- 31 August
- A touching moment as horses given to The late Queen retire together with fitting ceremony
- A young stallion’s aura grows, a Brit narrowly misses out on individual glory and it’s ‘lucky 13th’ for Carl Hester: catch up on the action from the final day at the European Dressage Championships
- Burghley tickets are still on sale – with options including course walks – but hurry or you’ll need to pay full price on the gate
- Into orbit: dressage’s new superstar lands second gold medal at the European Championships
- ‘I still want a bit more!’ Becky Moody’s star still in the ascendancy after impressive European Dressage Championships freestyle
- ‘Welcome aboard Glamourdale Airlines!’: Lottie Fry debuts bold freestyle at Europeans – but mistakes prove costly
- ‘I made a few old-man mistakes; Fame was fantastic!’ Carl delighted after high-volume freestyle at European Dressage Championships
- From the dinky supreme to the majestic Clydesdale: meet eight stunning showing champions at Scone Palace
- 30 August
- Hold your horses! It’s nearly time to celebrate British Carrot Day
- Point Break versus King Edward: who is the best showjumping horse in the world according to the data experts?
- ‘I didn’t recognise him at first!’ friends conspire to surprise owner with stallion grading
- Watch history in the making: Justin Verboomen and Zonik Plus’ breathtaking test for European dressage gold
- When to watch Becky Moody, Lottie Fry and Carl Hester in the European Dressage Championships freestyle
- ‘We have lost a great friend’: farewell to jockey and racing manager with ‘unrivalled knowledge’
- Equestrians’ frustrations at hollow promises around woodland access
- ‘Riders have a lot to think about’: watch Pippa Funnell walk key fences on the 2025 Burghley cross-country course
- 29 August
- A new dressage superstar is crowned, medals elude the Brits and Fame loses his ‘hat’: catch up with the grand prix special action at the Europeans
- ‘I did a little experiment’: rain in France prompts Carl Hester to try a tack change for European grand prix special
- Wow! Belgium win their first-ever gold medal at the European Dressage Championships thanks to new superstars
- A lovely country house in a desirable location, complete with stables and arena in 13.2 acres
- ‘There’s so much more to come’: Becky Moody and Jagerbomb shine in grand prix special at dressage Europeans
- ‘I’m still really proud of him’: Lottie Fry reflects on her grand prix special at the Europeans... and teases a new freestyle
- What every owner of horses aged 10 and over needs to know about Equine Cushing’s disease (PPID)
- ‘Some of the behaviour I’ve seen at recent pony showjumping shows is just not on’, warns Ronnie Lee Jones
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- 28 August
- A 50th gold medal, one incredible mare and Britain’s silver lining: 10 stories not to miss from the European Dressage Championships grand prix
- European Dressage Championships: when do Lottie Fry, Carl Hester and Becky Moody ride in Friday’s grand prix special?
- Germany crowned European Dressage team champions as Isabell Werth delivers under pressure
- ‘She was on fire’: super-mare propels Denmark onto the podium at European Dressage Championship
- Britain secures team silver at European Dressage Championships as Germany claims 50th gold
- ‘I was shocked to see regionals entries down, while Area Festivals remain crammed’: Pammy Hutton asks why many everyday dressage riders are staying at home
- 8 pairs of men’s long riding boots for everyday wear and competition
- Enjoy comfy feet with riding socks that are perfect under long boots
- Garmin unveils new wearable tech for horses that tracks health and performance
- Lottie Fry vs Isabell Werth: European Dressage Championships gold to be decided by final team riders
- ‘I am just thrilled’: Carl Hester spearheads British surge for gold at European Dressage Championships
- Drama at dressage Europeans, the Burghley cross-country course, and other things the horse world is talking about
- 27 August
- Germany edge ahead of Britain in tense battle for European Dressage team gold after day one
- A great home for humans and horses – complete with swimming pool, stables, an arena and more
- ‘I’m frustrated; I should have done better’: Becky Moody rues errors but takes positives at the European Dressage Championships
- ‘I fully support the judges’ decision’: update on Indigro after Andrew Gould’s European Championship exit
- ‘I can honestly say it’s the worst grand prix we’ve done’: disappointment for Ingrid Klimke at European Dressage Championships
- Britain’s pathfinder eliminated at the European Dressage Championships
- 17 dressage saddles to dream about
- What’s in Horse & Hound magazine, in shops from 28 August 2025
- Who will win medals at the dressage Europeans? H&H’s Oscar Williams makes his predictions
- Recognise that voice? Here’s who’s commentating on the European Dressage Championships livestream
- 26 August
- When do Brits and top contenders ride their Europeans grand prix tests for team glory?
