News Archive | August 2023

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August 31st
- Disappointment, joy and a horse named Wabbit: eight must-read stories on Burghley Thursday
- A perfect round, team finalists decided and Five Finger Death Punch: all you need to know from day two of the European Showjumping Championships
- ‘Iron Maiden or Five Finger Death Punch’: European Showjumping Championships leader reveals unusual pre-ring motivation
- Great Britain through to final medal decider at the European Showjumping Championships
- ‘Down to a toss of the coin’: Ireland within a penalty of gold at showjumping Europeans
- ‘His test was exceptional’: Oliver Townend claims lead on day one of Burghley dressage
- ‘He’s a different animal from yesterday’: British rider reveals what transformed his performance on day two of Europeans
- ‘He was perfect today’: early clear round lifts British hopes at showjumping Europeans
- ‘We’ve become too particular – horses love jumping on grass, it’s fine’: rider shuts down critics of footing at showjumping Europeans
- Change in tactics pays dividends for Ros Canter as she storms into Burghley dressage lead
- Burghley trot-up drama, a standout stallion, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Tom McEwen and five-star debutante take early lead in Burghley dressage: ‘I’m disappointed with the mark’
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 140: Caroline Powell on her 2010 Burghley win with Lenamore | Feeding a competition horse
August 30th
- Brits and Irish in action, a super overnight leader and a spicy one-eyed mare: all you need to know from day one at the European Showjumping Championships
- Burghley dressage times: find out when Ros Canter, Oliver Townend and Boyd Martin start
- ‘I don’t think anyone is surprised, but we have a good feeling’: meet the overnight leaders of the European Showjumping Championships
- ‘A great finish’: Ireland’s medal chances fortified on day one of European Showjumping Championships
- ‘She’s almost bucked me off!’ Meet the ‘spicy’ one-eyed wonder horse shining at the Europeans
- One horse eliminated at the first Burghley Horse Trials trot-up
- ‘Not the best of days’: British team reflect on day one of European Showjumping Championships
- ‘It’s special, romantic even’: what it means to jump a home-bred at a major championship
- ‘We have to pick ourselves up and do better tomorrow’: more British ‘disappointment’ at showjumping Europeans
- Top-10 contender out of Burghley, as Harry Meade and Oliver Townend finalise their rides
- Stallion ridden at home by teenager claims high placing at showjumping Europeans
- ‘Unfortunately it wasn’t our day’: British pathfinder takes centre stage at the European Showjumping Championships
- Who will shine at the showjumping Euros and Burghley, and other things the horse world is talking about
August 29th
- Could you be Horse & Hound’s next dressage editor?
- Five-star rider taken to hospital following cross-country fall
- A shocking case of 50 horses found buried, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘A dying breed’: riding schools speak out as they face toughest time yet
August 27th
- Horses gallop across Versailles’ Grand Canal pontoon in ‘hugely exciting’ Paris Olympics test
August 26th
- Protecting our horses: eventer speaks up after strangles outbreak
- Calls to reopen saunas as jockeys take ‘more risky methods’ to lose weight
- ‘We’re going white water rafting’: Ros Canter’s unique preparations for Blair Castle cross-country
August 25th
- Teacher cleared of causing pony suffering after death threats and ‘trial by social media’
- 50 horses found buried at major stud farm after violent clashes between stable staff and protestors
- Key British riders withdrawn from Burghley, and other things the horse world is talking about
- £700 former racehorse who ran 25 times storms into four-star lead
- ‘Gutting’ withdrawal of one of the favourites for the Burghley title
August 24th
- British venue makes the shortlist to host 2026 World Championships
- Reigning European champion injured, farrier who attacked horse with hammer loses appeal, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Five offspring of five-star riders – and one five-star horse – selected for eventing under-21 championships
- Promising young British event rider withdraws from Burghley after undergoing surgery
- They’re back! Time to nominate your equine and human heroes in 2023 H&H Awards
August 23rd
- Farrier who hit horse with hammer in ‘barbaric attack’ loses appeal against animal ban
- ‘Her wellbeing is the most important thing’: European champions ruled out to injury
- William Fox-Pitt on pressure to retire, plus other things the horse world is talking about
August 22nd
- Farewell to showjumping official with ‘special love’ for Hickstead
- ‘So many professional riders are doing it wrong’: lorry driving rules to change again
- Burghley anticipation, a top rider’s first pony, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Starving horse left to suffer with poor feet and a fractured tooth
August 21st
- Horse put down and driver seriously injured in early-morning road collision
- Young breeders on a mission to protect and prevent rare native breed from ‘dying out‘
- Who’s the Burghley pathfinder and when does Zara Tindall start? Five-star draw released plus one withdrawal
- Police horse and rider injured after dog runs out of house and attacks
- An RSPCA pony crowned national champion, and other things the horse world is talking about
August 20th
- Could you take on one of Britain’s wildest and ‘widely misunderstood’ ponies?
