News Archive | May 2021 | Horse & Hound

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May 31st
- Ros Canter clocks up a double at Houghton International *H&H Plus*
- ‘Replace and donate’ initiative to help horses in need, plus the latest equestrian partnership news
- European travel bans cause headaches for top riders in Britain *H&H Plus*
- ‘Do the right thing’: Police appeal after car collides with horsebox on motorway
- Lottie Fry strengthens her Olympic hopes at Compiègne CDIO5* *H&H Plus*
- Former eventer confined to wheelchair by MS takes on 200m challenge to change her life
May 30th
- Attempts to help donkeys hit hard by devastating Indian cyclone
- Churchill’s childhood ‘pony’ returns to Blenheim for special exhibition
- ‘Don’t push tourism over what’s best for the New Forest and its ponies’ *H&H Plus*
- Owner of horse hit by car in front of witnesses shocked at police failure to investigate
May 29th
- ‘Fantastic opportunity’ for most at-risk rare breeds in new championship classes
- ‘We thought he’d broken his leg’: stallion who survived blackthorn poisoning is set for the top
- Thermal scanning for saddle-fitting should be ‘treated with caution’, research finds *H&H Plus*
- ‘More chance of winning the Lottery’: sport horse foal born without a tail
May 28th
- Drivers warned about lorry licence small print after age 70 *H&H Plus*
- German travel ban: Luhmühlen hopes ebbing for British-based riders
- Athletes and journalists rely on each other: why we should think about the Naomi Osaka affair
- Tamarillo’s clone takes his first eventing win: connections feel he has five-star potential
- US reveals eventing team for Tokyo: Olympic debutante makes the cut
May 27th
- Horses over 25 years may have chronic laminitis without outward signs, study finds
- Four-month ban and $4,000 fine for rider who repeatedly hit horse with ‘excessive force’
- Park Lane Stables to lose home despite £1m fundraiser after landlord ups the price
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 52: Bob Champion | Taking a horse to a new place | News round-up
May 26th
- Matalan cards and 16.2hh Shetlands: riders fight back against scammers ‘selling’ fake horses
- Royal International Horse Show 2021 showing judges confirmed
- RAF warns equestrian neighbours ahead of fighter jets’ arrival: ‘it’s the right thing to do’
- Suspended sentence for man who used vehicle to chase badly injured horse *Warning: graphic content*
May 25th
- Delight as riding schools get funds after confusion *H&H Plus*
- Mystery Bunting Fairy spreads happiness among Welsh pony and cob enthusiasts
- ‘I was so lucky to have him in my life’: young rider’s heartbreak as pony of a lifetime dies
- Domino does the job for Anna Ross at Hickstead: ‘There’s loads more in the tank’ *H&H Plus*
- ‘Unimaginable loss’: former US team event rider dies aged 72
May 24th
- Industry warned as post-Brexit settlement deadline looms *H&H Plus*
- Vet who dishonestly tried to make insurance claim for her own horse is struck off
- Britain names nine pairs as nominated entries for Olympic eventing
- UK’s biggest zoo turns spotlight on Dartmoors, as ponies join the team
May 23rd
- Germany’s ban on UK travellers casts doubts over whether Brits can ride at Luhmühlen
- Royal Ascot partners with military charities, plus the latest equestrian partnership news
- ‘Doctors said I wouldn’t ride again’: rider who returned to eventing after hip replacements encourages others to do what they love
- Exciting plans revealed by Blenheim’s new organisers
- Teenage rider with autism and Tourette’s ‘finds his wings’ over huge draghunting hedge
May 22nd
- New academy gives children from under-represented communities chance to pursue racing dream
- Police hunt driver who sped toward riders and slowed to hurl abuse
- Campaign on against plans for only one owner per horse in Tokyo *H&H Plus*
- 83-year-old who rides and runs show centre says ‘No way, Jose!’ to thoughts of giving up
May 21st
- Future welfare concerns over lack of Scottish farriery funding
- EHV quarantine restrictions lifted in UK as disease threat returns to normal level
- Government responds as road safety petition tops 13,000 signatures
