All content Archive | February 2024

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February 29th
- Farewell to one of the quickest cross-country horses of his time, aged 30: ‘He was a family member’
- Stallion found with headcollar embedded in his face suffered ‘unnecessary pain’
- Here to Help: new campaign to encourage more riders into eventing
- Rural community urged to act as Labour pledges full hunting ban
- A brand new 5-bed family home with stables, grazing and plenty of potential
- Viewing our horses through their eyes can help improve their welfare
- A sad farewell to a top horse and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- Horse & Hound’s essential guide to eventing dressage scoring
- Anna Ross: ‘Clarity is needed from the top, but why are so few speaking up?’
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 146: Kim Bailey on the Cheltenham Festival and the highs and lows of training racehorses
February 28th
- What do I wear in my horse or pony showing class? Read our dress code guide for show riders…
- ‘Thank you, my soulmate’: sad farewell to $2,000 racehorse who became a five-star eventer
- New research reveals most common findings in pre-purchase horse vettings
- Injured event rider targeting June five-star, Constitution Hill, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Getting ready for your mare to foal: useful advice for first-time breeders
- ‘Why not?’: rider is the first to compete at top level dressage without spurs
- Dog behaviour expert reveals 10 sure signs that your dog loves you, plus tips to improve your bond
- ‘We have a problem’: Constitution Hill in doubt for Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival
- Horse & Hound; 29 February 2024
February 27th
- British Eventing gives riders more time to upgrade their body protectors
- Watch iconic golden horses ‘fly’ over water at Olympic venue
- Horse & Hound’s essential guide to eventing penalties
- Farewell to ‘one of a kind’ stallion, and other things the horse world is talking about
- 12 tips to help you choose the right stallion for your mare
- ‘I went splat!’ Eventer aiming for Luhmühlen after breaking two vertebrae
- Should you wear a stopwatch to go cross-country when eventing?
February 26th
- John Whitaker’s new horse goes viral, a teenager clears 1.85m and a warm-up fall doesn’t stop the world number one
- ‘Goodbye, my best friend’: tributes paid to ‘one of a kind’ stallion put down after accident
- 10 questions to ask yourself before getting a dog
- Every day’s a spa day at this dream house with stables, school, sauna and more
- Rider falls, an impressive tiny jockey on a veteran pony, and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘The ponies make my life better’: young rider with bone cancer calls for everyone to ‘Canter for a Cure’
- What should you do with your horse the day before an event? H&H investigates…
- 28 questions to ask when buying a puppy
- So you want to buy a puppy? Here are the key things you need to consider
- 7 jockey skulls suitable for cross-country and everyday riding
February 25th
- Pioneering rubber horseshoe designed to improve equine welfare
- Meet Trooper, Britain’s newest – and biggest — police horse
- ‘An inspiration to us all’: farewell to judge and highly accomplished equestrian
- ‘The more we reward, the more we’re going to get back’: Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour’s top training tips
- ‘You could travel the world to find a horse like him’: meet the £800 bargain bidding for Gold Cup and Grand National glory
- A 4-bed home complete with an arena, stables, grazing, hot tub and more
February 24th
- Rider fall rules tightened following review
- ‘We must keep doing the things we love’: Badminton grassroots rider speaks up about menopause
- Small but mighty: tiny rider and 27-year-old pony tackle bank and ditch in style
- ‘One of life’s true gentlemen’: farewell to much-loved sportsman
- Why does show day not always go to plan?
- 10 commandments for competition riders
- 44 fun Olympic equestrian facts from youngest to oldest and so much more…
February 23rd
- ‘Doing mares a disservice’: why ‘mareish’ stereotypes could be harming our horses
- World team gold medallists named on Olympic longlist
- Top-class horses, kisses and sugar lumps – behind the scenes at an elite showjumping yard
- Transform rider nerves into positive energy with Charlie Unwin’s expert tips
- A sad farewell, Olympic horses secured, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Adam Cromarty tells riders to ‘pick up your phone, and start creating’
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘Go forth and capture’
February 22nd
- ‘Her passing leaves a big hole in our hearts’: equine welfare charity’s tribute to adoption star
- ‘A shared vision’: British owner secures potential Olympic horses for top Irish rider
- An impressive family home near the coast with stables, grazing and access to incredible hacking
- ‘We all love getting something free’: new eventing loyalty cards
- Fleeces for dogs to keep them snug and warm
- ‘Remember you’re dealing with an unpredictable animal’ — how top riders cope when things go wrong
- Badminton entries change, a ‘perfect proposal’, and more things the horse world is talking about
- What to feed a puppy for healthy growth
- Feeding a puppy: how much and when?
