News Archive | June 2024

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June 30th
- Calls for tougher whip rules – as the double bridle debate returns
- ‘Horses will be horses’: blackthorn embedded in ligament remains undetected for a year
- ‘He leaves a huge hole’: equine charity’s sad farewell to staff and visitor favourite
June 29th
- ‘Incredible pride’ as foal found emaciated and covered with maggots crowned champion
- ‘It’s been an honour’: emotional farewell to top showjumping stallion aged 24
- Charlotte Dujardin poised to make Olympic history in Paris
June 28th
- ‘A series of failings’: society fined £90,000 over death of young equestrian
- ‘We have to stand up for the horses’: welfare stewards coming to a show near you
- ‘Worrying picture’ as owners go without food to feed their horses
- ‘His legacy will live on’: farewell to passionate and respected breeder
- An injured five-star rider, a new venue for LA 2028 Olympics and other things the horse world is talking about
June 27th
- Los Angeles 2028 Olympics venue change paves the way for eventing’s inclusion
- Five-star rider recovering from spinal surgery after fall from muck trailer
- US dressage team for Paris 2024 announced: who will be riding down the centre line?
- New baby, new name and new future for pregnant mare in ‘horse smuggling’ case
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 150: Showjumper Jack Whitaker
June 26th
- British Olympic teams confirmed and other things the horse world is talking about
- British Olympic showjumping team is revealed: who has been selected for Paris 2024?
- British Olympic dressage team for Paris 2024 revealed: who’s made the cut?
- British Olympic eventing team for Paris 2024 revealed: who’s off to Versailles?
- Investigation launched after four horse deaths on one day at racecourse
- ‘It’s been a living nightmare’: dressage rider to miss Olympics after suspension increased
June 25th
- Horsebox fire at Hickstead out in minutes thanks to specialist team: ‘You’re in good hands’
- Farewell to a special police horse, jobs at risk, and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘I can’t believe it’: epic jump-offs lead to historic hat-tricks for two riders
- New horse added to British Olympic eventing entries to replace withdrawn Ballaghmor Class
June 24th
- ‘Matching horses and riders is more complex than rider weight’: federation tackles ‘sensitive’ topic
- ‘I was scared of jumping 90cm’: teenager comes back from fall to take prestigious under-25 win
- Emotional wins and a special Hickstead retirement – what the horse world is talking about
- Equestrians recognised in The King’s birthday honours list
June 23rd
- ‘His monochrome photographs grace the houses of many’: farewell to legendary photographer
- ‘There will never be another Parker’: brave, loving – and chip-stealing – former police horse dies aged 22
- ‘This is why I ride horses, for days like these’: Funnell’s fabulous fifth Hickstead Derby
- The time of your life, the horse of a lifetime: Hickstead legend cheered into happy retirement
June 22nd
- ‘We are pregnant’: joy as Olympic champion expecting first foal
- ‘Anything’s possible, isn’t it?’ Rider whose leg was amputated wins Hickstead championship
- €10,000 in grooms’ prizes offered at major show, for ‘expert and vital work’
- ‘Training is good – but winning is better!’ Dream comes true in Hickstead Speed Derby
June 21st
- ‘She likes shaking her big bum!’ Emphatic Hickstead win for ‘skewbald’ Beyonce
- From gypsy cob to Hickstead speed Derby: ‘I wouldn’t have believed it’
- ‘Difficult decision’ as equine welfare charity jobs at risk amid £2.5m deficit
- ‘It’s going to be emotional’: superstar Hickstead Derby hero to retire in main ring aged 20
- Hickstead excitement, an injured rider’s update, and other things the horse world is talking about
June 20th
- ‘At one stage we weren’t sure he would live’: horse makes remarkable comeback from infection to secure Gold Cup victory at Royal Ascot
- BBC confirms future Badminton Horse Trials coverage plans
- ‘A complete gentleman’: speedy 18.2hh police horse enjoys his last Royal Ascot before well-earned retirement
- Young rider who fell at Bramham shares update on her ‘long road to recovery’
- Children abandoned at shows and other things the horse world is talking about
