News Archive | April 2015

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April 30th
- British rider’s grand prix dressage horse put down
- Tickets for Olympia now on sale
- Victoria Pendleton making great strides in her quest to become a jockey
- Horse fleeing a dog dies after impaling itself on a fence
- Ludwig Svennerstal sells his top horse to Belgium
April 29th
- Andrew Nicholson remains off NZ eventing squad after WEG ‘altercation’
- Whipper-in’s spectacular fall crowned best tumble
- Aspiring eventing coaches can progress in training thanks to joint exam
- Men take note: if you want to bag yourself a filly, go on a date with a horse
April 28th
- Mary King to compete at Badminton Horse Trials
- Top hornblower takes Horse & Hound Challenge Cup back to Northumberland
- Rider retires from eventing to focus on racing
April 27th
- New Zealand event horse put down after Rolex Kentucky
- British eventing team on top in Ballindenisk
- Don’t miss your chance to own a miniature Valegro
- Bertram Allen: ‘I love the atmosphere and so does Molly’ [H&H VIP]
- Riders unaware of FEI rule that could destroy their careers
April 26th
- British drama at final trot-up at Rolex Kentucky
- Riders speak out about proposals to radically change eventing
- Derek Ricketts returns as showjumping co-selector alongside Di Lampard
April 25th
- AP McCoy retires after two decades at the top
- Prolific driving pony collapses and dies
- Is eventing ready to be renamed equestrathon or tri-equathlon?
- AP McCoy set to race one last time
April 24th
- Zara Phillips withdraws from Rolex Kentucky before dressage
- British Eventing clarifies its position on hat camera ban
- Police investigate death of Italian event rider
- Showjumping to celebrate New Year in Liverpool city centre
- Five horses killed in livery yard fire
- Study focuses on future of Scottish equestrian industry
- New to the market: products from Stephen’s Polo, Ariat and Arka Equipe
April 23rd
- Two major horse shows lost from Sky Sports TV
- France loses Olympic qualification after Maxime Livio’s positive drugs test
- Calls for Area Festival finals to be extended to grand prix
- Honorary fellows named at National Equine Forum
- BE launches £25,000 safety prize to help sport
April 22nd
- UAE launches appeal against FEI ban
- Who will be first out of the starting blocks at Badminton Horse Trials?
- Technical merit award added to BE80 events
- Course-designer defends World Cup final tracks after top riders speak out
- Fire at equestrian centre destroys cars and building
- Rider and show judge cuts knee to the bone on lorry ‘pop-out’
April 21st
- Laura Tomlinson purchases exciting new dressage talent
- John Whitaker takes on two promising new horses
- Two foals found dead at site where five horses died months ago
- Meat trader jailed for labelling horsemeat as beef
April 20th
- Investigation into attack that left huntsman unconscious dropped
- Para dressage rider rescues two potential future stars
- Rio Olympic test event details announced
- Riders to jump out of plane at 12,000ft for air ambulance
April 19th
- Ireland’s Bertram Allen tied for second after World Cup leg three, round one
- Day five: Paralympian Sophie Wells claims her first British Dressage national title
- Equine statue created to reflect a moment in history to be unveiled at Chelsea Flower Show
- Help Horse & Hound support good causes
April 18th
- Becky Moody untouchable in inter I freestyle at British Dressage Winter Championships
- Top jockeys become RoR ambassadors
- Ancient rare breed at risk once again
- Steve Guerdat and Rich Fellers tied for World Cup final lead; Bertram Allen in third
April 17th
- New ‘Olympic-standard’ arena added to popular showground
- Horse escapes into lorry living and helps himself to dog food
- Pony believed to have been set on fire taken in by local residents
- Should four-year-olds event? [H&H VIP]
- Ireland’s Bertram Allen wins speed leg of jumping World Cup final
- Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro win World Cup final grand prix
April 16th
- Day two: Men yet to win title at Winter Dressage Championships [PICS]
