News Archive | November 2024

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November 30th
- Farewell to ‘fantastic’ horseman who left a legacy of knowledge
- Give riders the real deal – not ‘a false sense of security’ – this Christmas
- Many horses’ need are not being met, study finds, prompting calls to do better
- ‘It means the world’: riding centre that changes lives honoured with prestigious award
November 29th
- Judges speak out as they ‘put their lives in competitors’ hands’ while work on insurance continues
- ‘Enormous gratitude’ as breeder’s legacy gift benefits injured riders
- ‘A really lovely surprise’: newly retired equestrian star receives prestigious award
- Calls to contact MPs ahead of fireworks debate – as survey shows 97% of horse owners want change
- Barbury returns to British Eventing calendar, plus more developments for the 2025 season
November 28th
- How Murphy the robotic horse could encourage more people into riding
- Rescuers work together to help horses up to their bellies in flooded fields
- ‘Milestone’ in equine breeding techniques as US lab records a world first
- Winners crowned at glittering Horse & Hound Awards, and more things the horse world is talking about
- The Horse & Hound Podcast 159: British dressage Olympian Becky Moody
November 27th
- ‘The sport will miss you more than it knows’ – William Fox-Pitt wins H&H Lifetime Achievement award
- A vintage year of exceptional talent as 2024 Horse & Hound Awards winners crowned
- A loaned horse returned in suffering state, a €2m two-year-old and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘Something positive in her memory’ Zara Tindall, William Fox-Pitt and leading showjumpers join epic challenge
November 26th
- ‘It’s very sad’: loaned thoroughbred comes home emaciated, ulcerated and suffering
- ‘Timely reminder’ to check fields as escaped horse gets stuck in freezing canal
- Tributes paid to three outstanding horses as they retire from the top of equestrian sport
- ‘A horse that gives you goosebumps’: young sport horse sells for €2m
November 25th
- Thanks for a ‘beautiful adventure’ as Olympic medal winner who beat major injury retires aged 18
- ‘I’m truly grateful’: trainer’s tribute to fan-favourite horse as he retires aged 11
- ‘He leaves an indelible mark on our hearts’: teenage gelding and ‘true champion’ bows out aged 16
- Chilly donkeys enjoy a warm cuppa, London International entries, and other things the horse world is talking about
- An emerging megastar: why you need to have this mare, who jumps bootless, on your radar
November 24th
- Fancy a cuppa? Donkeys tuck in to hot tea as temperatures drop
- ‘What a 24 hours!’ Rider wins national title, has emergency surgery – then aces her GCSEs
- Willberry Wonder Pony funds new research into rare cancer in young rider’s memory
November 23rd
- ‘A truly outstanding line-up’ British Olympic medallists headline London dressage entries
- Racing and eventing ‘inspiration’ honoured for exceptional contribution with prestigious award
November 22nd
- ‘We have a problem’: Constitution Hill’s planned reappearance ‘unlikely’ says trainer
- Vigilance urged after horses die in French equine herpes outbreak
- A small act can go a long way – equestrian bosses urged to join Give Your Staff a Pizza Day
- Unique opportunity to buy Olympic stallion’s genes raises £11,500 to benefit injured children
November 21st
- A body-builder, stolen ice cream and horses star in ‘ground-breaking’ road safety film
- Tributes paid to five-star stalwart, and more things the horse world is talking about
November 20th
- Riders take on epic challenge in memory of eventer and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘Don’t be afraid to hope’: rider paralysed in fall joins bike marathon in memory of fellow eventer
- Olympian pays heartfelt tribute to horse who helped launch his career: ‘He taught me so much’
- ‘He loved his job to the end’ – farewell to great five-star campaigner aged 22
November 19th
- Bid on training with Ros Canter and Laura Collett or a Carl Hester yard tour in silent auction
- ‘A glimmer of hope’ as new pentathlon body puts horse welfare at its heart
- What’s next for Japan’s eventers, half-price Ariat wellies, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Irish breeders fear for their reputations over foal passport delays
- ‘Extra vigilance’ advised as neurological equine herpes reported in France
November 18th
- New targeted research projects and Olympic news at FEI General Assembly
- ‘A tragedy for all connections’ as three horses die at Cheltenham’s November Meeting
- Positive signs for Japan’s eventers after first Olympic medal in Paris
- The death of a puissance star, a medallist’s new home, and other things the horse world is talking about
November 17th
- ‘It will be difficult to ignore’: fireworks petition with 1 million signatures delivered to Number 10
- ‘Beautiful interactions’ as much-loved pony reunited with children he helped
- ‘It becomes an addiction!’ Rider who built dream stables from pallets tops it off with beautiful home-made tack room
November 16th
- ‘I wouldn’t change a thing’: farewell to puissance winner who represented Britain
- ‘Your love and care is priceless’: more than 1,000 say thank you to hard-working grooms
November 15th