- What an extended trot! Rider’s fabulous on-foot lap of honour
- Teenager takes on 700-mile challenge to help horses
August 19th
- ‘Riders should have the choice’: fresh debate on double bridles in dressage
- Horses were the plan but football interrupted! Lionesses captain hopes to return to dressage one day
- ‘Your field will never be the same’: charity pony who touched lives dies aged 27
August 18th
- ‘Hard work and patience trump buying success’: RSPCA pony and child who started riding in lockdown take national title
- Shake up to Germany’s European dressage squad as horse ruled out to injury
- Burghley reveals plans to speed up entry for visitors, plus news of fresh-look course
- A Royal International champion loses title and other things the horse world is talking about
- Royal International amateur champion loses title after ‘genuine mistake’ on eligibility
- Horse & Hound seeks experienced digital marketing professional
August 17th
- ‘I thought, not again!’: rider who broke same leg twice in 10 weeks returns to stand champion
- Prison for equestrian auction fraudster, and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘Cowardly’ driver sentenced for fatally injuring horse then torching van in cover-up attempt
August 16th
- Concerns as massive rise in cases where dogs scare or attack horses
- Farewell to passionate carriage driver and countryman
- Woman behind £34,000 equestrian charity auction jailed for fraud
- ‘It’s damaging for business’: equestrian industry speaks out over low emission zone
- The loss of a beloved medal-winning horse and other things the equestrian world is talking about
August 15th
- Farewell to long-standing Hickstead supporter ‘Pat in the Cupboard’
- Former winners, European champion and Zara Tindall head up Burghley entries
- ‘My Olympian, but also my heart horse’: farewell to gold medal winner
- A horse tipped on its head in a trailer, and other things the horse world is talking about
August 14th
- We must all unite to fight the battle against equine obesity
- Owner’s safety-check warning after horse found upside-down in trailer
- Farewell to riding school founder credited for ‘changing lives through horses’
- ‘Sense of relief’ for two nations as Paris Olympics slots secured at European Eventing Championships
- Exhilarating highs and disappointing lows at the Euros – what the horse world is talking about
August 13th
- Springsteen wows in LGCT London grand prix thriller: ‘This is special, this means a lot’
- ‘The vet gave him zero chance’: young British rider and miracle horse deliver ‘fairytale’ grand prix performance
- Medals, a tack drama and fall reflections: top stories from the last day of the Europeans
- ‘A special place’ – rider returns to scene of her greatest triumph and secures another honour
- ‘It means so much’ – Kitty King claims first individual championship medal
- Ros Canter leads Britain to double European gold: ‘I have Walter to thank for this’
- ‘It’s great to feel that adrenalin kick again’: Olympic medallist wins two months after neck injury
- Tom Jackson completes senior squad debut at Europeans – plus Paris qualification update
- ‘So disappointing’: individual favourite reflects on European Championships elimination
- Top-20 contender ruled out before the European Eventing Championships final trot-up
August 12th
- Falls, course changes and one in the time: your must-reads from Europeans cross-country
- Kitty King in individual silver after Europeans cross-country: ‘I’m so proud of Froggy’
- Britain on verge of double European gold after anchorman’s outstanding cross-country display
- Laura Collett’s score reviewed as Britain battles Germany for Europeans cross-country lead
- Britain’s second individual out of contention for European Championships medals
- Top British pair out of the running at European Championships
- Shock run-out for world champions as Germany keeps pressure on Britain
- Mixed fortunes for first team riders at European Championships on ‘gluey’ ground
- ‘It’s nice to complete the collection!’: rider claims winner’s rug at home LGCT show
- Weather forces timetable and course changes for eventing European Championships cross-country
August 11th
- Amended cross-country start times for the British riders and key contenders at the European Eventing Championships
- British domination interrupted, and a scintillating debut: all the action from day two at the Eventing European Championships
- ‘They thought they were untouchable’: men plead guilty to show centre tack thefts
- ‘A truly amazing horse’: the best is yet to come for Britain’s top scorer at eventing Euros
- New leader! Hot favourite breaks up British domination in European Eventing Championships
- British championship debutant in reach of podium after scoring personal best
- ‘He hates umbrellas!’– Laura Collett strengthens British dressage lead despite unwelcome showers