- ‘Celebration of equestrian sport’ planned as new host found for 2021 eventing championships
- Olympia and Windsor ticket sales soar as public ‘craves’ return of major events
May 20th
- ‘The most incredible journey’: Tokyo contender retired following injury
- ‘I’m still me’: rider paralysed in freak fall is determined to be back with horses as soon as possible
- Badminton winner Paulank Brockagh welcomes filly foal, in the stable she was born in
May 19th
- Call for owners to play ‘crucial’ role in equine grass sickness research
- Past winners, the world champion and five-star victors headline fierce Luhmühlen CCI5* entries
- ‘You never know when you might need it’: rider uses What3Words app to help driver in overturned lorry
- Suffolk horse Roy plays vital role in flood management system
- ‘We were lucky’: rider’s safety warning after birds’ nests almost cause lorry fire
- ‘He kept his cool’: Mimi Gochman leads equitation field at Kentucky spring horse show
May 18th
- Mare found floundering in deep river after trespassers leave field gate open
- ‘Lovable’ 17-year-old horse takes hunter championship at Kentucky Spring Horse Show
- ‘A sweetheart and a gentleman’: new police horse named after Prince Philip
- ‘He gives me goosebumps in every phase’: Laura Collett and London 52 in winning ways in ‘mini Olympics’ at Aston-le-Walls *H&H Plus*
- Government confirms outdoor and indoor schools eligible for restart grants despite confusion
- ‘He rose to the occasion every time’: farewell to top showjumping stallion
May 17th
- Competition on and supporters welcomed as normality starts to return *H&H Plus*
- ‘My health is something I take very seriously’: Olympic gold medallist withdraws from Tokyo Games contention
- ‘A wonderful legacy’: much-loved British stallion put down aged 21
- Rider ‘shaken’ and horse injured in road collision with bus
May 16th
- Boost for riders’ mental health support services, plus the latest equestrian partnership news
- ‘She never gave up on her foal’: Suffolk mare and filly thriving after complicated birth
- New rule for horses to have scans before major race raises questions *H&H Plus*
- Rider who hit ‘rock bottom’ and was ready to give up found life and love thanks to her horse
May 15th
- Young rider heads to Hickstead on 25-year-old son of mare her mother rode there 27 years ago
- Shetland ponies take steam train for day out in film-maker’s latest video
- ‘Living legends’ gains new member as Faugheen joins former racing stars in retirement
- New dossier aims to put £335m Scottish horse economy to Government
- ‘An event to be proud of’: Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials tickets released
- Rider who lost ‘real life unicorn’ in tragic road accident on mission to educate future drivers
May 14th
- Charities unite to urge Government to act on welfare — but concerns about Hunting Act point *H&H Plus*
- Royal Windsor Horse Show 2021 showing judges: who’s judging which classes…
- Olympics, Europeans and multiple international wins: retirement for British mare with ‘heart of gold’
- Drivers’ safety warning after horsebox tips over on motorway
- Pride as Shire mare starts journey to be Household Cavalry’s first female drum horse
May 13th
- Learning curves and pheasant dodging: Charlotte Dujardin does the double at Wellington *H&H Plus*
- Welcome step for welfare as new UK law to formally recognise animal sentience
- Horse makes comeback after major stifle operation to land two national titles
- Rider to hack naked through town centre — and boyfriend has mankini plans
- Hopes are high for new British five-star to replace Burghley Horse Trials
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 50: Steph Croxford | Vet hospitals and research | News round-up
May 12th
- Charlotte Dujardin rides young star to win Wellington grand prix *H&H Plus*
- Former England footballers and mounted police back national equestrian relay
- Anti-fungal cream may have caused Kentucky Derby winner’s alleged failed dope test
- ‘Something Matt would be proud of’: Riders Minds launches new support in Mental Health Awareness Week
- Donkey on the mend after charities step in to provide ‘life-saving’ sarcoid surgery
May 11th
- British Olympic contender withdrawn from this week’s Wellington CDI
