All content Archive | January 2024

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January 31st
- New data on horse falls in eventing and what the future holds for frangible fences
- ‘No horse could have been luckier’: sad farewell to much-loved eventer aged 26
- ‘I learnt so much from him’: final farewell to grand prix horse with massive character
- 6 reasons why a Saturday job on a yard will set you up for life
- A ban on bandages, a 46th equine birthday and other things the horse world is talking about
- Horse & Hound; 1 February 2024
January 30th
- Interested in working horses at liberty? Here’s what you need to know about its history, approaches and best practice from expert horse trainers
- Judges announced for 2024 Royal Windsor Horse Show
- Lossiemouth annihilates her rivals, but who will she take on at the Cheltenham Festival?
- National horse sport federation extends ban on bandages at competitions
- Horses being killed on Britain’s roads, and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- A special fuss for a special lady: rescued mare celebrates her 46th birthday in style
- Signs, causes and coping strategies for reactivity in dogs – explained by an expert
- Sir Gino shortens to a hot favourite for Cheltenham Festival after sublime success: ‘A talented individual’
January 29th
- More than one horse still dies on British roads every week
- ‘A man of the greatest integrity and wisdom’: farewell to ‘charming’ rider, organiser and official
- Work from home heaven: stables, study and hacking for £600,000
- All about the whippet
- Rider gives up on dry January after winning back-to-back World Cups and William Funnell’s side wins Nations Cup
- ‘Mum was looking down on me today’: teenager in shock Grade One success on 22/1 outsider
- Ban for breeder who let horses suffer, a stable fire that killed five, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- Get ready for the new season – how to perform under pressure
- All about the Rhodesian Ridgeback
January 28th
- ‘You get very good feedback’: top coach’s idea to tap into riders’ expertise during competitions
- ‘He’ll keep my heart safe for ever’: meet the cob who changed and saved his owner’s life
- Sam Watson on his Olympic journey: ‘I bottled selection for London 2012, but Tokyo was different’
- Pack your bags: move to this dreamy estate with stables, 84 acres, pool, tennis court, vineyard, olive grove and more
January 27th
- ‘It’s different’: mixed reaction from showing world to HOYS judging announcement
- Appeal for €1,000 compensation fails after horse went missing for two hours in competition
- Young equestrian and podcaster aiming for Miss England title
- Five ways to improve your horse’s stable environment today
- TSF Dalera BB – one of the best horses dressage has ever seen
- ‘A fresh opportunity’: Di Lampard previews a radical new shake up of team showjumping
January 26th
- Five horses die in stable fire: police investigate cause
- Ban for breeder too proud to ask for help as horses suffered
- ‘Spectacular, but fair’: inside the mind of the Paris Olympic course-designer
- All about the Saluki
- A £22m equestrian estate with chandeliers in its stables, and other things the horse world is talking about
- All about the Irish Wolfhound
- How can you tell if a horse is happy?
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘To come between a woman and food is like sticking your tongue into an electric socket’
January 25th
- New name for Kentucky Three-Day, Aston Martin expands support, plus more partnership news
- Help offered to Haygain customers: ‘We’re sure this great British brand will be back’
- ‘I stay because of my love of horses’: mounted police officer clocks up 50 years’ service
- A mega equestrian home with climate-controlled stables, indoor and outdoor arenas, cinema, pool, bar and 100 acres
- Former Army officer turned trainer loses two stone to ride in prestigious race
- Why am I seeing pop-up messages from Horse & Hound?
- Haygain in administration, the changes in British showjumping, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Graham Fletcher: ‘How far our national showjumping circuit has fallen’
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 145: top Irish event rider Sam Watson
January 24th
- ‘His abilities are undisputed’: Olympic medallist to coach elite team ahead of Paris Games
- ‘A lot of customers are in trouble’: shock as major equestrian manufacturer goes into administration
- Elegance, type and quality — what to look for when on the hunt for a top-class show hack
- Why is my dog vomiting? And is it an emergency?
