All content Archive | April 2024

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April 30th
- Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin’s Olympic hopefuls back in action as new prizegiving format tested
- ‘Vettings don’t matter, heart does’ – thoroughbred overcomes physical issues to complete Kentucky
- 6 of the best cold-pressed foods for your dog
- All about the Airedale Terrier
- ‘We do it on a shoestring’: meet the one-horse rider making her Royal Windsor debut with ‘project horse’
- Army horses who ran loose in London recovering after surgery, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- Oliver Townend names his sole Badminton ride to target Grand Slam of Eventing
- ‘We need to change’: top judge calls for action on the future of dressage
- ‘Healing takes time’: Army provides update on horses injured in London
- Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing: the $350,000 prize Oliver Townend could win at Badminton
April 29th
- Frustration for horse breeders as last-minute import solution not adopted across the board
- ‘Remembered for his passion for racing’: farewell to jockey, trainer, owner and steward
- An Irish trainer wins British jumps title for first time in 70 years as champions crowned
- Top mare makes ‘fresh and feisty’ winning comeback and a remarkable case of déjà vu
- Perfect for a keen competitor – a six-bed house with arena, horsewalker and 32 acres
- ‘A great horse, friend and warrior has gone’: sad farewell to top horse after stable accident
- A Britwash in the US and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘Better and fresher than ever’: how an 18-year-old veteran horse blitzed to third place on showjumping’s world stage
April 28th
- So close to the win: Tom McEwen and Yasmin Ingham react to Kentucky podium finishes
- Order juggled by showjumping – but it’s still a British clean sweep of Kentucky podium
- ‘He lived his days doing what he loved’: farewell to top pony stallion aged 29
- 16-year-old autistic rider overcomes mental health struggles to impress at Area Festival Championships
- British world number one becomes third rider to contest 100 five-stars
- ‘You have to make them feel invincible’: does your native pony have what it takes for working hunter classes?
- One horse withdrawn at Kentucky final trot-up, plus one eliminated before it
- A large family home complete with 22 stables, arena, lots of grazing, self-contained cottage and more…
- Disappointment for one British and one Irish rider at Kentucky five-star
April 27th
- ‘She’s as good as we always hoped’ – world number one praises young mare after Kentucky cross-country
- ‘Incredible pressure’ – Yasmin Ingham speaks of her relief after Kentucky cross-country round
- Phillip Dutton gives update on horse who fell at final fence at Kentucky five-star
- British top three after Kentucky five-star cross-country – despite two long routes for leader
- ‘I’m done ignoring this’: eventer born with club foot aims for Badminton – and to help other riders
- British rider drops down order after Kentucky four-star cross-country
- Rider returns from back surgery to compete at Kentucky: ‘I feel like a different person’
- Why you need to know about Cooley Nutcracker – ‘I really believe in him for the future’
- ‘You feel a responsibility to deliver your best in their twilight years’ – emotions run high at Kentucky
- ‘The fall forced me to take a step back’ – five-star rider reflects on surprising positives of time off
April 26th
- Mixed first-phase performance for British world number one at Kentucky: ‘It won’t be a dressage competition’
- One horse eliminated in Kentucky five-star dressage: ‘He owes me nothing’
- Brit holds joint lead in Kentucky four-star: ‘I took a risk in my prep and it paid off’
- A bird of prey and a ‘not so great’ test – but Brit still takes over Kentucky lead
- Paris Olympic equestrian venue remains on track despite temporary halt
- The semi-professional rider making waves in Kentucky with a horse she calls ‘Mr Grumpy’
- Barrel skid and roll, and ‘a touch of people power’, needed to rescue stuck horse
- Leaders urged to be bold and ambitious at ‘crucial moment’ for horse sport