- Carl Hester: why rowing is more like riding than you might think
- Happy 70th birthday, Ian Stark! We look back at the flying Scot’s career…
February 21st
- Horsey homestead: check out this six-bed farmhouse with stables and an arena
- Horse wears ‘will you marry me?’ rug in rider’s ‘perfect proposal’
- £5,000 fines on the cards for horse welfare offences
- Joy as superstar grey mare who ‘can do no wrong’ delivers first foal
- Olympic rider and daughter deny allegations, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Badminton makes a tweak to entries system for 2024
- Horse & Hound; 22 February 2024
February 20th
- World first as government officially recognises horses as athletes
- ‘Storm in a teacup’: board member resigns over Olympic rider’s mankini review
- Olympic rider and daughter ‘strongly deny’ allegations leading to provisional suspension
- 10 ways to prevent dog theft
- A disabled rider calls for change, an Olympian has her say, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘There have been very ugly pictures’: Isabell Werth speaks out about controversy in dressage
February 19th
- Support for Olympian’s mankini costume following complaint, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘This is what it’s all about’: a little mare with a big heart, driving rain and a profitable horse-buying trip
- Former medal-winning eventer turned jockey returns from injury to make history in UAE
- LeMieux goes for a ‘mix-and-matchy’ vibe with the new SS24 collection
- Rolex sponsors €500,000 Dublin grand prix, plus more partnership news
- Thousands back Olympic rider after ‘complaint’ about him jumping wearing a mankini
- Beautiful velvet riding hats that offer the traditional look
February 18th
- ‘I can’t compete in able-bodied or para classes’: disabled rider calls for change
- ‘It was at his throat’: horse and rider chased into livery yard by dog on private lane
- ‘I wore it to look good’: rider fractures skull when hat comes off in road fall
- ‘His presence was an enormous help’: farewell to ‘well-liked’ countryman
- JL Dublin – the whole eventing package and ‘a credit to Nicola Wilson’ ridden by Tom McEwen
- Take a look around this four-bed equestrian home with stables, arena, pool and more
February 17th
- Inclusion in the show ring hot topic at judges’ conference
- Council refuses equestrian road safety signs claiming drivers will be ‘confused’
- Meet the cob rescued from a railway line at three weeks old – now ‘strutting his stuff’ at PSG dressage
- ‘It’s a big thing’: 50 buses around the UK to display guidance on how to pass horses
- Why the horse from The Neverending Story is one of our all-time favourites
- 8 horsey tasks that are so much harder than you expect
- Alan Davies’ top plaiting tips and tricks – some of them may surprise you
February 16th
- ‘There is no place in our sport for abuse’: rules to be strengthened after ‘abhorrent’ training videos
- ‘The whole world has witnessed terrible cruelty’: open letter to the FEI describes abuse in dressage as ‘a wake-up’ call
- Farewell to an ‘inspirational lady’ who was the ‘matriarch of a racing dynasty’
- New help for struggling horse owners and more things the horse world is talking about
- Introducing a dog to a horse: 5 expert tips to help you
- ‘An animal welfare disaster’ as six million donkeys slaughtered every year
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘This, my friends, is revenge time’
February 15th
- ‘Huge regret’ as successful rider told not to return to the saddle by doctors
- A knock-out equestrian property set in 656 acres, with 20 stables, pool, cinema room, sauna, helipad and more
- New service launched for owners struggling to care for their horses
- Considering a Sprenger NovoContact bit for your horse? Here’s what you need to know…
- A British five-star winner sold as an Olympic hopeful, and other things the horse world is talking about
- New tech part of efforts to ‘modernise this phenomenal horse sport’
- Researchers find a reason why some horses have a higher risk of fractures
- How to keep you and your horse safe when around other animals
February 14th
- Rising costs and late entries among complex factors that make greenfield events harder than ever to run
- ‘Every mare will find her Mr Right!’ Tongue-in-cheek version of TV dating programme for Valentine’s Day
- British five-star winner sold as potential Olympic mount – but not leaving his stable