- An Olympic rider suspended, European championships to start and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘My horse always comes first’: Olympic dressage rider pulls out of European Championships
- Take a sneak peek at Pippa Funnell walking the new-look Burghley cross-country course
- Olympic rider suspended from team selection after horses taken in debt-related seizure
- Laura Collett and London 52 enjoy ‘perfect’ Europeans prep run at Scone Palace
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 168: Andrew Gould on his first senior team call-up ahead of the European Dressage Championships
- 25 August
- *Opinion* Does anyone really think a small thoroughbred should be asked to carry more than nearly 16 stone?
- ‘What a legacy’: great fun and a huge contribution as major stud to close after 30 years
- ‘Success is not just about winning, it is about progress and personal fulfilment’: life lessons from Scott Brash as he celebrates a 10-year milestone
- 24 August
- Celebrating Uthopia, Carl Hester’s small but mighty stallion who propelled Britain into the dressage stratosphere
- 84 more precious riding schools lost but some positive signs in tough times
- Farewell Brian Oakley, who pioneered the luxury horseboxes of today, aged 92
- 23 August
- ‘Great sadness’ as two horses put down at Scone Palace International Horse Trials
- ‘He was happy all day, with his ears pricked throughout.’: Grand National runner takes showing win at Scone Palace
- ‘Unforgettable memories’ and good wishes as British medal-winning horse sold abroad
- ‘People don’t expect it, but they absolutely can do it’: top tips and 5 exercises to train your cob to excel in the dressage arena
- Lack of skill and influence of others key reasons riders use side- and draw reins
- ‘It’s played a massive part in my career and life’: three-time Burghley winner Oliver Townend reflects on past wins and memories ahead of 2025 event
- Bella Hadid’s earliest scent memory is ‘horse poop’ – here are five more horse smells you couldn’t forget if you tried
- 22 August
- ‘I owe it all to her’: racehorse turned dressage star bows out in emotional ceremony
- ‘That pony was her life’: horse fatally injured and rider taken to hospital after road collision
- How to watch the European Dressage Championships via live streams wherever you are around the world
- A top venue’s viability concerns, the European Dressage Championships, and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘We can’t run at a loss’: top venue calls time on dressage shows but will continue to host the nationals
- Gill Thompson: ‘How many young riders on 128cms can hold their own in HOYS mixed height show pony qualifiers?’
- How many medals are given, how are they decided, and more European Dressage Championships questions answered
- 21 August
- The Horse & Hound Awards, cheeky Shetland meets The King, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Cheeky Shetland on perfect behaviour to welcome The King to Balmoral
- Check out this elegant country home with smart stabling, arena, horsewalker, over 23 acres and an indoor pool
- ‘My horse comes first, always’: rider’s ‘heartbreaking’ withdrawal from Europeans
- H&H’s Pippa Roome: ‘British Eventing’s national championships at Hartpury are great for riders, but how can we draw the public in?’
- 14 things you absolutely must do if you’re going to Burghley Horse Trials
- 20 August
- Rider size rules, farewell to a horse who won it all and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘I want to be known for my achievements as an individual’: history-making rider eyes competitive return
- Sad farewell to Derby hero, aged 27: ‘A legend in the ring and part of the family’
- Time to give back to the sport Georgie Campbell loved as support scheme applications open
- What’s in Horse & Hound magazine, in shops from 21 August 2025
- They’re here! LeMieux’s new colours for Autumn Winter 2025 go on sale
- 19 August
- Rider size limits enforced as part of new welfare rules
- British squad selections, Burghley’s drawn order, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Who will be the Burghley pathfinder – and why there will be no number 13
- How introducing mindfulness in the saddle can help your riding... and improve your relationship with your horse
- 18 August
- Tributes to heroic £500 horse who won at the highest level, the Cheltenham star now stunning in the show ring, and more things the horseworld is talking about
- How do racing experts perceive risk – and how should those risks be managed?
- ‘Thousands of jobs are at stake’: British racing to strike over ‘catastrophic’ tax proposals
- Fancy a country manor with stables, manège, canter track and more? This could be your dream home...
