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January 2024
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- January 31st
- New data on horse falls in eventing and what the future holds for frangible fences
- ‘No horse could have been luckier’: sad farewell to much-loved eventer aged 26
- ‘I learnt so much from him’: final farewell to grand prix horse with massive character
- A ban on bandages, a 46th equine birthday and other things the horse world is talking about
- January 30th
- Judges announced for 2024 Royal Windsor Horse Show
- National horse sport federation extends ban on bandages at competitions
- Horses being killed on Britain’s roads, and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- A special fuss for a special lady: rescued mare celebrates her 46th birthday in style
- January 29th
- More than one horse still dies on British roads every week
- ‘A man of the greatest integrity and wisdom’: farewell to ‘charming’ rider, organiser and official
- Rider gives up on dry January after winning back-to-back World Cups and William Funnell’s side wins Nations Cup
- ‘Mum was looking down on me today’: teenager in shock Grade One success on 22/1 outsider
- Ban for breeder who let horses suffer, a stable fire that killed five, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- January 28th
- January 27th
- January 26th
- Five horses die in stable fire: police investigate cause
- Ban for breeder too proud to ask for help as horses suffered
- ‘Spectacular, but fair’: inside the mind of the Paris Olympic course-designer
- A £22m equestrian estate with chandeliers in its stables, and other things the horse world is talking about
- January 25th
- New name for Kentucky Three-Day, Aston Martin expands support, plus more partnership news
- Help offered to Haygain customers: ‘We’re sure this great British brand will be back’
- ‘I stay because of my love of horses’: mounted police officer clocks up 50 years’ service
- Former Army officer turned trainer loses two stone to ride in prestigious race
- Haygain in administration, the changes in British showjumping, and more things the horse world is talking about
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 145: top Irish event rider Sam Watson
- January 24th
- ‘His abilities are undisputed’: Olympic medallist to coach elite team ahead of Paris Games
- ‘A lot of customers are in trouble’: shock as major equestrian manufacturer goes into administration
- ‘The system could not cope’: balloting returns for entries to popular horse trials
- A horse like no other, a desperate need to change, and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- January 23rd
- ‘You can’t pay bills with love’: the business of keeping horses must be made viable
- ‘An adventurous, brave horseman’: farewell to much-loved countryman who completed famous steeplechase
- Dramatic change as Horse of the Year Show organisers reveal 2024 judges
- Should cross country take place second or last in a new Olympic format – plus other things the horse world is talking about
- January 22nd
- ‘Events can’t run on entry fees alone’: new abandonment fund for extreme weather
- ‘Ensuring no horse ever faces an uncertain future’: new plans for former racehorses unveiled
- ‘Like no other horse I’ve ever ridden’: meet the remarkable mare on a five-star winning streak
- A fabulous first foal, a horse mistreated with coconut oil, and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- January 21st
- New intermediate rulings for 2024 announced by Horse of the Year Show
- ‘Desperate need’ to reduce wormer use in horses after new research on deadly resistance
- A ‘giant of a horse, with a giant heart to match’: farewell to police horse who protected The late Queen
- Horses and chickens – a ‘match made in heaven’?
