News Archive | August 2021

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August 31st
- Calls for more help for stalking victims after young rider ‘killed by man she knew’
- ‘He will never want for anything’: five-star stalwart retires from eventing
- Rider treated for breast cancer wins historic title in first race
- ‘Disability needs to be seen as equal’: Natasha Baker calls for unity and inclusion following Tokyo silver medal-winning freestyle performance
August 30th
- Three British freestyle medals including Sir Lee Pearson’s phenomenal 14th Paralympic gold: catch up on Tokyo’s final dressage day
- Rider sets new Paralympic record score as she claims last equestrian gold of the Tokyo Games
- Lee Pearson wins third gold medal of the Tokyo Paralympics: ‘Breezer was like a baby lion in there’
- Natasha Baker takes Paralympic freestyle silver: ‘She was so tired today – to come out with silver is beyond belief’
- Sophie Wells fourth in Paralympic freestyle: ‘I can’t be disappointed – he’s been amazing this week’
- Dutch rider lands first Paralympic dressage freestyle gold, while comeback rider upsets form for silver
- Tokyo Paralympic dressage freestyle start times: all four British riders in with a shot of further medal glory
- Paralympic dressage results: the full rundown of medallists and qualifiers from Tokyo
- Double Tokyo Paralympic medal winner withdrawn ahead of freestyle: ‘her health and well-being is above all else’
August 29th
- For once only: organiser of Britain’s only 2021 top-level event looks forward to good competition
- Rescue pony found malnourished in 2019 is crowned supreme at Equifest at her first show
- More education and guidance needed to reduce headcollar-related injury risk
- Para riders call for major change on support for disabled people
- ‘He tried his heart out’: CCI4*-L win makes long journey from Dorset to Blair Castle worthwhile
- A golden day for Britain, fierce battle for medals and a string of personal bests: seven highlights from the second day of team competition at the Tokyo Paralympics
- ‘I was riding on eggshells’: Sophie Wells on handling the unexpected to secure Britain’s team chances
- Brightwells purchase wins CCI2*-L at Blair Castle International Horse Trials
- ‘We wanted a medal, but we didn’t think this was possible’: Britain reflects on ‘fairytale’ Tokyo team gold
- Gold! Britain retains Paralympic team title in mighty tussle with the Netherlands
- Final US rider puts team on target to take medal – can Britain hold on to gold?
- Sophie Wells puts Britain within touching distance of team gold at the Tokyo Paralympics
August 28th
- ‘You could call the terrain here another fence’: changes at the top following Blair Castle CCI4*-L cross-country
- World champion wins Blair Castle CCI4*-S with Europeans’ reserve ride
- How riders can do all possible to improve their safety on the road
- Cob rescued from railway line to represent Wales at home international
- All to play for: six top stories from a blistering first day of team dressage at the Tokyo Paralympics
- British riders first and last to go as Bicton Horse Trials five-star draw revealed
- ‘This is the start of the journey’: Irish hopes lift after mixed fortunes in early stages of Tokyo Paralympic dressage
- ‘I really, really went for it’: Natasha Baker conjures a super test to keep Britain in line for Paralympic gold
- Britain strengthens medal hopes at halfway stage of the Tokyo para dressage team competition
- US makes strong start with Paralympic gold medallist at the helm despite smoke on the horizon
- Lee Pearson sets British Paralympic team medal hopes alight with ultimate display of horsemanship
- Three riders carrying British hopes revealed for Tokyo Paralympic team competition
August 27th
- 79-year-old former jockey to dust off his silks for racing comeback
- German team for European Eventing Championships named: a comeback rider, Tokyo reserves and Michael Jung’s next star
- Ros Canter leads two classes after dressage at Blair Castle Horse Trials
- ‘He tries his little socks off’: Nicola Wilson leads Blair Castle CCI4*-L after dressage
- British medal joy, a young star shines and gold for world number one: six of the best moments from Tokyo para dressage day two
- Natasha Baker on her medal-winning ride at Tokyo Paralympics: ‘I just wanted to give her as much confidence as I could’
- British squad named for European Eventing Championships: ‘Investing in the here and now and in the future’
- ‘She’d go through fire for me’: Grade III gold goes to Denmark with Britain’s Natasha Baker scooping silver in Tokyo
- Britain’s Natasha Baker takes over provisional gold medal position at Tokyo Paralympics
