All content Archive | April 2025

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April 30th
- A rider’s incredible save, an epic new challenge, and tackling overweight show horses – what the equestrian world is talking about
- Looking to buy the next best riding horse of the showing circuit? Read this handy guide…
- People – not double bridles – are the issue, says study, as education for riders is key
- ‘I want to be able to ride an 80% grand prix’: Becky Moody eyes more after double win with Jagerbomb at Fontainebleau
- See pictures of one rider’s incredible save to stay on board at Kentucky – and find out what people were shouting as she went across country
- ‘We couldn’t save Caroline but perhaps we can help others’: Tom March confirms epic cycling and climbing challenge in his sister’s memory
- Horse & Hound; 1 May 2025
- ‘Fat doesn’t equal fit’: how the show ring is shaping up with tackling overweight horses
April 29th
- ‘Something you dream of as a kid’: British jump racing’s championship winners celebrated
- Blue tongues and horse welfare, an equine medical miracle and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘You don’t need it all by 22 – just keep showing up’: Gareth Hughes on the reality of making it in dressage and advice for the next generation
- New calls for urgent action to prevent ‘blue tongues’ and signs of pain in dressage horses
- Dubarry launches first collection of specialist riding boots
- This dreamy horsey estate is the pinnacle of luxury with a beautiful 18-box yard, indoor arena, wedding venue and more
April 28th
- Calls for riders to embrace the Hackney’s versatility as rare breed teeters on the brink
- Foal dies after paragliders fly ‘low and erratically’ over horses’ field
- 23 feeds suitable for horses prone to laminitis
- Horses may learn by ‘eavesdropping’ on humans’ interaction with each other, study finds
- The smart thinking that helped Harry Meade excel at Kentucky five-star, why he calls Michael Jung the GOAT – and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘I’m a horseman before I’m a showjumper’: the horse-first mentality that underpins Matt Sampson’s success
April 27th
- ‘Greatest event rider ever’ takes his fifth Kentucky title
- A bitless bridle and brilliant jumping – British riders claim three top-five places at Kentucky
- ‘The vets call him a medical mystery; he’s just our little legend’: pony’s winning comeback after career-threatening illness
- ‘He went everywhere with me’: farewell to tiny ex-racehorse who went to the top
- Prepare to be wowed – take a look around this stunning equestrian estate with 111 acres, lake frontage, stables, arena, incredible leisure complex and more…
- Two horses held and one withdrawn at Kentucky final trot-up, plus two withdrawn before inspection including top-six contender
- Ultimate guide to help you make the most of your visit to Royal Windsor Horse Show
- Tom McEwen slips two spots in Kentucky cross-country: ‘I was dead set to make the time, but sometimes you have to ride what’s in front of you’
April 26th
- Kentucky cross-country juggles scoreboard – but Michael Jung increases his leading margin
- British rider puts in only clears in time on Kentucky cross-country: ‘I tried to save a quarter of a second here and there’
- The perfect teacher: tiny pony rescued from neglect finds his niche training vet students
- Exceptional equestrians share stories that inspired them to take on London Marathon
- ‘They’ve got to cover the ground and travel’: meet the Royal Windsor show hunter pony performance judge
- Meet the 20-year-old five-star talent who’s coming to compete in Britain this summer
- ‘I had no feeling below the waist and was told I wouldn’t ride again’: an extraordinary five-star debut
- From unwanted yearling to dressage championship star: the story of Scruffy, the pony who keeps on giving
April 25th
- ‘I’m emotional – it’s taken 20-odd years’: British rider makes five-star debut
- One rider lands two top-six places in Kentucky dressage despite ‘monsoon’ conditions
- British rider claims podium position in Kentucky dressage – plus his unusual preparation: ‘He never lets anyone down’
- Want to improve your balance in the saddle? Try these simple but not easy international eventer-approved exercises on the flat, with poles and over fences
- ‘His mascot is a unicorn drama llama and he’s really horse shy’ – meet this rising eventing star
- Drones and search dog find missing elderly pony stuck – and invisible – 12 feet deep in blackthorn hedge
- ‘As colourful in personality as she is in looks’ – meet the skewbald mare going five-star eventing
- Title contender withdrawn from Badminton: ‘It’s just truly terrible timing’
- Adam Cromarty: ‘Clear minds help with clear rounds’
- ‘Parents are superhumans’: three months from having a baby to riding three horses at Kentucky
April 24th
- First Brit off to a good start at Kentucky: ‘He’s a gangly young horse – but he’s as good a cross-country horse as I’ve ever sat on’
- European visitor sets new Kentucky dressage record score: ‘He’s sensitive, but I absolutely trust him’
- First peek at Kentucky’s cross-country course, supporting more thoroughbreds, and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘Together we can change lives’: group of neglected ponies highlights impact of living costs on horse welfare
- 13 anatomical bridles to ensure maximum comfort
- ‘The horses don’t know whether they’ve raced or not’: Retraining of Racehorses broadens scope to reach more horses
- A slice of heaven for everyone to enjoy – check out this family home with over 10 acres, stables and more
- Pammy Hutton: ‘I’m getting excited about Badminton – but who will top the dressage?’
