News Archive | December 2022

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December 31st
- Riders test new ideas to help support costs of competition horses
- Owners have stronger bonds with their animals than their families, research suggests
- ‘A gentleman on and off the field’: farewell to much-loved former master
December 30th
- Putting horse welfare first in competition: why education and role models are key
- Michael Clayton – Horse & Hound Editor and BBC war correspondent (1934–2022)
December 29th
- Bafflement as bridle designed for horses’ comfort is banned in competition
- ‘These beautiful girls will only grow in confidence’: rescue donkeys making a difference this Christmas
December 28th
- Fears rise in ‘unwanted’ horses will overwhelm charities this winter
- Meet Officer Magic: the 6.3hh new recruit to city police department
- Still no maternity leave in eventing, while rules for dressage and jumping change
December 27th
- Elf, Mistletoe, Pudding and Merry recover from ‘desperate situation’ to enjoy a happy Christmas
- Being a pain, or in pain? We need to listen to our horses
December 26th
- Owners put their horses first as economic situation bites
- ‘It’s fantastic and I like being at the top of my game’: Paul Nicholls trains a record 13th King George VI winner
December 25th
- Elderly rescue gelding will ‘only know love and a full belly’ in new forever home
December 24th
- Questions raised as sport helmet experts unveil new rating system for riding hats
- Access to moonbeams and rainbows: government grants unicorn licence to young animal-lover
- ‘Hope and joy’: rescue ponies star in living nativity for families facing hardship this Christmas
December 23rd
- ‘Without a word, he taught me everything’: truck driver pays tribute to rescue horse with Christmas work
- Heaven for horses: Household Cavalry and King’s Troop mounts buck, roll and gallop on Christmas holidays
- The greatest gift: showing love to horses and being loved in return
- A popular feed company saved, Explosion W’s return and other things the horse world is talking about
December 22nd
- Appeal against ‘staggering’ police notice issued to hunt
- Scott Brash debuts exciting new ride: ‘A lot of ingredients there for a top horse’
- ‘Exciting times ahead’ as horse feed company saved from administration
- The return of Explosion W: Ben Maher reveals plans for his Olympic hero
- Ben Maher’s new star, honouring a legend, and more things the horse world is talking about
December 21st
- London Horse Show star rushed to hospital and awaiting surgery after fall
- Meet Ben Maher’s new star: ‘She’s a real championship, big-time horse for the future’
- Nicola Wilson ‘delighted’ to take on role mentoring young riders
- Feed blamed as 45 horses die, plus other things the horse world is talking about
December 20th
- Feed potentially contaminated with botulism linked to 45 horse deaths
- ‘It’s heartbreaking’: Pidgley family’s upcoming dressage stallion dies aged five
- ‘To have created history is very special’: Grand National and Gold Cup-winning jockey retires from ‘dream’ career aged 43
- ‘A bit of a shock, but he’s on the road to recovery’: Harry Charles updates on his top horse after London injury
- Flying fancy dress, Frankie’s farewell, and other things the horse world is talking about
December 19th
- ‘To actually win here is unbelievable’: home rider celebrates epic victory in London grand prix
- Boys v girls, ‘a little dinger of a pony’ and a great cause – jockeys showjump in London
- ‘I want to finish with all my best powers’: Frankie Dettori announces his retirement
- ‘I always knew he had this in him’: Connemara wins BSPS M&M supreme by 9 marks on London debut
- ‘I’ve only had her three weeks’ – former broodmare wins in London with new rider
- ‘He could jump a bus’ – borrowed horse clears 1.90m for British rider in London six bar
- Lottie Fry, Scott Brash and a 33-year-old gelding – the incredible winners the horse world is talking about
December 18th
- He won’t be sweeping my chimney before Christmas! The genius mayhem of the London fancy dress
- ‘I’m not a convert yet but we’ll see!’ how puissance winner came back barefoot to reclaim his crown
- Black Beauty: the magic re-released, 50 years on
- ‘He’s fantastic’: superb World Cup win for Scott Brash in London
- 33-year-old gelding secures in-hand supreme at London International
- 24-year-old pony retires after superb London win with 10-year-old rider
December 17th
- London debutant wins Saturday’s feature class – and follows in a family tradition
- Horse kicks dog away to stop aggressive bridleway attack
- ‘She’s sensitive, but sometimes she pays all the work back’: grey mare scores her first London win
- ‘She nailed it’ – Iveagh branch member wins London mini major, plus find out which top rider wore a turkey on their head
- ‘The bond we have is unbelievable’: 19-year-old traditional is top ridden senior in London
- ‘He’s getting better all the time’: how Lottie Fry and Glamourdale ruled London with a new personal best
- Lottie Fry and Glamourdale soar to a new personal best as they claim London Horse Show title
December 16th
- Farewell to horse who was ‘part of the family’ after 10-year career at the top
- Trevor Breen leaves rivals – including his brother — floundering in his wake at London Horse Show
- ‘He may be the fastest horse I’ve ever ridden’: Harry Charles secures London win with blistering jump-off round
- The €4m mare, London calling and other things the horse world is talking about
December 15th
- Class specialist and new star clear 2.15m in London puissance thriller
- A true gentleman who served with pride: heartbroken farewell to brave police horse
- ‘One of the best ever’: six-year-old showjumper smashes records to sell for seven figures
- What time will Lottie Fry and Glamourdale perform their epic freestyle at London International Horse Show?