- Kentucky five-star cross-country times: find out when the leading contenders start
- Is extinction likely for some British dog breeds? Here are the 35 listed as vulnerable
- The ‘girl from nowhere’ who has qualified for the Paris Olympics, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Jodie Hall-McAteer: ‘Jumping abroad means you’re running at a loss, even if you win’
- ‘It’s a different way of eventing here’ – meet the US-based British rider at Kentucky
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘Unfairness levels? Off the chart…’
April 25th
- ‘Like a nice bottle of red wine’ – special mare makes it a British one-two overnight at Kentucky
- British pair take Kentucky lead, despite early wobble: ‘I tried to put that behind me’
- Hope from pain as healthy foal born to ‘smuggled’ pregnant mare rescued at Dover
- Kentucky five-star, a blue-blooded foal, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Something a little different – make this former racecourse your own, set in over 200 acres with exciting planning permission
- ‘We thank everyone for their kindness’: two Army horses injured in London undergo surgery
- Anna Ross: ‘Radical new thoughts for dressage’s future’
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 148: Showing sisters Vikki Smith & Amy Canavan-Smith | NAF Five Star Metazone
April 24th
- Kentucky five-star dressage times: find out when your favourite starts
- British entry one of two horses held at Kentucky five-star first trot-up
- See the fences Yasmin Ingham and Tom McEwen will jump at Kentucky five-star this week
- ‘She couldn’t be more British’: filly born to two champion parents
- Army horses loose in central London and other things the horse world is talking about
- Police ‘risked their own safety’ to help injured Army horses loose on the streets of London
- How much exercise does a puppy need?
- Make a splash! The best paddling pools for dogs
- Horse & Hound; 25 April 2024
- ‘Girl from nowhere’ stars on World Cup Final stage: ‘I’m the driver, the rider, the groom and the coach!’
April 23rd
- Tech to help alert riders to horses behind the vertical and measure rein pressure
- Happy, healthy horses the aim of ‘eye-opening’ training to help combat equine obesity
- Final farewell to ‘courageous’ police horse with ‘distinctively big ears’
- Latest Kentucky and Badminton news, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- Looking for stable yard inspiration? Check out these 13 beautiful stables
- Badminton Horse Trials at 75 by Kate Green
April 22nd
- Badminton draw revealed: find out who’s the pathfinder and when your favourite starts
- Two more shows follow Aachen in withdrawing from major series – but hopes ‘optimistic’ for its future
- This seven-bedroom property with stables and arena is horsey family heaven
- Ponies ‘starving in agony’, a favourite eliminated from the World Cup final, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- A team of British first-timers strike gold, a year-long recovery and King Edward joins the ranks of Milton and Shutterfly
- Royal Windsor Horse Show 2026
- 6 very good reasons to take up horse riding
- Kentucky Three-Day Event 2026
- Top rider confirms Kentucky and Badminton plans – and bids to join the record-holders
- Favourite withdrawn from Kentucky after incident at home: ‘Timing is everything’
- What to wear on a trekking holiday: tips from a traveller
April 21st
- ‘This is happening’: UK hobby horse movement grows as +100 enter championship
- ‘She was the ultimate showgirl’: farewell to top mare who ‘stole everyone’s heart’
- ‘Go and live’: rider who survived terminal cancer, 10kg tumour removal and eight-organ transplant determined to compete in Flat race
- ‘Not a dry eye’ as 12 ‘extraordinary’ horses retire together for rest, carrots and plenty of scratches
- ‘I’ll never take anything for granted again’: meet the teenager flying high after her mare’s remarkable recovery
- ‘Our champion will own the ring’: meet the Royal Windsor judge looking for presence and manners
- Looking for pastures new? This equestrian home has 18 acres and a giant arena!
