- 31 July
- ‘I was slipping everywhere!’: Lottie Fry and Glamourdale continue their winning streak – in a dramatic rainstorm
- Hero police dog who inspired law to protect service animals dies aged 14
- ‘Good to be back’: Olympic medallist makes winning return following injury
- Gold medallists, home-breds and championship first-timers in line for dressage Europeans selection
- A dreamy farmhouse with six stables, pretty gardens and direct access onto the New Forest
- ‘Get off the sofa’ says inspirational 72-year-old preparing to ride in her first Flat race
- How to house train with puppy pads, according to an expert dog trainer
- ‘The driver passed three signs and still hit me’: horse in collision with van on country lane
- No horse, short of cash, desperate to ride? Check out these ideas for ways to ride on a budget
- Brilliant Brits in the Nations Cup, plus other Hickstead highlights the horse world is talking about
- *Opinion* Elite sport isn’t always kind, but it should always be fair
- 30 July
- ‘He was my 18th birthday present’: part-bred Connemara is home-produced supreme at the RIHS
- ‘He shows all the signs of a five-star grand prix horse’: remember the name of this British rider’s rising star
- ‘That was special’: emotions run high again as Robert Whitaker lifts King George trophy on father John’s home-bred
- Meet this year’s Hickstead Derby winner, who jumped shards of light when loose schooling as a youngster
- ‘He’s my once in a lifetime pony’: shock win for RIHS supreme first-timer and her working hunter
- First RIHS supreme victory for 26-year-old rider and lightweight star
- A four-bedroom farmhouse with five stables, arena, gym, sauna and almost seven acres for under £800,000
- 29 July
- ‘I’d intended to retire at 90... but I think it might now be 95’: double Hickstead celebration to treasure for husband and wife
- ‘No better place to win my first Nations Cup’: Harry Charles reflects on momentous home win, 13 years after watching his father
- ‘That was amazing, but unexpected’: triumphant RIHS return for small hack
- Two Royal International championships in two hours for untouchable horse
- Meet the 1.20m showjumper turned dressage star who is now excelling in a side-saddle
- Breen remains king of the Queen’s: Shane lifts Hickstead trophy for fourth time
- ‘This was only his second show’: thoroughbred takes a break from hunting to win at the RIHS
- ‘He give it 100% every time’: third RIHS win in three years for consistent show horse
- ‘He’s my bargain superstar’: miniature bought from Preloved continues his reign at the RIHS
- ‘He should be human’: traditional stallion leads senior field at Royal International
- ‘It’s 10 years since I won in this ring’: Jack Whitaker claims first senior Hickstead victory
- ‘Horse welfare is paramount, but the rule needs changing’: upset for Ireland in Hickstead Nations Cup
- ‘He’s a mother’s dream’: first RIHS win for family and their home-produced Dartmoor
- ‘She rode him beautifully’: small hunter and 19-year-old step up to win RIHS amateur supreme
- Former European champion among commentators for eventing European Championships
- 28 July
- ‘He’s a work of art’: star Connemara adds another worker title to his tally at the RIHS
- ‘The best day’: an emotional John Whitaker helps Great Britain triumph in Hickstead Nations Cup
- A tailless chestnut mare – whose rider needed convincing to take the reins – is spectacular RIHS 5* winner
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- Stunning RIHS working hunter debut for rider who has ‘never won anything like this before’
- ‘We are heartbroken’: rider dies after fall in competition
- ‘He’s a great little horse’: riding horse defends his title at the Royal International
- New names claim first Royal International titles, and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘They’re a first season combination’: 23-year-old rider tops RIHS amateur riding horses
- How to crate train your pup successfully: tips from an expert
- Could your horse be a RIHS champion? Walk this year’s working hunter course to find out…
- Graham Fletcher: ‘Delays put animals’ lives at stake’
- Faster than a cheetah? Check out the pace of these 7 speedy dog breeds
- ‘Bring it on’: from 68-year-old Olympic legend to 24-year-old sensation – meet the British team for today’s Hickstead Nations Cup
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘Enough is enough’
- 27 July
- Hickstead debutant and 15.2hh mare take eventers’ title as last fence falls for Gemma Stevens
- ‘He means the absolute world to us’: home-bred Welsh is crowned M&M supreme at the RIHS
- ‘This will take a while to sink in’: up-and-coming star takes first RIHS hunter supreme
- Fancy a project? Don’t miss this property with 12 stables, 14 acres, direct hacking onto Dartmoor and more
- Why watching YouTube videos helped Hickstead first-timer to 5* jumping success
- Piggy March: ‘When people make good decisions, they inspire others to do the same’
- Children showing the adults how it’s done at Hickstead, and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘He’s part of the family’: legendary worker storms to championship victory at the RIHS
- Two championship first-timers among British team revealed for Europeans
- 10 of the most expensive dog breeds in the world – how does your pooch measure up?
