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- July 31st
- A British team out to retain their title, wedding fever, and other things the horse world is talking about
- A slice of horsey heaven: check out this home, complete with arena, stabling, horsewalker, 17 acres and more…
- Joy as wedding fever sweeps the horse world with gold medallists, top jockeys and leading riders tying the knot
- ‘Exciting foursome’ named as Britain aims to defend team title at European Dressage Championships
- Piggy March: ‘I wanted to put Halo on the map – and I was delighted it came off’
- ‘This is the best she has ever gone’: charming hack claims the 2025 Royal International amateur supreme
- ‘It means everything – especially with everyone here to celebrate’: home-bred takes Royal International senior championship
- ‘The bigger the ring, the better he is’: a horse bought to hack and enjoy at home claims Royal International cob championship
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 167: Di Lampard, the British team’s showjumping performance manager
- July 30th
- Tributes paid to top horse, bridle research, and more things the horse world is talking about
- New double bridle research backs up the need to give riders choice across the levels
- ‘A special, special horse’: crowd-favourite to be laid to rest alongside other top racehorses
- ‘We call him Hero Harry at home’: a dream lead rein pony claims supreme mini M&M title at Royal International
- What’s in Horse & Hound magazine, in shops from 31 July 2025
- Do we need nosebands? Experts have their say on comfort, fit and common myths
- July 29th
- ‘The easiest pony in the world’: Connemara lifts the Pretty Polly supreme crown at Royal International Horse Show
- ‘I was nervous, but excited – then the judge made me smile’: a first RIHS supreme championship for home-produced mini team
- Equestrians warned sensors in Britain’s roads can flag overweight horseboxes
- ‘Oh, b*gger it!’ One of those moments as four-year-old part-Clydesdale locks riders in the tack room
- Thunder and lightning: should you keep your horse in or out?
- A top rider’s return after one-year suspension, a devastating stable fire, and other things the horse world is talking about
- A beautiful family home with a great horsey set up, including stables, an arena and all-weather turnout
- July 28th
- ‘I knew the stables were on fire’: devastation for rider and children as years of work lost in yard ‘inferno’
- 13 things you’ll remember if you were pony-mad in the 80s
- Charlotte Dujardin returns to competition after one-year suspension
- 12 pairs of boots ready to go out on the cross-country course
- LeMieux MIMsafe XC Boots review *H&H Approved*
- ‘Her smile lit up any room’: heartbroken tributes to teenage rider in fatal road collision after show
- Drama at Royal International Horse Show, and ultimate sportsmanship at Royal Welsh – what the horse world is talking about
- 6 sacrifices we have probably made for our horses at some point
- July 27th
- ‘Monkey by Name, monkey by nature’: Royal International hat-trick for horse of a lifetime
- Whitaker cements place among Hickstead greats with King George V glory
- ‘It feels like fate’: home-bred takes supreme part-bred title for emotional team at the Royal International
- ‘How could we ever replace him?’ Showtime puts on sublime show to land pony supreme at the Royal International
- Drama, tension – and a lost stirrup – as stunning horse with ‘character, class and swagger’ crowned Royal International supreme
- ‘She’s still here, she’d have loved this’: much-loved reporter and judge in final resting place at Hickstead
- Meet Nicola Naylor, the blind grand prix dressage rider on the verge of her European Championship debut for Britain
- ‘Critical’ that owners know their cover when horses have to be put down to avoid additional heartbreak
- ‘There’s something so spectacular about him’: young rider and special horse take back-to-back small and intermediate titles
- ‘Hero Harry’: dream lead-rein pony claims Royal International supreme mini M&M title