- Going for gold: team aiming to retain Britain’s European eventing title confirmed
- Horse & Hound Awards 2025 Terms and Conditions
- Are you and your horse in tune with each other? Trainer Ben Atkinson reveals why understanding your horse’s body language – and your own – is key to your partnership
- 17 August
- ‘Adorable’ but tiny 15kg foal carries a message to would-be horse breeders
- ‘It’s where we aim for from one August to the next’: meet Dublin Horse Show’s leading rider James Smyth
- ‘Hurry up if you want to be part of it’: some sessions sold out, a year before spectacular Aachen World Championships
- Reunited by fate, the pony of a lifetime who refused to retire, placed at his first event aged 28
- Have you considered an Arabian as your next horse? Tips on how to find the right one
- ‘One in a million’: Cheltenham Gold Cup star wins fabulous showing double
- 16 August
- Mindfulness with horses is one of the most powerful training tools you have... and it doesn’t cost a thing
- From coloured poles to 13,000 feet, top rider tries a different type of jumping
- ‘A heart of gold, tough as nails’: farewell to tiny £500 thoroughbred who won Badminton – and at every level on the way up
- ‘Different dynamic’ as Burghley cross-country course reversed for first time in years
- A magical day as amateur takes Badminton horse round 90cm, with five-star eventer on her 15hh cob
- Arise ‘Sir John’! Whitaker surprises fans during 70th birthday celebrations
- 15 August
- Police force to lose 40 horses, vigilance urged after field attack and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘Horses for courses’: Olympic gold medallist pulls out of mix for European Championship selection
- Up to 40 police horses to go as Met Police reduces mounted section to combat £260m funding gap
- Police call for vigilance as horse attacked in its field overnight has to be put down
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- Happy 75th birthday to The Princess Royal – one of the most influential horsewomen in history
- Chris Smith: ‘There were more officials watching the speed class than spectators’
- 14 August
- Burghley entries, bridleway ‘improvements’, and more things the horse world is talking about
- ‘The demand for our services is huge’: Sport In Mind partners with London International Horse Show
- Building your own stables? Find out what H&H readers who have been through the process want to share... *Sponsored*
- ‘She touched so many people’s hearts’: farewell to RDA pony who brought joy to others for more than 20 years
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- Carl Hester: ‘Para dressage supported us with their success, now is the time to give back’
- Defending champions favourites as Burghley Horse Trials entries released
- A very tidy equestrian property with some great facilities, including indoor barn stables and an outdoor arena
- 13 August
- Excitement for British rider who follows in parents’ footsteps to represent Australia
- Who says thoroughbreds can’t do dressage? Top tips and 4 exercises to make the most of your retrained racehorse’s highlights
- British gold medallist, 20, is first woman in 61 years to win Dublin puissance: ‘He’s an unbelievable horse’
- What’s in Horse & Hound magazine, in shops from 14 August 2025
- Rainwater harvesting for equestrians: how your stable roof could be the ultimate water recycling tool – and help save you money
- Riders’ opinions split as council spends £32,000 to improve bridleway – with concrete steps
- 12 August
- Quick rounds prove fruitful in British Eventing retrained racehorse championship
- ‘There is no doubt in my mind that she could be a very good horse’: British novice champions crowned
- ‘He’s one of those wonder kids’: bright prospect shines in British intermediate championship
- Exciting baby news rules European champion out of Blenheim, keeping horses cool, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Riders to observe a minute’s silence after ‘immeasurable loss’ of eventer in competition
- Check out places to stay near Les Etoiles de Pau CCI5*
- How to keep stables cool in summer including construction, ventilation and post-build tips from industry experts *Sponsored*
- 11 August
- Top British team rider pregnant and will miss Europeans: ‘I’ll be cheering the team on’
- 8 things I recommend to keep your horse comfortable in their stable when the temperatures soar *Sponsored*
- ‘The elite level can’t do this alone’: why horse sport needs independent oversight to thrive
- ‘It’s incredibly special to win this class’: in-form rider secures first British open championship title
- 10 of our favourite snaps of cracking gallops at the 2025 Royal International
- 10 August
- ‘A once-in-a-lifetime jump-off’: why you need to watch Olympic champion’s epic performance in London
- Laura Kraut wins unusual Dublin grand prix: ‘I was sick to my stomach watching’
- ‘There’s nothing she can’t do’: tiny one-handed rider delivers under pressure to secure gold for her country
- ‘I’m so proud of who she is and what she’s done’: young rider’s epic summer continues with top championship win
- ‘The best ponies in the whole world’: tiny rider beats older competition to win two national titles
- ‘He bucked me off every time!’ Years of hard work pay off as young rider wins national title on pony she started herself
- Fame – the dream horse who gave Carl Hester back his love of competing and a career-best score
- Farewell to course-builder who was a ‘true gentleman’ and mentor to many
- From Emma Watson’s bodyguard to double world champion: Danielle Curzon’s extraordinary dressage journey
- How do you find the perfect Pony Club pony?