- Horse who won a five-star for Britain named for Olympics for potential medal-winning nation
June 19th
- Farewell to showing steward known for her home-made cakes and kindness
- Left alone – or drunk in the lorry park: warning to parents after children abandoned at shows
- Be quick! More equestrian Olympic tickets go up for sale
- Olympic champion unlikely to defend title and other things the horse world is talking about
- Cameras in warm-up arenas and yard inspections – calls to be brave for the future of horse sport
June 18th
- Four-time medallist and debutant head leading nation’s Olympic list – but champion likely to miss out
- ‘No smile, no entry!’: farewell to showing steward who will be missed by many
- Outcry after shocking TV documentary, and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘My horse comes first’: reigning champions ruled out of 2024 Hickstead Derby
- ‘I believe there’s a big win in her’: new rider for William Fox-Pitt’s top mare
June 17th
- ‘Horses let down in every way possible’: action taken after documentary exposes horrific scenes
- Puissance specialists set a new record, clearing 7ft 3in: ‘I didn’t expect this’
- The kit ban impacting top riders, and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘He’s a bit sharp, we lunged him first’: hot home-bred takes Bolesworth CSI3* grand prix for Shane Breen
June 16th
- ‘A dream through my darkest days’: breast cancer survivor wins at fitting fixture
- ‘I’m lucky to ride such an athlete’: British Olympic hopeful wins Luhmühlen CCI4*-S hours after five-star podium
- ‘Today was my day’: Luhmühlen Horse Trials CCI5* winner crowned following showjumping shake-up
- Two horses held – and three withdrawn in Luhmühlen Horse Trials CCI4*-S trot-up
- Laura Collett withdraws London 52 from Luhmühlen Horse Trials owing to ‘minor’ injury
June 15th
- Top partnership delivers in Luhmuhlen Horse Trials CCI4*-S cross-country – as Brits come knocking
- Concern and confusion as FEI bans bit used by top riders
- ‘A privilege to sit on him’: Ros Canter and Izilot DHI step closer to second five-star title after changes to preparations pay off
June 14th
- Find out when British Olympic hopefuls and other top names go cross-country at Luhmühlen
- ‘I haven’t come here to be middle of the pack’: Ros Canter leads the way as Brits dominate Luhmühlen CCI5* dressage
- ‘It is what it is’: top Brit’s frustration over ‘disappointing’ Luhmühlen dressage score
- German favourite leads Luhmühlen CCI4*-S after dressage – as British medallist ‘goes big’ to hold second
- Gold medallists and rising stars among British dressage entries for Paris Paralympics
- The sad loss of an Olympic star, Army horses back in action and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘The freshest breath on parade!’ Army horse injured in London to star in King’s birthday celebration – after plenty of mints
June 13th
- ‘Sensitive’ gelding – and horse bred for hacking – delight British five-star first-timers at Luhmühlen
- Overnight British one-two in Luhmühlen five-star dressage as mares lead the way
- British Olympic dressage entries, an exciting arrival, and more things the horse world is talking about
- ‘I think she’ll retire next year’: young rider and 17-year-old home-bred top Luhmühlen Horse Trials CCI4*-S dressage day one
- 61-year-old team debutante named among British dressage entries for Paris Olympics
June 12th
- Luhmühlen Horse Trials dressage times: find out when the Brits will ride
- Two horses sent to holding box at Luhmühlen Horse Trials CCI5* first trot-up
- 24 health, happiness and horsemanship awards given out at Appleby
- ‘You will always be in my heart’: Olympic medal-winning dressage star dies aged 29
- Paris Olympic shortlisted mare’s first foal arrives: ‘If she’s half as good as her mum, she’ll be super – we’re chuffed to bits’
- One of Britain’s best ruled out of Olympic contention, plus other things the horse world is talking about
June 11th
- Olympic gold medal-winner withdrawn from Paris selection: ‘His welfare and happiness is most important’
- Saving something for the Paris Olympics and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘We’ll give it everything’: Ireland names Olympic showjumping team for Paris 2024
- Small pony showed ‘all the signs of exhaustion’ – second death at Appleby as overworking rife
- ‘An honour and privilege’: Irish Olympic eventing team confirmed
