All content Archive | June 2026

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June 30th
- Owners and vets urged to report flu outbreaks as true picture is worse than official stats
- What a squad! Medal-winning veterans and rising stars feature on British showjumping World Championship shortlist
- World Breeding Championships
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- 15 rare horse breeds from Great Britain and around the world
- Try this asymmetric in-hand exercise to build your horse’s topline and strengthen his weaker side
June 29th
- ‘Our hearts hurt’: five-star runner-up out of contention for World Championships
- The best way to cool horses and the science behind it
- Championship horse wins his first international grand prix: ‘He answered all the questions today’
- 8 grooming kits and brush sets to cover all bases
- Develop your horse’s extended canter with this simple exercise on a 20m circle
June 28th
- ‘I can feel desire for change’: bridleless day shows the magic – and how everyone can be part of it
- ‘I spent most of the night watching the plane on Flightradar’: Becky Moody on flying Jagerbomb to the World Cup
- Six in a row! Puissance master Rachel Proudley continues winning ways with new ride in four-way tie at Bolesworth
- Farewell to steward who was a ‘favourite figure at showgrounds across the country’
- ‘How will you keep equestrians safe if you don’t understand them?’ New training for transport professionals could keep horses safer
- ‘This is a worrying time indeed,’ says top show horse producer Katie Jerram-Hunnable
- The versatile in-hand pole setup that will give your horse plenty to think about – even in walk
June 27th
- ‘Encouraging welfare conversations and celebrating good horsemanship’ as agricultural show announces bitless showing class
- ‘I will miss you forever, my friend’: farewell to Olympic horse who ‘changed his rider’s life’
- ‘She has a beautiful soul’: Former riding school pony once found tied to a lamp-post is off to HOYS
- Farewell to riding school founder who leaves a legacy ‘built on an unwavering love of horses’
- ‘I like to see the horse is actually enjoying itself’: Royal International judge Margaret Hopkins shares her advice for competitors
- Develop the quality and rhythm of your lengthened trot strides with this back-loosening, hindleg-engaging drill
June 26th
- ‘I just fell in love with him, we were similar’: farewell to sensitive yet bold horse who won Olympic medal
- The ‘clock is ticking’ for the Dartmoor hill pony, as 200,000 people back call to save them
- Golden Paris Olympic trio among British eventing entries for 2026 World Championships
- How many fences, what’s the optimum time and more – course-designer answers your questions about the World Championships cross-country course
- Charlotte Dujardin, Carl Hester, Lottie Fry and Becky Moody among eight on Britain’s World Championship dressage shortlist
- It’s your last chance to score Amazon Prime Day deals for equestrians – here are ones worth buying
- Summer horse care hacks, tips and products you need in your life to breeze through the season
- How a straight line of poles can improve your horse’s agility and hoof-brain coordination from the ground
June 25th
- How to watch Bolesworth International Horse Show live from anywhere in the world
- Paralympic champions among British para dressage entries for 2026 World Championship
- ‘Every step was agonising’: ponies found with overgrown feet and their joints collapsing find their happy ending
- ‘How could this fiasco have happened with so many senior officials present?’ asks Mark Phillips
- ‘I had no control’ and ‘I watched videos of you growing up’ – Ginny Elliot and Ros Canter meet and share Burghley memories
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 178 with Becky Moody: ‘I prefer being the underdog’
June 24th
- ‘An absolute privilege’: equestrians recognised for ‘extraordinary contributions’ by The King
- Three names are certain for the British dressage team at Aachen – but who will be the fourth? H&H’s Oscar Williams weighs in
- Do you know when to call the vet? Study raises concerns – as many horse owners still reach for outdated treatment
- As an equestrian, I’m always outside – here are the Amazon Prime skincare deals I would recommend for outdoorsy types
- Save up to 25% on joint supplements in the Amazon Prime Day sale
- ‘Pain is only in your head’: injured Olympian still targeting World Championships
- ‘Their condition was heartbreaking’: owner banned for neglect after her two horses could not be saved
- What’s in this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 25 June