- Twelve-year-old beats competitors twice her age in Hickstead amateur final
- Scoop that poop: 6 of the best dog poo bags
- They don’t make ’em like they used to: what the Olympics of yesteryear were like to ride at as the 365 day countdown to Paris begins
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 139: Hickstead Derby winner David Simpson | Keeping horses hydrated
- 26 July
- ‘We’ve had to learn on the job’: RIHS glory for 11-year-old in her first season of showing
- ‘Now is her time’: new star comes to the fore in Arab championship at the RIHS
- Young jockey ‘rides for his win’ at the RIHS aboard his grandmother’s home-bred Welsh pony
- ‘We couldn’t look at anything else’: hunter pony makes history by winning fourth RIHS title in a row
- ‘We’ve had so much fun’: rider pays tribute as stable star bows out from elite competition
- The Waterford bit: how does it work and what type of horse does it suit?
- Pippa Funnell and Tom McEwen take on reigning champion Gemma Stevens at Hickstead
- ‘We went to Italy for 24hrs, tried her and saw the Colosseum’ – chance buy leads to national Hickstead title
- Choosing the right photos and videos to sell your horse
- ‘We’re both firecrackers’: 8yo becomes youngest RIHS 128cm winner on 22yo pony
- Top British horse ruled out of Europeans and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘I can’t believe it’: beauty therapist wins first Royal International title with her home-produced Connemara
- How to stop your dog chewing your home to shreds
- 11 hacks to eliminate bad doggy smells
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- Training to Win by Caroline Moore
- Be Happy! A Little Book of Mindfulness, by Maddy Bard
- 25 July
- Supercob and home-bred mare lead coloured field as 2023 Royal International gets underway
- Kissing spines: why treatment or surgery is just the start of the journey
- ‘Gutted doesn’t cover it’: British medal contender forced to withdraw top horse from Europeans selection race
- Lucinda Green offers riders $10,000 prize pot – and confirms new challenge is not a scam
- Get your tickets for the Longines Global Champions Tour of London – and check out the new four-day programme
- How to stop a puppy crying so that everyone gets a good night’s sleep
- Supplements to help joints keep working at their best: what’s on the market?
- Barbie on horseback, ponies meeting The Queen, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Meet Nalegro – the young Valegro nephew who could give Lottie Fry a hat-trick of world titles
- 24 July
- ‘The bit broke in half just before the gallop’: Irish Draught defies tack malfunction to win
- Shetland ponies greet The Queen as she visits birthplace of Black Beauty author
- ‘We want to make eventing as safe as possible’: researchers’ calls to governing bodies to act
- ‘Beyond my wildest dreams’: British junior riders power to team and individual medals at dramatic Europeans
- A farmhouse with six stables, arena, paddocks and more in a very accessible location
- How to watch the Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead on TV
- The council blocking off-road riding, a fraudster, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Why professionals use Whickr to buy and sell horses with ease *Promotion*
- 7 things you wish you’d been told when you were learning to horse ride
- 23 July
- Drug trial indicates significant benefits for horses with arthritis
- ‘You get one life with horses, enjoy it’: meet Midlife Crisis Barbie and her Real Life Unicorn
- ‘Riders should show good manners’: what the Royal International’s working hunter pony judge is looking for
- ‘She adores him’: ‘tiny’ nine-year-old rider and her ‘cheeky’ pony set to make major show debut against adults
- An equestrian home with plenty of stables, indoor arena and over 78 acres in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- 22 July
- Plans for bridleway alongside railway with trains travelling up to 110mph
- Enjoy a glass of Chardonneigh or Thoroughblend to support equine welfare
- Britain’s youth dressage medallists – who are they and where are they now?
