Features Archive | April 2022

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April 30th
- ‘I took one look and passed him by’ – how an inauspicious start blossomed into a power partnership for this Badminton-bound pair
- Will this horse last a full day on the hunting field? And other questions asked by the Royal Windsor amateur hunter judge
April 29th
- A champion showjumper herding sheep, plus 7 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Tales from Kentucky: ‘My life is mayhem’ – the full-time vet and the ‘feral’ Irish horse
- Tales from Kentucky: ‘I lost my best friend, so I’m wearing these colours so she can be here with me’
- Mega fillies go head-to-head: who is your money on in the 1,000 Guineas?
- A Classic showdown: who will win the 2,000 Guineas?
April 28th
- ‘It beat winning gold at London 2012’: Paralympic medallist Natasha Baker shares details from her stunning wedding day
- Herning World Championships 2022
- Watch Andrew Hoy walk the Badminton Horse Trials cross-country course: ‘A true five-star test’
April 27th
- Could you jump this goose? Full cross-country course pictures from Kentucky, 2022’s first five-star
- Colour me happy: the full palette of horse coat colours
- Looking for accommodation in Newmarket? Here are some places to stay
April 26th
- Live out your rural dreams at this former farm with outdoor arena, 9 stables, 7-bed farmhouse, campsite and over 35 acres of land
- Ariat unveils new additions to the Palisade riding boot collection
- Pippa Funnell heads to the US, plus top dressage in Britain and 5 other events to follow this week
April 25th
- Understanding probiotics: your complete guide
April 24th
- ‘I jumped round obstacle courses pretending to be John Whitaker’: hands up if you identify with Holly Smith’s pony-mad childhood?
- A 4-bed thatched home with 3 stables, 11 acres and plenty of scope for more…
April 23rd
- ‘There’s nothing worse than seeing a jockey over-riding their horse’: Meet Royal Windsor coloured judge Vincent Seddon
April 22nd
- British Kentucky-bound horses board their flight, plus 10 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- One in four US punters selects a horse to bet on by its name alone, study finds
- Make life around the yard easy with Polaris all-terrain vehicles *Promotion*
April 21st
- The real cost of a sick or injured horse – could you afford to pay without insurance? *Promotion*
April 20th
- Tactics, tears, and hat-tricks: 8 memorable moments from the 2022 Winter Dressage Championships
- Would you pay £250,000 for an equestrian set-up with 5 stables, outdoor arena, paddocks and beautiful hacking?
April 19th
- Could you jump this? Check out all the fully dressed fences on this year’s Badminton grassroots championships BE90 cross-country course
- Are you up for the challenge? Check out all the fully dressed fences on Badminton’s grassroots championships BE100 cross-country course
- Badminton cross-country course for 2022 five-star event unveiled: see exclusive taster photos, plus course map
- 3 events to follow this week: Foxhunter qualifiers kick off and Vassily De Lassos’s first run since Tokyo
April 18th
- 9 ways to survive being horseless this spring
- ‘Short jackets distract from the overall elegance of the picture’: Meet Royal Windsor Horse Show cob judge Kate Nicholson
April 17th
- Charlotte Dujardin on her quirky Winter Dressage Championships double winner who can’t be turned out in the field
- Tales from Hartpury: Teenager lands a title just one month after appendix surgery
- Tales from Hartpury: ‘He was really poorly – we thought we were going to lose him’
- ‘She’s incredibly determined and I have so much admiration for her’ – meet the 19-year-old mare heading back to Badminton
- A 5-bed home in 34 acres, complete with 11 stables, manège, horsewalker, lunge pen, 69ft indoor pool, gym, cinema and more…
April 16th
- Tales from Hartpury: Double champion on how animals ‘helped me heal mentally and physically’ after divorce
- Are these the equine stars of the future? Meet the youngsters who caught our eye at the Blue Chip Championships
- Tales from Hartpury: ‘The outlook was grim, but we decided to give him one last chance’
- Tales from Hartpury: ‘My foot was only still attached to my leg thanks to my boot’