June 10th
- ‘I’m saving something for Paris’: Imhotep imperious as Carl Hester debuts new music
- A busy day for Max as he is ‘rescued’ from a series of dangerous situations
- ‘You never stop learning’: Ian Stark on his next chapter after final year as Bramham course-designer
- Whitaker takes a brave route, an exciting ‘sassy little’ British prospect and former groom lands five-star grand prix
- A British Olympic contender on top form and other things the horse world is talking about
June 9th
- ‘I love him, he’s the best’: tiny equine superstar retires sound and happy aged 21
- ‘Without Bramham, we’d be lost’ – a second generation winner scores in 50th anniversary year
- ‘It means a lot to win this class’ – Brit holds her lead in Bramham under-25 championships
- One horse held at Bramham final trot-up as 32 progress to showjumping
June 8th
- ‘I won’t use a hackamore this time!’ Speed Derby veteran is bidding to regain title lost after bridle mishap
- ‘He was magnificent’: farewell to life-changing top jumping pony aged 30
- Brit retains Bramham four-star long lead after great save across country: ‘I thought I was coming off twice’
- Brit leads Bramham under-25s after cross-country: ‘We’ve worked out the system now’
- British Olympic contender wins at Bramham – and proves her new cross-country bit works
June 7th
- Rider who fought back bravely from two years of serious illness leads Bramham under-25s
- British Olympic hopeful seizes control in Bramham four-star short dressage
- ‘Inexcusable cruelty’, whisker trimming and other things the horse world is talking about
- British rider leads Bramham four-star long dressage despite injury setback in build-up
- ‘We’re so proud of them all’: 20 ponies from one stud qualify for Royal International final
- Gypsies condemn ‘inexcusable act of cruelty’ as young horse ‘worked to death’ at Appleby
June 6th
- New partnership kick off their final Paris Olympic trial with top spot in Bramham dressage
- Mare becomes a mother same day she wins Bramham’s BE80 championships
- Whisker trimming and pre-competition ice to be banned in British racing
- ‘A great save’: horse found suspended after fall through stable floor
- Top British rider holds Bramham four-star long dressage lead with ‘clever as a cat’ horse
- Bramham, latest Olympic news, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Olympic medal contender withdraws from key selection trial, another hopeful retires
- Horse & Hound celebrates 140 years of the best equestrian stories in special issue
June 5th
- One horse withdrawn from holding box at Bramham first trot-up
- ‘Her death hit hard’: equestrian community unites in memory of much-loved groom
- Injured Army horses’ recovery and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- Rider who lived with undiagnosed illness reaches national championships in first season eventing
- ‘Beyond my wildest dreams’: Ireland reveals its one Olympic dressage rider for Paris 2024
June 4th
- Joy as Army horses and riders injured in London make ‘remarkable’ recoveries
- ‘A beautiful person and a beautiful rider’: family and friends pay tribute to Georgie Campbell
- ‘She’s unbelievable’: rider who cheated death takes on national championships
- ‘We’re running out of time’: gold medal-winning horse ruled out of Olympics
- First Olympic team named, a Paris qualification row going to court, and other things the horse world is talking about
- An emotional back story, a stalwart and a young star: first Olympic eventing team for Paris revealed
June 3rd
- A pioneering women-only jumping team triumphs, an F1 star inspires and heavy rain cancels one of year’s biggest contests
- Five-star winner withdraws from Olympic contention: ‘There is not adequate time’
- A ban on training young horses, farewell to an Olympic medallist, and other things the horse world is talking about
June 2nd
- Germany’s decision to ban training young horses for sport raises many questions
- Shetland breeder who left ponies to suffer with ‘extreme’ laminitis sent to prison
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 149: five-star event rider Lissa Green
June 1st
- Tiny foal smaller than average family dog born to rescued miniature pony
- Retired Olympic medal-winning dressage rider passes away aged 53
- ‘Sensational’ colt silences his critics with breathtaking Derby success at Epsom