- Canine calming products to keep your dog cool, calm and collected
- 14 tips for travelling horses safely, plus what kit you really need
- Brushing boots for all budgets
- 21 July
- Planning a visit to Gatcombe for the Festival of British Eventing? Check this out...
- Benefits fraudster who claimed she could barely walk caught thanks to Facebook horse pictures
- Riders baffled as council puts up barriers to deny horses access to woods
- 15 of the greatest horse quotes of all time (from Churchill to Shakespeare)
- A suffering stallion’s life ended, a stolen pony, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Katie Duxbury: ‘The Great Yorkshire is a big ask for a young horse’
- Who’s excited for this year’s Royal International Horse Show? Check out 36 stunning show ring winners from 2022
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘I’m sure I am currently available on Amazon as a large garden water feature’
- 20 July
- Lexington by Kim Wickens is a must-read for all thoroughbred enthusiasts
- A 35-acre estate in an idyllic location with stables, arena, cinema, indoor pool, tennis court, gym, wine room and more
- Stallion suffering with prolapsed penis had to be put down immediately
- ‘Truly magnificent’: new War Horse limited edition to celebrate 40th anniversary
- 14 pairs of children’s riding gloves suitable for first timers and competitive riders
- Desperate appeal to find missing miniature pony believed stolen
- Anna Ross: ‘Could judges and technology work together in dressage as in tennis?’
- 10 riding hats that are perfect for children
- 19 July
- No stains, no smells: how to get dog pee out of carpets
- Warning as ponies’ welfare put at risk by facial oils and gels in hot weather
- Horse dies and another hit in collisions with two cars
- How to clean your dog’s ears
- Olympic medal-winning eventer helps his country qualify for Paris 2024 showjumping
- Equine genital hygiene, and other things the horse world is talking about
- 100 boys’ names for your new pup
- Horse & Hound; 20 July 2023
- 16 common conformation terms you should know, but probably don't
- 18 July
- Pony suffers extensive facial injuries in suspected dog attack *Warning: graphic image*
- Two new bodies set up to oversee equine sheath-cleaning
- Racing community devastated as work rider dies aged 29
- 11 signs you were a horsey child in the 90s
- Two senior championship debutants named in Irish squad for eventing Europeans
- 7 things riders who have owned their horse for over a decade can relate to
- Meet 7 of the largest dog breeds on the planet
- British medals, 10 sudden deaths plus other things the horse world is talking about
- Get your Royal International Horse Show tickets
- 17 July
- Andrew Nicholson and Nicola Wilson join young event horse judging panel
- British and Irish future stars deliver fistful of medals at European Championships
- Authorities investigate 10 sudden mysterious equine deaths within weeks
- Check out this five-bed home with a floodlit arena, 18 acres, six stables and gym
- 8 things you should never say to an event rider
- British rider makes history by being crowned double European champion
- The death of a much-loved Olympic medallist, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- Medal counts, stable names and quirks – what you need to know about the British squad for the Eventing Europeans
- 16 July
- Equine gastric ulcers cause most insurance claims with many over £3,000
- ‘Don’t give up’: rider who ‘spent a year falling off’ young horse takes him to first win
- ‘He brightened up the day’: farewell to British Showjumping judge who served for 45 years
- How to cope when things go wrong in a dressage test – and still impress the judges
- The Cheltenham gag bit: how does it work and what type of horse does it suit?
- A jaw-dropping property with 24 stables, indoor and outdoor arenas and swimming pool, set in 75 acres
- 15 July
- Licensing livery yards could be on the cards in new Government plans
- ‘He inspires me every day’: eight-year-old diagnosed with bone cancer to ride at national championships
- ‘Bags of carrots on the other side’: farewell to much-loved medal-winning horse
- One of the oldest living Olympic medallists dies aged 102
- 13 times owning horses has been a humbling experience
- ‘The horse does all the work’ — and other things not to say to an equestrian
- Best dog beds for every need
- ‘Less is definitely more during your show’: impress 2023 Royal International M&M amateur and young rider judge Clare Dew
- 14 July
- Long-term charity resident tests positive for strangles in ‘unusual case’
- Wimbledon invites inspiring rider to perform coin-toss for ladies’ singles final
- ‘Watch riders that you admire’ — plus 6 more top tips from dressage riders
- Riders in line to make championship debut as British para dressage longlist announced
- 100 girls’ dog names for bitches
- Places to stay near the European Dressage Championships at Riesenbeck
- Quick-thinking firefighters, Olympic showjumper Rich Fellers, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Who’s a clever dog? The 7 smartest dog breeds in the world
- Julie Templeton: ‘With entries for plaited classes down, how can we reverse this worrying trend?’