- ‘He gives me an incredible feeling’: Lottie Fry and Glamourdale punch in big score to win London grand prix
- ‘You’ll see a lot more of her in 2023’: Harry Charles picks up where he left off at London International with ‘misunderstood’ mare
- London International begins, the 2023 eventing calendar, and more things the horse world is talking about
December 14th
- When does Lottie Fry ride at London Horse Show tomorrow? Dressage grand prix times released
- ‘We’re on the front line’: the role commentators have to play in horse sport’s future
- British Eventing rejigs road to 2024 grassroots championships
- 2023 eventing fixtures revealed – plus a new home for Britain’s Nations Cup
- Nicola Wilson is ‘the storm’ and other things the horse world is talking about
December 13th
- ‘I’m living, I’m fighting and I’m going to get there’: Nicola Wilson thanks charity – as £194,000 is raised to help more riders
- Skewbald who jumped round Badminton put down: ‘He was feisty and nervous, but so determined’
- Christmas magic about to start as top horses arrive in London
- 2023 Horse of the Year Show showing judges announced
- Dream DIY stables, thank you to a ‘superhero’, and other things the horse world is talking about
December 12th
- ‘I hope he brightened their days’: former racehorse brings cheer and presents to children in hospital
- Final farewell to highly respected judge and horseman with ‘a tremendous eye for quality’
- ‘It’s a complete Horlicks’: watershed moment as horse ID system is set to change
- ‘We thought she was in the sunset of her career; she’s been reborn’: 16yo mare helps top rider become new Grand Slam contender
- A bridleless showjumper, Gemma Owen, and other things the horse world is talking about
December 11th
- Rider who could not afford her dream stables built them – with dismantled pallets and 10,000 screws
- ‘You made my dreams come true; my superhero’: Martin Fuchs pays tribute to Clooney 51 in emotional retirement ceremony
- ‘He got himself out of trouble’: even a mistimed buck can’t stop this speedy winning duo
- The dramatic moment horse loses its bridle in a speed class – and still finishes fourth
December 10th
- How horse poo could hold the key to life on Mars
- ‘He lost his eyes but not his spirit’: blind horse takes three world records
- ‘If you really want to do something, you’ll always make time for it’: Gemma Owen on her return to competition
- Now for something completely different… a class featuring a quadruple combination
- ‘I wanted a bit of balance’: meet the young rider combining five-star shows with a job in property
- ‘He’ll go down in history’: incredible duo prove again why they’re the best in the world
December 9th
- Major whip rule changes for eventing in Britain next season
- Popular brand with strong equestrian ties saved in £34m deal
- British Dressage brings in rider weight guidance for horse welfare
- UAE championships concern, frosty grass and other things the horse world is talking about
December 8th
- ‘He put us on the map’: top sire with enormous legacy dies aged 28
- ‘Horses will die’ warning after UAE awarded world championship
- Government to consult on off-road riding after threat of legal action
- Glamourdale coming to London, an incredible jump-off recovery, and more things the horse world is talking about
December 7th
- ‘I can’t have this baby alone’: Home Office tells father-to-be to leave UK in 10 days
- Get ready – world dressage champions Lottie Fry and Glamourdale are coming to London Horse Show
- ‘Memories will never fade away’: double Olympic champion dressage horse Salinero dies aged 28
- The healing power of horses to help more people than ever
- Rider in prison for horse neglect and other things the equestrian world is talking about
December 6th
- Prison for grand prix rider who was ‘cavalier and arrogant’ as horses suffered
- ‘Charlotte told me to go for it’: Annabella Pidgley and Gio make winning international grand prix debut
- Watch this amazing jump-off recovery: ‘I don’t think the crowd will forget that round!’
- ‘Of course I said yes!’: Charlotte Dujardin surprised by proposal during her baby shower
- Farewell to a legendary event horse, and other things the horse world is talking about
December 5th
- ‘The love of my life’: horse returns to winning ways following arthritis surgery
- Messi takes World Cup win – in a second sport this weekend
- ‘Thank you for everything’: farewell to eventing legend Over To You aged 34
- Top stunt riders tie the knot on ‘beautiful’ day with ‘questionable dancing’
- British Olympic champion moving to Belgium, event horse’s death, plus other things the horse world is talking about
December 4th
- Racing presenter and eventer opens up on living with vitiligo ‘in hope it might help others’
- ‘The best job in the world’: groom speaks up on why she loves her work
- ‘One of the sport’s most dedicated supporters’: farewell to long-serving fence judge
December 3rd
- ‘It is not ok to operate illegally’: work continues on good equestrian employment
- Er… meet equine-masked DJ HorsegiirL, who takes a pitchfork to gigs
- ‘I was with her to the end’: sadness and gratitude as Badminton top-10 eventer dies aged 29
- ‘A rare beacon’: farewell to highly respected equine vet
December 2nd
- ‘We treat horses for tapeworm too frequently’ warns top vet
- ‘It’s been an honour’: Olympic champion stallion moves to Europe
- ‘Everyone adores her’: The late Queen’s pony Emma wins award – and carrots
- The inspirational Nicola Wilson, police horse Rocky, and other things the horse world is talking about
December 1st
- Call for horse rugs as freezing temperatures take hold in Ukraine
- ‘Great sadness’ as police horse Rocky put down five months after road collision
- Standing ovation as Nicola Wilson walks on stage to collect inspiration award
- Badminton Horse Trials 2023 update: prize money boost and ground jury named
- The Horse & Hound Awards, a special grey, and more things the horse world is talking about
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