News Archive | December 2023

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December 31st
- Meet Jimmy the wonder cob – who is best friends with a ‘mini ostrich’
- ‘I’ve never experienced anything like it’: police ‘uplifted’ by spending time with donkeys
December 30th
- ‘Judges are being asked to do the impossible’: research into bias in dressage
- Thank you, Lord Firebrand: ‘true gentleman’ Army horse who led Queen’s funeral procession bows out
- ‘Potential to save millions of donkeys’: end of ‘brutal’ trade could be in sight
December 29th
- ‘Her impact is immense’: volunteer honoured after half a century’s service
- Foal found upside-down on rubble pile recovers to support fellow rescued youngster
- ‘Winter has hit the equine community hard’: cost-of-living concerns continue
December 28th
- Sad farewell to passionate owner and breeder
- Why treating horses like horses, not ‘like kings’, is vital for equestrian sport’s future
- ‘Global followers and unique locations’: new showing tour boats €17m prize fund
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 144: Amateur showing rider Floriann Gilston | Feeding a veteran
December 27th
- FEI to work with riders on ‘chaotic’ tack app issues
- ‘A great outcome’ for more than 70 donkeys as complex rescue case concludes
- Five ‘essential’ factors identified for maintaining sport horses’ health and welfare
December 26th
- ‘Miserably failed’: world’s top riders speak out over conditions at flagship events
- Trail-hunting demo days receive ‘excellent response’, with more planned
- ‘He’s got the biggest heart’: horse who cost just €850 wins dramatic King George VI
December 25th
- Rescue pony who needed years of veterinary care to enjoy first Christmas in new home
- A vision for a future in which horses, humans and the planet thrive
December 24th
- Calling all ‘reindeer’: equestrian charity needs your help – and your pets’
- Young girl given just 50% chance of life at birth and fostered rescue pony crowned lead rein champions
- Top doctors and industry experts propose ways to improve testing of riding helmets
December 23rd
- Abandoned mare and foal ‘saved in time for Christmas’
- Haynet mastery and looking cool at shows: is this the ultimate guide for non-horsey other halves?
- ‘You failed your animals’: woman filmed punching and kicking pony
December 22nd
- Why hang a wreath on your door when you can eat it? Equines tuck in
- 2024 Royal International Horse Show judges announced
- Date changes, replacements, and the return of events: British Eventing 2024 fixture list released
- Rewarding grooms, ditching spurs, and more things the horse world is talking about
- ‘One of the biggest challenges facing equine health’: new partnership to support grooms and horse welfare, plus more sponsorship news
December 21st
- ‘This injury steals so much’ but inspirational Nicola Wilson feels ‘incredibly lucky’ to still work in the sport
- A sad end for an abandoned elderly mare, a once in a lifetime opportunity, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Dressage riders allowed to ditch spurs completely, plus other horse sport rule changes for 2024
December 20th
- New major championship final for Irish draughts to be held in 2024
- Elderly mare found in ‘miserable’ conditions had to be put down as ‘kindest option’
- British Equestrian opens recruitment process for ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’
- Neglected foal put down, a showjumping Cinderella and other things the horse world is talking about
December 19th
- Owner of seriously ill foal tethered without food or water given 10-year ban
- ‘My dreams are the same as everyone else’: calls for more para showing opportunities
- John Whitaker as you’ve never seen him before, jump-offs to savour, and other things the horse world is talking about
December 18th
- ‘I owe everything to Legacy’: World Cup podium finishers fight back to win London grand prix
- ‘They could have put the jumps up even higher’: John Whitaker’s winning streak continues to London six-bar
- ‘What a result for the breed’: Dales stallions take top two spots in M&M supreme at London International
- ‘We need to progress’: dark breeches to be allowed in all phases of eventing
- 5 reasons why a subscription to HorseandHound.co.uk makes the perfect last-minute gift
- The thrill of jumping that terrifying red wall, plus other things the horse world is talking about
December 17th
- Fake bosoms, a ‘Portugeese’ and a hobby-horse lap of honour: the madly brilliant London fancy dress returns
- ‘I’m hanging on in there!’ John Whitaker shows ‘young speed merchants’ how it’s done in London
- ‘As good sport as you’ll see anywhere’: British one-two in spectacular London World Cup
December 16th
- ‘When you come round the corner, it looks ridiculous!’ But top eventer can’t wait to do another puissance
- Relief for apprentice farriers as delayed exams get the go-ahead
- ‘He’s taught me so much’: 23-year-old Welsh stallion shines on London International debut
- ‘She’s so good natured’: true all-rounder leads senior ridden final with 11-year-old rider
- ‘It felt amazing’ best friend of 2022 winner takes London title
- ‘The Galloping Nurse’ honoured with lifetime achievement award
December 15th
- History made as rider takes record fifth London puissance in thrilling style
- The King to follow in his mother’s footsteps as Royal Windsor unveils new plans
- A legend of a horse, shining amateurs, and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘My horse is an absolute legend’: Becky Moody and Jagerbomb impress on London International debut
December 14th
- ‘To ride here is emotional’: Lottie Fry and Everdale dazzle in London International freestyle
- ‘It makes me emotional to think what I’ve achieved this year’: Charlotte Dujardin wows en route to London International freestyle victory
- ‘I didn’t want it to end’: mum walks from Wales to London in late daughter’s memory
- Dressage freestyle times released for London International Horse Show
- Brits open London with a bang, a ‘miracle’ escape, and more things the horse world is talking about
December 13th
- ‘I’m not missing out again’: Charlotte Dujardin returns to London International with grand prix win
- ‘A bit of a miracle’: stables ‘obliterated’ by fallen tree – but horses walk out unharmed
- The London International Horse Show, the London International Horse Show – and that’s all the horse world is talking about!