- 7 ways to get the most out of a clinic (plus 4 things not to do)
- Hovis’ Friday diary: considering life choices...
- 13 July
- Olympic showjumper Rich Fellers pleads guilty to sexually abusing a minor
- ‘Long may they continue’: Britain’s best equestrian yards celebrated
- Quick-thinking firefighters use tyres to save mare from drowning in flooded valley
- A smart horsey set-up with stables, arena, horsewalker, over 10 acres and a five-bed home
- 7 adjustable riding helmets to help you find the perfect fit
- Happy birthday Charlotte Dujardin! 38 pictures to celebrate her big day
- A lack of safe drinking water for FEI grooms, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- Meet 7 of the world’s smallest dog breeds
- Down Fido down! How to keep dogs off the couch
- Grackle bridles for every budget
- Booties to protect your dog’s paws against frost, flints and burning tarmac
- Andrew Nicholson: ‘Why Aachen is the place to advertise eventing to a wider audience’
- 5 places most riders lose marks in the dressage arena (and how to win them back)
- 12 July
- ‘Totally wrong’: grooms forced to drink unsafe water from hoses or suffer dehydration
- Tackling rider-size concerns and other things the horse world is talking about
- 8 features you will find on (almost) every stable yard
- ‘There will never be another like him’: farewell to Highland stallion who made history
- Horse & Hound; 13 July 2023
- 9 things you should never say to your riding instructor
- 11 July
- Noseband rules could be changed in all disciplines, plus other proposed revisions
- A $1m grand prix, an ‘awe-inspiring’ jump-off and young Brits prepare for glory
- Sire of world’s top dressage horse dies ‘unexpectedly’
- ‘We applaud them’: new group set up to tackle the issue of oversized riders
- 14 things your horse does when you’re running late
- Valegro to star at BD National Convention, with glittering line-up of Olympians
- Hard ground: why it is a problem for your horse and how to help
- Who will be riding for medals at the European Showjumping Championships?
- Spur rules, money-saving deals, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Long and short riding boots that won’t break the bank
- 10 July
- Plan to allow dressage riders to ditch their spurs completely at top level
- Owners go without heating and hot water to afford their horses
- Rider dies and horse injured in ‘blind bend incident’ with motorcyclist
- Who will be representing their country in European Dressage Championship teams?
- A six-bed home on the coast with six stables, arena, former cattery and recording studio
- Thunder and lightning: should you keep your horse in or out?
- Loss of major event, battered horse in happy new home and other things the horse world is talking about
- 9 things we got up to at Pony Club camp that we’re sure wouldn’t happen now
- 9 July
- Calls for changes to elimination rule over ‘serious concerns’
- Huge mass of tissue removed from tiny pony’s genitals
- ‘To finish really is to win’: farewell to gold series rider and equestrian board member
- Groom David Honnet shares his travelling tips and reveals Scott Brash’s next superstar
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- A stone-built family home with six smart stables and outdoor arena in over 10 acres
- 8 July
- Study aims to identify how horses show happiness with humans
- Young horse battered with pole to ‘teach her a lesson’ is helping children in new home
- ‘The neglect was just too much’: foal born to rescued mare only lives 24 hours
- Call for owners to take part in first British horse census
- Trainability and talent – meet Britain’s best young dressage horses of 2023
- ‘No manic gallops or extended trots through the middle’: how to impress this year’s Royal International coloured pony judge
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- 7 July
- Another major horse trials lost leaving region with just four venues
- 21 signs you’re a horse nut
- ‘Even in the darkest times, there is hope’: top riders carry Baton of Hope to support suicide prevention
- World champions, Badminton stars and medallists on British squad for European Eventing Championships
- Ingrid Klimke’s top dressage horse undergoes surgery for hairline fracture
- Your guide to European Eventing Championships tickets if you’re attending in person
- Farewell to a top stallion, Carl Hester’s latest victory and other things the horse world is talking about
- Who will be representing their country in European Eventing Championship teams?
