News Archive | January 2025

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January 31st
- A sad farewell to a ‘great man’, a very special former racehorse and other things the horse world is talking about
- Horse chased on to road by loose dog ‘shattered all four legs’: heartbroken owners speak out
- Sad farewell to ‘great man’ who owned Olympic horses and a Grand National winner
- British Eventing allows riders to drop showjumping or dressage phase in new concept
- ‘See you in the ring soon’: Olympic medallist recovering from surgery after fall
- Olympic rider back in the saddle three months after operation – and aiming for Badminton
January 30th
- Super veterans, good horsemanship, and more things the horse world is talking about
- ‘My heart lies with the horses,’ says award winner who helps young people and sets horses up for happy futures
- ‘A huge blow’: Harry Redknapp’s star novice chaser ruled out of Cheltenham Festival – and the season
- Former racehorse who makes dreams come true honoured with prestigious award
- ‘I still want to be jumping when I’m 80’: no stopping horse and rider with combined age of 94
January 29th
- Horses still dying on Britain’s roads and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘We feel so blessed and lucky’: British team rider announces second pregnancy
- ‘She was lucky, the next horse may not be’: trampled young mare fractured skull ‘en route to slaughter’
- Perspective change needed as 58 horses killed on our roads last year
January 28th
- The Shire horse turning heads, the tragic death of a pony by public feeding and other things the horse world is talking about
- Farewell to 15.1hh ‘cheeky coloured cob’ who went from Pony Club to Badminton
- Noseband measuring devices to be trialled in Britain this year
- Horse suffers fatal injuries in car collision after rider ‘thrown’
- What the public really thinks and how horse sport can gain trust
January 27th
- ‘I definitely cried today’: horse secures emotional victory in full-circle moment
- ‘Over the moon’: eight months after breaking his neck in a fall, Trevor Breen lands major grand prix
- Are horses and riders fit enough at five-star? Leading figures discuss…
- ‘She loves the job and just wants to win’: Scott Brash’s ‘super exciting’ new star lands debut five-star grand prix
January 26th
- Farewell to fabulous horseman and ‘true gentleman’
- ‘He laid in his lap and took his last breath’: devastation as much-loved pony dies after public feeding
- The struggles of balancing work, horses and family – more awareness needed as riders experience burnout
- ‘Not just numbers’ as owners cut back on food and energy to provide for their horses
January 25th
- Farewell to outstanding breeder and producer
- ‘Lovely for people to see’: meet the pure Shire excelling in dressage and aiming for championships
- British Olympic gold medallist bows out after superb career
January 24th
- Suspension for farrier who held horse still to hit him in the head with a hammer
- Storm Éowyn and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘Growing recognition’ of shared responsibility for horses’ lives leads to increased funding, plus more partnership news
- Storm Éowyn causes cancellations of equestrian competitions
January 23rd
- High-level events encouraged to use skilled ‘spotter’ system on cross-country
- Olympic rider recovering from injury, and more things the horse world is talking about
- The Queen hosts celebration to thank Paris Olympic and Paralympic riders
- Making memories: foal of mare rescued from Wellingborough thrives as child’s loved pony
- ‘I’m on box rest!’ Olympic rider’s update after fracturing a vertebra in fall
January 22nd
- Are horses any more traceable since the shocking ‘Horses – Making a Killing’ TV documentary… and what else needs to be done?