- January 20th
- Like father, like daughter: first foal is image of her legendary sire
- Championship venue ruled out of 2024 owing to payment dispute
- Study shows horses learn better when they are more relaxed
- Eventing not yet confirmed for 2028 Olympics – with just weeks to decide on new format
- Calls to seek vet advice after owner prosecuted for treating horse with coconut oil
- January 19th
- US Equestrian conducts review of controversial training clinic
- Rider hit with £5,500 bill reminds others to check insurance small print
- Britain is all systems go for Paris 2024 as Olympic equestrian places are reshuffled
- A legendary trainer’s yard for sale, a rising star and other things the horse world is talking about
- Exciting new five-star ride for John Whitaker – with Paris Olympics ‘a possibility’
- January 18th
- ‘He was sublime’: Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning superstar retires from racing aged 10
- Suitably mounted: what does it mean? Your views sought on tricky topic
- Vet struck off for dishonest passport application claims he was ‘tricked’
- Top British horse sold, Paris 2024 predictions, and more things the horse world is talking about
- ‘Sensational’ Olympic stallion retires from competition aged 16
- January 17th
- ‘Please keep us in your thoughts’: over £52,000 raised for head lad after serious accident
- ‘Farewells are never easy – these horses are your best friends’: British grand prix showjumper sold to US rider
- ‘Anyone who cares for horses’ asked for views on cost-of-living crisis
- ‘Some sort of projectile’ shot at driven pony on main road
- A sad farewell to a top pony and other things the horse world is talking about
- January 16th
- New rider for top five-star event horse: ‘I really clicked with her’
- ‘He’s left a huge hole in our lives’: farewell to top pony who loved the ring
- ‘She ate too much at Christmas!’ Firefighters called to pony wedged between two trees
- ‘I wasn’t sure I was the right rider for him’: perseverance pays off for the Olympic champion and a world championship medallist returns
- A tiny rider with big ambitions, donkeys showing a young man the way, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- January 15th
- January 14th
- Hopes new code of conduct will provide ‘self-regulation’ for showing
- ‘She wants to get to a million!’ Tiny rider who jumps 17hh stallion reaches 100,000 YouTube subscribers
- Final farewell to passionate horsewoman and trainer who excelled
- ‘I’ve been given a second chance’: young man turns his life around thanks to donkeys
- January 13th
- January 12th
- Glamourdale tops public vote to land prestigious accolade – again
- Company that stepped in to help secure Britain’s Nations Cup expands support, plus more sponsorship news
- A top mare’s remarkable recovery, a ‘secretive trade’, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Dog owner claimed her pet was ‘traumatised’ after it ‘launched itself’ at horse and rider
- Two top horses move to new riders while Helgstrand barred from team duties
- January 11th
- January 10th
- European medallist with Paris 2024 potential heads dazzling new purchases by US buyer
- Farewell to ‘eccentric genius’ and five-star winner who put rider ‘on the map’
- BBC’s The Archers praised for raising awareness of excess equine weight dangers
- ‘We are feeling very lucky’: talented event rider welcomes first child
- A horse of a lifetime killed on the road and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- January 9th
- New record prize money for Badminton’s 75th anniversary
- ‘I wouldn’t wish this on anyone’: rider seriously injured in road crash that killed her horse
- Top rider hopes fire safety conviction will raise awareness among other employers
- A jockey’s impressive acrobatics on his way to bagging a winner, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- January 8th
- ‘It’s bonkers equine semen is classified as high risk’: industry works to solve issues as border checks come in
- Abandoned pony’s future goes from bleak to bright: ‘I’m so glad we’ve given him a chance’
- ‘It was a case of sit and suffer!’ Miracle recovery from jockey left hanging round horse’s neck
- The death of a much-loved children’s author, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- January 7th
- January 6th
- ‘A legend who owes us nothing’: Badminton campaigner retires ‘sound, fit and well’ after five-star career
- ‘I can’t thank you enough’: Blenheim winner who competed at the Olympics retires
- ‘He was like a war horse’: stallion suspended on tree for days makes miraculous recovery
- Rise in UK elite horse auctions helping to show off ‘uncut British diamonds’
- January 5th
- ‘Sadness’ and ‘excitement’ as Lottie Fry’s up-and-coming ride sold to USA
- ‘A once in 10 years event’: top trainer forced to evacuate horses as river bursts its banks
- New measuring system for ponies ‘cannot be challenged by third parties’
- Concerns over safety of arena mirrors, storm devastation, and other things the horse world is talking about
- January 4th
- January 3rd
- Gold medal-winning mare bows out in front of home crowd: ‘Once she trusted me, everything just clicked’
- Tens of thousands turn out to support trail-hunting at festive meets
- Warning to horse owners after three-year-old’s mutilated body found in his field *warning: upsetting image*
- The sad loss of an Olympic medallist and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘Enjoy your retirement, buddy’: successful horse steps back, leaving ‘magical memories’
- January 2nd
- Olympic eventing gold medallist who made ‘dreams come true’ will not return to sport
- Equestrian paralysed when speedboat exploded completes six FEI championships for Britain
- ‘She calls him Pegasus’: fan favourite bows out for a retirement of fun on Dartmoor
- ‘A rare, natural talent, taken far too soon’: sad farewell to Olympic rider and trainer
- Jilly Cooper among equestrians named in The King’s new year honours
- Unconcious bias among judges, a rescued foal, and other things the horse world is talking about
- January 1st
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