All content Archive | June 2024

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June 30th
- Calls for tougher whip rules – as the double bridle debate returns
- ‘Horses will be horses’: blackthorn embedded in ligament remains undetected for a year
- ‘He leaves a huge hole’: equine charity’s sad farewell to staff and visitor favourite
- 14 gold medals, stable names and the youngest rider – what you need to know about the British eventers heading to Paris
- ‘Like every kid, I just want to make my dad proud’: Jack Whitaker discusses family, UK shows and opportunities for young riders
- A detached family home with arena, stables, eight acres and more…
June 29th
- ‘Incredible pride’ as foal found emaciated and covered with maggots crowned champion
- ‘It’s been an honour’: emotional farewell to top showjumping stallion aged 24
- Charlotte Dujardin poised to make Olympic history in Paris
- Giraldo – meet the Paris-bound star flying the flag for Irish dressage
- 7 ways you can spot a horsey person in day-to-day life
- ‘We’ve ended up in piaffe a few times’: advanced dressage horse, 18, now shining in the show ring
June 28th
- ‘A series of failings’: society fined £90,000 over death of young equestrian
- 13 embarrassing mistakes most competition riders have made at some stage
- ‘We have to stand up for the horses’: welfare stewards coming to a show near you
- ‘Worrying picture’ as owners go without food to feed their horses
- 6 summertime hardships all riders face #HorseWorldProblems
- ‘His legacy will live on’: farewell to passionate and respected breeder
- An injured five-star rider, a new venue for LA 2028 Olympics and other things the horse world is talking about
- Robert Walker: ‘Are we asking too much of judges?’
- 12 of the best brushing boots for all budgets
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘I am just too intimidating’
June 27th
- Los Angeles 2028 Olympics venue change paves the way for eventing’s inclusion
- A well-presented equestrian home with arena, stables and grazing for +£695,000
- Five-star rider recovering from spinal surgery after fall from muck trailer
- US dressage team for Paris 2024 announced: who will be riding down the centre line?
- New baby, new name and new future for pregnant mare in ‘horse smuggling’ case
- 100 boys’ names for your new male pup
- Aachen CHIO — an insider’s guide to this equestrian bonanza that should be on everyone’s bucket list
- Mark Phillips: ‘The folly of the three-to-a-team Olympic format’
- Everything you need to know about the Suffolk Horse
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 150: Showjumper Jack Whitaker
June 26th
- British Olympic teams confirmed and other things the horse world is talking about
- British Olympic showjumping team is revealed: who has been selected for Paris 2024?
- British Olympic dressage team for Paris 2024 revealed: who’s made the cut?
- British Olympic eventing team for Paris 2024 revealed: who’s off to Versailles?
- Investigation launched after four horse deaths on one day at racecourse
- 10 ways to beat sweet itch this summer
- Paris Paralympics: dressage
- ‘It’s been a living nightmare’: dressage rider to miss Olympics after suspension increased
- 100 girls’ dog names for bitches
- Horse & Hound; 27 June 2024
- Looking for somewhere to stay near Hartpury? We’ve got you covered…
June 25th
- Horsebox fire at Hickstead out in minutes thanks to specialist team: ‘You’re in good hands’
- How to avoid your horse suffering from sunburn this summer
- Farewell to a special police horse, jobs at risk, and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘I can’t believe it’: epic jump-offs lead to historic hat-tricks for two riders
- New horse added to British Olympic eventing entries to replace withdrawn Ballaghmor Class
- All about the Old English Sheepdog: the big shaggy dog with a peek-a-boo hairdo
- All about the Border Collie: the canine brainbox with a workaholic attitude
- Ready for the heatwave? How to keep your dog cool in summer
June 24th
- ‘Matching horses and riders is more complex than rider weight’: federation tackles ‘sensitive’ topic
- ‘I was scared of jumping 90cm’: teenager comes back from fall to take prestigious under-25 win
- A home that has it all – top-notch equestrian set-up with 25 acres, spa, gym, cinema and more
- Emotional wins and a special Hickstead retirement – what the horse world is talking about
- The best ways to safely deal with ragwort
- Equestrians recognised in The King’s birthday honours list
June 23rd
- ‘His monochrome photographs grace the houses of many’: farewell to legendary photographer
- ‘There will never be another Parker’: brave, loving – and chip-stealing – former police horse dies aged 22
- ‘This is why I ride horses, for days like these’: Funnell’s fabulous fifth Hickstead Derby
- The time of your life, the horse of a lifetime: Hickstead legend cheered into happy retirement
- Meet Ireland’s sole Olympic dressage rider at Paris 2024…
- ‘I rode mules for eight hours a day when I was four’ – meet this rider who’s off to the Paris Olympics
- A well-presented family home with stables, arena, 10 acres, gym, home offices and more
- 2024 Hickstead Derby entrants: who will take the title this year?