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 164: top dressage rider Gareth Hughes
April 23rd
- One horse eliminated at Kentucky five-star first trot-up as 35 presented
- Could you jump this? See all the fences Tom McEwen and Harry Meade will tackle this week at Kentucky five-star
- ‘They make each day better’: donkeys who spent years serving community help heal a broken heart
- Olympic rider’s recovery from serious injury and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘I felt emotional riding to the ring’: superb winning comeback for rider who suffered horrific injuries in rotational fall
- Find out who is first to go at Badminton Horse Trials as draw revealed
- Horse & Hound; 24 April 2025
- On the hunt for a Welsh section A pony? Then you need to read this first…
April 22nd
- What are the British riders’ cross-country times at Kentucky? Plan your Saturday viewing
- When do the Brits and other favourites do their dressage at Kentucky? Full times released **Friday times updated following weather delay**
- ‘Hug your horses and your people tight’: Olympic rider Liz Halliday ‘grateful for progress’ in recovery from traumatic brain injury
- Find somewhere to stay during Burghley Horse Trials
- Breeders raise concerns about registering foals after Defra reiterates the rules
- Idyllic rural home perfect for a horsey family, complete with 15 acres, stables, an arena and more
- Whitaker and Stockdale switch saddles ahead of Royal Windsor’s exhibition polo match
- The official Nick Skelton film, an attempt to poison a horse, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Soldier’s grief at horse’s death shown 1,800 years later as Roman skeleton found with grave gifts
- ‘A horse needs to feel like a conquering king’: why Matt Sampson’s showjumpers want to perform for him
April 21st
- ‘I couldn’t believe she’d done it’: owner’s shock after fellow livery pleads guilty to trying to give her horse rat poison
- New AI system gives horses a ‘digital voice’ to tell us if they’re in pain
- Cost of riding school licences varies by thousands of pounds, new report finds, among other inconsistencies
- Are you game? Sign up for theatre’s first ever pantomime horse (or cow) race this summer
- 10 pairs to watch at Kentucky five-star, including a huge win chance and a comeback star
April 20th
- ‘It looks quite amazing’: watering well under way as Badminton ‘on course’ for 2025 event
- Coming to cinemas, Olympic gold medallist Nick Skelton stars in an inspirational story of ‘passion and perseverance’: ‘I hope it will be good for the sport’
- ‘Carl said he’s the best horse in the country’: titles, turnarounds and a standout finish to the winter dressage championships
- Game on: super mare helps rack up another title for one of the leading riders at the winter dressage championships
- A home with stables, arena, 10 acres, self-contained annex and more for £695,000
- Spooks, sparkles and a spoonful of success at the winter dressage championships, as young duo share the spoils
- ‘Be the catalyst for fun in your horse’s life’: Emma Massingale’s expert tips to get a horse to tune in and listen to you
April 19th
- ‘She’s made dressage special for me’: ponies, emotional farewells and first-time magic at the winter dressage championships
- From double to double-double: back-to-back wins mark standout week at winter dressage championships for one unstoppable partnership
- ‘A gentleman passionate about horses and the sport’: farewell to showjumping stalwart, aged 90
- Five-time Funnell eyes the one derby title missing from his collection
- ‘I thought we’d never get close to that’: bold freestyle and surprise win light up winter dressage championships
- The steps horse riders can take to report bad or dangerous driving
- ‘It could’ve gone either way’: comeback ride edges it in winter dressage championships thriller
- ‘Lots of riders disregard the walk – it’s the first and last thing the judge sees’: meet the 2025 Royal Windsor M&M performance judge
April 18th
