News Archive | November 2023

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November 30th
- ‘A lovely man with vast knowledge’: final farewell to an equestrian who left a significant legacy
- Olympic tickets, Frankie in the jungle, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Nations speak out against allowing Russian and Belarusian riders to return to sport: ‘The situation has not changed’
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 143: Emily King | When to call a qualified saddle fitter
November 29th
- ‘There’s a snake in my pants!’: Frankie Dettori fails in his first I’m A Celebrity bushtucker trial
- British Eventing marks end of multi-million pound ‘IT debacle’ with hopes of first profit in nearly 10 years
- The future of puissance, a 30-year-old pony champion and other things the horse world is talking about
- Stallion with maggots ‘tunnelling’ into leg ulcers put down: owner’s appeal dismissed
- 14,000 new Olympic equestrian tickets to go on sale
November 28th
- ‘A good life for horses’: why equestrian sport’s future rests on all our shoulders, and what are the next steps
- Driver left pony with fatal injuries after road collision, police believe
- Major show calls time on puissance – but others say the class is ‘as strong as ever’
- ‘She lives a very varied life’: glory for 30-year-old show pony mare led by her four-year-old handler
- A top horse flying in his new career, plus other things the horse world is talking about
November 27th
- Wait continues for apprentice farriers due to sit exams
- ‘Better than we could have hoped for’: former top racehorse takes to new career like a duck to water
- ‘That was special’: Skelton brothers celebrate 1,000 winners together
- ‘I’m getting old, but I’m still here!’: A legend wins, a 6ft3in fence and a horse called Coolio
- When euthanasia is the right decision to make, plus other things the horse world is talking about
November 26th
- Lean horses could be as much at risk of laminitis as fat ones, researchers warn
- ‘My world fell apart’: rider diagnosed with motor neurone disease aims to help others
November 25th
- Shocked? FEI issues warning – with video of man urinating in dining room
- There till the very end: owner of 33-year-old mare put down calls on others to do right by older horses – rather than rehoming
November 24th
- ‘We take allegations of horse abuse very seriously’: FEI responds to Helgstrand Dressage documentary
- Rollkur, draw reins, and bleeding mouths, in second part of undercover documentary at Helgstrand Dressage
- Seriously injured rider moves hospitals to specialist spinal unit closer to home
- ‘He made my dreams come true’: farewell to one of England’s most influential horsemen
- Top rider removed from national team, Black Friday, and more things the horse world is talking about
November 23rd
- Uproar over ‘appalling’ footage shown in undercover documentary – as top rider excluded from national team
- It’s that time again! Get your H&H 2023 Advent calendar today
- ‘The horse with the biggest heart’: Olympic eventer bows out aged 15 after injury
- Drivers educated on ‘the real horsepower’ to keep everyone safe on the roads
- Worthy Horse & Hound award winners, Operation X, and other things the horse world is talking about
November 22nd
- The late Queen’s stud manager receives H&H Lifetime Achievement Award
- ‘Above and beyond in search of excellence’: the 2023 H&H Awards winners announced
- Eye-catching ride switches from one sporting legend to another: ‘The sky is the limit’
- Bullied groom speaks up on job that was ‘killing’ a colleague as study finds illegal employment rife
- An undercover documentary at a top stud and other things the horse world is talking about
November 21st
- Undercover TV documentary on Helgstrand Dressage to air this week – as stud announces measures to improve welfare
- What happens when a horse tires across country? New research finds out
- A new step to help reduce horse falls in eventing, plus other things the horse world is talking about
November 20th
- World Championship venues confirmed – and Britain loses out
- Charlotte Dujardin and Lottie Fry set to delight dressage fans in London
- Harry Charles enjoys ‘one of the best shows of my career’ and a treble clear helps Great Britain celebrate
- New product that could save lives on the road, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘A beautiful legend’: former national champion retires aged 19
November 19th
- Riders to be interviewed after horse falls as part of eventing safety move
- ‘Irresponsible and potentially dangerous’: equine vets’ warning to owners who ‘hoard’ drugs
- ‘We think she’s wonderful’: dealer gives horse to customers whose pony broke her leg
- Final farewell to former rider, farrier, countryman and skilled horseman
November 18th
- Pippa Funnell and Nick Skelton to train jockeys for London showjumping contest
- Hopes new product will save the lives of horses and riders on the road
- ‘Team talks’ help rescue pony and young rider win host of national titles
- ‘She’ll be very much missed’: final farewell to event organiser
November 17th
- Showjumpers speak out in last-ditch appeal to FEI
- A party home with room for horses and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘This has to stop’: horse found exhausted, injured and tangled in fence after fireworks nearby
November 16th
- ‘You can’t carbon-offset your way out of this’: the steps horse sport needs to take for a secure future
- Can you help? The Donkey Sanctuary’s distinctive horsebox stolen
- Jet-setting five-star eventer with ‘the biggest heart’ to retire to New Zealand