January 21st
- Meet the ‘all-rounder pony’ who turned out to be a one-eyed veteran stallion, plus other stories the horse world is talking about
- Welcoming everyone to horses benefits people – and the industry
- An emotional reunion as amateur breeder meets his Olympic legend again, 14 years on
- ‘Surprise’ arrival of one-eyed pony stallion leads to happy ending and new friendship
January 20th
- Heartbreak over two much-loved horses who died within 10 minutes of each other – and other things the horse world is talking about
- Olympic champion relocates to new country for the winter
- Can we bottle this rider’s winning feeling? ‘A moment I’ll never forget’ and 19-year-old horse wins towering six-bar
January 19th
- Final farewell to cheeky ‘complete showman’ champion who won it all
- Surprise BOGOF foal who ‘came out like a wooly mammoth’ thriving after -5C birth
- The passion and magic of horses features on billboards across the UK
January 18th
- Two ‘forgotten’ cobs prompt rescue team to speak out about rise in horse abandonments
- Heartbroken owner’s awareness call as horses who spent their lives together die within 10 minutes
- Are you an event rider looking for mentoring and more? Find out how to apply for support
January 17th
- New whip and spur rules, HOYS judges and other things the horse world is talking about
- Shetland pony who ‘bears the scars of her past’ begins happy new year
- Farewell to pioneering British Olympic dressage rider, aged 99
- Judges confirmed for ‘the pinnacle of excellence’ at HOYS 2025
January 16th
- A ‘massive step’ as new whip and spur rules are making a difference
- Money-saving measures launched to help horse owners
January 15th
- Celebrating a century in the saddle and other things the horse world is talking about
- Bitless dressage allowed and nosebands and double bridles optional in new Danish rules
- ‘I’ve lost my friend and partner in crime’ as unconventional champion dies aged 30
January 14th
- Cash-strapped council under fire over London Olympic legacy riding centre decision
- ‘Horses and farming were his life’ farewell to equestrian stalwart aged 92
- Grand prix track? Too easy! ‘Horse of a lifetime’, who is blind in one eye, proves an out-and-out winner
- Final farewell to much-loved Olympic horse, and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- Eight-year-old in hospital and horse put down after road collision, man charged
January 13th
- A skilful World Cup win, Ellen Whitaker’s cracking prospect and class sponsor collects rosette from her four-year-old son
- Olympic champion’s serious fall, death of ‘the oldest horse’ in the world, and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- Knocked a tooth out in a fall? The first aid tips riders need to know
- ‘Bright, honest and a true friend’: beloved British Olympic dressage star dies aged 33
January 12th
- Mary, Joseph and Muriel the mule battle Cushing’s and foot abscesses in pantomime with a difference
- ‘I shall probably carry on riding,’ says former jockey who celebrated her 100th birthday in the saddle
- Risk factors that could reduce fatalities in jump racing identified
January 11th
- Officially the world’s oldest horse dies aged 36 having ‘lived the good life’
- Three-time Olympic champion avoids surgery after ‘serious’ riding fall
- ‘We can never repay him’: final farewell to ‘glorified carthorse’ eventer who brought joy to three generations
- Scheduling challenges and rising costs mean historic venue cancels international dressage
January 10th
- Major airline helps crack down on donkey skin trade, plus more partnership news
- Andrew McConnon’s provisional suspension from horse sport and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- Olympic rider ‘looking forward to the future’ as he switches equestrian sports
- ‘A little superstar’: heartbroken farewell to tiny pony who won it all
January 9th
- Five-star rider Andrew McConnon provisionally suspended over horse abuse allegations
- Appeal after horse dies in fire, plus more things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘They don’t breed them like him any more’: sad farewell to the ‘perfect Connemara’
January 8th
- Devastation as horse dies in third deliberate fire at stud
- Do you love pets and writing? We may have your ideal job…
- Horses lose out to alpacas and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘I want the course filled with tractors’: racing offers farmers free entry in light of ‘devastating’ tax changes
January 7th
- ‘So many beautiful memories’: Olympia freestyle winner bows out after super career
- ‘It’s disappointing’: equestrian Olympic medallists miss out on new year honours
- ‘He’s the king of the stable’: oldest horse and youngest rider win to qualify for national championships
- Top British course-designer for Blenheim Europeans, and other things the horse world is talking about
January 6th
- Olympic champion has a baby on the way, the dramatic rescue of a veteran, and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘I was honoured to be asked’ says top British course-designer called up for Blenheim Europeans
- ‘They could lose their beloved horses’: riding school and equine rescue at risk as council leases its grazing to alpacas
January 5th
- ‘What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’: 31-year-old horse rescued after three hours upside-down in ditch
- A ‘real-life unicorn’: heartbroken farewell to ‘gentle giant’ former police horse aged 24
January 4th
- ‘He loves a slice of cake’: meet the spotted, speed-demon superstar who’s qualified for Blue Chip aged 21
- Thousands of new training opportunities to benefit riders and former racehorses
January 3rd
- ‘One of a kind’ medal-winning mare retired after top-flight career
- How inheritance tax changes could hit equestrians, and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘Beyond blessed’: Olympic champion to become a father
- Pony found with gaping neck wound ‘likely to have suffered for weeks’
January 2nd
- Equine vets view kicks as ‘everyday norm’ – concerns injuries are not reported
- New Year training inspiration, fireworks, and more things the horse world is talking about
January 1st
- ‘Feeding straights isn’t better’ and another horse nutrition myths busted
- Your opinions matter so share your thoughts on fireworks ahead of Government meeting