- First-timers, crowd-pleasers and freestyle flair: how day three wrapped in style at the winter dressage championships
- A legacy of hope thanks to ‘determined and courageous’ rider who died aged 30
- ‘He proved that healing is possible’: horse rescued from ‘heartbreaking neglect’ dies surrounded by love
- ‘She wanted to win as much as I did’: chestnut mare bounces back to claim feature class at winter dressage championships
- Fancy a beach ride, but feel nervous riding in open spaces? This expert advice will help build your confidence so you can enjoy it
- ‘I couldn’t have asked for more’: cool-headed contender claims fourth national title for rider who ends perfect week at winter dressage championships
- What is loss of use insurance for horses and how does it work?
April 17th
- ‘He owes me nothing’: star seven-year-old confirms his class as returning winners shape day two of winter dressage championships
- ‘It’s five minutes of your life, but it takes a lifetime to get there’: a crowning moment and comeback queen light up winter dressage championships
- Horses head to Kentucky, setting youngsters up for success and more things the horse world is talking about
- From sobbing support crews to surprise wins: emotions run high at the winter dressage championships
- Latest Badminton withdrawals revealed as top British-based riders confirm which horses head to the US: ‘I’m looking forward to having three in Kentucky’
- ‘Be prepared with a plan B, and plan C – and there is no shame in calling it a day at any stage,’ says Simon Reynolds on first shows for young horses
- ‘They’re starting to show what they can do’: clean sweep of podium sparks buzz at winter dressage championships as homebred mare takes rider to new heights
- ‘Mud on his boots and sunlight in his soul’: equestrian world mourns true horseman who died after warm-up fall
- ‘The unpredictable spring weather is tough for organisers and riders,’ says Mark Phillips
- A tack room burglary, fire or flood can be devastating – would you be covered?
April 16th
- ‘Days like this don’t come around that often’: hat-trick of national titles kicks off blockbuster start to winter dressage championships for one rider
- ‘This one feels special, I didn’t expect it at all’: Becky Moody’s latest star takes PSG while a personal best seals the deal for comeback duo at winter dressage championships
- Olympic venue confirmed, sniffer dogs and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘Special horse’ breaks sale’s record with £1.47m price tag
- Equine mortality insurance explained – everything you need to know, from what it covers to how to make a claim
- ‘He means the whole world to me’: teenager triumphs on her 22-year-old pony as another rider celebrates emotional first national title at winter dressage championships
- Home of 1984 Olympic Games set to become ‘breathtaking stage’ for equestrian events at LA28
- ‘I didn’t even expect to be in the top three’: 18-time national champion kicks off winter championships with rising five-year-old star following in his dam’s footsteps
- Horse & Hound; 17 April 2025
- How can I buy my perfect Connemara pony?
April 15th
- Sniffer dogs could ‘save horses’ lives’ by detecting microdoses of banned drugs
- Young horses doing too much too soon, the Kentucky Three-Day draw and other things the horse world is talking about
- Do you need insurance to ride your horse on the road? H&H explains…
- The facilities just keep coming! An unusual family home with just shy of 15 acres, stables, outdoor school, walker and more
- ‘She died doing something she loved’: heartbreak as 25-year-old rider fatally injured in warm-up fall
- Meet Matt Sampson’s string: find out how he spots an equine star and which top horse spends three months a year out in the field
April 14th
- Trump’s tariffs: how equestrian businesses are navigating the uncertainty – including moving horses across the Atlantic
- Who will be first out at next week’s Kentucky five-star and what numbers will the Brits wear?
