Tindall and Kirsty Chabert in top 10 as Tom McEwen leads for Britain after first day of Kentucky dressage
- ‘It’s all down to Nicola’: Tom McEwen and Nicola Wilson’s former ride JL Dublin take lead at Kentucky
- ‘Horse of a lifetime’ takes early Kentucky lead, but disappointment strikes for another top rider
- World silver medallist among latest Badminton withdrawals
- Final farewell to Olympic dressage rider who ‘brought pride and honour to her country’
- 9 things you quickly discover while competing in muddy conditions
- Chilli Morning clones claim two wins and a second at their early events
- Exciting dressage line-up announced for Royal Windsor – with notable absentees
- Top eventing action, abuse towards officials, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Calls for livery yard inspections after two fillies’ deaths
- Why top riders feed their horses steamed hay – and how it could help your horse too *Promotion*
- Carl Hester: Abuse towards officials must not be tolerated in any horse sport
- Best dog training collars to teach obedience and deter unwanted behaviour
- When do Tom McEwen and Zara Tindall start? Kentucky Three-Day Event cross-country times released
- Watch Piggy March walk the Badminton cross-country course: ‘an old-fashioned feel’
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 136: Badminton-bound Felicity Collins | Feeding good-doers
April 26th
- Kentucky five-star dressage times released – find out when the British riders start
- Late withdrawals include one Brit as Kentucky five-star gets underway with first trot-up
- The 28 challenging five-star fences Zara Tindall and Yasmin Ingham are facing this weekend
- More movement found in unshod hooves, but study doesn’t claim ‘barefoot is better’
- Final farewell to Olympic groom who made ‘significant impact’ on equestrian sport
- Meet the adorable spotty pony and his 11-year-old rider dancing their way to dressage success
- ‘Big-hearted’ police horse recovering at charity after London dog attack
- ‘Home-bred’ sisters riding home-bred full brothers claim a win and a place
- Eliminations for wrongly fitted bits, a first look at the Badminton course and other things the horse world is talking about
- Sneak peek! Check out photos of Piggy March walking the 2023 Badminton cross-country course…
- Davy Russell: ‘Lucinda Russell proved she’s marvellous at Aintree’
- Horse & Hound; 27 April 2023
- Walk the Badminton grassroots cross-country course: ‘The BE90 is tough – the BE100 riders need to bring their A game’
April 25th
- Heartbroken family pays tribute to much-loved rider who died after fall
- Riders and organisers speak out as more horse events are lost
- A Grand National hero says ‘hello’ and 8 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- British Olympic rider wins on 9.8 score at horse’s second event
- At least seven competitors eliminated at championships for incorrectly fitted bits
- Farewell to much-loved Hickstead Derby winner, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Which of The King’s show horses are to compete at the 2023 Royal Windsor Horse Show?
- A magnificent Elizabethan farmhouse with cottage, 10 stables, arena and bridleway hacking
April 24th
- Lottie Fry and Glamourdale claim five-star win with ‘best ever performance together’
- John Whitaker ‘never gets used to winning’, Bosty takes a sideways approach and Scott Brash wins a cake
- ‘My horses want to do the job for me’: elite showjumper on building lifelong bonds
- ‘He went a happy horse’: goodbye to legendary Hickstead Derby winner aged 28 after golden retirement
- The Starlight Stables Gang by Esme Higgs
- Sleep tight little one! Best puppy beds for sweet slumber
- Tragic death of eventing star, an 18.3hh dressage horse and other things the horse world is talking about
- Riding 15 horses a day, schooling racehorses and preparing for Badminton: spend a day with Laura Collett
April 23rd
- Medal-winning rider finds her ‘unicorn’ as she looks ahead to Paris 2024
- Rider credits positive mindset for dream Winter Dressage Championships win with horse she bought as a foal
- ‘It aged me 10 years!’ First for experienced breeder as mare gives birth on verge while en route home
- HOYS opens up opportunities for part-bred ponies
- ‘You never think it will be you’: breakthrough star dances to Winter Dressage Championships hat-trick
- From the Badminton Horse Trials archives: watch when Mary King won her first title in 1992
- Connemara ‘king of the yard’ claims his crown at Winter Dressage Championships
- A slice of Tanqueray Gin history could be yours, with stables, arena, swimming pool and a 7-bedroom home
April 22nd
- ‘Yard favourite’ delivers to land major Winter Dressage Championships victory: ‘there’s still room for improvement’