- How to buy a Dales pony, plus what to look for in a quality example of this native breed
- July 26th
- ‘She’s going out with style’: miniature champion bows out on top after Royal International win
- ‘Diva and proper showman’ crowned Royal International champion – after rider sings her way round the ring
- ‘He’s a fab horse – and he loves that hill’: maxi cob gallops to Royal International victory
- ‘She’s very sassy, but she just loves showing off‘: former amateur jockey and event rider win Royal International titles
- ‘I don’t want to take my sash off’: Harbour Master lands back-to-back Royal International wins
- Back on top: Whitaker secures spectacular second Queen’s Cup victory
- Is your horse pushy or bargy? These three simple groundwork exercises can help establish your personal space, improve your communication and keep you safer
- ‘Just the tonic’: Irish Draught gelding crowned Royal International champion weeks after owner’s heart surgery
- ‘The truest act of sportsmanship I’ve seen’ helps newcomer to first Royal Welsh win
- ‘I prayed he’d get that moment’: former bridesmaid stands 2025 Royal International M&M working hunter pony champion
- Severely neglected Friesian mule has ‘promise of a bright future’ after rescue
- Glamourdale – Lottie Fry’s world champion dressage stallion who makes crowds gasp
- July 25th
- ‘The future is bright!’ Britain just pipped by Germany in fabulous Hickstead Nations Cup
- ‘He’s a proper dude’: a first season five-year-old stands champion at the Royal International Horse Show
- Olympic gold medallist Harry Charles in the media spotlight and other things the horse world is talking about
- Outstanding show horse claims third consecutive Royal International working hunter title
- This jaw-dropping manor house with equestrian facilities, leisure complex and a whole lot more could be yours for £14m…
- ‘I’ve always dreamt of winning here’: Section B mare wows to take supreme ridden M&M title at Royal International
- Inside the life of Olympic gold medallist Harry Charles who’s set to marry Eve Jobs this weekend
- ‘A magical debut for this combination’: equestrian influencer Harlow White takes junior M&M title at Royal International
- ‘To win all three weights was a wow’: keeping it in the family with a Royal International supreme hunter clean sweep
- Robert Walker: ‘Showing is as popular as ever, so why do class numbers vary wildly?’
- 5 horses you will almost certainly have in your lifetime…
- July 24th
- ‘Probably one of the nicest horses I’ve had’: Gemma Stevens on cruise control to win second Hickstead eventers’ title
- Royal International winners, brave teen rescues horses from fire, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Seven phrases non-horsey people say that are likely to offend equestrians
- Young rider honoured for bravery after rescuing four horses from fire: ‘I just wanted to save them’
- From outsider to RIHS champion: Hickstead debutante claims surprise win on pony ‘never meant for showjumping’
- ‘It’s the best feeling in the world’: top partnership cruises to Royal International supreme working hunter pony title
- Graham Fletcher: ‘Full marks for a fantastic European Showjumping Championship’
- How to watch the King George at Ascot live from anywhere in the world
- July 23rd
- ‘My little pocket rocket couldn’t give me any more’: Section B storms to young riders M&M supreme title at Royal International
- ‘He’s been unbeatable all season’: diminutive show hunter pony beats bigger rivals to claim prestigious Royal International title
- ‘I’ve not won here for ages – I was ready for this’: six-year-old mare delights to take Royal International coloured supreme
- The Solid Bar Company No Fly repellent bar *H&H Approved*
- Is your horse difficult to catch? These simple groundwork exercises will encourage your horse to come to you
- Rider dies in hospital after fall from horse – dog reported on the scene
- Pippa Funnell looking for fourth title as eventers’ challenge stars prepare for Hickstead
- Farewell to producer with rare ability to spot diamonds in the rough and turn them into champions