- Insurance for broodmares and foals – how can breeders protect themselves?
- After 53 of 114 riders fail to finish championship class, course-designer admits: ‘You don’t like to see it going that way’
- Farewell to an Olympic star, a dodgy dealer avoids jail, and other things the horse world is talking about
April 13th
- ‘The rule needs to evolve’: further calls for revamp of elimination for blood in showjumping
- See how a tiny filly found on the brink of death with ticks ‘sucking the life out of her’ looks now
- ‘A special place in our hearts’: farewell to legendary sire of Olympians, aged 35
- Could the United Arab Emirates become the next major player in para dressage? New plans to target LA28 Games
- A charming country estate with stables, 23 acres, beautiful home and an added bonus…
- 7 things people who ‘work from home’ and have horses can appreciate
April 12th
- Should showjumpers have to prove their skill before they move up? Experts discuss
- ‘Beneath her strong will, she was a kind and sensitive soul who cherished life’s simple pleasures’: heartbroken farewell to free-spirited horse who served her country
- ‘While our first priority is always horse welfare, we also want to save our sport’: independent group flags ‘systemic’ issues at jumping and dressage World Cup Finals
- ‘You never stop progressing’: Richard White on injury, inspiration and making his grand prix debut in his 60s
- ‘I’m looking for a pony that is going to give a child confidence’: find out what the 2025 Royal Windsor mini M&M judge wants to see
April 11th
- Horse sport at the 2028 Olympics, farewell to a top showjumper and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘Extremely deviant’ horse dealer who told ‘lies after lies’ avoids jail for fraud
- Are young horses being ‘ruined’ by doing too much too soon? Experts debate
- ‘I owe him so much’: farewell to dual Olympic gold medal-winning horse, aged 30
- Charlie Hutton’s 3 simple no-stirrups exercises for building balance in the saddle
- We tested fly gels and creams for 3 months – these 5 are worth the spend
- From tweed to tech: 7 best men’s show jackets for style and performance in the ring
- ‘Our hearts have grown one horse bigger’ as equine police recruit chooses her own name
- John Whitaker: ‘Equine America Unick Du Francport is getting his air miles in!’
- 4 simple exercises to help improve your horse’s core strength
April 10th
- Eventing confirmed for LA28 Olympics following success of Paris 2024
- 8 joint supplements formulated for your veteran horse
- A lovely home complete with arena, stables, all-weather turnout, grazing and more…
- Olympic rider’s final farewell to the horse who ‘changed his life’
- Woman left horse with a hole in its head, and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- Richard Davison: ‘Reform of dressage judging is the top concern’
- Kim Bailey: ‘The Grand National is a race of dreams and drama’
- 7 secrets all horsey people keep from their other halves
April 9th
- Out-of-control dogs shot after horse ‘bitten’, a top rider retires and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘Nick Rockett has always been a legend to me, now he’s proven it to the world’: meet Aintree’s Grand National hero
- Stallion left ‘suffering for weeks’ with a hole in his face had to be put down
- Two men arrested and tack to be returned to owners after series of thefts
- Expert tips to help you ride your horse on the roads with confidence
- Horse & Hound; 10 April 2025
April 8th
- Ideas for new international eventing championship for under 25s to ‘fill the gap’
- Paris Olympic gold medal-winner retires, and more things the horse world is talking about
- ‘This is our fight’: rallying call as Government pushes on towards trail-hunting ban
- Police shoot two ‘dangerously out-of-control’ dogs to protect public safety after horse reported bitten
- Major focus on ethical training and horses’ mental fitness to compete
- 7 expert tips on training your show hunter to thrill and delight the ride judge
- 23 of the most embarrassing comments we’ve ever seen on a dressage sheet
April 7th
- ‘It’s probably the right time’: prolific jockey announces retirement from the saddle with immediate effect
- 9 things horse owners struggle to throw out (or donate to good homes)