- Carl Hester: ‘Where would humanity be without horses?’
- ‘It’s a good job I’m obsessed’: an exclusive look behind the scenes at this top horseman’s yard
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘A very large horse with a very wide bottom’
- 6 July
- ‘He was a dream to ride’: Carl Hester adds fresh grand prix win to star horse’s tally
- Competition remains off the agenda for Olympic gold medallist recovering from injury
- ‘How lucky I am to have had him in my life’: top sports stallion dies aged 16
- A 17th century house with indoor and outdoor arenas, plenty of stables, horsewalker and over 25 acres
- Chased to exhaustion: 32-year-old horse found unable to move after field pursuit
- The Queen’s last ride: Her Majesty’s stud groom on her much-loved mare Emma
- It shouldn’t happen to a groom (but it has...)
- Medals galore, Hickstead Derby reflections, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Shane Breen: ‘Spectators certainly got their money’s worth at Hickstead’
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- 5 July
- ‘Memories to last a lifetime’: medals galore for British riders at Special Olympics World Games
- Switzerland aim for a team medal with European Eventing Championships squad
- 15 types of Pony Club parent you’re sure to recognise
- Horse and rider injured in incident with ‘aggressive’ Alsatian
- Defending champions list four combinations for European Dressage Championships
- When is an earpiece not an earpiece, Valegro’s 21st, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Paw-sitively hysterical dog jokes to raise the woof with laughter
- From foal to Olympic champion: celebrating Valegro’s stellar career on his 21st birthday
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- Hat bags that offer extra protection
- 4 July
- 21 of the cutest dog breeds to make you coo, smile (and want more dogs...)
- Why you should brush your dog’s teeth – and how to do it
- 7 misconceptions non-horsey people often make about equestrians
- Top names, Blenheim winners and rising stars among German eventing Europeans longlist
- Calls to ban showjumpers from using phones while riding at competitions
- Stick with the science when it comes to hay steaming *Promotion*
- Stable guards and stall chains for use at home and away
- A legend’s unexpected retirement, a small but mighty police horse, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- Top rider causes a stir by wearing earpiece during CHIO Aachen grand prix special
- 5 headcollars for strong horses
- ‘The biggest mover I’ve ever sat on’: massive personal bests for Brits in Aachen bodes well for European Championships
- 3 July
- Showjumping legend makes ‘spontaneous’ decision to retire, weeks before his 60th birthday
- British world champions narrowly beat Michael Jung to historic Aachen eventing victory
- ‘We wish you peace’: farewell to former police horse who won award for ‘astounding bravery’
- ‘A privilege to ride on your wings’: top mare retires from competition aged 17
- Move into this cottage with stables, arena, studio, gym, over 10 acres and a bluebell wood
- Places to stay near the European Showjumping Championships in Milan
- A showjumper’s early death, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘He’s racing royalty’: showing success for 23-year-old ex-racer who won £109,000
- 10 times in life when your horse is your best friend
- 2 July
- ‘The best thing I’ve ever done’: pub landlady and her £1 horse achieve Hickstead dream
- ‘She’s a headstrong mare’: former Blue Cross resident set for Royal International debut
- ‘If you can improve a horse, that’s a great skill to have’: how to make it in dressage without a horsey background
- Rider’s incredible save caught on camera: ‘I was determined not to fall off!’
- A 103-acre estate with stables, arena, Captain Mark Phillips’ cross-country course, tennis court, pool and more
- 1 July
- Tiny young rider on 16.2hh mare takes first step towards Badminton grassroots
- Fancy a day at Ascot races? Your helpful guide to tickets and 2023 fixtures
- Horse beaten and kicked after road collapse is ‘part of the family’ in new loving home
- ‘She has Freestyle’s trot and Glamourdale’s canter’: why MSJ Glamourstyle is a seriously special foal
- Top showjumper dies from colic on way to major show
- Ridden assessments are essential when investigating horses’ poor performance
- ‘She was in hospital for over three months’: rider’s inspiring Royal International journey
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