News Archive | September 2019

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September 30th
- ‘Unsafe’ bridleway restored to provide crucial link to off-road riding
- ‘A part of me was taken away’: rider returns to the saddle after major surgery
- Charlotte back with a ‘star in the making’ as she defends HOYS title
- Ground conditions ‘great’ but further rain expected as BE resumes after washout weekend
September 29th
- Yearling dumped on hillside attacked by wild stallions
- Photographer surprised by rare spotted zebra
- Group aims to rebuild after devastating loss of three horses to grass sickness
- Ben Maher’s ‘dream day’: grand prix win in New York secures Global Champions Tour series title
September 28th
- ‘Two best horses in the world’ team up as Ben Maher and Martin Fuchs win big in New York
- ‘We missed him’: show raises £1,500 in support of rider days after his brain surgery
- ‘No nipples or suspenders!’: brave ladies and men bare all for hospice
- British forces eye medal chances at new international equestrian championships
- Abandoned foals found near road spark ‘SOS’
September 27th
- King’s Troop performs ‘amazing spectacle’ on spectacular beach ride
- Ground-breaking study involving electric cars’ impact on horse safety showcased for royal visit
- Safety warning after horse smashes through trailer window on motorway
- Teenager seriously injured and horse put down after collision with car
September 26th
- ‘I’m a better person because of you’: farewell to grand prix mare after battle with laminitis
- ‘Unwanted’ rescue colt becomes national champion
- Farewell to eventing legend Winsome Adante: ‘thank you for making my childhood dreams come true’
- Ellen’s in after reshuffle of British team for crucial Nations Cup final
September 25th
- Donkey saved from ‘dire circumstances’ in Mexican ‘jail’
- New Direction for pop star as he buys ‘incredible’ young horse
- Ben Maher eyes back-to-back Global Champions Tour titles ahead of New York final showdown
- Eventer back to winning ways after hoof stuck in martingale causes crashing fall
September 24th
- Rider undergoing chemotherapy enters event: ‘I won’t let cancer stop me doing what I love’
- Badminton reveals ‘makeover’ in new era for event
- ‘The yard feels empty without him’: farewell to legendary racing Shetland
September 23rd
- Eventing stalwart bows out on a high after 12 seasons at the top: ‘he owes me absolutely nothing’
- Olympic dream for horse who broke a leg last year
- Financial boost for grooms, plus other sponsorship news
September 22nd
- ‘We’re very excited about him’: combination dominate Blenheim’s young horse class at their first event together
- ‘I was thinking I couldn’t jump a clear round when it matters’: Piggy French overcomes demons to dominate Blenheim CCI4*-L
- Amateur horse and rider to contest HOYS jumping and showing finals on the same day
September 21st
- Former winners set for gripping showdown in Blenheim young horse CCI4*-S class
- ‘He’s a class act — I’m so lucky’: all-change after Blenheim CCI4*-L cross-country
- Warning after pony fed bread by walkers develops colic
September 20th
- ‘He was beautiful to ride’: top British eventer heads competitive Blenheim young horse CCI4*-S
- Rescued ponies found distressed after motorbikes ridden through their fence
- Izzy Taylor commands convincing Blenheim CCI4*-L dressage lead: ‘I’m very proud to have him’
- Rider calls for safer access after ‘miraculous’ rescue of stuck stallion
September 19th
- ‘The nightmare’s not over’: sanctuary that fought to save horses in floods now deals with the aftermath
- Be prepared: government issues guidance on horse movement after Brexit
- Cake, Polos and prosecco — everything an Olympic stallion needs at his retirement party
- Major change to whip rules made to promote welfare
September 18th
- Fund admits it made a mistake in awarding cash to anti-hunting group
- Five-star care, a 12hh ‘wife’ and new activities: top horse thriving in life after eventing
- Legendary former racers join HOYS parade
- Mare left to starve in her field as cancerous tumour was left untreated
September 17th
- Deformed, emaciated pony ‘worst welfare case in 34 years’
- Equestrian community rallies behind mental wellbeing initiative in memory of young rider
- ‘It was like a horror film’: owner’s appeal after foal mauled in dog attack
- ‘An amazing experience’: Pony and rider cross Britain coast to coast
September 16th
- Adorable orphan foal enjoys first taste of freedom after battle for life
- ‘I’ve lost my old friend’ — Farewell to Hickstead Derby hero Mondriaan
- ‘I’d have won if my leg wasn’t broken!’ Top rider jumps clear with fractured fibula
