News Archive | March 2025

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March 31st
- Riders voice support after cross-country safety innovations used for first time
- Kentucky, Badminton or Luhmühlen? Top riders’ spring CCI5* plans start to take shape
- ‘He took me places I never thought I’d go’: farewell to Olympic superstar
- Olympic champion becomes a father and wins grand prix on same day: ‘A story we’ll remember for the rest of our lives’
- What dressage horses really need, a young rider who amazed doctors by being able to walk again, and other things the equestrian world is talking about
March 30th
- ‘By the way, clean your teeth!’ Dental practice welcomes rare twin donkey foals
- ‘This will change horse sport for ever’: inside a new vision for young dressage horse classes
- ‘The trailer looked like an abbatoir’: owner’s electric fence warning after horse cuts artery
March 29th
- Work on equine euthanasia to help owners facing the hardest decision
- ‘It’s been an honour’: sad farewell to racehorse who won £6m and was cheered into retirement by thousands, aged 34
- Young rider ‘broken in half’ in horse fall walks again – and is back in the saddle
- Farewell to respected former master and huntsman
March 28th
- Abattoir concerns, police horses’ future and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘You can be what you want to be’: farewell to trotter who became grade A showjumper, aged 34
- Burghley ‘proud’ to support air ambulance, plus more partnership news
- 2032 Olympic venue proposal ‘confirms expectations’ of horse sport at the Games
- ‘Thank you for the wonderful days’: record-breaking horse unexpectedly retires aged nine
March 27th
- Man jailed for ‘depraved and wicked’ attack on horse has sentence reduced on appeal
- Police horses to move homes and 60 jobs to go as force targets £12.3m savings
- Three Brits, Michael Jung and top US riders to go head to head at Kentucky
- New-look frangible fences, Badminton first-timers, and more things the horse world is talking about
March 26th
- Lack of abattoir causes concerns for horse welfare
- 90 horses removed in welfare operation, hope for headshakers and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- World champion set to make Badminton debut – and others first-timers to watch in 2025
- Climbing from despair to new heights: Cycle 4 Caroline fundraising page to close – but efforts in rider’s memory will continue
- New hope for headshaking horses as research confirms ‘viable treatment option’
March 25th
- Calls for real-time tracking of horses’ locations to ensure Irish equine industry’s future
- Six Brits plus possible third ride for Harry Meade on 2025 Badminton wait list
- A 12-year-old wins on his dad’s stallion, a rider in her 80s aiming for championship glory, and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘Braying for more’: resourceful police use mints to capture donkey loose on the road
March 24th
- Olympic medallist and much-loved dressage horses’ deaths, Badminton entries revealed and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- An iconic venue returns and USA team wins by the narrowest margin: ‘We live for days like this’
- ‘I was with them to the very end’: emotional farewell to Olympic medallist and grand prix field mate on the same day aged 30
- ‘I’m pinching the ride!’: 12-year-old borrows his dad’s horse (who’s won with John Whitaker) to win national title
- Britain’s Olympic gold medallists and last year’s winners head stellar Badminton entries
March 23rd
- ‘I’m alive and determined to keep going’: rider who broke back in cross-country fall is eventing again
- ‘I’m not giving up or giving in’: rider aims for national championships as she nears 85th birthday
March 22nd
- ‘She should have been treated immediately’: injured horse left to suffer could not be saved
- ‘You can’t put it into words’: rescue pony who shone at dressage wins at first driving show
- Cutting-edge frangible technology given ‘traditional’ make-over as new cross-country fences unveiled in Britain
March 21st
- Owner of late, legendary horse calls for ‘one last hurrah’ to benefit others in his memory
- Why an Olympic gold medal-winner changed his mindset (it wasn’t to win more), plus other things the horse world is talking about
- Some 90 horses removed from farm in major welfare operation after concerns raised
March 20th
- A British team horse sold and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- Welsh-bred section B stallion triumphs at Horse of the Year Show in South Africa
- Lottie Fry and Isabell Werth among stellar entries for dressage World Cup Final
March 19th
- Five-star mare on winning form with new rider, appeal after dog attack, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Farewell to world-renowned pony breeder who was loyal, passionate and inherently gifted
- ‘We’ve been on an amazing journey and it’s been a privilege’: British team horse sold to top US rider
- Harry Meade scores international win on former William Fox-Pitt ride Grafennacht: ‘A really useful week’
- Experts call for change as animal welfare law system is lacking
March 18th
- Lack of turnout and owner knowledge mean ‘most horses’ do not get what they need
- ‘If it’s done that, what’s its future?’ Rider’s fear after dog attacks horse on beach
- The Olympic medallist running a marathon to support Saffron Cresswell, the Olympic horse competing with a new young rider, and other things the horse world is talking about
March 17th
- Frankie Dettori ‘saddened and embarrassed’ after filing for bankruptcy
- A predatory riding school owner jailed, British success at the Dutch Masters and other things the horse world is talking about
March 16th
- Olympic medallist to run marathon to support ‘inspirational’ fellow rider paralysed in fall
- When George met George: 30-year-old part-Clydesdale meets his baked counterpart
- So close – but not quite: British rider just misses out on major grand prix title
March 15th
- ‘A indomitable spirit’: farewell to much-loved equestrian stalwart
- Meet the 25-year-old horse and 65-year-old rider still hopping hedges after two ‘write-offs’
- ‘He’s taken their freedom and joy away’: jail for disqualified, uninsured driver who killed pony on the road
- ‘I don’t get emotional, but I cried today’: Lottie Fry wins Dutch World Cup leg – and Becky Moody scores personal best
March 14th
- ‘Something you dream of when you’re a kid’: changing of the guard as Galopin Des Champs is defeated in Cheltenham Gold Cup
- Lottie Fry and Becky Moody top Dutch Masters dressage grand prix: ‘Some of the best work he’s done’
- Carl Hester’s thoughts on a very different type of young horse competition, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘I couldn’t believe it!’: 100/1 shot runs into the record books at Cheltenham Festival
- ‘He made them think they were safe’: jail for riding school owner who sexually abused young girls
- A hot mare, extra strides and surprises: full analysis of the horse swap class at the Dutch Masters
March 13th
- ‘It showed that our sport is beautiful but difficult’ – home side rider wins superb horse swap class
- How horses changed a boy’s life, top riders swapping mounts and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘To see him come back and do that is amazing’: crowd-favourite jockey wins Stayers’ Hurdle in Cheltenham Festival double on day three
- ‘All the hard work was worth it’ as very poorly pony now has a bright future – thanks to you
- Is helping people through horses ‘quirky and eccentric or part of the answer’?
