News Archive | March 2024

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March 31st
- Mouthguards recommended for riders in some sports after new concussion research
- Calls for grooms to speak up after research asks if recent initiatives have helped
- ‘That is so cool!’ British red phone box becomes perfect tack room
- Farewell to a ‘beautiful yet bold horseman’ aged 85
March 30th
- Solo British entry for FEI dressage World Cup Final as Jessica von Bredow-Werndl will not defend her title
- Rats and human urine to blame in recent positive dope tests
- Tiny ‘critically neglected’ pony is seeking special new home after loving rehab – could you help?
March 29th
- The impact of inbreeding on equine pregnancy loss
- Obesity concerns in horses as study finds weight tapes underestimate true values
- ‘Our hearts are very full’: British rider and husband welcome new baby
- ‘Her legacy will live on in her horses’: farewell to passionate breeder
March 28th
- ‘You have to prove your worth’: British Olympic hopefuls among Kentucky five-star entries
- New appeal to the public to stop feeding horses after foal suffers life-threatening illness
- £3,000 bonus on offer for grassroots riders in new series challenge
- Final farewell to a top sire, plus more things the horse world is talking about
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 147: British dressage Olympian Richard Davison
March 27th
- How findings of a milestone census could help improve lives of horses
- ‘A long and wonderful life’: final farewell to prolific stallion, aged 31
- ‘Giving seniors their best lives’: UK owners’ ‘loyalty and passion’ for veteran horses
- ‘She’s grafted all her life’: Olympic rider’s teenage daughter wins championship on mum’s horse
- Major new deals for Badminton and Cheltenham Gold Cup, plus more partnership news
- The loss of a star and other things the horse world is talking about
March 26th
- More tea? Showjumpers take on scones and sandwiches in Royal Windsor bake-off
- Eight Brits among 19 riders set to make their Badminton debuts in May
- ‘We are all heartbroken’: final tributes paid to seven-year-old star following stable accident
- Who’s entered for Badminton, imported meds warning, and other things the horse world is talking about
March 25th
- Former four-star event rider Caroline March dies aged 31
- Five-star winner plus top-level stalwart among horses on Badminton wait list
- Seven former winners head up entries for Badminton Horse Trials
- A heavy horse once described as a ‘giant skeleton’ now in happy new home, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘What a day to be Irish’: a momentous team win, but British disappointment
March 24th
- Illegal and a risk to horses: owners warned against importing unauthorised veterinary medication
- ‘She put her heart and soul into helping others’: farewell to passionate rider and trainer
March 23rd
- ‘Nothing for riders to aspire to’: loss of Blair Castle and other eventing concerns come under discussion
- Starving Clydesdale horse now happy in his new home after being rescued
March 22nd
- Major pre-Olympic fixture pulls plug on FEI’s Nations Cup after rule change
- Farewell to ‘one of dressage’s brightest stars’ who ‘made dreams come true’
- Trapped and calling for help: dead conservation grazing ponies were ‘failed three times over’
- A huge horse showing off his athletic talent, an Olympic eventer’s recovery, and other things the horse world is talking about
March 21st
- Galloping on the beach helps 18.3hh ‘slow coach’ event horse qualify for prestigious showjumping final
- Seriously injured Olympic rider ‘continues to improve’ in hospital – with hopes still on Paris
- Shock as termination by FEI means top sporting officials lose their voice
- Path to Paris Olympics hots up, research into elite dressage scores, and more things the horse world is talking about
March 20th
- The end of an eventing era and other things the horse world is talking about
- Concern as study found dressage horses behind the vertical earned higher scores
- Another major fixture lost from eventing calendar: ‘End of an era’
- ‘A horseman we can never forget’: medal-winning rider, coach and chef d’equipe dies aged 64
- Top riders seek Olympic qualifications in the Netherlands this weekend
March 19th
- British equestrian world proudly unites behind new horse welfare charter
- ‘She was so loved’: rainbow shines out as ‘golden’ mare dies aged 46
- ‘All hands on deck’ as event steps up to host replacement fixture – with just days’ notice
- A British rider under investigation, Paris Olympic preparations, and other things the horse world is talking about
March 18th
- Incredible by name, incredible by nature: why everyone is talking about this talented grey
- ‘These training methods have no place in our sport’: British rider suspended over horse welfare concerns
- A medal-winning rider denies horse abuse allegations, plus other things the equestrian world is talking about
March 17th
- ‘The Gates of Hell’: the tourist horses left to die in streets near a wonder of the world
- Donkey who was ‘grief-stricken’ after best friend’s death finds happiness again
March 16th
- ‘He was such a fighter; he’d never give up’: farewell tributes paid to five-star winner
- ‘Not just for girls’: young equestrian hopes to inspire more boys into the sport
- Farewell to respected horsewoman and jockey, who was also a devoted gardener
March 15th
- Medal-winning rider denies allegations of horse abuse after being reported to police
- ‘He has pulled out all the stops again’: Galopin Des Champs wins back-to-back Cheltenham Gold Cups
- An Olympic rider in intensive care, the Cheltenham Gold Cup, and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘I fell in love within five minutes’: new owner – but same rider – for puissance superstar
- Olympic eventer in intensive care following cross-country schooling accident
March 14th
- ‘My nan used to get locked up for taking bets’: Harry Redknapp celebrates ‘dream’ first Cheltenham Festival winner
- ‘Everyone has the right to shine’ – and how this could benefit the horse world
- ‘We have an awful lot to thank him for’: legendary racehorse retired aged 12 at Cheltenham Festival