April 20th
- Tackling inappropriate horse training at home – industry starts this vital conversation
- ‘Slowly starving in agony’: rescued horses and ponies need your help
- King Edward writes his name among showjumping legends with World Cup Final double
- ‘I couldn’t have asked for more’: flying Friesians and amateur rider catch the eye at winter dressage championships
- Want to improve your riding away from the saddle? Try this breathing exercise
- Rebecca Penny: ‘Some breed societies risk being left behind’
- Equine joint injections – a helpful guide for horse owners
April 19th
- James Bond helps Swede to World Cup Final win at the ninth attempt; favourite eliminated
- ‘Extremely unlucky’ says vet after Lottie Fry eliminated at dressage World Cup Final
- No easy ride as equestrians switch saddles for trainers to take on London Marathon
- Championship title changes hands as rider with duplicate memberships ineligible to compete
- ‘Keeping the bond alive’: riding schools celebrated at national championships
- ‘Discarded’ stallions found running loose and other things the horse world is talking about
- Hunting calls for review of the law as general election approaches
- Mark Phillips: ‘How difficult can it be to draw a line in the sand and start talking again?’
- Understanding equine gastric ulcers, with Dengie | A Horse & Hound Podcast promotional feature
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘I love my country, but I’m going to have to leave’
- ‘Let’s remember him for how he lived’: heartbreak as prize-winning horse dies suddenly at World Cup Final
April 18th
- Is he invincible? Laser-like King Edward tightens grip on World Cup crown
- What is shoulder-in, and how can it help my horse?
- ‘It’s time for the next generation’: Gold Cup-winning jockey bows out after 27-year career
- Lottie Fry’s super start at World Cup Final, shock as popular breed ‘at risk’, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Investigation after more than 500 horses found dead ‘some no more than skeletal remains’
- Davy Russell on the new-look Grand National: ‘What a race – it was fantastic’
- Check out this spacious family home with 5 stables, arena, swimming pool and more
April 17th
- ‘Mental fitness’ key as showjumping’s king begins defence of World Cup title
- ‘He’s so happy when I say “good job”’: Lottie Fry takes control of World Cup Final
- ‘Discarded’ and in danger: four stallions found running loose by main road
- Sheath cleaning — and 9 other less than pleasant jobs horse owners have to do
- How to keep children safe around dogs – and vice versa
- Shock as popular Welsh section B put on rare breeds ‘at risk’ register
- Three horses withdrawn from Badminton, including title contender
- Last chance for Olympics tickets and other things the horse world is talking about
- The hearty Haflinger: blond and beautiful with ability to match
- Horse & Hound; 18 April 2024
April 16th
- Final chance to get your hands on Paris 2024 Olympic tickets
- 13 pairs to watch at Kentucky five-star, including the $1 horse and Paris Olympic hopefuls
- Growing equine guts in a lab and tracking weather to help beat fatal disease
- Owner who ‘forfeited right to have horses’ after two died admits breaching ban
- The non-horsey partner’s guide to the summer show season
- ‘He was an absolute gentleman’: farewell to showman cob who made dreams come true
- A studbook blocking modern breeding techniques, and other things the horse world is talking about
- How to teach your horse to stand still for mounting
April 15th
- Studbook takes ‘ethical stance’ as registration of foals bred via certain reproductive techniques to be banned
- Britain’s first international Black para rider hopes to break down barriers
- Six acres, two stables and a five-bed house with beautiful views? I’ll pack my things…
- A Grand National superstar, and two sad farewells – what the horse world is talking about
- How much exercise does a dog need?