- What’s in Horse & Hound magazine, in shops from 24 July 2025
- A chocolate box thatched cottage with stables, paddocks and an international-sized arena
- July 22nd
- A brilliant 90th birthday present, Royal International excitement, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Thank you, Mai Baum! Five-star hero bows out on a winning note
- Meet the ‘gold dust unicorns’: four legendary jumping ponies lining up at this year’s Royal International
- ‘For Welsh owners, this one’s especially special’: Royal Welsh hunter champion owned and bred in the country
- ‘One of the great figures of our sport’: farewell to legendary trainer who headed a dynasty
- ‘She wants to do it again on her 100th’: former rider enjoys surprise Friesian carriage driving lesson on her 90th birthday
- How to watch the Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead live from anywhere in the world
- July 21st
- Court upholds lifetime ban for rescue centre owner who allowed horses to suffer
- Former British medal-winning horse on Irish squad for European Para Dressage Championships
- Jagerbomb – Becky Moody’s home-bred ‘total legend’ who stole the spotlight on the world stage
- New names and medallists carry Britain’s hopes at European Para Dressage Championships
- British Olympic hero Scott Brash clinching double European silver – plus other drama from this major event
- Amateur eventer aims for charity race with stoma: ‘I’d love to show another rider facing something similar what’s possible’
- 16 equestrian social media habits we’ve all indulged in
- July 20th
- ‘When I was young I always dreamed of winning a medal, now I have two’: rider’s European Championships double
- ‘Now everyone can see how amazing he is’: rider’s delight as superstar stallion wins European gold
- ‘She’s shown the world how talented she is’: Scott Brash and Hello Folie win European incredible silver
- Is your horse spooky to ride? Try these three simple groundwork exercises to help them focus and feel more relaxed
- Brits in touching distance of medals as one fence separates top seven in nail-biting European Showjumping Championships final
- ‘I have a very nice mother!’ Meet the European individual medal contender given to her rider as a surprise present
- Do you want to buy a horse to show side-saddle? This guide will help you on your search for the right mount…
- July 19th
- Mother who found joy in horses inspires others to get involved: ‘More than a hobby – a source of strength and joy’
- ‘I judge how I like my daughters to be judged’: meet the 2025 Royal International mini ride judge Sharron Kivlochlan
- ‘It’s on my bucket list for my grandad to see me ride in a race’: teenager inspired by Khadijah Mellah makes dream come true
- ‘I finally feel like my old self again’: Olympic rider on how breaking her back was a blessing in disguise – and led to a winning return
- 11 reasons why we love to go showing at the Royal International Horse Show
- July 18th
- Rider delights in winning team gold with mid-air celebration at European Showjumping Championships
- ‘A great team, with great team spirit’: British showjumpers win superb silver medal at European Championships
- ‘She’s like a box of chocolates’: experience tells for GB pathfinder Ben Maher in European Showjumping Championships team final
- Check out this Scottish castle with stables set in 15 acres, plus a cinema and pub…
- ‘I ride him in a totally different style – his stride is enormous’: meet the mega stallion leading the showjumping Europeans
- Adam Cromarty: ‘This year’s Spruce Meadows Masters will set a new bar for our sport’
- ‘A cross between Mike Tyson and Usain Bolt’! Meet the star mare at the Europeans, whom you ‘have to ask politely’
- Who needs a bridle? Horse ‘a bit surprised’ by tack malfunction but completes European Showjumping Championships course
- ‘When you need a smile most, she’s there’: meet the home-bred who bucked everyone off – and is now jumping clear at the Europeans
- July 17th
- Overnight leader withdraws, a heartbreaking elimination and a rider losing his reins at a key moment – read all the stories from the European Showjumping Championships