June 22nd
- ‘We are pregnant’: joy as Olympic champion expecting first foal
- ‘Anything’s possible, isn’t it?’ Rider whose leg was amputated wins Hickstead championship
- €10,000 in grooms’ prizes offered at major show, for ‘expert and vital work’
- ‘Training is good – but winning is better!’ Dream comes true in Hickstead Speed Derby
- Thirsty work? 6 of the best doggy water bottles
- 8 essential tips to help keep your horse cool when temperatures soar
June 21st
- ‘She likes shaking her big bum!’ Emphatic Hickstead win for ‘skewbald’ Beyonce
- From gypsy cob to Hickstead speed Derby: ‘I wouldn’t have believed it’
- ‘Difficult decision’ as equine welfare charity jobs at risk amid £2.5m deficit
- 6 things you can relate to as a rider who was tall as a child
- Paris Olympic eventing teams: find out who will ride at the Games
- ‘It’s going to be emotional’: superstar Hickstead Derby hero to retire in main ring aged 20
- Hickstead excitement, an injured rider’s update, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Richard Davison: ‘Dressage needs to implement the code of points’
- Colic in horses: what every horse owner needs to know
June 20th
- ‘At one stage we weren’t sure he would live’: horse makes remarkable comeback from infection to secure Gold Cup victory at Royal Ascot
- A mega horsey home, set in 52 acres, with stables, arena, horsewalker and an indoor pool
- BBC confirms future Badminton Horse Trials coverage plans
- ‘A complete gentleman’: speedy 18.2hh police horse enjoys his last Royal Ascot before well-earned retirement
- Young rider who fell at Bramham shares update on her ‘long road to recovery’
- Children abandoned at shows and other things the horse world is talking about
- Lawn enforcement! How to stop dog urine killing grass
- 9 Hickstead Derby moments we won’t forget, plus other Hickstead highlights
- Horse who won a five-star for Britain named for Olympics for potential medal-winning nation
- Richard Howley: ‘Bolesworth offered a rare pathway up to grand prix for riders’
- Have dog, will travel – the best soft crates to keep your pooch safe and happy while on the move
- Gastric ulcers in horses: the important facts every owner needs to know
June 19th
- Farewell to showing steward known for her home-made cakes and kindness
- Left alone – or drunk in the lorry park: warning to parents after children abandoned at shows
- Acoustic ear bonnets and fly veils to help spooky horses
- Kissing spines in horses: what all owners need to know
- Be quick! More equestrian Olympic tickets go up for sale
- Olympic champion unlikely to defend title and other things the horse world is talking about
- Cameras in warm-up arenas and yard inspections – calls to be brave for the future of horse sport
- Horse & Hound; 20 June 2024
June 18th
- Four-time medallist and debutant head leading nation’s Olympic list – but champion likely to miss out
- ‘No smile, no entry!’: farewell to showing steward who will be missed by many
- Eat up! Six of the best foods for dogs who need to gain weight
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) / arthritis in horses: all you need to know
- Outcry after shocking TV documentary, and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘My horse comes first’: reigning champions ruled out of 2024 Hickstead Derby
- All about the Belgian Shepherd dog quartet: do you know a Malinois from a Laekenois?