- 5 ways to delight an equestrian this Valentine’s Day (top tip: forget the red roses)
- Farewell to rags-to-riches Olympic star and other things the horse world is talking about
- Horse & Hound; 15 February 2024
- How dogs and horses similar, and how to use this to your advantage
February 13th
- ‘I think it’s quite special’: British equestrian to be Iraq’s first international dressage rider
- Farewell to Olympic and five-star horse who ‘epitomised the rags to riches story’
- Stellar entries for first eventing fixtures, plus high-profile horse moves and key comebacks
- Farewell to a tiny mare with the ‘heart of a lion’, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- Free tickets to The National Equine Show for H&H readers – meet Charlotte Dujardin and other top names, plus shopping galore
- Tom McEwen shares an update on Toledo De Kerser following Burghley injury
- Alternatives to forage – what to do if your hay or haylage isn’t right for your horse *Promotion*
- What to do if you meet an out-of-control dog while riding your horse
February 12th
- How to stop your dog waking up early so you can get a good night’s kip
- Good to go: farmhouse and yard with arena, horsewalker and more
- A new era for team showjumping kicks off in style
- Vitamins for dogs: suitable for vet-recommended cases
- Tiny mare who went from Pony Club to advanced eventing put down: ‘The heart of a lion’
- How to stop your dog jumping up
- 7 reasons that a dog might jump up at you
- Seriously injured jockey ‘overwhelmed’ by messages of support
- How to exercise your dog and your horse together safely
- Don’t try this at home! Fizzy cola treatment saves donkey with potentially fatal colic
- Goodbye to the special grey who led The Queen’s funeral, and other things the horse world is talking about
- 7 things only fellow horse owners will understand
February 11th
- ‘Supreme champion mum’: farewell to ‘second mother‘ to many young riders
- ‘Gallop pain-free, sweet girl’: farewell to grey Shire who led The Queen’s funeral procession
- A ‘Grand National’ and a chase-me-charlie: kids and adults enjoy UK hobby horse show
- ‘He’ll never go without again’: a transformed life for tiny rescued pony
- Horse & Hound’s guide to starting a professional career in dressage
- On the market for the first time: a 13-acre greenbelt estate with stables, arena and more
February 10th
- ‘A wonderful person’: farewell to coach who was a friend to many
- £1,000 eventing prize on offer in memory of talented young rider who died in fall
- One-tonne police horse helps arrest man with knife in last week of distinguished career
- Misinformation shared on social media is a real risk to horse health
- FischerChipmunk FRH – the unluckiest horse ever to hold an eventing world record?
- Emma Massingale shares her best tips to bond with your horse – and they really work
- Meet the ‘famous for being quirky’ racehorse: ‘Don’t count your chickens before he crosses the line’
February 9th
- ‘Giving young horses the best experiences possible’: change to four-year-old hunter classes
- ‘Ambitious’ study on saddle fit for riders to help horses
- The return of an epic production, a top rider’s comeback, and other things the horse world is talking about
- 8 basic mistakes all riders have made at some point
- Top rider’s comeback continues with entries to first event: ‘To be able to prepare for the season is a dream come true’
- William Funnell: ‘It’s easier to fly horses to Dubai than travel them to France and back’
- ‘My writer was almost falling off her chair with the scores’: Isobel Wessels on judging Valegro
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘Braving the latest round of Mother Nature’s tizz-woz’
February 8th
- An 18th century home with equestrian potential, plus a swimming pool, tennis court, direct access to the River Thames and more…
- ‘We thought we’d never see it again’: award-winning War Horse to return to UK
- 26 abandoned horses, showing debate, and more things the horse world is talking about
- 10 things successful riders don’t do and you should avoid too
- Fairytale winner among Grand National entries for 2024
- Judge dismissed after 37 years as sporting body rebuffs concerns about new series
- Nutritious and delicious wet dog food options
- Stuart Hollings: ‘Should adults be riding plaited ponies in the showring?’