- ‘I’m ok if he’s ok’: British rider reflects on unexpected elimination at European Showjumping Championships
- ‘We’ve had all the drama!’ Britain still on top at European Showjumping Championships after rollercoaster afternoon
- Great Britain’s gold medal hopes stay alive at European Showjumping Championships – despite heart-in-the-mouth moment for one rider
- A super clear – and a heartbreaking elimination for Great Britain at the European Showjumping Championships
- ‘Family matters most’: Janika Sprunger on being supported by husband Henrik von Eckermann at the European Showjumping Championships
- ‘She was flying!’: syndicate of mums’ delight as their mare jumps clear for Britain at the European Showjumping Championships
- ‘You can’t make a Land Rover into a Ferrari!’: meet the British-bred stallion carrying Ireland’s hopes at the European Showjumping Championships
- ‘Sometimes I wish he was with a top rider to show what’s possible, but he gets lots of love with me’: even championship showjumpers have their doubts
- ‘Nothing matters but the horse’: leaders withdraw from European Showjumping Championships
- Top rider and Olympic announcer lead the commentary from the European Showjumping Championships
- Anna Ross: ‘Aachen CHIO is the pinnacle for strivers, riders and welfare watchers’
- ‘Beyond my wildest dreams’: top vaulter turned showjumper excels at European Championships
- July 16th
- European Showjumping Championships day one: all the stories you don’t want to miss
- ‘Absolutely delighted’: Britain powers into the lead at European Showjumping Championships on day one
- ‘It was a risk to bring her’: mare turns form around to soar to the top on opening day of European Showjumping Championships
- ‘I adjusted the plan’: Ben Maher ups the risk on opening day of European Showjumping Championships
- ‘She was incredible’: Scott Brash’s rising star shines at European Showjumping Championships
- British rider takes the lead on day one of European Showjumping Championships: ‘I couldn’t be more proud’
- ‘I couldn’t be more happy’: British rider enters top 10 on European Championships debut with borrowed horse
- ‘A little disappointing, but the mare jumped fantastic’: solid start for Great Britain at the European Showjumping Championships
- New double bridle rule proposed for international dressage alongside making judges’ comments public
- 19 shampoos that will get your horse sparkling – because he’s worth it!
- Ready to go: teams and individuals confirmed for European Showjumping Championships
- New US dope-test rule after horses given euthanasia drug as ‘calmer’ for competitions
- What’s in Horse & Hound magazine, in shops from 17 July 2025
- Things you absolutely must do if you’re heading to the Royal International Horse Show
- July 15th
- Britain celebrates European medals in eventing three-star cup and under-25s dressage championships
- Last-minute changes ahead of the European Showjumping Championships, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- Your essential guide to the 2025 European Showjumping Championships in Spain
- How to watch the European Showjumping Championships via live streams and on TV wherever you are around the world
- Late shake up for Ireland’s European Showjumping Championships team as Cian O’Connor is replaced
- Who will win the medals at the European Showjumping Championships? H&H’s showjumping editor weighs in…
- July 14th
- Dressage without a bridle and tributes to much-loved equestrians – what the horse world is talking about
- Fancy a home with a 19th-Century windmill? This unusual property has loads to like – including beautiful stables and more than 11 acres
- Second chances: horses rescued from neglect and abandonment bring joy as much-loved riding school members
- Olympic gold medal-winning partnership reunited for Britain at Europeans after horse swap
- 9 things we got up to at Pony Club camp that we’re sure wouldn’t happen now
- July 13th
- Young British superstar is crowned European champion in glorious medal haul: ‘What a buzz!’