- ‘I believe there’s a big win in her’: new rider for William Fox-Pitt’s top mare
- Royal Ascot tips: who do the experts think will win this week?
June 17th
- ‘Horses let down in every way possible’: action taken after documentary exposes horrific scenes
- A compact horsey home with arena, stables, secret ‘island’ and up to 15 acres available…
- Puissance specialists set a new record, clearing 7ft 3in: ‘I didn’t expect this’
- The kit ban impacting top riders, and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- 9 things you should never say to your riding instructor
- ‘He’s a bit sharp, we lunged him first’: hot home-bred takes Bolesworth CSI3* grand prix for Shane Breen
June 16th
- ‘A dream through my darkest days’: breast cancer survivor wins at fitting fixture
- Mount St John Freestyle – the comeback queen looking for her crowning moment
- ‘I’m lucky to ride such an athlete’: British Olympic hopeful wins Luhmühlen CCI4*-S hours after five-star podium
- 5 places most riders lose marks in the dressage arena (and how to win them back)
- ‘Today was my day’: Luhmühlen Horse Trials CCI5* winner crowned following showjumping shake-up
- Two horses held – and three withdrawn in Luhmühlen Horse Trials CCI4*-S trot-up
- Laura Collett withdraws London 52 from Luhmühlen Horse Trials owing to ‘minor’ injury
- Pretty in pink – check out this thatched farmhouse, complete with stables, arena, grazing and more
June 15th
- Top partnership delivers in Luhmuhlen Horse Trials CCI4*-S cross-country – as Brits come knocking
- Concern and confusion as FEI bans bit used by top riders
- ‘A privilege to sit on him’: Ros Canter and Izilot DHI step closer to second five-star title after changes to preparations pay off
- 7 ways to get the most out of a clinic (plus 4 things not to do)
- 8 features you will find on (almost) every stable yard
June 14th
- Find out when British Olympic hopefuls and other top names go cross-country at Luhmühlen
- ‘I haven’t come here to be middle of the pack’: Ros Canter leads the way as Brits dominate Luhmühlen CCI5* dressage
- ‘It is what it is’: top Brit’s frustration over ‘disappointing’ Luhmühlen dressage score
- Track living: the alternative horsey set-up
- German favourite leads Luhmühlen CCI4*-S after dressage – as British medallist ‘goes big’ to hold second
- Gold medallists and rising stars among British dressage entries for Paris Paralympics
- One simple pole exercise that can transform your horse’s canter
- The sad loss of an Olympic star, Army horses back in action and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘The freshest breath on parade!’ Army horse injured in London to star in King’s birthday celebration – after plenty of mints
- All about the German Shepherd, defender of the flocks and the ultimate all-round worker
- Simon Reynolds: ‘Bring back fairness, equality, and most of all, simplicity’
- 10 ways to impress a rider (without getting on a horse)
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘She lets me down like a small prick in a balloon factory’
June 13th
- ‘Sensitive’ gelding – and horse bred for hacking – delight British five-star first-timers at Luhmühlen
- Overnight British one-two in Luhmühlen five-star dressage as mares lead the way
- A historic country home in an enviable location with over 15 acres and 12 stables
- British Olympic dressage entries, an exciting arrival, and more things the horse world is talking about
- ‘I think she’ll retire next year’: young rider and 17-year-old home-bred top Luhmühlen Horse Trials CCI4*-S dressage day one
- 61-year-old team debutante named among British dressage entries for Paris Olympics
- Andrew Nicholson: ‘The final selection battle for Paris is well underway’
- It shouldn’t happen to a groom (but it has…)
June 12th
- Luhmühlen Horse Trials dressage times: find out when the Brits will ride
- Two horses sent to holding box at Luhmühlen Horse Trials CCI5* first trot-up
- 24 health, happiness and horsemanship awards given out at Appleby
- ‘You will always be in my heart’: Olympic medal-winning dressage star dies aged 29