- ‘There’s a lot of squealing and he has endless energy’ – how this Badminton first-timer has learnt to produce her horse at his best
April 15th
- Tales from Hartpury: ‘The future is certainly bright’ – British-bred horses dominate top class at championship
- A Grand National fairytale and 9 other great bits of horsey social media this week
- Tales from Hartpury: Sonnar Murray-Brown – former ‘ugly duckling’ is a ‘joy to train’
- Don’t ditch your broken riding boots – help is at hand
April 14th
- Charlotte Dujardin triumphs at the Winter Dressage Championships while a ‘brilliant’ mare keeps her cool
- Tales from Hartpury: Husband and wife share ride at Area Festival Championships
- Tales from Hartpury: Charlotte Dujardin on her novice champion – ‘He’s one of my favourites’
- Behind the scenes: take a tour around gold medallist Kitty King’s yard
- Tales from Hartpury: Blind rider earns top four placing at first able-bodied championship
April 13th
- Winter Dressage Championships 2022: ‘I put so much pressure on myself’
- Tales from Hartpury: Six home-breds represent Headmore Stud at Winter Dressage Championships
- 9 glorious moments from Arctic Soul’s superb career
April 12th
- A charming four-bedroom period cottage with three stables, paddocks, studio and lovely hacking for less than you might expect…
- 6 events to keep an eye on this week: Charlotte Dujardin in action and the last big pre-Badminton outing
April 11th
- From racoons to tractors and Thelwell ponies – here’s 33 patterned rugs you’ll want to kit your horse out in
- ‘It’s honestly like a dream come true – it doesn’t feel real’: meet the full-time accountant heading to her first Badminton
April 10th
- A 5-bed country house with stables, grazing – just five minutes from a premier show centre
- Some of the best names for mares to help you choose the perfect one
April 9th
- ‘He’s a big, sexy, athletic lunatic!’ – the former problem horse getting set to tackle his first Badminton
- What’s it like to ride at a World Cup Final on a horse you’ve only competed once?
- Handy tips to help you save money on your competition membership
- Jockey Davy Russell reflects on unlikely Grand National hero Tiger Roll (and reveals why he’d never make a showjumper)
April 8th
- When teamwork makes the dream work and 9 other great bits of horsey social media this week
April 7th
- Katie Price adds children’s range to her clothing brand
- From pulling pints on a cruise ship to Grade One victory: everything you need to know about racehorse trainer Milton Harris
April 6th
- Check out these 16 Badminton-bound horses enjoying a run at Thoresby – first-timers, a catch ride and a Badminton winner’s daughter
- Are you ready for the FEI World Cup Final? Find out what’s happening when…
- ‘The helmet was in the state it was because my head wasn’t’: team chase rider reflects on life-threatening fall *Promotion*
- Battle of the titans: who will win this year’s Dressage World Cup Final?
April 5th
- Would you run a holiday, wedding or livery business at this 11-bed home with stables, arena, lodges, pool and bar?
- New limited edition This Esme rugs now available from Hy Equestrian
- 5 events to follow this week: Britain goes for glory in the World Cup Finals, the Grand National and more
April 4th
- Breeding and sourcing Elite horses | A Horse & Hound Podcast Advertising Episode
- ‘I was panicking, I thought I was going to lose the ride’ – meet the three-time Adelaide winners targeting Badminton
April 3rd
- Meet the realtor whose horse connections helped steer the future of the Winter Equestrian Festival
- Some of the best horse names for geldings if you’re lacking inspiration
- ‘We’d show in the morning, take the plaits out and do the Pony Club games’: Top rider’s early memories of competing
- Check out this 33-acre estate with a 7-bed principle house, stables, indoor and outdoor arenas, pool and more
April 2nd
- ‘We are so lucky to do this together’: meet the husband and wife competing against each other every week
- Top coach sees promise in US dressage pipeline and predicts exciting 2023 Global Dressage Festival
- The expense of horses: should I buy, share or have lessons?
April 1st
- 1 Shire foal enjoys some zoomies and 5 other great bits of horsey social media this week (plus some cracking April Fool’s posts)
- It’s 1 April…