News Archive | June 2021

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June 30th
- Titles, titles, titles – the Winter Dressage Championships winners from day three
- Winter Dressage Championships: ‘She really deserves this – she works so hard, and people don’t see it’ *H&H Plus*
- Winter Dressage Championships: Charlotte Dujardin and a gypsy cob among day three winners *H&H Plus*
- Winter Dressage Championships inter I: an emotional win and a mid-test downward dog *H&H Plus*
- Fresh appeal over decision not to send Irish dressage team to Olympics
- Heartbreak as charity’s equine ‘rock star’ put down aged 10
- New faces join established star on Australian Olympic showjumping team
- *Blog* Winter Dressage Championships: Sparkles, grit and Bridgerton – stand-out moments and the power of sporting stories
June 29th
- Sashes galore: roll call of champions from day two of the Winter Dressage Championships
- Winter Dressage Championships: ‘I felt myself smiling in the test’ – double delight for riders at Hartpury *H&H Plus*
- Winter Dressage Championships: a ‘princess’, freestyle magic and a ‘dream come true’ *H&H Plus*
- British Horse Society hits halfway point in project to save bridleways but ‘time is running out’
- ‘Landmark day’ for animal welfare as new legislation comes into force
- Charlotte Dujardin, a former driving horse and a partnership on the ascent: trio of champions crowned at Hartpury *H&H Plus*
- Gold medal favourites: Germany’s Olympic dressage team announced for Tokyo
- New Zealand Olympic eventing team named: a team debutant and the Prices’ extraordinary feat
June 28th
- Winter Dressage Championships: roll of honour – find out who triumphed on day one
- Pocket rocket, home-breds and a musician dance to glory at Winter Dressage Championships *H&H Plus*
- New names join illustrious list of national title holders at Winter Dressage Championships *H&H Plus*
- Scottish-bred mare gives rider first national title at Winter Dressage Championships *H&H Plus*
- Council puts equestrianism to the forefront as it pledges to ‘seize opportunities’ for riders and carriage drivers
- Spotlight on the ethics of using horses in our sport
- Ben Maher at his brilliant best in Longines Global Champions Tour of Paris *H&H Plus*
- Licences for buying fireworks could be on the cards for Scotland
June 27th
- Horse trials raises +£200,000 for charity, plus the latest partnership news
- Good news, Equestriad fans: cult video game branches into five-star showjumping
- British Tokyo teams preparing for all situations after more Covid rules announced *H&H Plus*
- Body image a significant issue for riders, study finds
June 26th
- ‘We were lucky no one was injured’: anger as banner-waving sabs target hunt fun ride
- ‘Beyond a dream come true’: Riders Minds wins at global awards
- More euthanasia discussion needed as equine mental health not taken into account *H&H Plus*
- Pony bought for £75 bags tickets to HOYS and Royal International Horse Show
June 25th
- Britain long-lists 30 combinations for European Eventing Championships
- Volunteers and funding key as Riding for the Disabled recovers from Covid
- Flare thrown at mounted police officer and horse struck by man before football match
- Grandmother of three to represent Australia at sixth Olympic Games
- Buckley takes inspiration from Brash to clinch Royal Highland victory *H&H Plus*
- Rider selected for eighth Olympics, plus horse injury plays a part in team selection
June 24th
- Medal winners and rising stars named in Britain’s modern pentathlon squad for Tokyo
- Ban for owner of ‘grossly obese’ horse found more than 100kg overweight
- High-vis and a tailcoat: eventer hacks to first international after horsebox breaks down
- Uist titled best of the breed at Royal Highland *H&H Plus*
- Medal-winning eventer trained with carrots bows out on a high
June 23rd
- ‘Loved by our whole team’: final farewell to World Cup champion
- Mare with broken leg among 90 ponies neglected by man banned from keeping equines
- Collapsed colt left with decaying wounds put down to end suffering *Warning: upsetting image*
- Glorious return for Oliver at Three Counties following a freak road accident *H&H Plus*
June 22nd
- Appeal in progress over ‘bitterly disappointing’ decision to withdraw Ireland’s dressage team from Tokyo Olympics
- Tributes paid to ‘beautiful’ young rider thought to have been killed by man she knew