- Former World Cup winner suffers colic in build-up to Las Vegas final
- Avebury to miss Badminton due to bone chip
- Dressage competitions stripped from show centre
- Warning for owners: laminitis a threat all year round
- , magazine gets fresh new look and content
April 15th
- Women on top on first day of Winter Dressage Championships [PICS]
- William Fox-Pitt down to one ride at Rolex Kentucky three-day event
- Ponies in very poor condition rescued from Poldark location
- Grand National hero Many Clouds ‘very bright’ after his win
- Eventers, vets, beaglers and jockeys prepare for London Marathon
April 14th
- British students celebrate double gold
- Hat camera ban lifted in Ireland
- Irish eventer gives up ride on double CCI3* winner
- Welfare organisations relieved after no fatalities in Grand National for third year
- Equine vet presented with prestigious award
April 13th
- British one-two in Lummen grand prix
- New to the market: Products from Supreme Products, Equidivine and Shadow Horse
- ‘Flying carpet’ installed for RDA group
- Donkey stabbed a dozen times returns to starring role
April 12th
- Balthazar King recovering after breaking ribs in Grand National fall
- Second event rider killed in fall inside two months
- Help Horse & Hound support good causes
- Rare 145-year-old royal carriage up for sale
April 11th
- Many Clouds wins 2015 Grand National
- New ‘world class’ horseracing degree launched
- Horse whisperer launches charity for working horses in Cuba
- Is the new eventing test ‘a recipe for disaster’?
April 10th
- International showjumping daughter of Cruising expecting two foals
- Riders ‘outraged’ over plans to resurface bridleway for cyclists
- B sample dope test results of Maxime Livio’s catch ride released
- Kenya to send first school team to Hickstead
April 9th
- Side saddle steeplechase to return to America thanks to Downton Abbey
- Survey to help improve equine travel safety
- End of the road for under-18 championships at Weston Park
- Is your horse more intelligent than you think?
- Owners warned to be vigilant after strangles outbreaks
April 8th
- London welcomes world’s first Michelin-starred horse-drawn restaurant
- Pony killed in vicious brick attack *Warning: graphic image*
- Successful show hunter pony collapses and dies at BSPS winter championships
- Zara Phillips drawn 66th for her Rolex Kentucky debut
- Young eventer credits hat for saving her life
April 7th
- Outrage after riders jump car: welfare investigation underway
- Scott Brash loses world number one ranking
- Horse kept in alleyway removed following outcry by neighbours
- H&H reveals huntsmen taking part in hornblowing competition
- Man accused of shooting dead one of his liveries’ horses walks free from court
April 6th
- Rider returns to the saddle 100 days after sustaining a serious head injury
- Oliver Townend scores three one-twos at Burnham Market
- New medical armband rule sparks debate
April 5th
- Injured Jockeys Fund’s second centre nears completion
- New amateur championship to be held at Blenheim Horse Trials
- Scott Brash lands £160k winning double in Miami
- Badminton riders and visitors reminded to register to vote
April 4th
- Equestrian base of high-goal polo team patron faces demolition
- Football pitch a threat to endangered breed
- New horse therapy charity helps disadvantaged young people
April 3rd
- Mare dies from slash to belly — thought to be stab wound
- Showjumping brought to the masses via greyhound stadiums
- Two underweight ponies dumped: RSPCA appeals for owner to come forward
- Fresh challenges for riders at Gatcombe unveiled
April 2nd
- Hugh Grant to guest ed H&H? A round up of equestrian April fools
- Call for employers to help build standards for new groom apprenticeship
- Dog attacks on horses at record high
April 1st
- Could Bertram Allen become the youngest World Cup winner in 30 years?
- Successful Olympic event horse dies
- Cheltenham Festival race featuring Andrew Nicholson raises thousands for charity
- Firefighters learn to rescue horses [PICTURES]
- UK equestrian sponsorship round-up
- Hugh Grant to guest edit , [APRIL FOOL]