- ‘The system could not cope’: balloting returns for entries to popular horse trials
- Nine secrets of successful cross-country from Tim and Jonelle Price
- A horse like no other, a desperate need to change, and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- Horse & Hound; 25 January 2024
January 23rd
- ‘You can’t pay bills with love’: the business of keeping horses must be made viable
- 8 half pads to consider to help perfect your saddle setup
- ‘An adventurous, brave horseman’: farewell to much-loved countryman who completed famous steeplechase
- Dramatic change as Horse of the Year Show organisers reveal 2024 judges
- All about the harrier
- Should cross country take place second or last in a new Olympic format – plus other things the horse world is talking about
- H&H eventing editor: ‘Cross-country last at the Olympics – I have three big questions’
- Worried about your horse losing weight? Now is the time to act… *Promotion*
- L’Homme Presse carries British hopes in Cheltenham Gold Cup after triumphant return
January 22nd
- ‘Events can’t run on entry fees alone’: new abandonment fund for extreme weather
- ‘Ensuring no horse ever faces an uncertain future’: new plans for former racehorses unveiled
- The ultimate competition equestrian property with indoor and outdoor arenas, groom’s cottage and more
- ‘Like no other horse I’ve ever ridden’: meet the remarkable mare on a five-star winning streak
- A fabulous first foal, a horse mistreated with coconut oil, and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- Imhotep – Charlotte Dujardin’s ‘sensitive’ but ‘brilliant’ partner who lives out all year round
January 21st
- New intermediate rulings for 2024 announced by Horse of the Year Show
- ‘Desperate need’ to reduce wormer use in horses after new research on deadly resistance
- A ‘giant of a horse, with a giant heart to match’: farewell to police horse who protected The late Queen
- Horses and chickens – a ‘match made in heaven’?
- Learning to ride as an adult – what you need to know before you get started
- A horsey home complete with arena, stables and grazing, all for £500,000
January 20th
- Like father, like daughter: first foal is image of her legendary sire
- Championship venue ruled out of 2024 owing to payment dispute
- Study shows horses learn better when they are more relaxed
- Eventing not yet confirmed for 2028 Olympics – with just weeks to decide on new format
- Calls to seek vet advice after owner prosecuted for treating horse with coconut oil
- ‘Horses are this sport’s most valuable asset – put their welfare first’: top coach’s advice to young riders
- Balancing full-time work with horses, family and a social life: key pointers on how to do it
- ‘A mutual love affair’: meet My Silver Lining’s groom, Phoebe Hewick
January 19th
- US Equestrian conducts review of controversial training clinic
- All about the greyhound
- All about the foxhound
- Rider hit with £5,500 bill reminds others to check insurance small print
- Vendredi Biats – from a ‘disappointing’ first viewing to triple medallist with Kitty King
- Britain is all systems go for Paris 2024 as Olympic equestrian places are reshuffled
- All about the deerhound
- A legendary trainer’s yard for sale, a rising star and other things the horse world is talking about
- Exciting new five-star ride for John Whitaker – with Paris Olympics ‘a possibility’
- Davy Russell: ‘Learning to dance has lots of similarities with learning to ride’
January 18th
- ‘He was sublime’: Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning superstar retires from racing aged 10
- Suitably mounted: what does it mean? Your views sought on tricky topic
- Vet struck off for dishonest passport application claims he was ‘tricked’
- Make the former yard of legendary trainer Fred Winter your own – complete with plenty of stables, equine pool, accommodation and more
- 13 gifts ideas for the dog lover in your life
- Top British horse sold, Paris 2024 predictions, and more things the horse world is talking about
- ‘Sensational’ Olympic stallion retires from competition aged 16
- Laura Tomlinson: ‘I’m backing the Brits to win Olympic gold in Paris’
- A career-best double for young jockey, on a horse he produced at the start: ‘An amazing day that meant so much’
January 17th
- ‘Please keep us in your thoughts’: over £52,000 raised for head lad after serious accident
- ‘Farewells are never easy – these horses are your best friends’: British grand prix showjumper sold to US rider
- ‘Anyone who cares for horses’ asked for views on cost-of-living crisis
- ‘Some sort of projectile’ shot at driven pony on main road
- A sad farewell to a top pony and other things the horse world is talking about
- When is it too cold to walk your dog?