- Meet the stunning Friesian turning heads at the Winter Dressage Championships
- Horse sports take action to prepare for Government emergency alert
- Talented young stallion wins brace of Winter Dressage Championship titles: why you need to have this rising star on your radar
- ‘They’re not showjumpers’: what working hunter judge Anna Levy will be looking for at Royal Windsor
- Selling a horse but worried about the vetting? Here’s how to prepare your horse
April 21st
- ‘She needed someone to trust’: groom’s bond with talented chestnut mare rewarded with winning Winter Dressage Championships debut
- Rider who broke her neck in fall to run London Marathon
- ‘He’d definitely have an ASBO’: quirky Welsh cob scoops surprise Winter Dressage Championships win
- ‘Last year was a write off – but his titles will come’: how this ‘dream’ horse went from zero to hero and why he’s one to watch
- Sad farewell to eventing superstar who beat life-threatening illness to be ‘given wings again’
- Side-saddle rider and multi-talented gelding cut elegant picture at Winter Dressage Championships
- How sustainable is equine insurance? The experts explain…
- An international showjumper turned dressage rider, a man arrested, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Home-bred siblings land a grand prix one-two: ‘I’d be surprised if it’s happened before’
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘I’m sleeping with one eye open’
April 20th
- Show’s leading rider continues domination, rider’s 60th present to herself makes ‘dream come true’, and more unmissable stories from Hartpury
- Man arrested after horses found with multiple stab wounds
- ‘He feels like he’s going to be a grand prix horse’: James Bond finds his power to win big at the Winter Dressage Championships
- ‘I rode a dressage horse and that was it – I was converted’: former showjumper in shock after winning dressage title
- ‘It’s important not to forget how far we’ve come’: trio of friends win a title apiece at the Winter Dressage Championships
- Tetanus in horses: what every owner needs to know
- Who will win Badminton, dazzling dressage and more things the horse world is talking about
- World Horse Welfare provides peace of mind with equine insurance *Promotion*
- Spring sale
- Robert Walker: ‘We must sell our sport by showcasing it at its best’
- Adding this to your horse’s routine could make all the difference this competition season *Promotion*
- Horse insurance: questions to ask before buying
April 19th
- Student partners 18.3hh ‘gentle giant’ to glory as youth shines at Hartpury: ‘I forget about his height when I’m on him’
- ‘She’s quite rare’: exceptional mare eclipses her rivals to take PSG title at the Winter Dressage Championships
- Husband and wife win four- and three-star events on horses who are half-brothers
- New Forest pony delights at Winter Dressage Championships: ‘I’m blessed to have found him’
- Two showjumpers as you’ve never seen them before, on a day with the Household Cavalry
- Remember this young horse’s name – his Winter Dressage Championships title is just the beginning
- New intermediate championship for those affected by HOYS changes
- ‘It was devastating – I nearly wrote her off’: mare overcomes injury to return to the Winter Dressage Championships
- 7 things you really need to know about equine insurance
- Defending champion out of Badminton and other things the horse world is talking about
- Pippa Roome: ‘My Badminton podium predictions, plus ones to watch’
- Horse & Hound; 20 April 2023
April 18th
- ‘I owe it to him to make the right decision’: defending champion withdrawn from Badminton
- ‘A very emotional situation’: experts gather to tackle equine grass sickness
- Racing pledges to review Grand National meeting after three horses die
- Horses ridden through central London to parliament to help end equine suffering
- Upright gates and a ‘thumping great bullfinch’: Badminton unveils new-look cross-country course for 2023
- Meet the traditional gypsy cob found on a river bank who’s heading to the Winter Dressage Championships
- Badminton-bound stars among those caught on camera at Burnham Market Horse Trials
- The definitive guide to the pre-purchase equine vetting
- The Badminton draw, a setback for a top horse, and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- Watch a dressage horse learning how to jump and 6 other great bits of horsey social media this week
April 17th
- Full Badminton Horse Trials draw: find out when your favourite will start
- Rate this 5-bed home with outdoor school, 15 boxes, 48 acres and indoor arena with viewing area
- ‘Without us there’s no sport’: officials raise concerns over abuse and bullying