- Paris Olympic shortlisted mare’s first foal arrives: ‘If she’s half as good as her mum, she’ll be super – we’re chuffed to bits’
- All about the Irish Terrier, the daredevil from the Emerald Isle
- Horse & Hound; 13 June 2024
- One of Britain’s best ruled out of Olympic contention, plus other things the horse world is talking about
June 11th
- Olympic gold medal-winner withdrawn from Paris selection: ‘His welfare and happiness is most important’
- Saving something for the Paris Olympics and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘We’ll give it everything’: Ireland names Olympic showjumping team for Paris 2024
- Small pony showed ‘all the signs of exhaustion’ – second death at Appleby as overworking rife
- The same, but wildly different: how the terrier breed umbrella covers glorious variety as well as shared traits
- ‘An honour and privilege’: Irish Olympic eventing team confirmed
- Strip grazing – all you need to know to get started
June 10th
- ‘I’m saving something for Paris’: Imhotep imperious as Carl Hester debuts new music
- A busy day for Max as he is ‘rescued’ from a series of dangerous situations
- A mega horsey home with 40 acres, 22 stables and huge arena, tennis court and more
- ‘You never stop learning’: Ian Stark on his next chapter after final year as Bramham course-designer
- Whitaker takes a brave route, an exciting ‘sassy little’ British prospect and former groom lands five-star grand prix
- A British Olympic contender on top form and other things the horse world is talking about
June 9th
- ‘I love him, he’s the best’: tiny equine superstar retires sound and happy aged 21
- ‘As soon as I made a mistake, it was always highlighted’: Lissa Green on what it was like growing up as a daughter of eventing royalty
- Horse & Hound’s 140th anniversary legends: Tamarillo – ‘He felt he was important, but not superior’
- ‘Without Bramham, we’d be lost’ – a second generation winner scores in 50th anniversary year
- ‘It means a lot to win this class’ – Brit holds her lead in Bramham under-25 championships
- One horse held at Bramham final trot-up as 32 progress to showjumping
- A flawless family home complete with stables, arena area, swimming pool, 25 acres and more…
June 8th
- ‘I won’t use a hackamore this time!’ Speed Derby veteran is bidding to regain title lost after bridle mishap
- ‘He was magnificent’: farewell to life-changing top jumping pony aged 30
- Want to buy a top drawer cob? This guide with tips from an expert will aid your search
- Brit retains Bramham four-star long lead after great save across country: ‘I thought I was coming off twice’
- Brit leads Bramham under-25s after cross-country: ‘We’ve worked out the system now’
- British Olympic contender wins at Bramham – and proves her new cross-country bit works
- Horse & Hound’s 140th anniversary legends: Desert Orchid – ‘Everybody thought I’d gone mad when I sent him to the King George’
- From Badminton to grade A showjumper: meet the ‘barely 15hh’ veteran superstar bidding for speed Derby glory
June 7th
- Rider who fought back bravely from two years of serious illness leads Bramham under-25s
- British Olympic hopeful seizes control in Bramham four-star short dressage
- Horse & Hound’s 140th anniversary legends: Pretty Polly – the show pony who has left an extensive legacy
- ‘Inexcusable cruelty’, whisker trimming and other things the horse world is talking about
- British rider leads Bramham four-star long dressage despite injury setback in build-up
- Taking the trip to Luhmühlen? Here are some local places to stay…
- ‘We’re so proud of them all’: 20 ponies from one stud qualify for Royal International final
- Gypsies condemn ‘inexcusable act of cruelty’ as young horse ‘worked to death’ at Appleby
- Carl Hester: ‘The devil is increasingly in the details when training for the top’
- Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘I have given up trying to figure the illogical workings of the female brain’
June 6th
- New partnership kick off their final Paris Olympic trial with top spot in Bramham dressage
- Mare becomes a mother same day she wins Bramham’s BE80 championships
- Whisker trimming and pre-competition ice to be banned in British racing