- Irish Olympic eventing squad named for Tokyo
- Irish riders eye Olympic glory as Tokyo showjumping squad announced
- Championship glory and dancing at the Royal Albert Hall: farewell to equine star ‘with a sense of humour’
June 21st
- New faces join British Olympic showjumping entries list after injury forces reshuffle
- Changes to Britain’s nominated eventing entries for Tokyo Olympics
- +£230,000 raised to help cover vet bills for those in European EHV-1 outbreak
- Horse found with partly severed tongue highlights ‘horrendous’ dancing bits
- ‘No grand prix this horse can’t win’: Scott Brash makes history in Stockholm
- H&H analysis: ‘Ascot was rocking once again’ – the full 2021 Royal Ascot report *H&H Plus*
- Leading British Olympic contender ruled out after breaking ankle in fall
- ‘Remarkable victory’ at the South of England hound show *H&H Plus*
June 20th
- German Olympic eventing team named: the defending champion and a mare who’s made an impression this year
- Study aims to investigate links between excess rider weight and back pain in horses
- Young British rider claims Luhmühlen five-star: ‘This is the best day ever’ *H&H Plus*
- Heartbreaking final farewell to prolific pony breeding stallion
- Nervous moments, yellow ribbons and winning chances at the Luhmühlen final trot-up *H&H Plus*
- A moose loose aboot this… show? Mother moose enters at A as baby sunbathes by arena
June 19th
- ‘I don’t know what I’ve done to deserve a horse like him’: young British rider leads Luhmühlen five-star after influential cross-country *H&H Plus*
- British dressage and eventing Tokyo squads to perform Olympic tests at Windsor
- ‘It hasn’t really sunk in yet’: new name on top as point-to-point champions crowned
- Suffolk foal who broke leg in multiple places recovers thanks to vet’s skill
- Horse and rider with combined age of 101 to head to winter dressage champs at advanced medium
June 18th
- Riders’ thoughts on Luhmühlen cross-country course – plus drone footage of the track *H&H Plus*
- Young British rider leads Luhmühlen dressage: ‘It’s amazing to be in this position – but I don’t expect to stay here’ *H&H Plus*
- Olympic veterans and a debutant to carry USA dressage hopes in Tokyo
- Mark Todd hopes for success at his first Royal Ascot as a trainer
- Britain’s nominated dressage entries for Tokyo Paralympics announced
- ‘He comes alive at shows like this’: Will Fletcher on top form at South of England *H&H Plus*
- Equestrians’ views needed to help shape future of road safety campaign
June 17th
- £6,500 trailer to be raffled off for £1 after winner failed to claim prize
- ‘The world has lost an angel’: 15-year-old rising eventing star killed in training accident
- Sir Henry steps up at Midlands Counties *H&H Plus*
- ‘He made our wildest dreams come true’: Farewell to pioneering maxi cob and ultimate supreme specialist Hallmark IX
- ‘Past, present and future’: life-sized equine sculptures honour fallen horses of World War I
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 55: William Funnell | Riding your horse in company | Bicton review plus news round-up
June 16th
- Riders’ competition hopes as Covid continues to challenge *H&H Plus*
- One horse eliminated at Luhmühlen Horse Trials first trot-up *H&H Plus*
- Top British combination withdraw from Olympic and European contention
- Nine named as Britain’s nominated dressage entries for Tokyo Olympics
- British nominated Tokyo entries among top showjumpers set to appear at Windsor
June 15th
- Small family team enjoy dream victory on day one of Royal Ascot
- Delight as Queen recognises equestrians in birthday honours list
- Pony with horrific maggot-infested headcollar wound fights back to be campaign star
- Champion Flat jockey to take on showjumpers at Hickstead
- Charlotte Dujardin introduces new superstars at Wellington Riding Premier League *H&H Plus*
- H&H analysis: Toledo targets Tokyo in Bicton’s CCI4*-S *H&H Plus*
- H&H analysis: Upton’s on the up in Bicton’s under-25 CCI4*-L *H&H Plus*
- H&H analysis: JL Dublin tops a massive field in Bicton CCI4*-L *H&H Plus*
June 14th
- Full details released of rider’s continued electric spur abuse after 10-year ban *H&H Plus*
- ‘He’ll always give you his best shot’: watch Holly Smith and her Derby debutant Fruselli making a splash with victory in La Baule
- Casting call: who will play the equine lead in new Thelwell film?
