News Archive | February 2025

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February 28th
- A major show’s new rule on tails, farewell to a much-loved pony and other things the horse world is talking about
- Farewell to Hovis, who was loved by thousands, raised £100,000 and inspired Olympic gold
- Top British eventer crowned sportswoman of the year for fourth time
- Rider who falsified passport and Olympic ‘confirmation’ letter suspended and fined
- ‘He will be dearly missed’: tributes paid to pony who made dreams come true
February 27th
- ‘All horses must have tails’: major show brings in new rule on welfare grounds
- Olympic medallist injured, a court rules on cloned ponies, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Court orders return of cloned ponies in landmark ruling
- ‘I’m going to need time’: Olympic medallist recovering from emergency surgery
February 26th
- Spinal Research and Royal Windsor join forces, plus other partnership news
- The death of a legendary sire and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘He should have had years left’: heartbreak as talented horse dies after collision with tractor trailer
- ‘Your spirit will live on for ever’: legendary sire of Valegro dies aged 29
February 25th
- ‘Horses can show conflict behaviours and still win’: concern over links between mouth opening and oral lesions in dressage
- When a horse met a wild rhino, learnings from a terrifying stable fire, and other things the equestrian world is talking about
February 24th
- Mount St John Freestyle dances to +91% victory: ‘Proud is an understatement’
- Owner of pony found dead with chain still attached banned from keeping horses
- Looking out for misconduct at the World Cup, the death of a fine horseman and other things the horse world is talking about
February 23rd
- Sad farewell to ‘one of the finest horsemen Britain has ever known’
- ‘He’s more scared of rocks!’ horse and rhino share incredible encounter
- New study finds genes that may increase risk of broken bones in horses
February 22nd
- ‘Another few minutes and it would have killed the horses’: coach speaks out on why stable yard fire safety plans are essential
- From chronic pain and a bleak outlook to success – and ‘none of it would have been possible without horses’
- ‘Times are changing and we have to go with them’: showing world reacts to HOYS changes
February 21st
- ‘Everyone loves him’: veteran horse inundated with visitors after rescue from canal
- Dutch parliament backs tack ban, a yard favourite lost to colic, and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘Look closely, not away’: FEI World Cup Final organisers announce zero-tolerance policy on welfare violations
February 20th
- RDA centre given £5,000 for new ‘unicorn’, and more partnership news
- ‘Horse sports will change radically’ as Dutch parliament backs ban on ‘all animal-unfriendly’ tack
- ‘He was a huge favourite’: heartbreak as three-time Cheltenham Festival winner dies from colic
- ‘Endless cuddles’ for top showjumper as he heads into retirement, plus other things the horse world is talking about
February 19th
- What equestrians can learn from gymnastics and more things the horse world is talking about
- ‘Thank you for everything, my best friend’: championship horse ‘with heart of gold’ retires
- Gymnastics turned its sporting ‘crisis’ into welfare reform – can horse sport follow suit?
- Lessons with Olympic riders and more up for grabs to benefit Georgie Campbell Foundation
February 18th
- British Eventing promises riders ‘a worthy BE80 championship’ after venue change
- Gold medallist to be sold, a prestigious posthumous award, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Government hears from owners on fireworks – after 130 horses have died
- ‘This could be our last show’: top rider reveals Paris Olympic horse to be sold after winning performance
February 17th
- Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it’s simply Incredible! Amazing horse takes flight and British rider makes remarkable recovery
- Tributes paid to young talent who ‘inspired many’, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- Extra qualifying opportunities, split classes and other HOYS changes
February 16th
- Farewell to ‘legendary powerhouse’ who was a ‘committed horsewoman to the end’
- *Opinion* Why the negativity? Hobby-horsing could have benefits for us all
- ‘The children see anything is possible’: Olympic medallist goes back to his roots to present awards and eat pizza
- ‘He will be deeply missed’: exceptionally talented 24-year-old rider dies after fall
February 15th
- ‘They’re inseparable’: two donkeys who had lost their companions find friendship together
- Call for riders to back dog petition after horse’s tragic death
- ‘A true gentleman’ of a horse who taught riders, modelled and met royals honoured with posthumous award
- William Fox-Pitt says ‘It must be the right thing’ about ‘game-changing’ directory of tack fitters
- ‘Astounding – I’m so proud’: Ireland delivers a rare and remarkable result in Longines League of Nations
February 14th
- Shetland ponies fly ‘business class’ to Hong Kong and arrive ‘feeling fabulous’
- The barefoot trimming industry, Olympic disqualifications, and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘A chance for Brits to make a statement’: a Who’s Who guide to the 2025 Longines League of Nations
February 13th
- Championships’ move from major venue and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘If they save one life it’s worth it’: persistence pays off for horse and rider road safety
- ‘Reluctant decision’ as Bramham steps down as host of BE80 national championships
- Is now the time for the barefoot trimming industry to be regulated?