- Dutch star sets high standard in grade III individual with Britain’s Natasha Baker still to ride
- Roxanne Trunnell wins impressive individual gold in Tokyo with ‘goofy’ young horse
- International field sets strong challenge in high-class grade I individual at Tokyo Paralympics
- Grade I favourite Roxanne Trunnell sets golden standard early on day two of Paralympic dressage in Tokyo
- ‘Love has to prevail’: Sir Lee Pearson shares powerful message of hope and acceptance following historic 12th Paralympic gold win
- Tokyo Paralympic dressage start times: Britain’s Natasha Baker to start her campaign – ‘I’m super excited’
August 26th
- Brilliant Brits, dazzling performances and medals galore: seven unmissable stories from Tokyo Paralympic dressage day one
- ‘I’m overwhelmed with emotion’: how Sophie Wells won Tokyo Paralympics silver on the ‘Ferrari’ Don Cara M
- Sophie Wells secures a fabulous individual silver medal for Britain at Paralympics
- Sophie Wells faces strong challenge from Belgium’s Michele George as she prepares to defend Paralympic title
- ‘He still amazes me every day’: Reigning world and European champion takes first Paralympic individual title
- The H&H Awards are back! Tell us who you think should be there
- Lee Pearson claims eighth individual Paralympic title as Paralympic first-timer Georgia Wilson scoops bronze
- Georgia Wilson takes early lead for Britain on first day of Paralympic dressage
August 25th
- European champion showjumper recovering in hospital with fractured foreleg
- Zara Tindall returns to scene of World Championship gold this autumn
- Barkway Blackberry hits the sweet spot at Equifest
- Four event horses die after lorry collides with broken down horsebox
- Tokyo Paralympic dressage start times: three Brits in the mix for individual medals on opening day of equestrian competition
- Kaleche conquers the age classes at Bolesworth Young Horse Championships
- ‘Heartbreaking’ team withdrawal from Tokyo Paralympic dressage: ‘horse and rider welfare is our top priority’
- Tokyo Paralympics trot-up: high spirits and nervous waits at first horse inspection
August 24th
- The necessary evil of social media within equestrianism
- Time and temperature limits in new UK horse transport laws
- Using sport to kick-start change: WeThe15 campaign launched to end disability discrimination
- Oliver Townend on top form in CCI3*-S at Somerford Park Horse Trials
August 23rd
- ‘Feral’ pony saved from drowning in floods becomes showing superstar
- Britain’s Toyko success is a ‘gift to grab with both hands’
- ‘We know you will be galloping free’: tributes paid to Windsor Grey mare who served Royal Family for 12 years
- Ranchella Rolex is a worthy winner at CHAPS championships
- Tokyo Paralympic dressage schedule: your essential one-stop snapshot guide to what’s happening when at the Games
August 22nd
- ‘This makes everything worthwhile’: 18.2hh Clydesdale wins freestyle at Area Festival
- Study finds answers on horses who can’t sweat
- British former Olympic champion joins pentathlon group to help tackle riding concerns
- Bloodstock industry aims to outlaw double-dealing and bribes
August 21st
- Horse overcomes kissing spines to make winning return to eventing five years after young owner’s death
- ‘Not out of the woods yet’: new home and intensive care for weeks-old foal burned in suspected arson attack
- Stallion found stuck over gate after pursuit of mares goes wrong
- ‘My full focus is making my comeback bigger than my setback’: event rider recovering from broken back
August 20th
- Perfect Pete,34, beats the odds to qualify for Pony Club regional championships
- Leading showjumper recovering from ‘horrendous’ fall at young horse show
- British teams revealed for European Dressage Championships
- Rider ‘lucky to be alive’ after she was kicked in the head serves hat safety message
August 19th
- Riders urged to have some respect, by venues fed up of clearing others’ mess
- Neglected pony found with maggot-infested wound enjoys showing success in new home
- Former event rider Claire Lomas to tackle second London Marathon
- Riding tops list of para sport opportunities in UK
August 18th
- Study shows many are using side and draw reins wrongly
- ‘You only get one head’: rider who broke bones and suffered concussion issues hat plea
- ‘He was something very special’: legendary stallion dies following an infection
- Strong contingent gunning for European Eventing Championship selection as British nominated entries revealed
August 17th
- ‘I’m not leaving my staff’: animal welfare charity founder issues desperate plea for help as Taliban takes control of Afghanistan
- Format debrief as key aim is to keep horses at the Olympics
- ‘Pray for Clooney’: European Champion in vet hospital after serious injury
