News Archive | July 2020

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July 31st
- Plan your next outdoor Advnture with H&H’s sister website
- ‘Great news’ as more riders can return to the sports they love
- Reminder to owners as microchip deadlines approach *H&H Plus*
- Horse sport spectator pilot postponed following government announcement
- ‘A significant result for riders’: proposed Highway Code changes include strong guidance on passing horses
July 30th
- Driver who killed two people and a horse in road crash found guilty
- ‘No plans’ to make pet theft a specific offence despite owners’ ‘deep distress’
- ‘Another year at elite level is not in his best interest’: Olympic medallist retires
- Two new stately home venues confirmed for 2020 eventing season
July 29th
- Ban for showjumper who took cocaine and amphetamine at his birthday party
- British international rider and judge diagnosed with terminal cancer
- ‘Imagine how powerful that would be’: riders urged to unite and help new fireworks petition reach parliament
- Eventing highlights: One horse bounces back from a foot problem and more *H&H Plus*
- Dressage highlights: A PSG comeback for one rider, while a Welsh pony impresses *H&H Plus*
- Top-class sport promised at new championships this autumn
- Showjumping highlights: How choosing a pony over a quad bike paid off for one rider *H&H Plus*
July 28th
- ‘Riders must be allowed to dream’: hopes for 2021 Europeans take a step forward *H&H Plus*
- Doors open to the new Horse & Hound Virtual Shopping Village
- Proud to change perceptions: Muslim jockey hopes to encourage diversity
- 13-year-old takes four grands prix at first post-lockdown international show
- Showing highlights: Deserved champions pick up prizes and more *H&H Plus*
- Bicton Arena eventing report: Mary King scores a local win *H&H Plus*
July 27th
- Calls for riders to download ‘life-saving’ location app
- Calls for review of FEI blood rules after Olympic showjumper’s appeal *H&H Plus*
- Calls for Britain to step up after Scotland increases animal abuse sentences
- ‘Truly shocking’ pictures of filly dumped for dead go viral after her recovery
July 26th
- Foal saved from death undergoes incredible lockdown transformation
- Timely warning of beach dangers for horses and riders *H&H Plus*
- Inspirational junior wins first championship since leukaemia treatment ended
July 25th
- Forged passports mean competition horses enter the food chain
- ‘We’re looking at ways to change the industry’: anti-racism campaign gathers pace
- Warning after spike in horsebox breakdowns *H&H Plus*
- Couple laughed as dog attacked horse, leaving rider with broken leg
July 24th
- Tack worth £30,000 — and penny-farthing — stolen in yard raid
- Fresh calls to put equine welfare over human convenience in UK horse management *H&H Plus*
- ‘Grave concerns’ as full effects of coronavirus expected to hit horse welfare this winter
- Rider ‘overwhelmed’ by support after breaking back in fall
July 23rd
- Can Nick Skelton prove he’s Pointless on BBC quiz?
- ‘He never failed you’: farewell to British Olympic horse
- Hope that computers can analyse pain from horses’ facial expressions
- ‘I knew I had to say yes’: crisis urges welfare workers to act in 450km challenge
July 22nd
- Mare and gelding freed from sticky situations thanks to firefighters
- Rider injured after off-road biker targeted her horse
- Showjumping highlights: An Arko son impresses in the ring and much more *H&H Plus*
- Calls for lockdown rules rethink as Welsh businesses suffer
- Much-needed help for equine businesses *H&H Plus*
- Eventing highlights: A one-eyed mare claims open intermediate glory and more *H&H Plus*
July 21st
- Vote Charlotte Dujardin or Nick Skelton as Britain’s greatest Olympic moment
- Arena UK report: Showjumper wins on horse she’s had for just a week and much more *H&H Plus*
- Horse sport to lead the way in pilot for return of spectators
- Dressage highlights: A spooky Spanish gelding shines and more from across the country *H&H Plus*
- Aston-le-Walls report: Double wins and exciting new prospects on show *H&H Plus*
July 20th
- Online science conference showcases students’ research *H&H Plus*
- ‘He never, ever let me down’: much-loved British grand prix horse dies at home
- Charlotte Dujardin and Mount St John Freestyle dominate their first post-lockdown grand prix
July 19th
- Horses to help young carers recover from coronavirus stress
- Showjumper donates prize money in charity team-up with local school
- ‘Sell the sizzle’ to bring new people into the horse world *H&H Plus*
- Owner shares beach warning after pony ‘disappears’ in frightening ordeal
July 18th
- Final farewell to supreme champion after 23 ‘wonderful years’ in family home
- Put yourself to the test: interactive video highlights road safety risks for riders among others
- ‘Tokyo Games are going to be spectacular’ *H&H Plus*
- Winning return for inspirational young showjumper after life-saving treatment
July 17th
- Retired star showjumper continues winning ways with top jump jockey
- Concerns raised new endurance rules will backfire on welfare *H&H Plus*
- Joy for dressage world as Winter Championships back on the agenda
- ‘He threatened to kick me off my horse’: driver who failed to slow down verbally attacks rider
July 16th
- ‘Disappointment’ as horse shows remain on hold in Scotland
- Trapped horse alerts police to cannabis factory
- Equine flu vaccinations: rules clarified as sport resumes