- Meet the dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner with built-in ‘carrot radar’ who’s thriving in his new career
April 14th
- ‘A wonderful man’: farewell to former eventer and leading course-designer
- ‘As always, our horses lead the way’: World Cup Final favourite withdraws through injury
- A golden double, Lottie Fry’s former assistant rider and a veteran five-star eventer all feature on the final day of the Winter Dressage Championships
- Stunning rescued gypsy cob mixing it with the warmbloods at winter championships
- Skewbald super-pony returns from multiple surgeries to contest dressage championships
- From ‘emergency dismount’ to victory by a whisker: freestyle goes to the wire at dressage championships
- A buckskin and a show pony steal the show at winter dressage championships
- RSPCA pony and 11-year-old rider on the podium at national dressage championships
- Winning four-star eventer in the ribbons at dressage championships with teenage rider
- A five-bed home with stables, grazing, home office and wow-factor kitchen could be yours
April 13th
- ‘I’ve never cried at the end of a test before’: brilliant combination do the double at Winter Dressage Championships
- A chestnut mare, a sparkling new partnership and two event riders take the spoils at under-21 dressage champs
- Nip Tuck’s former rider takes the win in hotly contested class at Winter Dressage Championships
- Farewell to ‘amazingly knowledgeable horseman’ who dedicated his life to the industry
- Delight – and jobs saved – as major equestrian brand saved from administration
- ‘I hope this will encourage others’ – owner-breeder tells the story of Laura Collett’s Badminton ride
- £50 pony survives near-fatal infection to scale podium at Winter Dressage Championships
- ‘It’s what every young boy with a pony wants to do’: top jockey lands first Grand National win aboard ‘stable pet’
- Toothless 20-year-old still ‘loving a party’ at the Winter Dressage Championships
- ‘He’s never needed them’: Barefoot wildcard entry storms to first national title at Winter Dressage Championships
- ‘She’s my number one’: Stunning mare dances to a convincing small tour title at Winter Dressage Championships
- A ‘surreal experience’: find out what it’s like to win the Grand National
April 12th
- ‘It’s been a dream come true’: Retired nurse who went 20 years without a horse wins emotional national title
- Superstar horse adds another title to his collection at the 2024 Winter Dressage Championships
- ‘Thinking outside the box’: eventing acts fast to replace fixtures lost to the weather
- Love horses, writing and the latest kit? Horse & Hound may have your ideal job…
- The loss of an equine king, copying Charlotte Dujardin and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘The grandstands are up, the fences in place’: Badminton on track after washout spring
- ‘Beacon of hope’ as first foal of the year born at rescue centre
- ‘Goodnight, my king – in dreams we’ll meet again’: five-star eventer put down after stable injury
- Carl Hester: ‘Teamwork makes the dream work’ when preparing for an Olympics
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘We need to buy even bigger balls’
April 11th
- ‘I just copied Charlotte Dujardin’: PSG freestyle winner reveals the secret behind his success
- In-demand rider scores remarkable double on day two of the Winter Dressage Championships
- Take a look around this former coach house, complete with stables, five acres and beautiful gardens
- ‘My dream is to ride at the Olympics’: teenager steals the show on day two of the Winter Dressage Championships
- Meet the spotty dressage championship contender with grand prix aspirations
- First winners crowned at Winter Dressage Championships, Lordships Graffalo’s ‘double’, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Kentucky draw released: find out when the Brits start at the US five-star
- Global bids as Princess Margaret’s riding boots sell for £7,000
- Ronnie Lee Jones: ‘The Blue Chips lost none of its atmosphere at Addington’
- Get in the zone with proactive feeding to help your horse truly thrive *Promotion*
- ‘Go forward and don’t over-do the make-up’: how to impress the 2024 Royal Windsor amateur hunter judge
April 10th
- One of last year’s leading riders brings his tally up to 15 national titles at the 2024 Winter Dressage Championships
- Meet the rider dominating on day one of the 2024 Winter Dressage Championships
- ‘West End or dressage’ choice sealed for pony rider starring at Winter Dressage Championships
- Future stars you need to keep your eye on kick off the 2024 Winter Dressage Championships in style
- Tiger Roll, Silver Birch and Lady Buttons among retired stars to delight fans at Grand National Festival
- A horse on a train platform, Badminton updates and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- Can Corach Rambler win back-to-back Grand Nationals? Meet the 2024 favourite