- Five-star winners and Olympic medallists head entries for Bicton five-star
- Rider achieves long-awaited first international win at Hartpury horse trials
August 16th
- Major change needed to prevent future pentathlon issues
- Olympic heroes Ben Maher and Explosion W receive standing ovation at London GCT
- ‘The Great Outpaws’: appeal to find stables and farm homes for outdoor cats
- JL Dublin on sensational form to win CCI4*-S at Hartpury horse trials
- Riders with combined age of 123 years claim top spots in London GCT CSI5* speed class
- ‘Memories that will stay with us forever’: Olympic silver medallist retired from competition
August 15th
- From Tokyo commentary to Pony Club champs: eventing legend steps in as grassroots team coach
- Elderly rescue mule stabbed in ‘vicious’ attack
- RoR’s racing to hunting challenge offers day out with the Ledbury
- London GCT: Canadian Olympian overthrows British dominance to head 2* grand prix
- 11th-hour horse change to British Paralympic squad as multiple medal-winner ruled out
- ‘I knew he was super!’ 7yo stallion beats World Cup horse to win at London GCT
- ‘If I’d kept going, I might have won!’ John Whitaker reflects on his ‘morale boosting’ London GCT podium finish
August 14th
- Companion twin brother of horse lost to public feeding goes from field ornament to champion in months
- Equestrian software platform raises tens of thousands to help riding schools during pandemic
- Olympic hero Peder Fredricson wins, John Whitaker is sensational for second in London GCT grand prix
- John Whitaker is one of 6 riders through to the London GCT grand prix jump-off
- Young gem exceeds expectations at NPS summer championships
- ‘I jumped three fences and said I’d take him’: rider wins London GCT speed class on borrowed horse
- Ben Maher to spearhead parade of Olympic medallists at London Global Champions Tour on Sunday
- Tech advances to benefit equine welfare and traceability
August 13th
- Celebration over sadness as classes run to remember H&H reporter Penny Richardson
- Ciao, Bella! Aachen swansong planned for Isabell Werth’s superstar mare
- How Google Translate helped achieve the Olympic dream: hear London Global Champions Tour winner’s incredible story
- Olympic medallists back in action at Hartpury horse trials
- First lady leads stellar field at UK Nationals
- Why lungeing is like equine yoga for Lily Attwood’s ‘stressy’ London Global Champions Tour winner
- How to keep the father-in-law happy! George Whitaker wins at London GCT with horse belonging to his fiancée’s dad
August 12th
- Novel plan to boost eventing prize money via live-streaming to launch at British five-star
- Britain and Ireland reveal teams for European Showjumping Championships
- British Paralympic squad changes: new face to make Games debut as multi-medallist ruled out
- Two-year bans after claim groom’s heart medication caused horse’s positive dope test thrown out
August 11th
- Olympic champion Ben Maher immortalised in yarn on Essex post box
- Tina Cook and Billy The Red inspire the next generation with visit to inner-city riding club
- New Olympic champion Ben Maher heads entries for Global Champions Tour in London
- Rare breeds championed at county show
August 10th
- Governing body to review Tokyo Olympic pentathlon riding after ‘distressing’ scenes
- ‘Truly incredible venue’: horse sport returns to ancient Roman stadium for first time in +2,000 years
- Eight British combinations longlisted for the European Dressage Championships
August 9th
- From Badminton grassroots to Badminton five-star: rider’s ‘horse of a lifetime’ put down
- Positivity for Shaz Quigley: groom raises more than £1,000 for NHS in running challenge
- Billy horses head two senior finals at the British Showjumping national championships
- Partnership on top form crowned new British Showjumping national champions
- Rider claims one-two in Big Star six-year-old championship at Stoneleigh
- Calls for UK-wide protocols on concussion and head injuries in sport
August 8th
- ‘He’s my everything’: 26-year-old horse who beat bone infection, fracture and lymphangitis takes two Area Festival wins
- ‘Best of the best’: two police horses who served together meet up to enjoy retirement
- EU semen and horse trade concerns eased — but export issues continue
- ‘I hoped I had the perfect little horse to do it’: rider takes first and second on senior British Showjumping national championship debut
- Home-bred wins discovery final on rider’s British Showjumping national championships debut
- ‘Win or go home’: Ben Walker claims speed horse title at British Showjumping national championships
August 7th
- Top eventer calls for pentathlon rule change after controversial scenes