- ‘My heart is broken’: Former Olympic champion’s farewell to top mare
June 13th
- Nicola Wilson, Tom McEwen and Bubby Upton are all celebrating after Bicton victories
- Tom McEwen is victorious among Olympic longlist riders in CCI4*-S at Bicton *H&H Plus*
- Jockey Club supports former racehorse championship and the latest partnership news
- Horse fatally injured on cross-country at Bicton
- Bubby Upton wins under-25s at Bicton – but not on the horse we all expected…
- Nicola Wilson wins Bicton CCI4*-L: ‘He’ll often squeal in the warm-up, but he was focused today’ *H&H Plus*
- Joy as zoo welcomes safe arrival of two extremely rare foals
- Campaign to protect farriers after survey shows injury risks *H&H Plus*
- Six horses held at Bicton final trot-up plus top-10 horse withdrawn *H&H Plus*
- Redwings pony becomes TV star in his new home with Kate Humble
June 12th
- Nicola Wilson, Tom McEwen and Bubby Upton lead at the end of day three at Bicton
- CCI4*-S showjumping at Bicton proves influential with a 6% clear round rate: big names drop down the leaderboard *H&H Plus*
- New leader holds first and second in Bicton under-25 class: ‘I’m so proud of them’ *H&H Plus*
- Herd of future equine superstars born in eventing royalty baby boom
- Piggy March rises to second in Bicton CCI4*-L on ‘real game little girl’ after eventful cross-country *H&H Plus*
- All change as British Olympic longlist pairs tackle CCI4*-S showjumping at Bicton *H&H Plus*
- ‘She absolutely loves it’: 15-month-old rider squeals with joy at first show
- Dressage leader holds top spot following her Bicton cross-country round, after nervous wait over a flag penalty *H&H Plus*
- New campaign aims to get more British children in the saddle *H&H Plus*
- Early riders react as they finish Bicton cross-country course: ‘There’s a lot to ask out of them’ *H&H Plus*
- Two cross-country course changes made at Bicton Horse Trials *H&H Plus*
- ‘Dance down the centre line for Adele’: friends and family of rider lost to cancer continue her dream
June 11th
- Nicola Wilson, Laura Collett and Yasmin Ingham lead at the end of Bicton dressage
- Top rider urges ‘treat yourself as an athlete’ after low blood sugar may have contributed to fall *H&H Plus*
- William Fox-Pitt in the placings in Bicton CCI4*-L dressage as fellow British Olympian withdraws from top 10 *H&H Plus*
- Ban on live export for slaughter and protection from dog attacks on Government’s agenda
- Vote now: coach hopes to put equestrianism on the map with national award nomination
- Pippa Funnell best of the afternoon so far in Bicton CCI4*-S on 2019 Burghley winner MGH Grafton Street *H&H Plus*
- The horse with the ‘look at me’ factor shoots to top of under-25 leaderboard at Bicton *H&H Plus*
- ‘I couldn’t be more pleased’: more young riders throw down their challenge in under-25 class *H&H Plus*
- Brits dominate on second day of CCI4*-L dressage with a new leader *H&H Plus*
- Alex Hua Tian puts another horse in Bicton CCI4*-S top three: ‘He really wants to do it’ *H&H Plus*
- ‘The main thing is I do my job’: Pippa Funnell puts in another great first phase display in Bicton’s CCI4*-L *H&H Plus*
- ‘That was amazing’: Bicton CCI4*-L leaderboard undergoes early reshuffle on day two of dressage *H&H Plus*
- ‘I’ve had nightmares since’: horse hit by car wing mirror in frightening hit and run
June 10th
- Laura Collett, Pippa Funnell and Bubby Upton lead at close of Thursday dressage at Bicton
- Pippa Funnell cruises into the lead in Bicton CCI4*-L *H&H Plus*
- It’s nip tuck at the top of the super-hot Olympic longlisted section at Bicton *H&H Plus*
- Four-year ban for trainer over neglect and welfare rule breaches
- ‘His good bits were really mega good’: British Olympic reserve nominee impresses dressage judges at Bicton *H&H Plus*
- Competition rider who ‘chose to allow’ livery horses to suffer may still keep equines despite colt’s death
- Kitty King puts herself in the hunt for an Olympic ticket after strong start at Bicton *H&H Plus*
- Yasmin Ingham takes fifth in Bicton under-25 class: ‘He was forward going and it was mistake-free’ *H&H Plus*
- ‘We really need to use our brains’: top riders share their thoughts on Bicton’s cross-country course *H&H Plus*
- ‘I don’t think he realises how amazing he is’: young British rider impresses with former showjumper in CCI4*-L under-25 class at Bicton *H&H Plus*