- Boost the length and power of your horse’s medium trot with this helpful exercise
June 23rd
- You scratch my back… how council road sweepers are helping itchy equines
- If you’ve thought about getting a Pivo, now’s the time – they’re included in the Amazon Prime Day sale
- Events cancelled and special measures for Army horses as Britain sweats
- Help your horse survive the heatwave and grab a discounted portable fan for his stable this Amazon Prime Day
- 10 tips for travelling in hot weather with your horse – and when to stay at home
- Improve your horse’s lateral work from the ground with this single-pole exercise
- National coach and Olympic gold medallist ‘on the road to recovery’ in hospital after riding fall
June 22nd
- ‘The brightest spark I’ve ever trained’: Hickstead championship for horse bred by The late Queen, owned by The King
- Brother and sister lead Great Britain to victory: ‘To walk into an atmosphere like that is so impressive’
- Under-25 national champion Alice Casburn recalls the rocky start of her home-bred superstar
- Meet the £1k purchase who won the 2026 Hickstead Derby against the odds: ‘He needs a book about all the ups and downs of his life’
- How to keep horses cool in a heatwave with helpful tips for instant results
- ‘Keep the trophy well away from me this time!’ How William Whitaker’s previous Hickstead Derby win was ‘ear today, gone tomorrow’…
- Want to transition your horse to barefoot? A farrier, hoof boot maker and barefoot specialist shares his helpful practical tips
- 8 pairs of comfy and casual riding tights for young riders – ages 3-14
June 21st
- ‘The horse deserved to win’: William Whitaker wins second Hickstead Derby – 10 years after his first
- ‘The most genuine horse’: Olympic gelding retains his Luhmühlen title, plus Andrew Hoy among those to impress
- ‘A privilege to have this horse as a friend’: British five-star first-timer achieves top-10 finish at Luhmühlen
- ‘The horse bred to happy hack has gone and won two five-stars’: delight as British rider tops Luhmühlen podium
- Two horses sent to the holding box and three withdraw before Luhmühlen final trot-up
- Develop your horse’s straightness in canter with the help of this shallow loops exercise
June 20th
- ‘He loved it’: horse who saw his first Derby fences two days ago cruises to win Hickstead speed title
- World Championship selection plays on riders’ minds in influential Luhmühlen CCI4*-S cross-country
- ‘My V-sign was the best publicity stunt Hickstead has ever had. It’s life, it happened and that’s what live television is all about – life’: quote of the day from Harvey Smith on that infamous moment in 1971
- ‘I wanted to put everything right – I think we did today’: British rider finds redemption with phenomenal Luhmühlen five-star cross-country
- ‘There’s nothing he can’t do’: emotional winning Hickstead comeback for ‘one of the best horses in the world’
- ‘It was a massive risk that paid off’: Carl Hester’s view on the return of international dressage to Hickstead
- ‘It’s all about confidence and harmony’: tips for success from Royal International judge Polly Eddis
June 19th
- ‘The best he’s felt’: British rider on top at Luhmühlen five-star after dressage
- ‘That’s so Weasel!’ Little horse with huge personality caught on camera enjoying cross-country snack
- ‘We might get a six-horse jump-off on Sunday’: stage set for fabulous Hickstead Derby after top trial
- ‘He feels amazing’: eight-time Olympian confirms he is aiming for World Championships with Tokyo medallist – as they hope to impress at Luhmühlen
- ‘Today was perfect’: Olympic horse brings his A-game at Luhmühlen Horse Trials
- Retiring with the sun on his back: British Speed Derby legend bows out to live with his friends after stellar career
- Find the key to your horse’s suppleness and core strength with this maze exercise in walk
- Shane Breen reveals how to tackle the iconic Hickstead Derby course, fence by fence
June 18th
- Pony Club champion to Luhmühlen five-star debut – and why his rider performed her dressage test holding her reins upside down
- ‘We couldn’t have sold her if we’d tried!’ But quirky mare comes right in style to win at Hickstead
- ‘I wouldn’t want to be on any other horse’: British-based US rider tops Luhmühlen five-star leaderboard – Brit in third
- Considering artificial insemination for your mare? Here’s what you need to know first…
- ‘It’s been quite a journey’: Olympic rider aims for back-to-back titles as she lands personal best at Luhmühlen
- ‘I’m not completely sure it’s the right thing, but at least the FEI is making an effort,’ says William Funnell about changes to the five-year-old World Breeding Championships
- Why do horses wear sunglasses?