- Buying a horse: Horse & Hound’s ultimate step-by-step guide
- ‘Horse of a lifetime’ who was placed at five-star retires
- Plaque off! The best toothbrushes to support your dog’s oral hygiene and banish dental disease
- Badminton favourite alters build-up plans owing to small setback
- Showjumper banned after animal cruelty, plus other things the horse world is talking about
April 16th
- Farewell to respected former regional director who played ‘pivotal role’ in eventing
- Tips to help jockeys to eat more and weigh less may help the general public too
- I want to jump! Two-year-old rider’s meltdown at having to do dressage first
- Bevy of five-star event riders among equestrians taking on London Marathon
- ‘I just focus on me and my horses – and ignore the negativity on social media’: Annabella Pidgley on her superstar string
- A 16th Century farmhouse with indoor and outdoor arenas, stables, 95 acres, swimming pool, tennis court and much more
April 15th
- ‘She will be dearly missed’: superstar mare put down aged 27
- ‘How many times must we ask?’ Ponies escape on roads after ‘mindless’ walker left gate open
- Rider who lost her ‘best friend’ urges others to cherish every ride and every moment
- ‘He is the cleverest horse’: Grand National provides fairytale result for British connections
- The Band of the Household Cavalry: the horses behind the music
- How should the Grand National fences be ridden? H&H finds out…
- ‘A complete underdog story’: meet highly fancied Grand National runner Corach Rambler
April 14th
- ‘I remembered what it’s all about’: Carl Hester returns to international competition with grand prix win
- Gentle grey Grand National hero brightens sick children’s days with annual hospital visit
- Olympic showjumper banned from equestrian sport for seven years after animal cruelty
- Best toothpastes for your dog: gleaming gnashers and sweet breath
- HS2 hits eventing, the fairness of para classification and other things the horse world is talking about
- Public feeding or petting of horses could mean £1,000 fine under new rules
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘My field sounds like mother – prone to over exaggeration and a tad high-maintenance’
April 13th
- HS2 forces popular British Eventing fixture to run for final time
- Locks alone not enough to protect horse trailers from thieves, riders warned
- Five-star rider and husband ‘absolutely loving being parents’ as they welcome first child
- Firefighters cut horse free from gate in back of horsebox
- Badminton withdrawals, colic surgery, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Natasha Baker: ‘Para classification is unfair – all athletes should be reclassified’
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 135: Top young dressage rider Annabella Pidgley | Riding helmet standards
April 12th
- ‘Started like a dream, ended like a nightmare’: top horse recovering after colic surgery
- ‘It would have been a fairytale ending’: disappointment as injury forces Badminton withdrawal
- 5 horsey headaches that ‘inbetweeny weather’ brings
- John Whitaker trying barefoot and other things the horse world is talking about
- Never forgotten: Red Rum lights up Liverpool, 50 years after first National win
- John Whitaker: ‘I’m giving barefoot a go – that it’s cheaper appeals as a Yorkshireman’
- Horse & Hound; 13 April 2023
- ‘Taking off his shoes was a complete game changer’: the story of King Edward’s journey to World Cup Final winner
April 11th
- The devastating effects of speed: driver sentenced after pony’s death
- Watch Valegro saying hello to Charlotte Dujardin’s baby and 6 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- ‘Charges dismissed’ against pony who resisted arrest, as he finds forever home
- A goat mothering an orphaned foal, a broken bridle, and other things the horse world is talking about
April 10th
- ‘Always happy and singing’: vocal police horse retired after 10 years’ service
- New research highlights links between stress, genes, and behaviour in equines
- ‘These riders are role models’: national federation gives awards for good horsemanship in the warm-up
- ‘Upholding minimum standards, but for whose benefit?’: new dressage rule raises questions
- Find out what numbers Yasmin Ingham and Zara Tindall will wear at Kentucky – plus latest British withdrawals
- Don’t miss this showstopper with arena, incredible house and jaw-dropping views (its location might surprise you)
- Upset neighbours and sleepless nights? The best dog collars to stop excessive barking
- Find somewhere to stay in the Peaks for your visit to Chatsworth
April 9th
- 15 years of service, 13 Queen’s birthday parades, a lifetime of memories: happy retirement to King’s Troop stalwart