- ‘He got colt feet’: shock as horse spotted on railway platform
- Horse & Hound; 11 April 2024
April 9th
- ‘Thank you for backing the Brits’: Lordships Graffalo rocking horse in prize draw to boost Olympic fund
- ‘Like losing a friend’: colic claims the life of brilliant police horse
- ‘Outstanding’ hospital specialist who brings comfort to sick children through play to be honoured at Aintree
- 12 supplements formulated for horses on restricted grazing
- 6 times we talk to our horse (maybe without even realising it…)
- Title contenders withdrawn from Kentucky and Badminton
- A filly worth AU$10million, a career cut short by injury, and other things the horse world is talking about
April 8th
- ‘She’s going to be just fabulous’: filly sets record with eye-watering AU$10m price tag
- Check out this idyllic rural home with five acres, arena and five stables in a prime location
- ‘This one’s for you, Jack Dodd’: grand prix winner makes emotional dedication
- Top rider retires from the saddle with immediate effect on medical grounds
- A 30-year-old part-Clydesdale showjumper, Badminton entries update, and other things the horse world is talking about
- 8 things horsey couples argue about…
April 7th
- Study finds ‘almost no evidence’ to support equine neck X-rays in pre-purchase vettings
- Equestrian community devastated as rider dies before her dream was fulfilled
- ‘She leaves a wonderful legacy’: farewell to hugely influential equestrian
- 7 things horse riders who work in an office can relate to
- An equestrian home fit for a picture postcard with stables, pool, six acres and more
April 6th
- ‘Upfront, open and transparent’ campaign aims to build public trust on horse welfare
- Meet the part-Clydesdale showjumper ‘living his best life’ aged 30
- ‘No one else will chase your dreams’: meet the inner-city rider hoping to change lives
- A British first-timer, a horse bred in Scotland and the King defends his title: who’s who in the 2024 World Cup Final?
- ‘She’s made all my dreams come true’: dressage partnerships who’ve overcome the odds to qualify for winter championships
- Watch eventing world champion Yasmin Ingham’s ‘Journey To The Top’, brought to you by LeMieux *Promotion*
April 5th
- Badminton wait list all accepted – and Harry Meade set to make history
- Burghley’s 2024 charity, Fortnum & Mason picnics at Blenheim, plus more partnership news
- What to consider if you’re hoping to buy a New Forest pony to enjoy or compete
- ‘The best friend, teammate and partner’: Olympic medal-winning horse bows out from competition
- New grassroots three-day event with big prizes planned for summer 2024
- A special filly making her arrival, rising standards ahead of the Olympics, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Robert Walker: ‘Remember, we all have to start somewhere’
- Stirrup leathers: choosing the correct length to suit your needs
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘Enough is enough’
April 4th
- Joy as fan favourite superstar mare delivers first foal
- Enjoy this village idyll – a historic home complete with stables, arena, 10 acres and wonderful gardens
- Andrew Nicholson: ‘Everyone is upping their game ahead of the Olympics’
- Five-star rider welcomes new baby, an incredible rescue, and more things the horse world is talking about
- ‘I heard a massive splash’: horse falls into river after rider unseated
April 3rd
- ‘Sheer joy’ as leading event rider and partner welcome first baby
- The loss of a medal-winning horse and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘We are heartbroken’: talented young rider dies two weeks after fall
- ‘The undisputed king’: heartbreak as medal-winning horse put down after accident
- All you need to know about naming a racehorse (it’s not as easy as you might think…)
- ‘He’s worth a million dollars to me’: pony comes back from three surgeries to qualify for championship
- Horse & Hound; 4 April 2024
- Sycamore seedlings — what’s the risk to my horse and how do I get rid of them?
April 2nd
- ‘We need to pull together’: major organiser speaks on how to secure future of landmark events
- Water complexes patrolled by alligators and 7 other brilliant April Fools’ Day pranks
- Stable star home safe from hospital after ‘traumatic few days’
- New arrivals, prehistoric matchy-matchy, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Enjoy peace of mind with World Horse Welfare membership for insurance while supporting horses in need *Promotion*
- Gold medallists, five-star winners and Zara Tindall: 17 pictures of top pairs at Thoresby
April 1st
- Major welfare concerns as hoof neglect means four horses put down
- Plaits optional and toes pointed: showing society introduces hobby horse championship
- Check out this sweet little setup that would suit an owner whose horses live out
- ‘Practice makes perfect’: how to impress the judge when showing in-hand
- ‘A game-changer’: prehistoric ‘matchy-matchy’ horse and rider gear found from 35,000 BC