News Archive | December 2019

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December 31st
- Twomey takes Liverpool grand prix for third time
- RSPCA warns of New Year’s Eve fireworks ‘misery’ for animals
- New Year wish of a new home for feral pony found with jaw abscess
December 30th
- The H&H interview: Anneli Drummond-Hay *H&H Plus*
- Young people helped by horses enjoy magic of Olympia
December 29th
- McCarthy races to eventing grand prix victory at Liverpool
- New Year’s honours for the equestrian world
- ‘Dream team’ wins Liverpool mini major pairs class
- Young rider’s para jumping campaign is ‘breathtaking’ *H&H Plus*
December 28th
- Young British rider wins under-25 grand prix at Liverpool
- Security cameras needed to pin down pint-sized equine escape artist
- Bridleway work stepped up as map deadline approaches *H&H Plus*
December 27th
- Piggy French crowned top event rider after ‘phenomenal’ year
- Bright future for orphaned foal after traumatic start to life
December 26th
- Clan Des Obeaux delivers impressive King George double
- The risks and issues of stable profiteering *H&H Plus*
- Ponies found living with rotting carcases continue on their road to recovery
December 25th
- Neglected Shetland turned Christmas film star finds fairytale ending
- Ministry of Justice officially recognises horses’ role in preventing reoffending *H&H Plus*
- ‘We couldn’t have done it without you’: World Horse Welfare thanks supporters for vital help in 2019
December 24th
- Equine Mary and Joseph join canine Angel Gabriel in horsey Nativity
- Welfare law fails to offer protection on fireworks *H&H Plus*
- Happy ending in ‘perfect home’ for Shetland who lost his best friend
December 23rd
- Hunt’s foodbank donations to support those in need at Christmas
- Household Cavalry soldier surprises girlfriend with magical Olympia proposal
- New appointments to help Team GBR prepare for Tokyo 2020 *H&H Plus*
- Holly Smith on top form to be crowned Olympia leading rider
- ‘The faster I go, the more he seems to like it’: Scott Brash wins Olympia grand prix on exciting new ride
December 22nd
- Welsh section D gelding scoops 2019 Olympia M&M supreme accolade
- Ban for man who neglected ponies — and was seen beating one
- Whole life care for all racehorses is key for sport’s future *H&H Plus*
- Yearling rescued from ‘brink of death’ after bank fall
December 21st
- European champion takes superb World Cup win at Olympia
- ‘You don’t want a death on your conscience’: rider hopes video of road fall will help educate drivers
- Equine crisis continues under ‘systematic failure of ownership and enforcement’ *H&H Plus*
- Police appeal after rider injured in hit-and-run
December 20th
- 10 brave jockeys, two meddling showjumpers and AP McCoy’s unscheduled dismount — race night at Olympia had it all
- Darth Vader actor makes history for British carriage driving at Olympia
- New venue announced for national dressage championships
- Horse who trapped two legs in cattle grid walks away after being cut free
- Endurance rider who whipped and kicked horse banned for abuse *H&H Plus*
- 32-year-old pony takes supreme in-hand title at Olympia
- Ireland selects Rodrigo Pessoa’s replacement to lead jumping team to Tokyo
December 19th
- British gold medal-winning horse sold abroad: ‘He’s been an absolute superstar’
- Canada loses team showjumping place at Tokyo Olympics
- Weight limit for tourists riding donkeys welcomed *H&H Plus*
- Hickstead Derby winner and puissance first-timer share Olympia spoils
December 18th
- Bransby Horses thanks ‘kind souls’ for their support with festive mini-film
- CCTV shows how horse’s spook saves rider from being struck by overtaking lorry
- Riders say lives ruined by £88bn rail project *H&H Plus*
- Charlotte Dujardin claims first Olympia freestyle title since Valegro with huge +87% score
December 17th
- Second British venue added to Event Rider Masters series
- ‘She taught us so much’: equestrian world pays tribute to late showing legend, Davina Whiteman
- Police use anti-social behaviour law to beat the fly-grazing ‘blight’ *H&H Plus*
December 16th
- ‘That feeling was fantastic’: Charlotte Dujardin scoops Olympia grand prix title
- ‘We thought he’d live for ever’: heartbreak as 40-year-old champion put down
- Animal health needs ‘must be met’ by new government ahead of Brexit *H&H Plus*
- Rider seriously injured and horse put down after collision with car
- ‘Miraculous’ event mare survives fractured shoulder to return to work
December 15th