- Four of the world’s top riders prepare to swap horses in unique showjumping class
March 12th
- ‘That’s for Michael’: not a dry eye in the house following an emotionally charged afternoon at Cheltenham Festival
- ‘Well intentioned but incompetent care’ means equines left to suffer
- A top stud withdraws from dressage, horse meat risks and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- Cheltenham Festival to go ahead despite being hit by snow
- ‘Is there horse meat in your lasagne? Don’t know’: equestrian industry’s warning to Government
March 11th
- ‘Dreadful news’: most expensive jumps horse bought at public auction to miss Cheltenham Festival
- ‘Give me a pinch and make sure this isn’t a dream!’: shock result in Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival
- ‘I had my kidney removed and he has kept me going’: emotions run high as Cheltenham Festival gets underway
- British-born Paris 2024 triple gold medallist sets new world record
- ‘It’s decisive for the future of the sport’: top stud to withdraw its horses from dressage competitions amid welfare reforms
- Remembering inspirational trainer Caroline Moore, the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival, and other things the horse world is talking about
March 10th
- ‘A legacy of excellence, a wonderful friend’: final farewell to inspirational coach Caroline Moore
- Government plans to ban trail-hunting will ‘cause even more suffering’ say experts
- ‘The best day I could ever imagine’: a British rider’s dream result and why is the world number one riding in a brace?
March 9th
- ‘A hugely kind and fun character loved by all’: farewell to Olympic rider and chef d’equipe
- A summer of dreams, the best selfies ever and an unmatched feat – equestrian sport at the Paris Olympics
March 8th
- Farewell to leading pony breeder, producer and judge
- ‘He went on his terms’: sad farewell to Welsh section C crowned veteran champion
- ‘Everything had gone’: riders watch in horror as fire sweeps through stables
- ‘She loves everyone’: Sparkle makes history as first working foxhound to win at Crufts
March 7th
- Unsung hero who helped thousands of former racehorses wins prestigious award
- ‘She was loved till her last breath’: horse who launched top rider’s career put down
- Tributes to an Olympic dressage coach and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘She’s given me my life back’: Crufts dream for woman who suffered serious injuries in riding fall
March 6th
- Paisley Park, Native River and other retired racing stars prepare to return to Cheltenham
- ‘He will be greatly missed’: farewell to Olympic coach who helped country to 40 championship medals
- Andrew Nicholson on eventing in 2025, Paris Olympic freestyles at Royal Windsor, and more things the horse world is talking about
- A ‘great step’ as almost 50 paid-for woodland riding permits axed
March 5th
- ‘Blue tongues’, a dumped former racehorse and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘The love of horses brings us together’ in new five-year vision for equestrian sport’s future
- Former Olympic champion banned till 2031 in human anti-doping case
- British Olympic medallists to recreate the magic of Paris at Royal Windsor
March 4th
- No Grand Slam of Eventing up for grabs in 2025
- Concerns over horses’ ‘blue tongues’ and open mouths pictured at World Cup qualifier
- ‘They can say no’: how techniques used to train zebras and rhinos could benefit horses
- Former racehorse found ‘covered in sores’ on the mend – and hunting for new home
- A new €10m showjumping tour, farewell to a HOYS champion, and other things the horse world is talking about
March 3rd
- Qatar reveals plans for €10m showjumping tour
- When your whole family visits from Ireland to watch you win in USA: meet a teenage star living the dream
- ‘I told him how much of a better place he had made the world’ – a loving owner’s tribute to the inimitable Hovis and other things the horse world is talking about
March 2nd
- Farewell to talented horseman who became Pony Club chief and British chef d’equipe
- ‘She loved him then and always did’: final farewell to double HOYS champion aged 32
- Heartbroken farewell to ‘beloved equine hero’ who led royal wedding, met stars and touched hearts
March 1st
- Farewell to great horsewoman whose attention to detail was ‘second to none’
- ‘We’re a hairy cob and an old woman’: championship legends show others what’s possible
- Life-size model horses worth £65,000 to help racecourses better prepare for emergencies