- ‘No time for bucking today!’: speedy LGCT London winner thanks her mare, who is ‘totally in tune with my thinking’
- Brits in the lead, a horrific attack, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Olympic eventer-turned-showjumper lands LGCT London win on exciting seven-year-old mare
- Sensitive soul and a British leader: dressage shake-up early on day two of eventing Europeans
- ‘You know he’ll deliver’: European eventing champion makes smashing start in title defence
- Third time lucky: how brilliant mare finally earned the ‘win she deserved’ at LGCT London
August 10th
- Disappointment, delight and a groom’s story: must-read stories from today at the Europeans
- Britain holds team and individual gold after first day of Europeans: ‘I couldn’t fault him’
- ‘That has Burghley Leaf Pit vibes’ – Yasmin Ingham, Kitty King and others react to Europeans cross-country course
- Teenage rider and her ‘feisty’ chestnut mare beat their senior rivals to win LGCT London opener
- Key nation’s second rider slots into second in Europeans dressage: ‘He was maybe too relaxed’
- British team under way at eventing Europeans, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- Kitty King proud of Vendredi Biats but disappointed with mark at Europeans: ‘Let’s hope the judges don’t get too generous later’
- Blenheim winner kicks off German effort in eventing Europeans dressage: ‘He was nervous – we can do better’
August 9th
- Find out when the British riders and key contenders do their dressage at the European Eventing Championships
- ‘The dream team’: Britain’s silver medallists selected for European Championships
- ‘Sick with worry’: 40-year-old one-eyed mare injured internally in horrific assault
- Who’s on the British team for the European Eventing Championships 2023… and which riders will compete as individuals
- Two horses held at European Eventing Championships first trot-up – including one for key nation
August 8th
- ‘He was game for anything’: farewell to much-loved Welsh stallion who did it all
- Future of British dressage in members’ hands as director votes open
- Eventing Connie with ‘talent and temperament’ takes three-year-old jockey into the show ring
- The dangers of out-of-control dogs, and other things the horse world is talking about
August 7th
- Farewell to equine podiatrist who ‘influenced and changed lives for the better’
- Rider injured in ‘fall at speed’ as ‘pit bull’ let loose chased her horse
- British riders aiming for medals at European Showjumping Championships confirmed
- Abandonment of popular event, dream homes and other things the horse world is talking about
August 6th
- Veteran combination claim BS national title for second time in three years
- ‘He lives out 24/7 with the 2yos’: meet the unusual British Showjumping young horse champion
August 5th
- Disappointment as Festival of British Eventing abandoned on 40th anniversary
- New British standard for equestrian air jackets on the way
- Weather forces major timetable changes and class cancellations at Festival of British Eventing
August 4th
- ‘I wanted a T-rex at first!’ Musician creates orchestral album from horse’s skeleton bought on eBay
- Christmas-present pony goes from ‘spooky and green’ to national champs winner
- ‘She was born to it’: failed mounted games pony excels in showjumping arena
- A top rider sidelined, farewell to an excellent horseman, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Brilliant British take bronze in thriller pony Europeans jump-off
- ‘A good friend, mentor and great character’: farewell to one of showjumping’s greatest supporters
August 3rd
- ‘She may have been interfered with’: vet finds old Fanta can deep inside Shire mare
- Rider paralysed in fall 40 years ago completes epic 2,795-mile challenge
- ‘The kindness of the thoroughbred’: former racehorse spreads joy on visit to hospice
- Farewell to ‘excellent horseman’ with a passion for hunting and his hounds
- Top rider stood down from competition after fall; daughter to deputise on her rides
- A horse stuck on railway tracks and other things the horse world is talking about
August 2nd
- Changes made to whip rules following six-month review
- ‘His proudest moments were breeding horses and riders’: farewell to Anthony Loriston-Clarke
- Coloured cob found stuck on railway lines
- Britain’s best head to Gatcombe and other things the horse world is talking about
- 25-year-old ‘miracle’ dressage Arab thrives after op to remove eight feet of intestine
August 1st
- Horse in transit dies and drivers injured in collision between horsebox and car
- British entries revealed for European Showjumping Championships
- Olympic medallists, Zara Tindall and comeback horses head to Gatcombe for British open
- Hickstead’s Nations Cup disappointment, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Huge disappointment as Hickstead – and Britain — miss out in Nations Cup revamp