- Master the 10m loop to improve your horse’s balance and earn higher dressage marks
- ‘Surprise release’: more tickets for equestrian Olympic events on sale today
February 7th
- 26 ‘frightened and vulnerable’ horses intercepted during attempt to ‘smuggle’ some out of the UK
- 9 saddle pads that will help prevent slipping
- How to master recall
- ‘Abhorrent and abusive training techniques’: former Olympic rider suspended from all competition
- Buying a horse at an elite sale or auction: H&H explains all you need to know
- New start time for Grand National confirmed among safety improvements
- £40,000 raised in memory of late rider and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘About the thinnest horse’ vet had seen put down to end her suffering
- ‘He always had a smile and a kind word’: fundraiser for rider’s funeral and memorial reaches more than £40,000
- Horse & Hound; 8 February 2024
- 8 riding hats you can get your hands on for less than £100
February 6th
- ‘It has been an honour’: new world record price set at horse auction
- New Horse of the Year Show final for junior riders introduced for 2024
- Get your 2024 Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials tickets now and save 20%
- ‘Incredibly soft and gentle’ Gold Cup winner who became therapy horse dies age 24
- Tina Cook’s five golden nuggets of advice for retraining racehorses
- Investigation into fatal fall, a top rider moving across the world, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- Top judge reveals how to boost your dressage scores – in ways you may never have considered
February 5th
- ‘Our thoughts are with his family’: investigations into fatal point-to-point fall to continue to improve safety
- A Grade II-Listed barn conversion with stables, 10 acres and first-rate hacking
- ‘I didn’t believe I could ever win again after my injuries’: a welcome comeback and an exciting mare
- Olympic rider suspended during investigation over ‘disturbing’ video of training techniques, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘We’ll miss you terribly’: passionate, hardworking and thoughtful rider dies in fall
February 4th
- ‘Some may think I’m mad’: top rider moves across the world ahead of Paris 2024
- ‘Why the rush?’ Equine physio speaks up on young horses doing too much, too soon
- ‘Fix the roof while the sun shines’: how McDonald’s can help horse industry thrive
- 16 things horsey people are really looking forward to this summer (fingers crossed)
- Don’t have your own jumps? 10 DIY solutions to your problem
February 3rd
- Iconic Clydesdales prove mightier than a blizzard in new Super Bowl commercial
- Meet the former racehorse with a penchant for Classic FM who is helping prisoners and young people
- ‘She pinches our horses!’ No fear for tiny gate-jumping rider
- ‘We owe children a stronger duty of care’: consent for photography at shows under discussion
February 2nd
- Former Olympic rider suspended as ‘appalling’ training video investigated
- ‘I’m gutted – but she’s got a lovely home’: four-star horse sold to young rider
- ‘We can’t get enough of this special horse’: plans unveiled to clone Olympic dressage medal winner
- London 52 – meet Laura Collett’s eventing superstar who had to learn to go across country
- Is your hat up to standard? Check out the latest riding hat rules for competition
- A sad farewell to a much-loved horse, a trainer stripped of his licence, and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘He seems to instinctively know’: top horse who brings light to ‘so many people’ honoured
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘I have more emotional baggage than Heathrow’s left luggage office’
February 1st
- ‘He’s ungovernable’: trainer who bullied his peer and lifted young employee’s top stripped of licence
- ‘I thought, “what will be, will be!”’: Que Sera heads public vote to win prestigious award
- A wonderful oast house complete with stables, arena, grazing and annexe
- Kim Bailey: ‘Some of the best racing we’ve seen since last year’s Cheltenham Festival’
- ‘She looked like a Welsh mountain pony’: 18-year-old broodmare makes winning international comeback
- Future of cross-country, farewell to a grand prix campaigner, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Veteran supplements: what’s on the market?
- Kyrgyzstan and the Jailoo: Four Rides in the Mountains of Heaven by Sue Bathurst
- Pammy Hutton: ‘Outrage and scandal trickle down – are we contributing to dressage’s downfall?’
- 8 tips to avoid being caught out when buying secondhand equestrian kit
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