- Farewell to vet and true horsewoman ‘full of life, love and laughter’, aged 65
- ‘I didn’t know there was so much love and support’: dressage rider partly paralysed by stroke thanks those who rallied round
- ‘I want a horse to make me feel a million dollars on board’: meet the 2025 Royal International amateur hunter judge
- ‘His hoofprints will remain on many hearts’: retirement calls for horse who spent decade helping others
- Want to buy a Highland pony? A breeder explains how to begin your search for your dream partner
- July 12th
- ‘I’m so proud of him’: horse trained bridleless from the start wins first dressage competition
- ‘I nearly sold her’: British dressage rider Sadie Smith on the mare who changed everything and took her to the top
- Dressage show in memory of rider’s mother raises more than £22,000 – and awareness – for Parkinson’s UK
- ‘A pioneer and a visionary, and a true gentlemen’: farewell to founder of international equine transport company
- Striking horse who ‘galloped’ along the river at Paris Olympics flies to breathtaking summer residence
- Demystifying 15 common conformation terms that not all horse owners are familiar with
- July 11th
- The British shortlist for dressage Europeans, a lasting legacy, and other things the horse world is talking about
- This stunning country home with equestrian facilities and 12 acres in a pretty location could be yours…
- Paris medallists and top names in British shortlist for European Dressage Championships
- Low on fly spray? H&H’s top-rated picks are on sale right now – our testers loved these, and so will you
- Riding gloves designed to be worn in warmer weather
- ‘Few animals have contributed as profoundly and quietly’: celebrating equines on World Horse Day
- H&H showing editor Bethan Simons: ‘Let’s just have one society – and judges’ panel’
- Andreas Helgstrand returns to Danish team for European Championships after suspension
- Important things to know if you keep horses in a field with a public footpath: safety and legal information
- July 10th
- A Great Yorkshire wedding, beating the heat, and more things the horse world is talking about
- ‘I want her dream to stay at the forefront’: team behind new equestrian centre carries on late founder’s vision
- ‘I’ve run out of words’: Carl Hester and Fame hit season-best form ahead of Europeans
- I swear by this sun block – my mare has been sunburn-free all summer, and right now it’s just £10.18
- Hosepipe ban in the UK: what does this mean for horse owners?
- Are you a rider who needs power on the go? These deals on portable power stations for horseboxes might be your ultimate solution
- ‘It’s been perfect’: couple who got engaged at Great Yorkshire Show marry at this year’s event, with their horses as witnesses
- Andrew Nicholson: ‘Aachen’s cross-country was a clever taste of next year’s worlds’
- ‘A broader experience of life off the leadrope’: Emma Massingale reveals the liberty training exercises you need to start your journey
- New test welcomed for ‘most dangerous’ equine parasite
- July 9th
- A last horsey wish granted, a ‘beautiful tribute’ and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- Old and new faces – including Olympic eventer – among German team for European Dressage Championships
- Tan lines and terrifying hat hair – 7 problems horsey folk face during the summer
- I have no electric or Wi-Fi at my stables, but that’s no problem for these cameras – and they’re all on sale right now
- ‘I’m the poster girl for don’t ever give up’: Becky Moody and Jagerbomb’s personal best in Aachen
- ‘Her face filled with joy’: terminally ill woman’s last wish granted, to see a horse one more time
- Dreading the heat? These Amazon Prime Day deals will keep you and your horse cool
- What’s in Horse & Hound magazine, in shops from 10 July 2025
- How to watch The July Festival at Newmarket 2025 live streams and TV coverage: your armchair viewing guide
- July 8th
- Bumper ticket sales, BBC coverage and hints about cross-country as preparations for home European Championships in full swing
- ‘The most beautiful tribute’: rider’s love and tears as he wins at Aachen after loss of top horse
- Cheltenham Festival-winning trainer makes international showjumping debut: ‘It’s been great – you never know, I might have another go…’
- Super savings for equestrians this week, Aachen highlights, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Forget Airpods, these headphones are much safer to wear at the yard – and they’re up to 46% off for Prime Day 2025
- Pivo just discounted its entire equestrian range for Prime Day – if you’ve ever wanted to record your rides hands-free, now’s your chance!