- ‘Thank you will never be enough’: Olympic gold medallist retires sound and happy with his best friend
- ‘Looking forward to my next life chapter’: record-breaking jockey announces retirement and pregnancy
- British World Cup Final success and an emotional Grand National win – what the horse world is talking about
- Curling hooves, maggots and ulcerated mouths in nine neglected horses rescued
- Meet Donatello d’Auge – the home-bred, barefoot star behind Julien Epaillard’s World Cup triumph
April 6th
- Tributes paid to much-loved Irish Draught ambassador who will be greatly missed
- ‘He was a legend’: farewell to champion Welsh pony who met royals and starred on television
- Riding school’s urgent plea for support to ‘keep the lights on’ and avoid selling its ponies
- Gamble to glory! Frenchman wins World Cup Jumping Final, Brit takes second
- Enjoy a little slice of heaven in this family home, complete with stables, arena and nine acres in gorgeous countryside
- Know your Shire from your Suffolk from your Percheron: a cheat’s guide to the ridden heavy horse showing classes
April 5th
- Legacy! Unstoppable Lottie Fry and Glamourdale storm to World Cup Final victory in Basel
- ‘A lovely man and great friend to many’: farewell to much-loved steward and show director
- ‘Fly high, my beautiful boy’: farewell to horse who showed that ‘miracles can happen’
- Top rider plans ‘nice party’ after winning £500,000: ‘It will help me give my kids the best start in life’
- ‘Everything I’ve dreamed about’: father and son team up to win 2025 Grand National
- How do you insure a horse that is worth as much as a house?
- From Tiger Roll to Neptune Collognes – what are these Grand National winners up to now?
April 4th
- Home favourite delivers a standout performance, as World Cup leader opts not to jump off
- ‘I really had to give him confidence today’: Lottie Fry and Glamourdale seize victory in opening round of World Cup Final
- Optional double bridles and judges’ alert buttons among measures proposed in dressage
- Set your horse or pony up for in-hand showing success by mastering these 8 key skills
- Brits at the World Cup Finals, farewell to an Olympic horse and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘She truly epitomises our brand’s DNA’: Fairfax & Favor appoints new ambassador
- Loved to the very end: sad farewell to ‘incredibly special’ Olympic horse aged 25
- Rebecca Penny: ‘Changes and challenges ahead for the showing world’
April 3rd
- Flying Frenchman and barefoot home-bred just pip Brit in World Cup Final opener
- From ‘the worst day’ to victory – fairytale result for connections of Aintree Foxhunters’ winner
- Top jockey Rachael Blackmore turns children’s author with new book Granny National ahead of Aintree showcase
- 41 neglected horses including pregnant mares and foals removed from breeder in ‘very sad case’
- Backing British events, competing top home-breds, and more things the horse world is talking about
- 11 supplements formulated to help hormonal mares
- Piggy March: ‘We need to believe in our British events’
April 2nd
- Olympic decisions, riding with a broken foot and other things the horse world is talking about
- Meet the neglected mare turned ‘rocket pony’ who’s become part of the family
- £2m invested in pre-emptive crackdown on gene doping in horses
- ‘To win on one you’ve known from a foal adds to the whole value’ – the thrill of competing home-bred elite horses
- Key decisions concerning horse sport at LA28 Olympics expected in days
- Horse & Hound; 3 April 2025
- What all equestrians need to be considering this spring *Promotion*
- How can I buy the perfect working hunter?
April 1st
- Turn your horse’s poo into solid gold and 9 other brilliant April Fools’ Day pranks
- Pushing through the pain: British Olympic gold medallist wins £90,000 class with broken foot
- Tribute to an Olympic ‘horse of a lifetime’, April fools and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- Four Olympic medallists and 10 five-star podium finishers: 17 photos of top horses at Thoresby
- Horse bought for £1 gives 58-year-old jockey his 408th winner
- ‘The LA Olympics are only three years away!’ John Whitaker switches to eventing as he turns 70