- What a beauty! An impressive home with incredible views, two arenas, gallop track, 36 acres and more
- ‘A great save’: horse found suspended after fall through stable floor
- Top British rider holds Bramham four-star long dressage lead with ‘clever as a cat’ horse
- Bramham, latest Olympic news, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Horse & Hound’s 140th anniversary legends: High And Mighty — the dun dual Badminton winner who was almost fed to lions
- Olympic medal contender withdraws from key selection trial, another hopeful retires
- Horse & Hound celebrates 140 years of the best equestrian stories in special issue
- Nina Barbour: ‘The industry needs to act fast in order to get ahead’
June 5th
- Would you jump this? See the fences Ros Canter and Harry Meade will jump at Bramham
- One horse withdrawn from holding box at Bramham first trot-up
- Slip slop slap: the best sun cream for dogs
- ‘Her death hit hard’: equestrian community unites in memory of much-loved groom
- Injured Army horses’ recovery and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- Rider who lived with undiagnosed illness reaches national championships in first season eventing
- All about the Welsh Terrier, the worker from the mountains and valleys
- Horse & Hound’s 140th anniversary legends: Sir Harry Lewellyn’s Foxhunter
- ‘Beyond my wildest dreams’: Ireland reveals its one Olympic dressage rider for Paris 2024
- Personal protection and peace of mind for riders *Promotion*
- Horse & Hound; 6 June 2024
- Room to spare: five-bed horsey home with 10 acres, pool, arena and annexe
June 4th
- Joy as Army horses and riders injured in London make ‘remarkable’ recoveries
- ‘A beautiful person and a beautiful rider’: family and friends pay tribute to Georgie Campbell
- ‘She’s unbelievable’: rider who cheated death takes on national championships
- ‘We’re running out of time’: gold medal-winning horse ruled out of Olympics
- Hydrate and be healthy: best water fountains for dogs
- First Olympic team named, a Paris qualification row going to court, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Horse & Hound’s 140th anniversary legends: Over To You — ‘I came home many times thinking that was his best round ever’
- An emotional back story, a stalwart and a young star: first Olympic eventing team for Paris revealed
- 6 dog beds for “enthusiastic” chewers that are made to last
- Don’t-chew even think about it! How to stop your dog chewing his bed
- 10 tips to help you take control of your horse’s weight
June 3rd
- A pioneering women-only jumping team triumphs, an F1 star inspires and heavy rain cancels one of year’s biggest contests
- Horse & Hound’s 140th anniversary legends: Milton – John Whitaker’s wonder horse who won over £1m during his career
- Five-star winner withdraws from Olympic contention: ‘There is not adequate time’
- Horsebox versus horse trailer – which would suit you best?
- A ban on training young horses, farewell to an Olympic medallist, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Talking tendons with Audevard *Promotion*
- 4 things horse owners prioritise for their four-legged friends
June 2nd
- Germany’s decision to ban training young horses for sport raises many questions
- Shetland breeder who left ponies to suffer with ‘extreme’ laminitis sent to prison
- Midge madness in the UK? We ask an expert if there really are more midges this year
- A family home in an enviable location, complete with stables, arena and grazing
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 149: five-star event rider Lissa Green
June 1st
- Tiny foal smaller than average family dog born to rescued miniature pony
- Retired Olympic medal-winning dressage rider passes away aged 53
- ‘Sensational’ colt silences his critics with breathtaking Derby success at Epsom
- Cola – Bubby Upton’s ‘potential young rider horse’ who’s on Britain’s Olympic long-list
- Improve your dressage scores: how and why to ride a give and retake of the reins
- Everything you need to know about showjumping at the Olympics
- Meet Horse & Hound’s Olympic reporting team for Paris 2024