- ‘What will selectors be willing to forgive?’ H&H’s eventing expert on what Bramham means for World Championship selection – for Britain and beyond
June 17th
- One late withdrawal before Luhmühlen trot-up as Brits prepare to contest five-star title
- ‘How will the Dartmoor hill ponies be protected?’ Prime minister insists cull will not happen after condemnation – but campaigners await confirmation
- Who are you calling a donkey? Equines practise their football skills before England World Cup opener
- How to watch the Hickstead Derby Meeting 2026 live from anywhere in the world
- ‘Without the metal in my back, I was never meant to be able to function’: quote of the day from Bramham winner Bubby Upton on the pilates, surgery and drive that have taken her to the top
- ‘New romances and shocking secrets’ to be revealed as Rivals season three confirmed
- Best horse TV series to stream right now
- A national treasure, a dear friend: farewell to ‘one of the greatest gifts dressage has ever received’
- How to watch Luhmühlen Horse Trials 2026 live from anywhere in the world
- What’s in this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 18 June
June 16th
- New law benefits horses and owners as dog control order imposed
- Ros Canter and other Brits among Luhmühlen withdrawals, leaving five-star field depleted
- ‘Everything to play for’: your last chance to have a say on proposed trail-hunting ban
- Boost your horse’s balance, symmetry and core strength with this simple in-hand polework pattern
June 15th
- ‘Lead with the sport and storytelling’: how horse world can tap into up to 200 million potential new fans
- Final farewell to orphaned foal who touched hearts with his giant teddy friend after a safe and happy life
- How to watch Royal Ascot 2026 live from anywhere in the world
- What’s under the Derby bank, three types of grass, invading ducklings and other fascinating facts about Hickstead
- 9 pairs of long riding boots that cater for wide calves
- Your comprehensive guide to the 2026 HOYS M&M qualifiers
- Your complete list of HOYS 2026 qualifiers for all of your plaited ponies
- Your complete guide to the hunter, hack, riding horse, cob, Arab, ladies side saddle and working hunter 2026 HOYS qualifiers
- Your one-stop shop for the 2026 HOYS coloured qualifiers
- Hopeful of a pass to the 2026 HOYS heavy horse finals? Here’s your guide to the qualifying fixtures
- Got big dreams for your miniature? Here’s our guide to the 2026 HOYS miniature qualifiers
- A competitor’s guide to the 2026 harness horse and pony HOYS qualifiers
- Improve the quality of your horse’s paces using just three poles
June 14th
- ‘I don’t like hacking – so why not ride the whole country!’ Riders take on epic John O’Groats to Land’s End challenge to battle for dementia cure
- ‘I never lost faith in him’: emotional Bubby Upton keeps her Bramham title after turbulent year
- How to start riding bridleless by establishing the ultimate connection with your horse
- Two title contenders held and one leaves competition at Bramham final trot-up
- Execute smarter square halts with the help of four poles
June 13th
- Tom McEwen cements his bid for World Championship selection with Bramham win
- ‘He deserved this – he’s done everything for me’: veteran home-bred superstar helps rider to under-25 national title
- ‘The track was challenging enough without that curve ball’: Bubby Upton holds Bramham lead despite tack malfunction
- Horse sadly suffers ‘fatal cardiovascular catastrophe’ during Bramham cross-country
- Former winners to triumph, or a surprise result? Find out who’s taking on the 2026 Hickstead Derby
- ‘A timely reminder that a good horse is never a bad colour,’ says Rebecca Penny
- ‘He had the X factor’: Boston Black Tie’s breeder tells the story of how the champion came to be
- Dan and Harry Skelton to show how they train racehorses using techniques from other sports at Burghley
June 12th
- World Championship hopefuls battle at Bramham – and rider who broke arm six weeks ago leads under-25s
- How to ride free walk for higher dressage marks – with advice from FEI judge Stephen Clarke and Carl Hester
- ‘She carries herself beautifully’: promising mare second after dressage at Bramham for reigning world champion
- ‘The right next step’: US company ‘very fortunate’ to buy Irish equestrian brand
- Bramham leader Bubby Upton on today’s test, her new cross-country system after recent falls and her latest back surgery
- A competitor’s guide to the 2026 HOYS showing qualifiers
- Our guide to where to go for 2026 HOYS veteran qualifiers
- Dreaming of qualifying for ‘The Price’? Our guide to the 2026 HOYS in-hand qualifiers
- ‘Fantastic opportunity’ as third arena means new national championship for amateur riders
June 11th
- Young stars including a clone lead the way after first day of Bramham dressage
- ‘We’re cementing a partnership’ – Piggy March leads Bramham on horse who won here with Pippa Funnell
- ‘We don’t have much humility’ but we can all learn, every week, to improve horses’ lives
- Olympic rider faces ‘long weeks’ out of the saddle after serious competition fall
- Short wellies and rain boots that are perfect for popping out in a downpour
- Alex Bragg hopes a change in training and warm-up will give his Bramham ride Jaeger Master the chance to shine
- Add structure and intent to your hacks with this simple transition exercise
- ‘It shouldn’t be a given that riders will go clear when stepping up to four-star’, says Andrew Nicholson
- How to watch Jilly Cooper’s Rivals season 2 on TV from locations around the world
June 10th
- Walk the new-look Bramham cross-country course with our fence by fence photos