February 12th
- ‘A golden opportunity’ for amateurs as HOYS pathway returns – and new championship announced
- ‘We want to turn this dark page’: sporting body speaks out after failed Olympic dope tests
- Previous winner among Grand National entries for 2025 as weights are revealed
- Former Olympic and European champions shun top series, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘We were told he’d never jump again – we lost all hope’: top stallion defies the odds to win grand prix
February 11th
- The sport has lost a friend: sad farewell to ‘passionate and dedicated’ supporter aged 53
- Vigilance advised for horses returning to Britain after foot and mouth outbreak in Europe
- Eventing ‘over’ at major championship venue after payment dispute
- Why are top riders Steve Guerdat and Martin Fuchs boycotting the Longines League of Nations?
- Olympic and European medallists to propose plan for the sport of dressage – plus more things the horse world is talking about
February 10th
- Nail-biting jump-off secures top rider’s spot in home World Cup final
- ‘A dreadful blow’: top horse in hospital after injury
February 9th
- Horses ‘restore boy’s faith in human kindness’ – and save his life
- Equine Romeo and Juliet find love – but not together – ‘just in time for Valentine’s Day’
February 8th
- ‘It is quite symbolic’: Paris medal winner tops thrilling indoor eventing class
- British medallist joins top names to ‘review’ dressage and create a future plan
- ‘Thank you for keeping us safe’: brave police horse who’s ‘master of the side-eye’ retires after distinguished career
- ‘It was his time’: sad farewell to 30-year-old pony who brought joy to so many
February 7th
- ‘He very much regrets what happened’: guilty plea for disqualified, uninsured driver who fatally injured horse and hurt rider
- ‘Tone-deaf’ grooms’ prizes, a horse winched out of thick mud and other things the horse world is talking about
- Dressage organiser David Crockford sentenced for voyeurism under Sexual Offences Act
- Leading show criticised for giving winning grooms shampoo voucher as a prize
- Horse who may have been tangled in his rug straps has to be winched out of thick mud
February 6th
- A horrific discovery, an Olympic doping case, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Five horses put down after shipment including sick equines and terrified foals intercepted
- ‘A black period’ as supplement recommended by team vet led to failed drug test at Paris Olympics
February 5th
- Safety call after Olympic rider’s fall and other things the horse world is talking about
- Frangibles, tech and ‘€1m for 1000 fences’ – big ideas debated in eventing
- Farewell to world-renowned billionaire who ‘left an indelible mark on our sport’, aged 88
- Can you help find the culprit? Dead one-eyed mare tied to telegraph pole, dragged from vehicle and dumped
February 4th
- Nick Skelton’s special tribute to John Hales: ‘I wouldn’t have got back in the saddle without him… he was a proper friend’
- Hundreds back call for change after Olympic rider has ‘probably the worst fall of my career’
- Hobby horse riders to join Olympians at first international event of the season
- ‘He still loves racing’: Grade One winner makes connections proud in new sphere
- John Whitaker’s jumping donkey, a top Brit’s brilliant comeback, and other things the horse world is talking about
February 3rd
- Two generations of Whitakers – with a 58-year age gap – win on same day
- ‘A surprise comeback, but what an example he sets’: British team stalwart makes winning return in Nations Cup thriller
- Rider disqualified from Paris Olympics after treating sick dog, farewell to a popular eventing stallion, and other things the horse world is talking about
February 2nd
- ‘Everyone loves her:’ meet John Whitaker’s donkey who hob-nobs with grand prix horses and teaches the youngsters to jump
- ‘They’ll set the event on fire’ Shetland ponies set to take Hong Kong by storm
- How a former racehorse changed the life of a young woman facing homelessness
February 1st
- Farewell to coloured event stallion who made his rider’s dreams come true
- ‘Don’t let me die, Mummy’: young rider and woman savaged by pack of dogs
- Rider disqualified from Paris Olympics as result of treating his sick dog
- ‘He’s picked up that I can’t see’, says rider of ‘amazing’ former racehorse