- Find the best riding boots for every occasion
- Horse & Hound; 18 January 2024
- ‘I made the Olympics my goal aged 10 – I have to do it now!’ Meet showjumping’s rising star
January 16th
- All about the beagle
- New rider for top five-star event horse: ‘I really clicked with her’
- 16 things that only people with horses know about snow
- ‘He’s left a huge hole in our lives’: farewell to top pony who loved the ring
- ‘She ate too much at Christmas!’ Firefighters called to pony wedged between two trees
- 11 pairs of everyday men’s breeches
- ‘I wasn’t sure I was the right rider for him’: perseverance pays off for the Olympic champion and a world championship medallist returns
- A tiny rider with big ambitions, donkeys showing a young man the way, plus other things the horse world is talking about
January 15th
- £750,000 for a house, multiple stables, arena, jumping paddock, grazing and kennelling facilities
- All about the dachshund
- Goodbye to a much-loved event rider and mother, the latest on Helgstrand’s horses, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- All about the bloodhound
January 14th
- Hopes new code of conduct will provide ‘self-regulation’ for showing
- ‘She wants to get to a million!’ Tiny rider who jumps 17hh stallion reaches 100,000 YouTube subscribers
- Final farewell to passionate horsewoman and trainer who excelled
- ‘I’ve been given a second chance’: young man turns his life around thanks to donkeys
- Laura Tomlinson’s top 5 novice dressage training tips that suit all types of horse
- Enjoy country living with stables and an arena (with a view) in easy reach of cities and beaches
January 13th
- ‘A Star in a Storm’: final farewell to award-winning police horse after long retirement
- ‘Don’t overlook them’: amateur owner of multi-talented thoroughbred sings ex-racehorses’ praises
- Farewell to much-loved five-star event rider, breeder, producer and mother of top young rider
- 11 funny responses to horsey jobs
January 12th
- Glamourdale tops public vote to land prestigious accolade – again
- Company that stepped in to help secure Britain’s Nations Cup expands support, plus more sponsorship news
- A top mare’s remarkable recovery, a ‘secretive trade’, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Dog owner claimed her pet was ‘traumatised’ after it ‘launched itself’ at horse and rider
- Two top horses move to new riders while Helgstrand barred from team duties
- Banzai Du Loir – Yasmin Ingham’s eventing world champion who loves bananas and a really good roll
- All about the Basset Hound
- How small is the world’s smallest horse and other tiny horses facts you need to know
- Mirror Horse by Tamara Williamson
- Teaching a young horse to jump with Tina Fletcher
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘I am much maligned’
January 11th
- ‘It was horrendous’: top eventer recovers from serious injury to become broodmare
- An attractive manor house, complete with a ballroom, stables, 30 acres, and much more
- ‘A miserable, sickening trade’: calls for a ban as 18,000 horses exported from US to Mexico for slaughter
- A rider’s new baby, farewell to a five-star winner, and more things the horse world is talking about
- British Eventing CEO Rosie Williams: ‘Running a sport’s governing body is as challenging as competing at five-star’
January 10th
- European medallist with Paris 2024 potential heads dazzling new purchases by US buyer
- Farewell to ‘eccentric genius’ and five-star winner who put rider ‘on the map’
- BBC’s The Archers praised for raising awareness of excess equine weight dangers
- ‘We are feeling very lucky’: talented event rider welcomes first child
- Are riders doing enough to support brands?