- Major showcase for Britain’s young horses moves to prestigious new home with £80,000 prize pot
- ‘He’s an amazing horse’: Stayers’ Hurdle winner gets Irish trainer off the mark on day three of Cheltenham Festival
- Potential Olympic horse swaps riders, online abuse and other things the horse world is talking about
March 13th
- ‘Wonderful little horse’ – who can be a ‘nightmare’ to train – makes history at the Cheltenham Festival
- Horse temporarily switches from Britain to Australia to have best chance at Olympics
- Public warned as pony found stuck in cattle grid after walkers left gate open
- A little fighter with a huge heart and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘We’ve had to make some very tough decisions’: Nicky Henderson declares several horses non-runners at Cheltenham Festival
March 12th
- ‘It’s huge for the yard’: local trainer relishes long-awaited win at Cheltenham Festival
- ‘A little fighter with the biggest heart’: tributes paid to top horse with +100 victories
- ‘He deserves this’: Willie Mullins scores big in the Cheltenham Festival Champion Hurdle
- ‘I did my air punch!’ Tiny rider’s joy as she secures dream Hickstead ticket
- A sad farewell, the Cheltenham Festival, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Where will future top cross-country course-designers come from? H&H investigates…
- ‘This is not a PR exercise’: transparency vital to ensure horse sport’s future
March 11th
- ‘Loved by all’: farewell to a towering figure of horse world
- ‘Lack of profitability is baked into our industry’: how equestrian business must change to become viable
- ‘Spine-tinglingly good’: Paris Olympics to be a ‘really special moment’ for horse sport
- ‘It’s incredible’: Rachael Blackmore takes first Queen Mother Champion Chase victory
- ‘Unbelievable’: 49-year-old lawyer steps up from 1.20m to win her first five-star and Irish rider answers ‘unbelievably brave call’
- A tiny stolen pony returns home, the rise of corporate-owned vet practices, plus other things the horse world is talking about
March 10th
- Gold Cup heroes, Grand National stars and popular greys to parade at Cheltenham
- ‘A grave error to think this is just a dressage problem’: new forum agreed to help tackle welfare concerns
- ‘Valued team members’: brewery ‘thrilled’ to welcome new working Shire horse
March 9th
- What does the rise in corporate-owned vet practices mean for horse owners?
- ‘I burst out crying’: happy tears as owner is reunited with pony stolen eight months ago
- From bleak outlook to ‘pure and utter happiness’: how horses changed a family’s life
- Champion turns professional to train family home-bred horse for Grand National
March 8th
- Police horse recovering from injury in collision with car
- Horse welfare heroes recognised for tireless determination and pioneering initiatives
- ‘A sickening act against a defenceless animal’: attacked horse left to ‘bleed to death’
- New equestrian brand launches helmets and replacement scheme after £3m investment
- Olympic rider speaks up on public acceptance: ‘We have to explain we give the horses a good life’
- Leading equestrian brand still in business and other things the horse world is talking about
March 7th
- Equestrian businesses among those investigated for underpaying staff
- ‘We’re absolutely still in business’: sale secures future of major equestrian brands
- Winning start for Olympic gold medallists, the rider targeting two sports at Paris, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Schoolboy enjoys runaway race success, while his 12 rivals face the wrath of the stewards
- ‘It promises to be a memorable birthday year’: new sponsor for major British horse trials
March 6th
- ‘Opportunity to shine’: new showing society for rescued horses and ponies
- ‘Not an attempt to censor or prevent transparency’: FEI responds to outcry over rules on filming at major shows
- A major equestrian brand goes on the market, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Rider aims for Paris Olympics in two equestrian disciplines: ‘We’ll go for it’
- ‘Great pride and joy’ as major equestrian brands change hands
March 5th
- ‘Thank you for being the horse I just loved’: much-followed gelding retired after glittering career
- What events will Britain’s Tokyo eventing gold medallists target before Paris?
- LeMieux to stay ‘true to its roots’ as brand for sale for £150m
- Much-loved trainer of Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Coneygree dies, aged 66
- End of an eventing era, British success, and other things the horse world is talking about
March 4th
- Charlotte Dujardin’s latest star wins as Becky Moody and Jagerbomb pipped at the post
- ‘My heart was thumping’: an unusual Irish team celebrates, a 14-year-old stallion returns and a coming-of-age performance
- Top horse returns from injury to target Paris Olympics: ‘He’s full of himself’
- Hack-through coffee stops, courtesy of David Beckham’s chef, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘We are going to have to admit defeat’: Constitution Hill ruled out of Cheltenham Festival
- Major horse trials cancelled for 2024: ‘Incredibly sad news’
March 3rd
- ‘We’re so far behind’: research on groin and seat discomfort and pain in male riders
- ‘They were very curious!’ Rescue ponies meet Max, their newest ‘equine’ neighbour
- David Beckham’s private chef opens what may be UK’s first ‘ride-through’
- ‘Royals, top competitors and famous people all wanted his boots’: farewell to celebrated bootmaker
March 2nd
- ‘I’d rather be fined than let my horse colic’: concern over new UK border ‘shambles’
- ‘This is for all of us’: rider’s call to Government for better protection from dangerous dogs
- Ponies found suffering at ‘sanctuary’ that offered ‘equine-assisted therapy’
- Farewell to prolific breeder with a ‘passion for ponies’
March 1st
- ‘I love you so very much’: owner heartbroken as pony scared by vehicle suffers fatal injury
- New hybrid Olympic eventing format submitted by FEI to IOC
- Irish five-star winner heads stateside for catch ride in $100,000 showcase
- A sad farewell to one of the quickest cross-country horses, and other things the horse world is talking about