- Optional nosebands, Sir Mark Todd’s career update, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Trainer apologises for criticising egg-shaped circles – after his chicken lays a round egg
- ‘It’s been fairly full-on for the last 40 years!’: Sir Mark Todd calls time on training career
- ‘Wonderful new home’ for British medal-winning star mare
November 14th
- Army grey back from injury, farewell to a pony legend, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Nosebands made optional and breaks for young horses in welfare-led rule changes
- ‘It’s been an honour’: Army horse injured in London heads home fully healed after holiday
- Farewell to legendary pony who kick-started Olympic medallist’s career: ‘He set me up for life’
- Hair from famous horses that ‘tells a wonderful story’ sells for £38,000
November 13th
- ‘We’re so excited’ Olympic rider and wife expecting their first child
- Medal-winning rider steps back from competition: ‘It’s a break, not retirement’
- Giving horses a good life and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘Be aspirational’, don’t throw mud and listen to what horses are telling us, say experts
November 12th
- New international body to run pentathlon competitions that include riding horses
- Dressage meeting raises more questions than answers, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘Seeing horses for what they are’ and giving them choices – to give them a better life
November 11th
- Dressage groups debate welfare and public trust, raising more questions than answers
- Praise and tributes as inspirational medallist retires, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- A stallion with wings and what is this hat-trick winner’s top tip for success? ‘It’s free!’
November 10th
- True horsepower to the rescue in major electricity project
- ‘She’d have walked through flames for you’: sad farewell to top Shetland aged 35
- Lest we forget: lost 1914 poem shows the heartbreak as horses were taken to war
November 9th
- Farewell to much-loved event organiser, volunteer and owner
- Heartbroken farewell to HOYS winner who made dreams reality
- ‘We’ve learnt and grown together’: SEIB Search For A Star glory for 17-year-old rider and ‘legend’ of a Connie
November 8th
- ‘A dazzling career’: leading figures pay tribute after top rider hangs up her boots
- ‘They’re just not viable’: call for action as major show cancellation highlights issues
- Appeal after Olympic medals stolen, a sad farewell, and other things the horse world is talking about
- What is a good life for a horse? We have to listen to – and act on – what they tell us
November 7th
- Poor working conditions linked to anxiety and depression in grooms
- ‘They’re priceless – to us’ – legendary rider’s Olympic gold medals stolen
- ‘One of a kind’: sad farewell to brilliant one-eyed stallion, who has died at the age of 24
November 6th
- New partnership aims to ‘improve the lives of horses in Britain’ – while Thelwell supports Shetlands
- A ‘baffling’ new dressage rule, public urged to think about fireworks and other things the horse world is talking about
- Irish singing sensation takes shock 90/1 win in biggest race of the year
- ‘He was full of life’: firefighters urge public to think after veteran horse terrified by fireworks had to be put down
November 5th
- A multiple medallist hangs up her boots, vets’ sycamore warning, and other things the horse world is talking about
- New dressage rule banning certain headpieces described as ‘baffling’
- ‘The memories give me goosebumps’: top rider calls time on sporting career after 20 years – and 30 medals
November 4th
- Horse owners’ requests regarding fireworks deemed ‘unreasonable’ – and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- A horse with a penchant for beer and Krispy Kreme donuts, and a 17-year-old stallion lands his biggest win just before he retires
- ‘He will never be forgotten’: farewell to legendary rider who left an ‘incredible legacy’
- ‘To have a best friend you need to be a best friend’: Pippa Funnell and other experts on giving young horses the best start
November 3rd
- ‘A true inspiration to so many’: farewell to highly respected rider and trainer
- Vote to take place on medicating horses at shows and trimming ear hair
- ‘At peace’: owner who lost track of childhood pony in touch with his last, loving owners 50 years on
- ‘An incredible legacy’: posthumous award for passionate, dedicated welfare champion
November 2nd
- ‘He loved the sport and the people in it’: farewell to steward and organiser
- New trophy created with shoe belonging to The late Queen’s much-loved pony Emma
- ‘With him till the very end’: sad farewell to 17.2hh Grand National runner who became a ‘lead-rein pony’ and ‘worth his weight in gold’
- Concerns of ‘us and them’ situation as club blames ‘unreasonable’ horse owners for cancelling fireworks
November 1st
- All right, Treacle – mare abandoned during difficult birth gets the ‘second chance she deserves’
- Horse world faces ‘perfect storm’ of wage and tax increases
- An Olympic rider’s new job, an Olympic horse’s new home and other things the horse world is talking about
- Charlotte Dujardin’s top ride Imhotep sold – in move Carl Hester confirms was always on the cards
- Bramham unveils Olympic rider as new cross-country course-designer