Features Archive | April 2025

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April 30th
- See pictures of one rider’s incredible save to stay on board at Kentucky – and find out what people were shouting as she went across country
- ‘Fat doesn’t equal fit’: how the show ring is shaping up with tackling overweight horses
April 29th
- ‘You don’t need it all by 22 – just keep showing up’: Gareth Hughes on the reality of making it in dressage and advice for the next generation
- This dreamy horsey estate is the pinnacle of luxury with a beautiful 18-box yard, indoor arena, wedding venue and more
April 28th
- ‘I’m a horseman before I’m a showjumper’: the horse-first mentality that underpins Matt Sampson’s success
April 27th
- Prepare to be wowed – take a look around this stunning equestrian estate with 111 acres, lake frontage, stables, arena, incredible leisure complex and more…
- Ultimate guide to help you make the most of your visit to Royal Windsor Horse Show
April 26th
- ‘They’ve got to cover the ground and travel’: meet the Royal Windsor show hunter pony performance judge
- Meet the 20-year-old five-star talent who’s coming to compete in Britain this summer
- ‘I had no feeling below the waist and was told I wouldn’t ride again’: an extraordinary five-star debut
- From unwanted yearling to dressage championship star: the story of Scruffy, the pony who keeps on giving
April 25th
- ‘His mascot is a unicorn drama llama and he’s really horse shy’ – meet this rising eventing star
- ‘As colourful in personality as she is in looks’ – meet the skewbald mare going five-star eventing
- ‘Parents are superhumans’: three months from having a baby to riding three horses at Kentucky
April 24th
- A slice of heaven for everyone to enjoy – check out this family home with over 10 acres, stables and more
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 164: top dressage rider Gareth Hughes
April 23rd
- Could you jump this? See all the fences Tom McEwen and Harry Meade will tackle this week at Kentucky five-star
April 22nd
- Find somewhere to stay during Burghley Horse Trials
- Idyllic rural home perfect for a horsey family, complete with 15 acres, stables, an arena and more
- ‘A horse needs to feel like a conquering king’: why Matt Sampson’s showjumpers want to perform for him
April 21st
- 10 pairs to watch at Kentucky five-star, including a huge win chance and a comeback star
April 20th
- A home with stables, arena, 10 acres, self-contained annex and more for £695,000
April 19th
- The steps horse riders can take to report bad or dangerous driving
- ‘Lots of riders disregard the walk – it’s the first and last thing the judge sees’: meet the 2025 Royal Windsor M&M performance judge
April 18th
- Fancy a beach ride, but feel nervous riding in open spaces? This expert advice will help build your confidence so you can enjoy it
- What is loss of use insurance for horses and how does it work?
April 17th
- A tack room burglary, fire or flood can be devastating – would you be covered?
April 16th
- Equine mortality insurance explained – everything you need to know, from what it covers to how to make a claim
- How can I buy my perfect Connemara pony?
April 15th
- Do you need insurance to ride your horse on the road? H&H explains…
- The facilities just keep coming! An unusual family home with just shy of 15 acres, stables, outdoor school, walker and more
- Meet Matt Sampson’s string: find out how he spots an equine star and which top horse spends three months a year out in the field
April 14th
- Insurance for broodmares and foals – how can breeders protect themselves?
April 13th
- A charming country estate with stables, 23 acres, beautiful home and an added bonus…
- 7 things people who ‘work from home’ and have horses can appreciate
April 12th
- ‘You never stop progressing’: Richard White on injury, inspiration and making his grand prix debut in his 60s
- ‘I’m looking for a pony that is going to give a child confidence’: find out what the 2025 Royal Windsor mini M&M judge wants to see
April 11th
- Charlie Hutton’s 3 simple no-stirrups exercises for building balance in the saddle
- 4 simple exercises to help improve your horse’s core strength
April 10th
- A lovely home complete with arena, stables, all-weather turnout, grazing and more…
- 7 secrets all horsey people keep from their other halves
April 9th
- ‘Nick Rockett has always been a legend to me, now he’s proven it to the world’: meet Aintree’s Grand National hero
- Expert tips to help you ride your horse on the roads with confidence
April 8th
- 7 expert tips on training your show hunter to thrill and delight the ride judge
- 23 of the most embarrassing comments we’ve ever seen on a dressage sheet
April 7th
- 9 things horse owners struggle to throw out (or donate to good homes)
- Meet Donatello d’Auge – the home-bred, barefoot star behind Julien Epaillard’s World Cup triumph
April 6th
- Enjoy a little slice of heaven in this family home, complete with stables, arena and nine acres in gorgeous countryside
- Know your Shire from your Suffolk from your Percheron: a cheat’s guide to the ridden heavy horse showing classes
April 5th
- How do you insure a horse that is worth as much as a house?
- From Tiger Roll to Neptune Collognes – what are these Grand National winners up to now?
April 4th
- Set your horse or pony up for in-hand showing success by mastering these 8 key skills
April 2nd
- ‘To win on one you’ve known from a foal adds to the whole value’ – the thrill of competing home-bred elite horses
- What all equestrians need to be considering this spring *Promotion*
- How can I buy the perfect working hunter?
April 1st
- Turn your horse’s poo into solid gold and 9 other brilliant April Fools’ Day pranks
- Four Olympic medallists and 10 five-star podium finishers: 17 photos of top horses at Thoresby