- Dressage grand prix times released for London International Horse Show 2023
December 12th
- ‘It was love at first feeling’: multiple medal-winning gelding bows out from sport aged 17
- ‘A really proud moment’: top rider shortlisted for BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award
- Frankie Dettori for BBC Sports Personality of the Year, major showjumping news, and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘Fabulous opportunity’ as major deal secures future of Britain’s Nations Cup
December 11th
- Abandonment fund, new charity and fixtures: British Eventing back on track after ‘facing going broke’
- ‘If I can inspire someone today, that’s wonderful’: amateur becomes first female jockey to win Aintree’s Becher Chase
- Police hunt driver who left injured foal to die in the road
- Charlotte Dujardin’s top training tips, plus other things the horse world is talking about
December 10th
- Leading equestrians call for key horse sport sponsor to help drive ‘new era for equestrian sport’
- ‘The biggest legend of all time’: farewell to Connemara pony who went to the top
- ‘A remarkable woman’: final farewell to lifelong and committed horsewoman
- ‘An unbelievable feeling!’: 26-year-old left lost for words after landmark Rolex Grand Slam win
December 9th
- Improved optimism for the future of riding schools, but rates still a big issue
- ‘We want to honour Katie’s life’: family raises thousands for charity with home-bred racehorse
- ‘The Government has to listen’: horse terrified by fireworks breaks his leg in the stable
- British Dressage sets out ‘10 commitments to equines’ following welfare policy review
December 8th
- MP calls for £12m to be diverted from prize money to racehorse aftercare
- ‘Horses for all’: new strategy aims to encourage more people to engage with equines
- John Whitaker returns to grassroots riding club to present awards again – 50 years on
- ‘A tireless driver for change’: sad farewell to the man behind UK’s first equine degree course
- A top rider’s rehab update, a young Brit’s international success, and other things the horse world is talking about
December 7th
- ‘Lost for words’: 15-year-old Brit triumphs at Aachen
- Delight as ban on live animal export for slaughter takes first steps in parliament
- ‘We must clean up our industry’: experts debate how to solve the equestrian workforce crisis
- Whip ban, appeal following fatal collision, and more things the horse world is talking about
- ‘A second chance at the life that I love’: five-star eventer’s rehab after spinal surgery continues
- Authorities investigate after man flicks cigarette lighter at young horse’s nose during competition
December 6th
- Driver killed and two horses injured in A-road collision
- Endurance GB bans whips in bid to improve horse welfare
- Tracking horse and rider falls plus other things the equestrian world is talking about
December 5th
- Calls for all sports to track horse and rider falls after surprising new figures
- Mount St John Freestyle makes winning international debut with new rider
- New dressage tests and rules revealed: what riders need to know
- Dark breeches for dressage, changes prompted by TV documentary, and other things the horse world is talking about
December 4th
- Helgstrand Dressage to record all horse training – in the ‘wake of poor riding’
- ‘There are good horses and great horses – he is one of the greats’: British rider enjoys remarkable weekend
- ‘I faced my fears – what an adventure’: ‘disappointed’ Frankie Dettori is first camp-mate voted out of I’m A Celebrity
- Death of a tiny superstar, the greatness of Olive Nicholls, plus other things the horse world is talking about
December 3rd
- ‘I’ve worked with so many special ponies’: top showman retires after career spanning 50 years
- New horse shows he’s bombproof in all traffic – including mighty jet flying just overhead
- Farewell to ‘proud Yorkshireman with a passion for horses’
December 2nd
- Joanna Lumley voices new animation celebrating life of Black Beauty author
- Police horses help make terminally ill child’s ‘wishes come true’
- Top grand prix horse retires: ‘The best journey full of laughter and fun’
- ‘His time to go to heaven’: farewell to tiny superstar who showed the big boys how it’s done
- ‘We need these zones’: rider hopes safety idea can bring harmony between road users
December 1st
- Andreas Helgstrand to miss Paris 2024 – as three Helgstrand Dressage instructors reprimanded
- ‘Exciting for everyone else, terrifying for me!’ Olympic eventer to tackle London puissance
- ‘Breaking down barriers’ as dark breeches to be allowed in competition
- ‘Inspirational’ mare rescued emaciated and pregnant takes on orphaned foal as well as her own
- Farewell to a prolific equestrian figure, and other things the horse world is talking about