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One horse held at first trot-up at Pau, 2020’s only five-star horse trials *H&H Plus*

Horses from 10 different nationalities were presented at the Pau Horse Trials first trot-up this afternoon, with one sent to the holding box

Farewell to five-star eventer who loved his job and was a ‘gentleman to the end’

“I knew he had the attitude and the will to go all the way”

Multiple horse deaths at livery yard linked to unknown toxin

An equine hospital has confirmed a “significant” number of horse deaths at a livery yard since 13 October

Owner thanks rescuers of mare found stuck in six-foot ditch

‘I’m so grateful to the fire crew, I’ve never seen them do anything like that – they were really impressive and so lovely’

Guidance for horse owners in Wales during ‘firebreak’ lockdown

The Welsh government announced yesterday (19 October) that from 6pm on Friday, everyone living in Wales must stay at home, except for limited reasons, and certain businesses have to shut, until 9 November

Calling budding authors: your chance to be published in Horse & Hound

We’re excited about running our first short-story competition for our Christmas issue

Clarity sought on insurance for Covid-hit businesses *H&H Plus*

Farewell to exceptional hunter with a ‘massive character’

Sir Lynford spent seven years in hunt service, turning his talents to every job asked of him

Equine vet to run 100K in a month in aid of grass sickness

‘The difficult thing is a lot of clients become friends over the years, so having to tell someone I consider a friend that’s what their horse has and there’s nothing we can do, never gets easier and it never will’

Eventing prize money debate takes international turn *H&H Plus*

French eventers urge fellow riders and organisers to get involved in a wider discussion on prize money

Harry Meade resting after surgery: ‘He’s still suffering from significant concussion symptoms’

Harry Meade is resting at home and waiting for concussion symptoms to subside, having had arm surgery following his fall at Osberton at Thoresby

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‘I didn’t want it to be a one off’: rider breaks British record for second time

‘She is pocket sized but has talent for horses big and small that you can’t measure. Her humility and affability hold her in great stead for further successes and more records’

Positive steps towards unified approach to dope testing in showing circles *H&H Plus*

Discussions to bring showing’s dope testing rules in line with other equestrian disciplines are on going

Two ‘black beauties’ retire after years of ‘heroic’ public service

One of the gelding’s ‘claim to fame’ is being ridden by Charlotte Dujardin when she visited the police stables

Beleaguered RDA centre ‘overwhelmed’ by offers to foster injured ponies

A run of bad luck has meant that only four out of the five ponies at Saxon Group RDA is currently able to work and a major loss of income during the pandemic has impacted the group’s ability to pay for their keep

County shows’ future at risk amid Covid-19 challenge *H&H Plus*

‘Quirky’ £5 horse completes first four-star event

‘Eddie has made me a stronger rider and brought my love for eventing back – I love him to pieces.’

Questions over FEI Tribunal’s processes, structure and independence *H&H Plus*

Lawyers who have represented a number of riders in cases involving the FEI have raised concerns about the appeals process, while British dressage rider Richard Davison asks whether a form of mediation would be a better solution. H&H finds out more...

Emergency fund to protect horses whose owners face financial hardship

‘We hope this fund will help horses, trainers and owners find a solution that meets the high standards of welfare we expect’