- ‘A pandora’s box’ or good news for future equine breeding?: New gene editing law passed
- ‘I feel like I’m flying’: showjumping success for rider having intensive chemo for returned cancer
- The way forward for eventing? Owners, riders and organisers share their views
- World number one wins World Cup title as British riders suffer disappointment
- An 18th Century home with arena, six stables, horse walker, 12 acres and more
April 8th
- ‘Let your horse talk to you’: top teamwork gives 28-year-old horse second chance of an active life
- ‘She’s the pony we’ll never sell’: 11.2hh schoolmistress with the ‘biggest heart’ qualifies for prestigious final again
- The Household Cavalry: its history, the regiments and the famous Cavalry Black horses
- World Cup Final field depleted after further shock withdrawals
- ‘She trusted me from the very first step’: Jessica von Bredow-Werndl posts huge score to claim back-to-back World Cup titles
April 7th
- ‘That child was so lucky’: walkers warned to leave ponies alone after video shows the risks
- ‘My dad was my guardian angel’: rider’s lucky escape after bridle breaks and horse ‘takes off like Seabiscuit’
- ‘Just fabulous’: nanny goat bought from dairy farm feeds and mothers orphaned foal
- ‘Valuable intelligence is being missed’: new plans to tackle animal welfare enforcement failings
- Find the showing world intimidating? 6 questions you thought were too obvious to ask
- Fancy trying your hand at horse agility? Here’s what you need to know first…
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘It’s been a really bad week’
April 6th
- ‘Exciting opportunity’ for real change in our industry
- Scott Brash sets Britain’s World Cup dreams alight
- A tiny rider, resetting the event season and other things the horse world is talking about
- World Cup Final title contender withdraws from competition at 11th hour
- Katie Jerram-Hunnable: ‘Get out of the arena, it’s time to embrace open spaces’
April 5th
- Defending champions off to winning start at Dressage World Cup Final – despite ‘expensive hiccups’
- Welcome to Horse & Hound’s Equilab Challenge
- ‘I sold some calves and bought a pony – this is the dream’: meet a 51-year-old World Cup Final debutant
- Five-year-old rider has ‘wonderful time’ as ‘youngest ever’ to compete at national championships
- Mud, glorious mud? How to clean your hunting coat
- Big smiles as five-star stalwart returns to eventing after injury: ‘Like putting on a pair of old slippers’
- Eventing stars caught on camera, a £21m dream horsey home in the sun, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Andrew Nicholson: ‘Can we press the reset button on the 2023 eventing season?’
- Horse & Hound; 6 April 2023
April 4th
- British world champions countdown to Kentucky with podium finish: ‘I’m expecting a big bold course’
- Emily King preps for Badminton with a major win – and the London Marathon by running in wellies
- On duty and ‘lovin’ it’ and 10 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- The Spanish Riding School: calls for change amid management concerns
- Farewell to world medal-winning rider and long-term chef d’equipe
- A pint-sized ‘dun’, Zara Tindall, a model and the world champion: 14 photos from Thoresby
- Ear-trimming rules, an injured groom, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Silver Spurs and a Twelve Pound Heart by Helen Newman Wood
April 3rd
- Laura Collett hails ‘absolute legend’ groom after trot-up accident
- Equine herpes: horse confirmed dead and others blocked from competing
- A stunning estate with stables, arena, loads of hacking and a 12-bed, 12-bath manor house
- ‘Tiny, fearless and determined’: final farewell to medal-winning event rider
- A horse stuck in a cattle grid, a talented former racehorse, and other things the horse world is talking about
April 2nd
- Riding school licence expires after inspectors’ ‘obstructive’ behaviour and inappropriate comments
- ‘I felt like me again’: paralysed rider turned to driving home-bred Friesian after life-changing car crash
- Pony put down as mares and foals rescued from common
- A 23-acre estate with 9 stables, tennis court, swimming pool, 5-bed main house and more
April 1st
- Former racehorse bought for £600 makes grand prix dressage debut
- ‘Everyone tried to save him’: driving horse stuck in cattle grid put down
- ‘Aesthetics should never compromise welfare’: major show brings in ear-trimming rule
- Remarkable vet stories: ‘I was faced with a choice — keep pushing my hand in to try to find the foreign body or don’t wake him up’
- ‘Nothing will ever feel like this’: scientists’ joy as they work out definitive number of uses of baler twine