- A thrilling jump-off, Britain drops out and super Swedes take it: six key stories from the Tokyo team showjumping final
- Brace of wins for Jessica Botham at British Showjumping national championships
- ‘Every athlete’s dream’: Sweden, USA and Belgium reflect on their Olympic team showjumping medals
- Coach who struck Olympic pentathlon horse banned from the Games
- Olympic team showjumping gold and silver medals settled in dramatic jump-off
- ‘All you have to do is breathe on them’: riders reflect on Santiago Varela’s ‘tough’ Olympic showjumping team final course
- ‘I wouldn’t have picked myself to win’: surprise winner of 1.40m title at British Showjumping national championships
- Down to the wire: jump-off to decide Olympic team showjumping gold
- ‘His welfare is paramount’: Ben Maher and Explosion W withdrawn from Olympic team final
- ‘He couldn’t have done more for me today’: Harry Charles on his Olympic showjumping team final round
- ‘Like being in a tumble drier’: Holly Smith jumps first for Britain in Olympic team medal decider
- Starting order released for Olympic team showjumping final – find out when the Brits jump for the last medals of the Games
August 6th
- Yearling dies and foal burned in stable fire thought to have been started deliberately
- ‘I was so proud of them’: Peterborough show ring success for basset hounds after theft ordeal
- 6 key stories from Tokyo Olympics team showjumping qualifier: shock exits, sensational Swedes and strong reaction to the new format
- Sisters dominate pony bronze league finals at British Showjumping national championships
- New three-rider format causes ‘carnage’ in Olympic showjumping, say riders
- Which nations have qualified for the Olympic jumping team final? Here’s how they did it and what the riders said…
- Flawless Sweden are in a league of their own in Tokyo Olympic showjumping team qualifier
- ‘We’ll come out fighting tomorrow’: Britain secures place in Olympic team showjumping final
- Great Britain still in the hunt after Harry Charles jumps in Tokyo Olympic team showjumping qualifier
- ‘The whole course is tough — and the time is very tight’: riders react to Olympic team showjumping track
- Return of the champions: partnership scoop second consecutive British Showjumping national championship title
- ‘He answered every question’: Holly Smith and Denver make good start for Britain in Olympic team showjumping
- ‘With this new format everything counts’: shock exit for Ireland in Olympic team showjumping
- Covid lockdowns force further five-star event cancellation
- Team horse withdrawn from Olympic showjumping after colic
- Find out what time Britain’s showjumpers will start at the Olympics today – start list released for team qualifier
August 5th
- Latest horse and rider changes ahead of Olympic showjumping team qualifier
- Stoneleigh stories: rider launches winning streak with victory in class she never planned to enter
- ‘She deserved her place’: horse eliminated from individual Olympic showjumping under blood rule
- Stoneleigh stories: pony who herds sheep at home wins national jumping title
- ‘The team is still strong’: minor injury forces 11th hour switch to British Olympic showjumping team
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 62: British Olympic bronze medal-winner Lottie Fry | Mindset for rider fitness | Tokyo eventing review | News round-up
August 4th
- Major show gives signs of hope in battle against equine obesity
- 10 things you need to know from the Tokyo Olympic showjumping individual final: British gold, a break-through showjumping star and more sumo wrestlers…
- ‘It’s quite hard to take’: Harry Charles reflects on Olympic showjumping final
- Cian O’Connor’s horse ‘recovered well’ after nosebleed during Olympic showjumping individual; alternate switched in for team
- Ben Maher wins Olympic showjumping individual GOLD at Tokyo Games
- ‘He grew wings for me’: how Ben Maher and Explosion W won Tokyo Olympic gold
- ‘I’m gutted’: Scott Brash misses out on Olympic showjumping jump-off by just half a second
- ‘The horse felt great, I just have to ride better’: world number one Daniel Deusser reflects on Olympic individual showjumping final performance
- Great Britain’s Ben Maher through to jump-off for the Olympic showjumping individual medal decider
- ‘The feeling I had makes the disappointment even bigger’: late rails end Olympic individual title hopes for Martin Fuchs and Clooney 51
- ‘There’s still a long way to go’: Sweden has three riders through to Olympic showjumping individual jump-off
- The Olympic showjumping individual final start list: when do the Brits jump for medals?
- Who is through to the Olympic showjumping individual final – and who missed out?