- Stately home venue steps in to host rescheduled grassroots eventing championships
- Positive news as major events prepare to welcome fans *H&H Plus*
- Near misses prompt rider’s call for safer road crossings in Newmarket
May 10th
- Five-star winner out of Tokyo contention as he retires from top-level competition
- Why Burghley cancelled, plus another Nations Cup leg lost *H&H Plus*
- Charlotte Dujardin backs bid to support horses hit by Covid
- ‘This is a nice boost’: Spectacular double for Ben Maher *H&H Plus*
- Abandoned foal receiving ‘unconditional love’ as he fights for his life
- Giant American donkey makes 18-hour flight to start mule breeding programme in Australia
May 9th
- ‘Cuddy’ rebranded as HOYS welcomes major new sponsor, plus latest partnership news
- ‘I wish people wouldn’t hide it’: owner who nearly lost pony to strangles encourages others to speak out
- ‘Horrific’ Tom Price case shows need for tougher abuse sentences *H&H Plus*
- ‘May the fields in the sky be filled with carrots’: sad farewell to charity’s ‘golden girl’
May 8th
- Five riders shortlisted for Canada’s sole Tokyo showjumping place
- Equine military heroes immortalised on canvas to mark Horse Trust anniversary
- Disappointment as ban overturned for rider of horse who suffered fatal fracture in competition *H&H Plus*
- ‘Heavy horses can do it’: 18hh Shire enjoys hunting and hunter trials with aplomb
May 7th
- Parliament hears how more action is needed to protect people in sport *H&H Plus*
- Tokyo Olympic place lost after rider unknowingly used teabag containing cocaine
- Top British horse from 2019 Europeans withdrawn from Tokyo contention
- ‘Immense sadness’ as Burghley Horse Trials 2021 cancelled
- Delight as 2021 Horse of the Year Show gets the green light
May 6th
- Top rider explains turnout opinion after social media ‘wolf pack’ storm
- Fresh calls to end ‘deliberate torment’ of Tennessee walking horses: US senators unite across parties
- Munnings painting celebrating lifelong hunting friendship sells for £105,000
- Dublin Horse Show cancelled owing to Covid uncertainty
- Squibb is on flying form at Pony of the Year Show: ‘When he’s happy, he’s willing to jump anything’ *H&H Plus*
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 49: Piggy March | MRI scans | News round-up
May 5th
- Warning to drivers after horse dies and others injured when truck crashes into stationary horsebox
- Top rider’s frustration as border paperwork error means horses turned back at Calais
- Royal Windsor Horse Show tickets to go on sale: plans for 4,000 spectators and shopping village
- ‘She enriched our lives’ — Farewell to HOYS and RIHS winning show pony with a prolific legacy
- Golden boys do themselves proud at NPS Spring Festival *H&H Plus*
May 4th
- Countryside and firefighters unite in call for Government to ban sky lanterns
- Summersby scores a hat-trick, a first win for a jockey who took up racing due to Covid and more pointing highlights *H&H Plus*
- Smith seizes the moment in thrilling Silver Spur hunt ride *H&H Plus*
- New rider age rule sparks debate in showing circles *H&H Plus*
- Farmer and Shires take on 600-mile trip to help those who helped his family
May 3rd
- Business as usual for now despite new EU animal health law *H&H Plus*
- ‘They both needed a best friend’: lonely donkeys find joy with each other
- Two jockeys with a combined age of 104 win two British Classics in the same weekend *H&H Plus*
- Horses dig wells in deserts with environmental benefits, study finds
- Sadness at loss of champion mare tempered by her foal’s remarkable survival
May 2nd
- ‘Mark of esteem’ to Prince Philip as Suffolk foal named in his honour
- Tears shed as dressage ‘horse of a lifetime’ immortalised on rockers
- Disruption charges dropped against sabs after prosecution ‘got in a mess’ *H&H Plus*
- Horse saved from slaughter with wire deep in his leg to help veterans in bright future
May 1st
- Foster cow steps in to mother orphaned foal
- Royal backing for 10,000-rider relay
- Riders urged to ensure lorries comply with post-Brexit rules *H&H Plus*
- A unique training regime, a gutsy mare and more from all the recent point-to-point action *H&H Plus*