- Tears for people I’ve never met — why racing’s mental health push gives me hope
July 15th
- Stay home and listen live: new innovation in eventing commentary
- Search for indoor venue to host lost HOYS and championship classes
- ‘Beacon of hope’ for endangered breed as new tech leads to filly’s birth
- Showing highlights: ‘Exceptional’ ponies on display at first post-Covid-19 affiliated show *H&H Plus*
July 14th
- New series to crown next generation of equine stars at Hickstead
- Dressage returns: Horses and riders show they are revitalised after break *H&H Plus*
- Teenager back in the saddle after horror fall embarks on summer of fundraising
- Showjumping highlights: A relaxed show atmosphere benefits one horse and more *H&H Plus*
- Eventing is back! Check out who was winning over the weekend *H&H Plus*
- Royal International supreme pony wins on eventing debut age 21
July 13th
- Great to be back: my first-hand experience of the new showjumping rules
- Green light for more equestrian activities, plus support for businesses revealed
- Eventing restarts successfully with changes to scoring, warm-ups, commentary and more *H&H Plus*
- ‘What message does this send?’ Mother’s fight for blind rider’s college rights
July 12th
- Operation to remove painful tooth in rescued Shire goes ahead thanks to supporters
- Final farewell to Cavalry horse who captured the hearts of many
- ‘Change is coming’ to improve diversity in equestrianism
- ‘She speaks to me silently but I hear her so loudly’: rider who lost sight credits horse for saving her life
July 11th
- Major supporter announced for international dressage challenge, plus the latest sponsorship news
- Rider back doing what she loves after long struggle with health condition urges others ‘not to give up’
- Federation acts on new safety measures despite being placed in administration *H&H Plus*
- Rider bucked off 10 times in a row uses lockdown lack of saddle to master bareback jumping
July 10th
- Three national showjumping championships to run at Bolesworth
- ‘She just drove off’: horse suffered horrific injuries in hit and run accident
- Magnificent Met police horse starts ‘new career’ bringing joy to visitors after early retirement
- New rotationals falls research is a ‘vital’ safety step
- Eventing grassroots championships rejigged to keep Badminton dream alive
July 9th
- Nick Skelton and Big Star the movie — coming to a cinema soon?
- £50,000 reward offered after trophies stolen from National Horseracing Museum
- ‘I’ll really miss race-riding’: history-making jockey steps down with baby announcement
- World Bitless Association and FEI to meet for the first time
July 8th
- Casting call: young showjumpers wanted for potential on screen programmes
- Major championship showing show set to run this summer
- ‘My leg looked dead’: rider’s warning after blood clots left her fighting for life
- Young British talent to train with world number one *H&H Plus*
July 7th
- Tributes paid to 34-year-old coloured superstar who adored Hickstead
- Showjumping highlights: Riders return in full force to the new-look national sport *H&H Plus*
- Former British gold medal-winning horse put down due to rare disease
- Extra events added and membership credit introduced as sports restart *H&H Plus*
- ‘Nine lives’ team in epic challenge to help those who helped them in toughest times
July 6th
- Major equine welfare charity to remain closed to the public until 2021 *H&H Plus*
- Five-star event rider home from hospital after pelvis injury
- Rider’s positive dope test caused by weight loss supplement
- The Queen’s Highland ponies to help raise vital funds for grass sickness
July 5th
- Rider’s 1,000-mile trek in memory of friend whose death ‘left an empty space’
- ‘We are very proud of these mums’: charity welcomes five foals born to rescued horses
- The new tech helping sport run in the wake of the pandemic *H&H Plus*
- I’m just a person doing what she loves’: Muslim rider calls for more minorities to try riding
July 4th
- Record-breaking trainer Aidan O’Brien dominates both the Derby and Oaks
- Lifeboat rescue of mare who swam over a mile out to sea
- ‘He has a special place in our hearts’: Scott Brash’s farewell to top speed horse
- ‘Don’t break our sport’: plea for everyone to abide by new rules *H&H Plus*
- ‘She should have been bucking my daughter off’: vets remove 30cm ovarian tumour from 11.2hh mare
July 3rd
- *Breaking news* Animal Health Trust to close after attempts to secure a viable financial future fail
- RDA’s closure during pandemic is having a huge negative effect *H&H Plus*
- Extra international classes to give ‘much-needed’ boost to 2020 eventing calendar
- ‘He’ll stay with me till the day he dies’: five-star eventer bows out
- Fresh advice for owners and riders as first local lockdown imposed
- ‘He tries his little heart out’: US rider campaigns for mules in showjumping
July 2nd
- Top rider under investigation over electric spur allegations
- ‘Great regret’ as HOYS 2020 falls victim to coronavirus
- Prince Charles pays a visit to Suffolks and other rare breeds as pioneering farm prepares to reopen
- Sir Mark Todd celebrates first UK winner as a racehorse trainer
July 1st
- Former event rider Claire Lomas hopes to help those struggling with lockdown
- Top riders to head to Portugal for new winter eventing series
- Zara Tindall and Ingrid Klimke among stars to vie for virtual eventing ‘champion of champions’ title
- Advice to riding schools as first local lockdown imposed: racing takes stock