- The late Queen’s ponies to move, a new job for William Funnell, and more things the horse world is talking about
November 15th
- Seriously injured jockey undergoes spinal surgery as charity fundraiser hits £80,000
- The late Queen’s ponies to move from Balmoral to England
- ‘A new focus’: top British rider steps back to help UAE prepare for Paris 2024
- Riders ‘beating the doctor’ and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘Historic day for animal welfare’ as Government to ban live transport for slaughter
November 14th
- Why riders with concussion must stop trying to ‘beat the doctor’
- How being greener could protect our horses, land and sport
- Final farewell to a fans’ favourite, bullying in our sport, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Holland Cooper, Zara Tindall and London International sign major new deals
November 13th
- Riders speak out as bullying affects three in four people in the horse world
- ‘She’s the boss, I’m the passenger!’: Ben Maher lifts a World Cup and Vermento resumes his winning ways
- Top jockey remains in intensive care with serious injuries after racing fall
- Olympic gold medal-winning horse dies: ‘He was so brave and kind’
- Riderless horse finishes course – caught on camera by fallen rider – plus other things the horse world is talking about
November 12th
- ‘Some goodbyes are harder than others’: medal-winning horse sold after Olympic contract not renewed
- ‘It sounds like hocus pocus’ but hypnotic gastric band and therapy help rider lose seven and a half stone in a year
- ‘We will miss him dearly’: former charger who spent 21 years in service dies aged 31
November 11th
- Britain urges FEI to relax rules on replacement classes after washout spring
- ‘I cried when she won’: tiny rider crowned champion in first showing season
- Life-sized edible Shetland creation wins award at top cake competition
- ‘What a result for the breed’: Suffolk Punch mare lifts SEIB Search For A Star championship
November 10th
- Badminton Horse Trials reveals new title sponsor ahead of 75th anniversary year
- Who needs a rider! Horse completes team chase solo after owner unshipped
- Special support for inspiring young boy with cancer, and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘Small in stature, but huge in personality’: tribute to much-loved stallion who launched rider’s international career
November 9th
- Young rider who refuses to let cancer stop his dream receives special invitation – and meets Valegro
- ‘Judging was her passion’: farewell to respected member of showjumping community
- Top rider back in the saddle after spinal surgery, fireworks, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Top equestrian coach Caroline Moore launches new scheme to help next generation
November 8th
- ‘We hope people will think again’: charity releases footage of distressed horses to show impact of fireworks
- ‘The day I’ve been dreaming about’: five-star rider shares major milestone following spinal surgery
- Paris 2024 places go to the wire in final race for Olympic team tickets
- A top horse lost in a freak accident and other things the equestrian world is talking about
November 7th
- ‘This country needs to grow a pair!’ New auction to promote British breeding
- ‘What a sad way to end a great life’: medal-winning horse dies in freak accident caused by low-flying jet
- Choosing to go back to work aged 76, plus other things the equestrian world is talking about
- Proposed U-turn on controversial FEI dressage rule change
November 6th
- ‘He was an utter legend’: farewell to much-loved Welsh pony who dominated in every sphere
- A long-awaited win and an incredible comeback in the battle for Olympic qualification
- Best Mate’s legendary trainer Henrietta Knight to return to the job aged 76
- Would you like to work part-time for Horse & Hound?
- Death of an international showjumper, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- New social media policy for horse sport could mean bans and fines for rule-breakers
November 5th
- ‘Never in a million years’: veteran rider returns from a ‘freak’ HOYS fall with a remarkable win
- Calls for double bridles to be optional fall on deaf ears – again
- ‘A violation of human rights’: federations push back on anti-doping investigations proposal
November 4th
- ‘He leaves a massive void’: tributes to international showjumper who turned his hooves to dressage
- ‘An amazing lady, full of fun’: farewell to much-loved member of the ‘Yorkshire riding fraternity’
- ‘A big deal!’ Tiny rider takes on the big boys and qualifies for London International, along with her sister
November 3rd
- Reminder to riders as painkiller to be banned in competition
- Scientists calculate horses’ carbon hoofprint: why it’s important and what owners can do now
- ‘I watch in wonder’: 12-year-old rider qualifies for Badminton grassroots on mum’s 16.2hh
- Top five-star rider joins the British Eventing board, and other things the horse world is talking about
November 2nd
- Free passport updates for 500 owners of former racehorses
- ‘We’ve got to pull together… not just moan’: Pippa Funnell joins British Eventing board
- Farewell to hunt master and D Day veteran who walked 230 miles aged 97
- Firework laws, winter rug hacks, and more things the horse world is talking about
- New £10,000 arena eventing championships for 2024: ‘We’ll make it worth the trip!’
November 1st
- New powers to create no firework zones near stables and animal hospitals welcomed
- ‘All breeds together at one showstopping event’: new five-day dressage festival
- Olympic rider recovering after fall, a debate over sparkles, and more things the horse world is talking about