News Archive | April 2017

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April 30th
- Michael Jung sets new Rolex Kentucky record; Zara Tindall third
- Rescued mare gives birth to twin foals
- Watch Carl and Charlotte train and compete at Bolesworth
- The week that was: seven days in the horse world
April 29th
- Zara Tindall third after Rolex Kentucky cross-country: ‘He travelled really well’
- ‘Dreams do come true’: disabled rider qualifies for HOYS
- Vets complete epic 10-marathon challenge in 10 days
- US rider beats pressure to lead Kentucky dressage; Zara Tindall in the mix for Britain
April 28th
- Newmarket races the Tate for prestigious prize
- ‘He was the most exceptional jumper’: Grand National hero Amberleigh House dies of colic
- Valegro learns his craft: new book released
- Nick Skelton releases autobiography
April 27th
- Rehomed rescue horses shine on the eventing circuit
- ‘Our routes are dangerous’: off-road vehicles cause issues for riders
- New horse trials to run in unusual British location
- Popular veteran racehorse retires to join top team chasers
April 26th
- British Rio horse withdrawn from Badminton
- Attackers slash horses’ faces and set stable on fire *warning: graphic image*
- Motorist fined £260 for fatally injuring horse with her car
- £1k prize money in new RoR showing series
- ‘He didn’t make it’: colt one of three dumped within a fortnight
April 25th
- Badminton preview evening features top eventers from this year’s field
- Wobbleberries are go! Riders bag exciting results as charity challenge begins
- Desperate fundraising attempt to halt closure of rare breed centre
- Terminally-ill patient reunited with beloved horse in emotional final farewell
April 24th
- Rolex Grand Slam winner to miss Badminton
- Outcry after horse suffers broken leg in Bahrain endurance ride: FEI investigation finds no cover-up
- ‘My temporary suffering does not compare to theirs’: London Marathon runners raise thousands
- Voice of equestrian sport to retire from BBC TV commentary
April 23rd
- 6 great reasons to visit the H&H stand at Badminton
- Meet Geoffry The Conqueror: the Shetland taking the internet by storm
- Willberry does Badminton: stars help raise thousands at preview event
- The week that was: seven days in the horse world
April 22nd
- Three riders prepare for British eventing team debuts
- UK equestrian sponsorship round-up
- Grand National stalwart enjoying new career
- How young is too young? Age debate rages in showing circles
April 21st
- Soldier wins Willberry race for young daughter with leukaemia
- Fall crowned hunting’s top tumble of 2016/17 season
- Seriously injured British jockey learns to walk again
April 20th
- Hats recalled over safety concerns
- ‘I tried to stop it’: British rider loses two top horses worth €3million
- ‘Find a way — not an excuse’: inspiring young rider presented with Hannah Francis Award
April 19th
- ‘I love you, Megs’: Tributes paid to young rider killed in car accident
- Olympic heroes to take on Flat race — and football match
- Three horses die after low-flying jets pass over Cornish yards
- One hump or two: eventers get competitive in charity race with a difference
April 18th
- Equestrians protest against Facebook’s ban on horse adverts
- Badminton debutante to be first rider on course: live draw held on social media
- Four top-20 contenders withdrawn from Badminton Horse Trials
April 17th
- Happy retirement for Denman as Silviniaco Conti starts new career
- Daughter of six-time winner Lucinda Green gets first chance for Badminton glory
- ‘The time has come to unite’: Countryside Alliance takes a stand over abuse
- Willberry on TV: did you spot the famous equine in this prime time drama?
April 16th
- New Forest ponies make their mark on Israel
- Could you ride 100 miles in 100 days?
- New Zealand eventing manager resigns just four months into the role
April 15th
- Rider’s head-cam plea after horse breaks leg in road accident
- Horse injured in dramatic fall after cross-country fence tipped over on impact
- Have you seen Jeremy? £500 reward offered for missing pony
April 14th
- Play on! More music championships for dressage riders
- Olympic medallist says final farewell to top hat
- Showjumper retires top horse due to Lyme disease
April 13th
- ‘It has been a dream of mine’: Charlotte Dujardin pens autobiography
- Dodgy dealer who faked cancer jailed for £280k tax scam
- Farrier wins unique Badminton and Grand National double
April 12th
- Michael Jung withdraws top horse from Rolex Kentucky
- Two young riders offered fast-track to HOYS
- ‘I went faster than I have ever been’: Brixton teens make racing debut at Ascot
April 11th
- Six horses withdrawn from Badminton Horse Trials so far
- Zara Tindall heads to Rolex Kentucky: find out when she will ride
- Four-star rider breaks same leg twice in six months: ‘It’s so frustrating’
April 10th
- Grand National winner makes great start to eventing career
- ‘I have big shoes to fill’: young rider takes on Olympic horse
- Why horse poo could be the answer for engineers
April 9th
- The week that was: seven days in the horse world
- Theft of images a ‘huge problem’ equestrian photographers agree
- Emaciated cob with painful abscess rescued in ‘nick of time’
- Self-driving cars could be key to preventing New Forest pony deaths
April 8th
- ‘One For Arthur’s done Scotland proud’: Lucinda Russell becomes fourth female trainer to win the Grand National
- Call for prize money to fund ‘pensions’ for top horses
- Bid for breakfast with Nick Skelton, plus other fantastic lots up for grabs
April 7th
- Horse and carriage found running loose: police search for owner
- Outcry over three-legged pony fitted with prosthetic limb
- 38 riders and 222 horses killed on Britain’s roads: BBC Breakfast highlights shocking statistics
- Equine visitors bring joy to elderly horse lovers
April 6th
- Sport horse foal named after legendary Grand National winner
- Five-year-old boy with rare cancer lines up for Grand National
- ‘Don’t let it be your horse’: atypical myopathy warning after racehorse dies
April 5th
- Terrible thirst of 14,000 donkeys in dire need quenched by drought aid
- Direct qualifiers added to winter showjumping finals due to low entries
- Nick Skelton and Big Star retire from showjumping
- Filly makes ‘miraculous’ recovery from atypical myopathy
April 4th
- Mare ‘a millimetre from death’ after dog attack
- Eventing safety system goes global, with endurance also set to benefit
- Mary King donates saddle to help fund girl’s lifesaving treatment
- No more hiding: Police to unmask violent hunt saboteurs
April 3rd
- Woah, Shamrock! Wocket Woy and the Producer to the rescue
- ‘He died competing in a sport he loved’: point-to-point jockey dies after fall
- McLain Ward clinches World Cup Jumping victory on home soil
- Rio medallist out of contention for 2017 Europeans
April 2nd
- ‘Sleep soundly dear Lilly’: charity pays tribute to cherished nanny mare
- Valegro, Big Star, Sprinter Sacre and Chilli Morning: unique chance to see all four equine superstars
- Carl Hester third at World Cup final: ‘The horse doing his best for you is what counts’
- The week that was: seven days in the horse world
April 1st
- Endurance trainer suspended for two years for injecting horses with banned substance
- ‘We can’t wait’: Valegro aimed at new career [April Fool]