- Three horses held at Bramham trot-up as riders embrace the festival theme
- Olympic dressage horse withdrawn from worlds selection race to ‘enjoy a well-earned break’
- ‘Starting to shine again’: mare rescued pregnant, emaciated and with a heart murmur beats the odds to thrive and raise her foal
- Expert advice for feeding horses with or prone to laminitis – what owners need to know
- Tributes paid to London Olympics course-designer Bob Ellis who built top tracks around the world
- No time to ride? Use this quick and easy to set up in-hand pole layout to engage your horse mentally and physically
- How to watch Bramham Horse Trials 2026 from anywhere in the world
- What’s in this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 11 June
June 9th
- Feed company launches UK’s first feed balancer specifically for non-breeding mares
- Watch the new trailer for part two of Rivals season two as release date confirmed
- ‘She was crying help but he drove off’: driver left rider stuck under catastrophically injured pony after road collision
- British rider recognised as winner after FEI review overturns event results: ‘My horse deserves this’
- Turning eyesores to eye-candy: how to transform a fixer-upper into your dream equestrian home
June 8th
- ‘I’m meant to be winding down not up!’ Carl Hester makes grand prix debut with thrilling new ride
- ‘A parade of hopeful rule-benders’: horse shows crack down on vaccination in light of flu outbreaks
- Test and improve your horse’s adjustability with this eventer-favourite two-pole canter exercise
- ‘I couldn’t have been prouder of how our team rode producing lovely, harmonious pictures,’ says Laura Tomlinson
- 9 plaiting products to help you create the perfect look
June 7th
- ‘It feels like the start of something very exciting’: HOYS-bound showjumper on her first bridleless competition
- Let’s go pony racing! How to experience the thrill of galloping down a real racecourse
- ‘Long may she continue’: much-loved showjumping mare who retired aged 32 is still loving life with tiny rider
- ‘Losing one is a tragedy’ but 90% of hill pony population could be at risk from new Government contracts
- ‘Go find a space where you stand out’: meet Royal International coloured ponies’ judge Nathan Arnold
- Transform your 20m circles into a productive schooling exercise for increased suppleness and focus
June 6th
- ‘So easy!’ Father and son complete historic Derby-Oaks double, but favourite ruled out after incident at the start
- ‘Good horsemanship is far more than results’: new award recognises those who truly put the horse first
- Which top competition horse did this cute little foal grow up to be?
- ‘The horses looked as happy as Larry’: first British bridleless show inspires – and goes viral
- Who would you choose for the British eventing team at the Aachen World Championships? H&H’s Pippa Roome weighs in
- Encourage your horse to lift and lengthen with the help of this zig-zag polework layout
- The race to Aachen World Championships is on! Which Brits are on song and what competitions are likely to be key in coming weeks?
June 5th
- Tips for the Derby at Epsom from racing experts, including a 150/1 outsider and a horse who could ‘flip the script’
- ‘It’s about opening doors’: new BE Lite initiative to encourage people into eventing
- How to watch The Epsom Derby live from anywhere in the world
- ‘A gentleman from day one’: 30-year-old horse left to starve gets his second chance
- Master your corners with this simple walk transition exercise to improve accuracy and impress the judges
June 4th
- British rider loses out on significant win after cross-country optimum time is altered – twice
- Baby joy for Grand National winner Rachael Blackmore and Brian Hayes
- The sport that sticks: why hobby horsing isn’t just a craze – and how to join the fun
- 6 grooming bags to keep your kit tidy and organised
- Top stallions at stud in the UK that breeders need on their radar right now
- ‘We need better conversations and a riders’ committee,’ says showjumper Chris Smith
- Practise changing leads over poles or jumps with this figure-of-eight layout
June 3rd
- Making polo a great place for people, ponies and the public
- ‘Exciting things are to come’: equestrianism at pivotal moment as work continues on its future
- ‘I was honoured to carry the British flag’: showjumper switches back nationality after five years
- ‘Horses make me happier than anything else’: novelist Jojo Moyes on dressage, unconditional love, and why she will never sell a horse again
- Final runners for The Derby confirmed ahead of the 2026 Classic
- Hone your horse’s responsiveness with this super-simple exercise you can practise anywhere
- What’s in this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 4 June
June 2nd
- Running a livery yard is ‘emotional labour’ new study finds
- Teenage rider charged after horses ‘intentionally injured with a sharp object’ at show
- How often you really need to have your saddle checked, plus advice from a Society of Master Saddlers master saddle fitter
- Boost the quality of your horse’s canter with this straightforward poles routine
June 1st
- Pressures on riding schools and the challenges they face highlighted in new lesson price data
- 6 show shirts that are perfect for the summer weather
- Preparing your mare for breeding: the pre-breeding checks every owner should know about
- Teach your horse to rein-back from the ground to engage their core and release tension
- ‘Viability is always a tight balance,’ says British Eventing CEO Rosie Williams
- More than 200,000 back petition for public animal abuse register – but concerns raised about vigilante behaviour