- ‘Much-adored’ retired police horse who served at London 2012 put down
- New title sponsor for major showjumping series, plus more equestrian sponsorship news
- New farrier course is a major milestone for equine welfare *H&H Plus*
- ‘It’s not just me who thinks he’s amazing’: blind 30-year-old Shetland who changes lives named pony of the year
December 14th
- Miniature horse that survived stabbing stars in festive photoshoot
- 21-year-old Connemara’s phenomenal year of wins in eventing and dressage
- Exemptions for horses that suffer serious reactions to flu vaccinations *H&H Plus*
- Blind and deaf rider wins rosettes – and helps develop innovative device
December 13th
- British-based eventer replaces Bettina Hoy as Netherland’s team coach
- Pairs victory for friends brought together by breast cancer
- ‘End of an era’: farewell to brave retired police horse who played vital role in riots
December 12th
- ‘I could see the trailer trying to overtake me’: rider’s horror after towbar separates from car
- Two horses stabbed in ‘disturbing’ attack
- Challenges faced by parents working in equestrian industry brought into focus *H&H Plus*
- ‘My childhood dream’: Charlotte Dujardin on Olympia and the Olympics
December 11th
- Davina Whiteman who dedicated her life to showing dies aged 78
- Two leading native ponies to bow out at Olympia
- British equine film company scoops five awards at prestigious festival
- Study finds links between latex and equine asthma *H&H Plus*
December 10th
- Russia banned from major sporting events after doping scandal: FEI responds *H&H Plus*
- Horse spooked by car runs through hedge into garden
- Eventing legend Pippa Funnell wins top sporting award
- Stray horse schemes could save thousands in public money *H&H Plus*
- ‘It started with her’: farewell to top coloured mare
December 9th
- Whitaker dynasty among top Brits to compete at Liverpool
- Rider who had cancer and lost her father credits horses for her recovery
- Saudi Arabia to hold top equestrian finals for the first time *H&H Plus*
- Strong British contingent heads Olympia dressage line-up
December 8th
- Teddy the Shetland tours Liverpool ahead of show appearance
- Rider challenges others to use horses for travel – to help boost equestrians’ profile
- British endurance numbers up as fourth chairman in 12 months appointed *H&H Plus*
- ‘Today the ultimate unicorn gained his wings’: farewell to most successful grey Fell pony of all time
December 7th
- Christmas gifts boost morale after devastating flooding
- ‘When hounds go, he goes’: 83-year-old rider takes on 73rd hunt season on 20-year-old pony
- Huge majority of endurance vets confronted after eliminating lame horses, study shows *H&H Plus*
- ‘It was never supposed to be a farewell’: horse wounded during fireworks display is put down
December 6th
- General election candidates urged to protect £8bn equestrian industry
- Six-monthly flu jab exemptions for horses who suffer severe reactions
- Taxi driver who ‘crashed’ into horse and rider blames low sun
- Aintree welcomes first female clerk of the course as key Grand National figure moves on *H&H Plus*
December 5th
- ‘He could have killed us’: rider falls after driver fails to slow down
- Terrified rider’s warning after horses ‘disappear’ in quicksand
- New Horse & Hound Plus service launched
- ‘A stalwart of showjumping’: Bob Ellis wins Horse & Hound Lifetime Achievement Award
- Human and equine heroes of 2019 revealed at H&H Awards
December 4th
- Heartfelt plea for return of stolen Roaring Lion painting
- Farewell to ‘wilful’ donkey who changed people’ lives
- Reducing saddle pressure can increase flexion and power *H&H Plus*
December 3rd
- Shetland found abandoned in deep mud stars in adorable Christmas advert
- ‘Wobbling for Willberry’: new challenge for riders of all levels to run in 2020
- New horse sales agreements aim to protect buyer and seller *H&H Plus*
- The late Mike Tucker celebrated for gifting bridleway to riders
December 2nd
- Top Brits including Maher, Brash and Whitaker to take on world’s best at Olympia
- Plans to lobby parliament on the mental health benefits of horse ownership *H&H Plus*
- Last chance to nominate your outstanding mare for Horse & Hound award
- ‘A very hard, sad decision’: Farewell to former top-level eventer
December 1st
- Friendship, gin and duct tape: new eventing challenge launched
- ‘He meant so much’: Farewell to champion cob
- Business rates fight pays off for one yard as others are encouraged to appeal *H&H Plus*
- Firefighters learn how to decontaminate horses in innovative training