- A horse of a lifetime killed on the road and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- Horse & Hound; 11 January 2024
January 9th
- New record prize money for Badminton’s 75th anniversary
- ‘I wouldn’t wish this on anyone’: rider seriously injured in road crash that killed her horse
- Top rider hopes fire safety conviction will raise awareness among other employers
- A jockey’s impressive acrobatics on his way to bagging a winner, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- 8 oils to consider adding to your horse’s feed
January 8th
- ‘It’s bonkers equine semen is classified as high risk’: industry works to solve issues as border checks come in
- Abandoned pony’s future goes from bleak to bright: ‘I’m so glad we’ve given him a chance’
- ‘It was a case of sit and suffer!’ Miracle recovery from jockey left hanging round horse’s neck
- Settle down at a hillside bungalow with 8 stables, arena and scope for further building
- Are you a responsible dog owner? 10 rules you should follow – or face a hefty fine
- How to teach a dog to retrieve
- The death of a much-loved children’s author, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- Are horses being overproduced for young horse classes? H&H seeks an expert’s view
January 7th
- Clarification on equine wormers under new veterinary prescribing rules
- ‘The most wonderful life’: final farewell to much-loved children’s author
- Riders urged to speak out to shape horse sport’s future: ‘This is really important’
- This is what a +£77.5m property looks like, complete with stables, arenas, 77 acres, pool, tennis court, bowling alley and more
January 6th
- ‘A legend who owes us nothing’: Badminton campaigner retires ‘sound, fit and well’ after five-star career
- ‘I can’t thank you enough’: Blenheim winner who competed at the Olympics retires
- ‘He was like a war horse’: stallion suspended on tree for days makes miraculous recovery
- Rise in UK elite horse auctions helping to show off ‘uncut British diamonds’
January 5th
- ‘Sadness’ and ‘excitement’ as Lottie Fry’s up-and-coming ride sold to USA
- Lordships Graffalo – meet Ros Canter’s supreme star who eats tack, licks cars and loves a cuddle
- ‘A once in 10 years event’: top trainer forced to evacuate horses as river bursts its banks
- New measuring system for ponies ‘cannot be challenged by third parties’
- Concerns over safety of arena mirrors, storm devastation, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Anna Ross: ‘It’d be a shock if there wasn’t a drama on social media, but spectator judging mainly agreed with the FEI judges’
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘genuinely, what the flip is wrong with her?’
January 4th
- Fences flattened and shelter found two fields away as Storm Henk devastates
- Owners of horse who severed leg on arena mirror call for better safety standards
- Check out this eight-bedroom manor with pool, 12 acres and more, just one mile from beaches
- 9 tips for getting rid of bad dog breath fast
- Struggling with mud fever? Here’s what you need to know to tackle it…
- Olympic mare bows out, warning to owners, and more things the horse world is talking about
January 3rd
- ‘Beyond anything you’d ever dream of’: the top young trainer you need on your radar for 2024 and beyond, who has enjoyed a sensational run of form
- Gold medal-winning mare bows out in front of home crowd: ‘Once she trusted me, everything just clicked’
- Tens of thousands turn out to support trail-hunting at festive meets
- Warning to horse owners after three-year-old’s mutilated body found in his field *warning: upsetting image*
- The sad loss of an Olympic medallist and other things the horse world is talking about
- Horse & Hound; 5 January 2024
- ‘Enjoy your retirement, buddy’: successful horse steps back, leaving ‘magical memories’
January 2nd
- Olympic eventing gold medallist who made ‘dreams come true’ will not return to sport
- Equestrian paralysed when speedboat exploded completes six FEI championships for Britain
- ‘She calls him Pegasus’: fan favourite bows out for a retirement of fun on Dartmoor
- ‘A rare, natural talent, taken far too soon’: sad farewell to Olympic rider and trainer
- Jilly Cooper among equestrians named in The King’s new year honours
- Unconcious bias among judges, a rescued foal, and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘The little personal touches make a big difference’: showing duo on how they’ve achieved their outstanding season
January 1st
- ‘Lovely to see them galloping’: Household Cavalry and Kings Troop horses enjoy winter holiday
- ‘The perfect life’: husband bought wife a surprise cob for her 60th – now he’s a convert too
- Using plastic packaging could be a ‘game-changer’ in healing serious wounds
- ‘It’s been step-by-step rather than a grand plan’: meet the 21-year-old European champion and grand prix winner, all on home-produced horses
- ‘I knew how much he had to give mentally to be able to do that for me’: Laura Tomlinson on the ride of her life
- ‘It was surreal’: meet Anna Price, who is making waves in the youth eventing ranks