- ‘I’m still in shock’ — Jessica Springsteen claims her showjumping first
September 15th
- Carl Hester wins 10th national champion title: ‘double figures on Nip Tuck is the icing on the cake’
- Girl power: police force recruits first mare in 162-year history
September 14th
- Princess Anne: education and support key in protecting horse welfare
- Equestrian TV stars take on 340-mile challenge
- Study finds 20 minutes on a walker equivalent exercise to an hour’s turnout
- ‘Mammoth’ endangered donkey stallion welcomed at AI centre
September 13th
- Helmet awareness day: riders urged to consider safety
- Suspended sentence for dealer who falsely claimed pony had been used by Riding for the Disabled
- Badminton winner to take over the reins of Sir Mark Todd’s World Equestrian Games ride
- Aspiring young riders enjoy the opportunity of a lifetime — with a little help from Tim Stockdale’s family
September 12th
- British Dressage to insist on six monthly flu boosters to help prevent outbreaks: ‘it is our responsibility’
- Farewell to the half-Clydesdale showjumper who took on the world
- Two horses put down after man ignored warnings
- King’s Troop soldiers ‘mix with the stars’ in Downton Abbey film
September 11th
- Horse needs 100 stitches after terrifying hit and run *Warning: graphic images*
- ‘We can’t rest until we find her’: owners’ heartbreak over stolen foal
- ‘Quirky’ Friesian transformed into showing champion
September 10th
- Rider dyes pony’s mane and tail to slow speeding drivers
- Top British horse who ‘taught us never to give up hope’ retires
- ‘Life-saving’ blood transfusion scheme launched to help sick donkeys
- Pippa Funnell’s treasured Team GBR hat silk handed in after heart-felt plea
September 9th
- Horses found starving in ‘death camp’: woman sentenced to maximum jail time *Warning: graphic image*
- ‘It feels amazing’: top rider wins prestigious grand prix again 14 years on
- Sir Mark Todd waves farewell to eventing in emotional Burghley retirement ceremony
September 8th
- Pippa Funnell takes second Burghley victory by 0.1 of a penalty: ‘it’s been an amazing journey’
- Four horses asked to represent and one eliminated at final Burghley horse inspection
- Talented young rider killed in cross-country fall
- Hay blamed for two positive drug tests at international show
September 7th
- Two former winners in British top-three after testing Burghley cross-country day
- International 1-2-3 at half-way stage of Burghley cross-country: ‘it’s a tough course’
- ‘I dedicate my life to this’: top rider aims for sport’s richest prize
September 6th
- Burghley 2019 cross-country times released: find out what time your favourite rider starts
- Pippa Funnell heads all-British top three after Burghley dressage: ‘He was more through his whole body and back’
- Piggy French holds joint lead at Burghley: ‘I thought maybe she’d get excited, but she kept her brain’
- Olympic eventer banned for nine months for abusing pony at cross-country clinic
- AP McCoy to take part in ride and run class at charity jumping show
- Burghley Friday dressage times: big names set for gripping showdown
September 5th
- Two Brits in the top three as Burghley debutante holds overnight lead
- Burghley first-timer storms into dressage lead: ‘it’s a dream’
- Trainer and rider suspended for two years after positive drug test at British endurance ride
- Heroic bystander saves drowning horse in dramatic sea rescue
- Burghley Thursday dressage times: three former winners set to take to the stage on day one
September 4th
- Fresh horses at breezy Burghley trot-up, plus top contenders withdrawn shortly before first inspection
- Hickstead unveils exciting new cross-country training course
- Irish Olympic rider undergoes 5hr surgery on broken neck
- Britain’s medal-winning showjumpers head charge for Nations Cup final glory
September 3rd
- Owner’s devastation as two ponies killed by bolt of lightning
- ‘Don’t be a pussy!’: watch Charlotte Dujardin and Rory Gilsenan go hedge-hopping
- Donkeys abandoned as owners flee severe flooding
September 2nd
- ‘Worst ever’ rescue case makes miracle transformation to show champion
- Rider’s warning after toe smashed while wearing slip-on shoes *warning: graphic image*
- Showing competitor’s ‘walk of shame’ after pony rolls in the ring
September 1st
- Britain takes silver at European Eventing Championships with Kitty King best Brit in seventh
- Much-loved showing ‘saint’ put down aged 25
- Former hunter becomes championship-winning TREC horse
- European Eventing Championships final trot-up: two horses held and five withdrawn before showjumping