News Archive | December 2020

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December 31st
- Portrait of much-loved 20-year-old eventer secures photographer of the year title
- New protection for 17th century racehorse ‘rubbing house’
- Revellers urged to ditch New Year’s Eve fireworks as survey reveals extent of equine suffering
December 30th
- First Welsh section B ponies exported to Argentina
- British Horse Society issues sky lantern warning as festive celebrations loom
December 29th
- ‘Saving the greatest horse’: Clydesdale stars in television documentary
- Horses’ social behaviour could influence their weight, survey finds
- Your breed needs you: push to save our rare horses *H&H Plus*
December 28th
- Welfare warning as elderly mare colics after trespassers feed her
- Showjumping-bred warmblood excels in police horse training
- This has to stop: rallying call to owners over fireworks menace *H&H Plus*
December 27th
- New US anti-doping agency introduced in attempt to reduce racing fatalities
- Emaciated feral ponies found on road are safe and sound for Christmas
- Rehoming is up – but ‘perfect storm’ to come for equine welfare *H&H Plus*
December 26th
- Frodon and Bryony Frost provide Christmas fairytale with King George VI victory
- Donkeys rescued from filth celebrate a year of freedom this Christmas
- The importance of evidence and reporting to improve our safety on roads *H&H Plus*
December 25th
- Top eventers back plans to build school in remote African village
- Film starring ponies and pets captures the feeling of ‘togetherness’ at Christmas
- Pace picked up on Tokyo plans and preparations *H&H Plus*
December 24th
- ‘You have risen to the challenge superbly’: World Horse Welfare thanks supporters in Christmas message
- Yearling dumped ‘on brink of death’ just before Christmas is thriving in new home
- Equestrian world says ‘please slow down’ after another road accident
December 23rd
- What a Christmas present: Carl Hester achieves all-time personal best score
- Owners’ heartbreak as 28-year-old pony put down following shocking dog attack
- Top grand prix rider reveals pregnancy while contesting national championship
- Record-breaking Hollie Doyle scoops three more accolades
- ‘He will live for ever in our hearts’: heartbreak as youngster put down a week after rescue
- Youngsters impress at showing gala *H&H Plus*
- EU recognises UK studbooks in boost for post-Brexit horse travel
December 22nd
- Charlotte Dujardin crowned British national champion for 2020 *H&H Plus*
- Harry Meade on ‘a slow road to recovery’ from head injury, with balance and vision affected
- Charlotte Dujardin scores 90% for the first time since Valegro
- Long-term rescue horses seek new homes this Christmas
- British Eventing’s 2020 top rider and horse crowned
December 21st
- Charlotte Dujardin makes strong opening bid for national championship title *H&H Plus*
- We are all responsible for fixing ‘broken system’ that allows horses to suffer *H&H Plus*
- Shows shut down in tier four after latest Government anouncement
- Don’t miss a moment: who is riding when at the LeMieux Grand Prix Championships
- Grooms and riders warned travel insurance may not cover them in Europe
December 20th
- Horse owners urged to say ‘Thank you, vets’ in support of pandemic year efforts
- Delight as US rule change means all systems go for showjumping mules
- Riders’ eco-friendly choices help drive industry to become greener *H&H Plus*
- Nine-year-old raises £500 for pony fund, and charity, by making and selling soap
December 19th
- Grab your diary: British Eventing 2021 fixtures unveiled
- Appeal against unlawful farriery conviction overturned for man caught shoeing illegally, again
- Potential opportunity for industry in a post-Covid world *H&H Plus*
- ‘World first’ as miniature stallion Duncan gets full hip replacement
December 18th
- Horse sales market soaring despite pandemic *H&H Plus*
- Rescheduled Blue Chip Winter Championships cancelled following tighter Covid restrictions
- Christmas comes early as seller bags £500,000+ profit in 18-month turnaround
- Warning as scammers target Olympia Online
December 17th
- New-look eventing festivals and qualifiers to ‘showcase grassroots talent’
- European Eventing Championships back on the cards following FEI U-turn
- H&H eventing editor’s blog: new arena site for Badminton 2021 feels like coming full circle
- Badminton dressage and showjumping move to new spectacular location
December 16th
- ‘A wonder horse who changed dressage’: top riders’ tributes to Totilas
- Defeat for ‘bonkers’ plan to ban trail-hunting — on land hunts don’t use anyway
- Grand Hall stands empty but Olympia magic is online from today
- Pytchley huntsman to move packs after 10 years: ‘I am looking for a new challenge’ *H&H Plus*
- ‘My love for you lasts for ever’: Edward Gal pays tribute to wonder horse Totilas
