Features Archive | April 2019

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April 30th
- 9 patchy show ring winners that make us want to get a coloured
- What will the weather be like for Badminton Horse Trials 2019?
- All you need to know about the 2019 Horse & Hound Festival of Eventing
April 29th
- How you can watch Badminton Horse Trials on TV
- Congratulations Richard Johnson! The British jockey on taking his fourth consecutive champion title
- Robert Walker: Where has the prize money gone in showing? *H&H VIP*
April 28th
- Badminton first-timers: Isabel English — ‘we called him Rat to start with as I fell off so much in the first three years’
- Peter Charles: There is a lack of support in showjumping *H&H VIP*
- A gorgeous family home with eight stables, all-weather arena and indoor swimming pool…
April 27th
- Badminton first-timers: Millie Dumas — ‘he was sent back twice before we bought him as he was so spooky’
- Carl Hester: This horse abuse must stop *H&H VIP*
April 26th
- Do you recognise this former five-star eventer? And 8 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Diarmuid Byrne: There’s a clear favourite to win Badminton this year *H&H VIP*
- The ultimate bluffer’s guide to polo
April 25th
- Badminton first-timers: Nicky Hill — ‘he’s a spoilt brat, but sensitive and tries his heart out’
- Top tips from equestrian social media’s big hitters: ideas to help you improve your Instagram, Facebook and YouTube
- Nick Burton: My analysis of the 2019 Badminton dressage test *H&H VIP*
- Ros Canter walks Badminton Horse Trials cross-country course
April 24th
- Four waters, big tables and skinny corners: photos of whole Kentucky cross-country course
- Badminton first-timers: Caroline Clarke — ‘to ride here has been my birthday wish since I was seven’
- ‘I can hop on and ride grand prix movements in a headcollar’: eight things that may surprise you about super-sire Fidertanz
- Puncture wounds in the hoof *H&H VIP*
April 23rd
- 6 fabulous shots of The King’s Troop preparing for The Queen’s birthday gun salute
- David Simpson: A drastic solution may be required *H&H VIP*
- How has showing attire changed over the years? H&H takes a look back…
April 22nd
- Badminton first-timers: Julia Norman — ‘our absolute dream’
- Kim Bailey: A special place in racing history *H&H VIP*
- Sand and grass, vodka and prize money: 9 differences between the five-star horse trials at Kentucky and Badminton
April 21st
- Badminton first-timers: Harry Mutch — ‘nine years ago, I didn’t know what Badminton was’
- Katie Jerram-Hunnable: Show secretaries need to liaise *H&H VIP*
- Fancy spending Easter at Bunny Hall? A country house with arena, stables and swimming pool
April 20th
- Badminton first-timers: Ellen Cameron — ‘I never thought she would be a top horse’
- Bob Ellis: Teamwork makes the dream work *H&H VIP*
April 19th
- 82-year-old Anneli Drummond-Hay proves age is just a number and 8 other great horsey social media posts this week
- Anna Ross: Riding is a gift from the horse *H&H VIP*
- Tendon injuries in horses: facts that might surprise you
April 18th
- Colic: what to do while you wait for the vet
- Get your European showjumping, dressage and para-dressage Championships tickets
- 5 things to look for in a young horse
- Mary King: Full steam ahead to Badminton *H&H VIP*
April 17th
- 7 must-do horsey experiences to enjoy over Easter
- Vision problems in veteran horses *H&H VIP*
- Incredible (and sometimes blink-and-you-miss-them-quick) winners from the Blue Chip Winter Showjumping Championships
- Darren Edwards: Pointing’s prognosis is bleak *H&H VIP*
April 16th
- 6 obstacles riders think stop them from improving their fitness and nutrition
- 9 stunning shots of The Queen’s mounted bodyguard making their final summer pageantry preparations
- Pippa Roome: I feel guilty throwing a prize away *H&H VIP*
April 15th
- Tales from Blue Chip Champs: ‘we didn’t know if we would get here’
- Phil Ghazala: Steve Guerdat reminds me of AP McCoy *H&H VIP*
- 12 things to consider if you’re completely new to showing…
April 14th
- Tales from Blue Chip Champs: diminutive pair delight the crowd on their debut
- Meet the dancing part-bred Trotter who is proving heart can beat genetics…
- John Holliday: Proactivity, not appeasement *H&H VIP*
- A Northern nest with a Victorian hall, stable yard, arena and holiday lodges
April 13th
- Shane Breen’s Hickstead breeding operation: take a sneak peek around the impressive set-up
- 9 things you might not know about the world’s number one dressage horse
- Pammy Hutton: Accept, but don’t reward, weaknesses *H&H VIP*
April 12th
- An appreciation of Tiger Roll and 14 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Tales from Blue Chip Champs: 90-year-old owner’s ‘pride and joy’ wins national title
- Peter Storr: Winter dressage championships is great for our sport *H&H VIP*
- Selling a horse? You need to read this first…
- Take a sneaky peek at the first pictures from this year’s Mitsubishi Motors Cup cross-country course
April 11th
- The breeding jigsaw puzzle: 5 factors that determine a good stallion
- Waterfalls, flag rules and a new route: 7 things you need to know about the Badminton cross-country course
- Robert Walford: The BHA has done a great job with welfare at the National *H&H VIP*
April 10th
- Tales from Blue Chip Champs: novice champion bounces back from terrifying field accident
- Children from tough city backgrounds take to the Ascot turf during pony racing initiative
- Nicole Pavitt: Our show centres need our support *H&H VIP*
- What is classical in-hand work – and how can you give it a go?
April 9th
- 9 things you might not know about Grand National hero Tiger Roll
- How to avoid potential problems associated with spring turnout
April 8th
- Rebecca Penny: People want everything instantly *H&H VIP*
- Meet 4 of equestrian social media’s big hitters — how they’ve become successful and the dark side of business
April 7th
- Tales from Hartpury: ‘Literally within two weeks of his win he was fighting for his life…’
- #SundaySchool: perfecting pirouettes with Rebecca Hughes
- Tales from Hartpury: meet the championship finalists who had only 24 hours to prepare for their test…
- Laura Tomlinson: Tokyo could throw up surprises *H&H VIP*
- The ideal set-up for a small team? A yard with eight stables, outdoor arena and a cosy cottage, for a competitive price…
April 6th
- Tales from Hartpury: championship first timer — ‘I’m very nervous but can’t wait to be around dressage royalty’
- Tales from Hartpury: chronic rearer overcomes issues to keep all four feet on the floor and qualify for Hartpury
- Harry Meade: Against the spirit of the sport *H&H VIP*
- Who will win the 2019 Grand National? We ask the experts…
April 5th
- Tales from Hartpury: how one rider overcame a life changing injury with the help of top paralympian…
- What happened next? Plus 13 other great horsey social media posts this week
- Richard Gurney: Sharing is the way forward *H&H VIP*
April 4th
- Tales from Hartpury: horse returns from two tendon injuries and navicular break to become dressage star
- Kim Bailey: The story behind the Grand National winner *H&H VIP*
- Champion jockey Richard Johnson on his 21 years of Grand National heartbreak
April 3rd
- Tales from Hartpury: £200 ‘unrideable’ rescue horse makes championship debut
April 2nd
- William Fox-Pitt, Piggy French and Pippa Funnell — 18 Badminton entrants enjoying a spin round Belton
April 1st
- The answer to the racing staff shortage— and 14 other brilliant April Fools’ Day pranks