August 3rd
- Stay away: desperate plea to walkers and riders as ponies on Dartmoor suffer ‘nasty’ strangles strain *warning: upsetting image*
- Horse savagely beaten and abandoned with broken bones recovers to help vulnerable young people
- 6 things you need to know about today’s Olympic showjumping individual qualifier: Killer Queens, sumo wrestlers and shock results
- ‘The majority were against this change’: riders react to new Olympic showjumping format
- ‘When I’m not good enough, I have to accept it and look forwards’: Steve Guerdat among shock departures from Olympic individual showjumping
- Bruce Springsteen’s daughter Jessica makes her Olympic debut: ‘You definitely get a little bit more jitters going in’
- ‘That’s what makes a championship’: Scott Brash and Jefferson qualify for Olympic showjumping individual final
- ‘I made the decision to go in and attack a bit’: Ben Maher takes pole position in Olympic showjumping individual qualifier
- ‘He comes out, digs in and fights so hard’: Harry Charles on his Olympic showjumping individual qualifier round
- ‘We’re here to get a result’: high hopes for Great Britain’s medal chances with three clears in Tokyo Olympic showjumping
- ‘He tests you from fence one’: riders reflect on Santiago Varela’s Olympic showjumping individual qualifier course
- Irish showjumpers celebrate a fantastic start in Tokyo Olympics individual qualifier
- Japan produces first clear round in the Olympic showjumping individual qualifier
- Tokyo Olympics showjumping start list released: find out when the Brits jump in the individual qualifier
- Final push to keep dressage top hats thrown out by FEI
August 2nd
- Riders urged to support Tokyo #equestrian sports online as Olympic bosses monitor popularity
- Rider who spent 10 days in intensive care after fall speaks out 10 years on to support live-saving air ambulance
- The Showing Council considers setting up independent ombudsman
- 7 things you need to know about today’s Olympic eventing finals: history makers, an ‘unbelievable horse’ and a ‘rollercoaster career’
- Julia Krajewski makes history as individual Olympic eventing champion
- ‘I think the future is pretty exciting’: Austin O’Connor reflects on rising 36 places into top 15 at Tokyo Olympics
- ‘He helps keep me young’: Andrew Hoy wins individual Olympic bronze at his eighth Olympics, aged 62
- Tom McEwen wins Olympic eventing individual silver at Tokyo 2020
- Riders reflect on Olympic eventing showjumping course for team medals
- ‘Everyone agreed to give the opportunity to Harry’: Team GB manager explains Olympic showjumping team substitution
- Brits in contention for individual glory ahead of final Olympic eventing showjumping round: German rider leads the way
- Britain win Olympic eventing team gold at Tokyo 2020
- *Updated* What time do Britain’s event riders jump for the Olympic medals today?
- ‘Obviously I’m gutted, but it could have been a whole lot worse’: Laura Collett reflects on her Olympic eventing showjumping team round
- ‘He felt incredible’: Tom McEwen goes clear in Olympic eventing team showjumping
- One horse eliminated at Olympic eventing final trot-up, plus two teams substitute horses
August 1st
- British five-star eventer recovering after emergency spinal surgery
- Company overcomes horn challenge to create huge fly masks for rhino with eye allergies
- Master’s student lifts British Eventing’s Corinthian Cup – and finishes third too
- Horse put down after injury on Tokyo Olympics cross-country course
- 6 things you need to know about today’s Olympic eventing cross-country: ‘phenomenal’ horses, a course not for the faint-hearted and more…
- ‘It was fast and furious’: top riders share their thoughts on the Tokyo cross-country course
- Britain holds team gold and two individual medals after Olympic eventing cross-country
- ‘He’s just the most phenomenal horse’: Andrew Hoy boosts Australia into team silver after Olympic cross-country
- ‘I’m pleased I’ve given him the ride he deserved’: Tom McEwen confirms Britain’s team gold position after Olympic eventing cross-country
- ‘I’ve always said he’s a superstar’: Laura Collett and London 52 shine across country in Tokyo
- ‘While I thought we weren’t going to be the fastest of the day, I was hoping we could be close’: Olympic eventing cross-country end of first team rotation result
- Changes to the top in the opening rounds of the cross-country at the Tokyo Games
- ‘The bottom line is that he wants to do his job more than most horses’: Oliver Townend rides fabulous cross-country clear in Tokyo
- ‘He loves the game’: Sam Watson and bold buckskin ride an attacking round in Olympic cross-country