- 9 August
- What should I be doing when with my new horse? A guide to the firsts, and why it’s not wrong to seek help sooner rather than later
- ‘Poetry in motion on a horse’: farewell to much-loved rider, breeder and owner
- Ground-breaking strangles research highlights how owners can prevent disease spreading
- British rider tragically passes away in fatal accident at Aston-le-Walls
- ‘Out of sadness a wonderful friendship has blossomed’: abandoned donkey finds new friend in loving home
- 8 August
- Riders put pre-class falls behind them to claim podium spots in Dublin Nations Cup
- Heartbroken farewell to supercob Mulrys Error, who went to the top and won hearts across the world
- A stunning farmhouse in a dream location with stables, arena, grazing and more
- ‘I absolutely adore him’: dream comes true as national champions make history by retaining their title
- Foundation created in memory of Georgie Campbell named as official charity partner of major British fixture
- Researchers develop new way to estimate how much energy horses use in cross-country
- H&H’s Bethan Simons: ‘Hickstead’s Royal International was as good as showing gets’
- Help your horse fit in: how to introduce a horse to a new herd without stress or conflict
- 7 August
- Heartbreak as equine charity’s essential open day fundraiser cancelled owing to infection outbreak
- Woodland riding scheme backfires, LA28 Olympic update, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Royal Family salutes much-loved ‘gentle giant’ reunited with his father and sister for happy retirement
- How to watch the London GCT grand prix 2025 live streams and on TV wherever you are
- Save when you resubscribe to H&H
- Ponies rescued ‘in bad shape’ given best possible care – but ‘not out of the woods’ yet
- Mark Phillips: ‘Has the decline in British Eventing membership turned a corner?’
- Bubby Upton shares her insight on adapting your riding as horses change over time
- 6 August
- A former Olympic rider’s 15-year ban and other things the horse world is talking about
- Former Olympic rider Cesar Parra suspended for 15 years in ‘deeply unsettling’ horse abuse case
- Air jackets vs body protectors: what’s the difference, and which should you wear?
- Game of Thrones actor set to thrill at London International Horse Show
- Camping at Burghley Horse Trials: what you need to know
- The best men’s riding boots for all budgets and disciplines
- British team overcomes stopwatch failure and a technical track to land two medals at pony eventing Europeans
- What’s in Horse & Hound magazine, in shops from 7 August 2025
- ‘Competing has kept me alive’, says 89-year-old scurry driving star with a pacemaker and a passion for adrenaline
- 5 August
- Gold medals for Great Britain, a showjumping legend turns 70, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Legendary showjumper John Whitaker reveals his idols and what he wished he’d known while growing up, as he turns 70
- ‘New chapter’ for Olympic champion as he leaves top jumping stable
- Equestrians baffled as scheme for woodland riding makes things worse
- ‘Our darkest hour’: one horse killed and seven injured in ‘evil’ stabbing attack
- ‘A very great friend and a true legend’: top riders lead the tributes to John Whitaker on his 70th birthday
- 4 August
- Dual eventer and showjumper ‘who made so much possible’ is retired aged 20: ‘I owe him more than I can put into words’
- Emaciated, wounded and suffering from strangles: tiny pony dumped and left for dead
- An impressive family home with a bells and whistles yard – come for the stables, stay for the 25x50m arena and bonus wash bay
- Gold! Great Britain triumphs in toughest conditions at pony European Championships
- A review of whip use in eventing rules, how Di Lampard’s showjumping team handled the pressure to win silver, plus more things the horseworld is talking about
- One year on: the Olympic dressage moments we’ll never forget
- 3 August
- Charity warns abandoned horses are ‘on the rise’ – as two mares and their foals receive ‘second chance’
- Farewell to top pony breeder, producer, mentor and friend who was known for her ‘brilliant eye’
- ‘We’d never had that pressure before – I certainly felt it’: Di Lampard reflects on the Euros and why she put her retirement plans on hold
- ‘It’s a lifeline’: how Riding for the Disabled changed the lives of a teenager and his mother
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- 2 August
- ‘She will be missed’: farewell to ‘true countrywoman’ who loved to perform, aged 86
- ‘He’s angelic’ – meet Piggy March’s five-star stallion and ‘beautiful unicorn’ Halo
- ‘The legacy of friendship was overwhelming’: riding school owners celebrate 50 years at the helm
- ‘Show him he has a choice’: liberty trainer shares her tips for how to connect with a horse, and indicate you’re listening
- 1 August
- Changes to flag penalties, whip use, and hats at trot-ups proposed in eventing
- A double bridle ban, proposed changes to blood rules and other things the horse world is talking about
- From the diminutive miniature to spectacular cob champion – 10 coloured winners at the 2025 Royal International
- Laura Tomlinson: ‘Double bridles should be a choice across all grands prix or at none’
- ‘We all miss him so much’: five-star horse turned schoolmaster remembered for his love of the job
- Where to stay during your visit to HOYS
- Tim Price aims for third British open title, but Oliver Townend and Austin O’Connor among the challengers
- New rules proposed around blood, eliminations and whips in showjumping
- 20 jump saddles you’ll want to ride in
- ‘The welfare of horses has been disregarded in the pursuit of results’: Denmark bans double bridle at lower levels in major welfare shake-up
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