- July 7th
- Olympian Carl Hester’s horse of a lifetime, horses stuck on motorway and tributes to a much-loved riding school owner – what the horseworld is talking about
- What a sweet set-up! A four-bed home, more than five acres, stables and arena for less than £1m
- Two Brits on podium in Aachen eventing – but run-outs for other big names drop Britain down team order
- Tributes paid to Hickstead speed Derby star: ‘We’re utterly heartbroken’
- ‘I want to give people goosebumps’: new superstar’s electrifying performances stunned the dressage world at Aachen
- Dream win – and an ‘exquisite dinner’ – for top rider in Aachen grand prix
- Want to get started with liberty training? The chances are you’re already doing it with your horse
- July 6th
- He’s a keeper! Boyfriend enlists rider’s horse of a lifetime – and his rug – for surprise proposal
- ‘A native pony must scream type, including in its movement’: meet the 2025 Royal International M&M judge for conformation
- Farewell to owner of one of the UK’s oldest riding schools who taught multiple generations
- Putting horses’ health first: royal support for scheme battling equine obesity
- Buying a mini show pony: top tips on how to find your child’s next superstar
- July 5th
- ‘I don’t think there’s a fence he couldn’t jump’: top British rider and rising star secure home victory in Bolesworth grand prix
- Better education – not exams – for horse owners could be key to better welfare
- ‘I don’t know how she’s alive’: ‘miracle’ horse who suffered catastrophic leg break returns to showjumping victory
- ‘He gave me peace’: Carl Hester reflects on Uthopia – the remarkable dressage stallion who became his horse of a lifetime
- Farewell to prolific pony breeder and showing commentator, aged 92
- Visitors’ guide to Blenheim, Great Britain – home to the 2025 European Eventing Championships
- July 4th
- ‘We need a conversation about horse welfare’: five-star rider’s concern after lorry stuck for hours on motorway
- A British team announcement, a banned driver and other things the horse world is talking about
- A beautiful farmhouse in a village location, complete with stables, arena, pool, over 8 acres and more
- Medal winners and new faces on British short-list for European Para Dressage Championships
- 7 rehydration mashes to keep your horse happy, hydrated and performing
- Driver who failed to slow down for horses fined £709 and banned from the roads after close pass caught on camera
- Ronnie-Lee Jones: ‘Good to see that showjumping is still relevant’
- Leading British rider’s home-breds on song – as she eyes return to the very top
- How to watch CHIO Aachen from anywhere in the world
- July 3rd
- An emergency horse welfare rule change, twin foals thriving and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘She’s welcome back any time!’ Olympic gold medallist guest-edits Horse & Hound
- Energy-boosting supplements: what’s on the market?
- Racing authority considers licence conditions after champion jockey Oisin Murphy fined £70,000 for drink-driving
- ‘No signs whatsoever’: mare scanned pregnant with one foal delivers ‘identical’ healthy twins
- Emergency rule change bans unnatural mouth foam as it’s ‘clearly against horse welfare’
- Enjoy your horse this summer with equine insurance cover to give you peace of mind *Promotion*
- Carl Hester: ‘Dressage prize money doesn’t match up to other equestrian sports’
- Places to stay if you’re heading to the European Para Dressage Championships in the Netherlands
- July 2nd
- Deal secures leading British equestrian brands to ‘give them the future they deserve’
- Turning words into action to ensure everyone can enjoy the horse world
- British Olympic medallists top world rankings, toxic plant warning and more things the horse world is talking about
- A mega manor with stables, 10 acres, swimming pool, tennis court and more…
- Rescued horses ready for new homes six months after strangles outbreak
- Want to get your hands on tickets to the European Para Dressage Championships? Here’s what you need to know
- Celebrating British breeds: native youngsters invited to Futurity evaluations for the first time
- Visitors’ guide to Ermelo, the Netherlands – home to the 2025 European Para Dressage Championships
- What’s in Horse & Hound magazine, in shops from 3 July 2025
- July 1st
- Lottie Fry crowned world number one while British horses boast top two spots
- Toxic plant warning after horse with colic signs was moments from being put down
- Bed and breakfast for the horses – the 1% details that drive a world number one to the pinnacle of their sport
- Young Whitakers following in their father’s footsteps, an Olympic rider’s yard up for sale, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Complete your equestrian experience – by buying hobby horse poo (and a scoop to pick it up)
- Heading to the European Dressage Championships in France? Here’s where to stay
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