December 15th
- Totilas dies aged 20: dressage world mourns loss of global superstar
- A phone call leads to victory at one of the final shows of 2020 *H&H Plus*
- Double Grand National winner enjoys a day’s hunting
- ‘The figures are truly shocking’: council backs road safety campaign following horse death statistics
- Temperature queries on Government’s new horse transport proposals *H&H Plus*
December 14th
- Inner-city riding club takes second prestigious international award
- Best of British breeding is celebrated virtually *H&H Plus*
- ‘We were blessed to have him in our lives’: reigning Olympia supreme champion dies at 33
- Emaciated horses recovering well as owners banned for 10 years
December 13th
- Young rider and Shetland take on fundraising Santa dash a year after her brain tumour surgery
- Fears new anti-soring bids will be worse for horses than current law *H&H Plus*
- Five-star to nativity star: event horse plays donkey in school play
December 12th
- Proposed US eventing rule change would bring sport more in line with Britain
- Decision to cancel eventing Europeans explained following social media debate *H&H Plus*
- ‘A life worth living’: filly horrifically injured in suspected acid attack wins national hero award
- Equine physios go back to NHS roots during Covid pandemic
December 11th
- £45,000 top price as sales strong at Goresbridge
- Loss of major win highlights the importance of reading rules *H&H Plus*
- Britain’s brightest stars line up for Christmas championship showdown
- Countryfile presenter appointed president of equine charity
December 10th
- 2021 Horse of the Year Show showing judges announced
- British Olympic event rider pregnant: ‘it’s a very good week’
- Lucinda Green named worthy winner of Horse & Hound lifetime achievement award
- Top dressage stallion to be campaigned by British junior
December 9th
- Girls on top in US eventing for first time in nearly 40 years
- ‘One in a million’ gelding named inspirational animal of the year
- Stallion returns to victory after four-year break due to injuries from jumping off lorry *H&H Plus*
- Top British grand prix rider announces first pregnancy
- H&H Awards crown the decade’s best after thousands of votes
December 8th
- Full house of equestrian disciplines confirmed for Paris 2024 Olympics
- Social media scammers target Big Star semen competition
- ‘I woke up in agony’: talented rider battles rare condition to take grand prix victory *H&H Plus*
- Horse & Hound crowns the great and the good of 2020 in virtual awards
- The shows must go on in 2021, say major event organisers *H&H Plus*
December 7th
- $425,000 system to rate riding helmets in development
- Businesses must prepare for minimum wage changes *H&H Plus*
- Tailcoats at the ready – an ‘achievable new goal’ for British Eventing members
- Last-ditch island trek saves mare vets said should be put down
December 6th
- Clydesdale blinded in shooting stars in new animation with Stephen Fry
- Knowing horses’ vital signs could save crucial time in treating illness
- Months-old foal given 2% chance of survival fights back from the brink
- 79-year-old rider with terminal cancer smiles his way through dressage test
December 5th
- Mare abandoned to give birth alone finds new life with renowned singer’s family
- Fines and confusion for those breaking Covid sport rules *H&H Plus*
- Head-shaking horse faced being put down: owner speaks out on whisker-trimming
- Hercules the cob makes three very special wishes for 2021
December 4th
- Donkeys to star in online carols by candlelight event
- Family and friends of hunt supporter who died at 42 to ride out in his memory
- Riders urged to stick to ‘vital’ Covid rules as sport restarts
- Tougher qualification for eventers in international rule changes *H&H Plus*
December 3rd
- Stallion put down and orphan foal receiving urgent treatment following rescue
- Owners prepare to ride out in memory of horses lost in arson attack
- £10,000 prize pot on offer in new unaffiliated eventing series
- Strap yourself in for a day with the Readyfield Bloodhounds *H&H Plus*
- UK Government proposes ban on live transport for slaughter
December 2nd
- Hack out to help out, and support suicide prevention project
- Round-the-clock care for filly rescued with horrific barbed wire injuries
- Pride as Joe Stockdale wears dad Tim’s British flag for Nations Cup debut
- Holly Smith tops ‘five-star’ field in Tokyo qualifier *H&H Plus*
December 1st
- Record-breaking female jockey makes BBC Sports Personality award shortlist
- Welfare charity’s survey aims to assess impact of fireworks on horses
- The Jockey Club to organise key British Eventing fixture
- Global disappointment as pandemic forces championship cancellation
- ‘We need your help’: drive to support struggling riding schools *H&H Plus*