- ‘He’s always a good boy, it’s just whether the jockey gets everything right on the day’: Ros Canter and Allstar B play their hand in Bicton’s CCI4*-S dressage *H&H Plus*
- Puissance and champagne: big red wall returns to Royal Windsor after 12-year absence
- Laura Collett smashes first phase on Olympic hopeful at Bicton *H&H Plus*
- ‘It’s an exciting competition ahead’: Piggy March shoots to the top of the Bicton CCI4*-S leaderboard *H&H Plus*
- Laura Collett takes early lead in Bicton CCI4*-L: plus drama as world medallist eliminated in the first phase *H&H Plus*
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 54: British eventer Yasmin Ingham | Teaching horses to stand while getting on | News round-up
- Luhmühlen bound: two Brits and former winners negotiate travel restrictions
June 9th
- Bicton Horse Trials dressage times released: find out when Olympic longlisted horses start
- Nine horses held and two eliminated at Bicton Horse Trials first trot-up *H&H Plus*
- Horse and rider hit by car at same crossing that sparked sister’s 15,000-strong petition
- Multiple medal-winning mare retires after injury ends glittering career
- ‘Godfather’ of equine reproduction dies aged 80
- ‘I didn’t mean to do that!’: Robert Whitaker blitzes jump-off to win at Pyecombe *H&H Plus*
June 8th
- Olympic showjumper arrested on charges of sexual abuse
- Road closure for illegal pony driving event ‘wholly unacceptable’ says police chief
- Concern over ‘rewilding’ project ponies’ welfare *H&H Plus*
- Pearson eyes up Tokyo: ‘He is one of the most talented horses I’ve had’ *H&H Plus*
- Olympic dressage update: Tokyo places reshuffle and medal contenders withdraw
June 7th
- Sweden win Nations Cup opener while Brits withdraw amid weather woes: ‘The conditions were out of our control’
- A ‘clear way forward’ to recognise grooms in horse sport
- ‘Hopefully the start to a great summer’: an astounding eighth GCT victory for Ben Maher and the ‘incredible’ Explosion W
- Do you dare? Drag hunt launches side-saddle scurry
June 6th
- Major title sponsors for Hickstead and Bicton, plus charity partner for Royal Windsor
- Donkeys saved from skin trade slaughter had missing ears, infections and open wounds
- Road safety work goes on after riders disappointed in police lack of action *H&H Plus*
- ‘He’s amazing’: 18.2hh Clydesdale wins affiliated dressage with aims for summer regionals
June 5th
- ‘It’s the Derby and it’s incredible’: unexpected result at Epsom shines light on hard-working British jockey
- Farewell to pony found on an allotment who became national champion
- Colin the ‘miracle’ caesarean foal is beating the odds to survive thanks to dedicated vet
- ‘Fifth man’ could compete and rider licences are on the cards *H&H Plus*
- Firefighters save heavily pregnant mare whose leg went through horsebox wall
June 4th
- ‘Like a knife through butter’: Frankie Dettori collects 21st Classic in the Oaks at Epsom
- Couple filmed pinning down foal and beating him with pipe as they tried to ‘train’ him
- Final equestrian preparations for Tokyo Olympics are well under way *H&H Plus*
- ‘Nothing short of excellence would do’: Household Cavalry dazzle in inspection for Queen’s birthday parade
- ‘Does a rider have to die?’ No police case after rider dragged along the road by car roof rack
June 3rd
- Top Olympic medal contenders ruled out of Tokyo: ‘this is very hard’
- ‘What a trip it’s been’: Olympic horse bows out aged 19 ahead of Tokyo
- Britain names top combinations as nominated entries for Olympic showjumping
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 53: Alice Oppenheimer | Teaching horses to stand while being hosed | News round-up
June 2nd
- Owners reminded of dry sugar beet danger after greedy escapee spends week in veterinary hospital
- Breeders to benefit from live-streamed auction of young horse series stars
- The Queen and her granddaughter head national Royal Windsor entries
- Wheelbarrow and three-legged races: ‘jumpkhana’ proves a hit with showjumpers
June 1st
- Medal contender out of Tokyo Olympics after sustaining serious injury in a fall
- William Fox-Pitt and Little Fire blaze to Houghton victory while Brits top eventing Nations Cup opener *H&H Plus*
- Hat hair, don’t care: vets urged to wear helmets for many equine procedures
- En Vogue delights the judges at Somerford Premier League *H&H Plus*
- Great work ongoing to boost industry’s diversity