News Archive | August 2025

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August 31st
- A touching moment as horses given to The late Queen retire together with fitting ceremony
- A young stallion’s aura grows, a Brit narrowly misses out on individual glory and it’s ‘lucky 13th’ for Carl Hester: catch up on the action from the final day at the European Dressage Championships
- Into orbit: dressage’s new superstar lands second gold medal at the European Championships
- ‘I still want a bit more!’ Becky Moody’s star still in the ascendancy after impressive European Dressage Championships freestyle
- ‘Welcome aboard Glamourdale Airlines!’: Lottie Fry debuts bold freestyle at Europeans – but mistakes prove costly
- ‘I made a few old-man mistakes; Fame was fantastic!’ Carl delighted after high-volume freestyle at European Dressage Championships
August 30th
- Hold your horses! It’s nearly time to celebrate British Carrot Day
- ‘I didn’t recognise him at first!’ friends conspire to surprise owner with stallion grading
- Watch history in the making: Justin Verboomen and Zonik Plus’ breathtaking test for European dressage gold
- When to watch Becky Moody, Lottie Fry and Carl Hester in the European Dressage Championships freestyle
- ‘We have lost a great friend’: farewell to jockey and racing manager with ‘unrivalled knowledge’
- Equestrians’ frustrations at hollow promises around woodland access
August 29th
- A new dressage superstar is crowned, medals elude the Brits and Fame loses his ‘hat’: catch up with the grand prix special action at the Europeans
- ‘I did a little experiment’: rain in France prompts Carl Hester to try a tack change for European grand prix special
- Wow! Belgium win their first-ever gold medal at the European Dressage Championships thanks to new superstars
- ‘There’s so much more to come’: Becky Moody and Jagerbomb shine in grand prix special at dressage Europeans
- ‘I’m still really proud of him’: Lottie Fry reflects on her grand prix special at the Europeans… and teases a new freestyle
August 28th
- A 50th gold medal, one incredible mare and Britain’s silver lining: 10 stories not to miss from the European Dressage Championships grand prix
- European Dressage Championships: when do Lottie Fry, Carl Hester and Becky Moody ride in Friday’s grand prix special?
- Germany crowned European Dressage team champions as Isabell Werth delivers under pressure
- ‘She was on fire’: super-mare propels Denmark onto the podium at European Dressage Championship
- Britain secures team silver at European Dressage Championships as Germany claims 50th gold
- Lottie Fry vs Isabell Werth: European Dressage Championships gold to be decided by final team riders
- ‘I am just thrilled’: Carl Hester spearheads British surge for gold at European Dressage Championships
- Drama at dressage Europeans, the Burghley cross-country course, and other things the horse world is talking about
August 27th
- Germany edge ahead of Britain in tense battle for European Dressage team gold after day one
- ‘I’m frustrated; I should have done better’: Becky Moody rues errors but takes positives at the European Dressage Championships
- ‘I fully support the judges’ decision’: update on Indigro after Andrew Gould’s European Championship exit
- ‘I can honestly say it’s the worst grand prix we’ve done’: disappointment for Ingrid Klimke at European Dressage Championships
- Britain’s pathfinder eliminated at the European Dressage Championships
August 26th
- When do Brits and top contenders ride their Europeans grand prix tests for team glory?
- An Olympic rider suspended, European championships to start and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘My horse always comes first’: Olympic dressage rider pulls out of European Championships
- Olympic rider suspended from team selection after horses taken in debt-related seizure
- Laura Collett and London 52 enjoy ‘perfect’ Europeans prep run at Scone Palace
August 25th
- ‘What a legacy’: great fun and a huge contribution as major stud to close after 30 years
August 24th
- 84 more precious riding schools lost but some positive signs in tough times
- Farewell Brian Oakley, who pioneered the luxury horseboxes of today, aged 92
August 23rd
- ‘Great sadness’ as two horses put down at Scone Palace International Horse Trials
- ‘He was happy all day, with his ears pricked throughout.’: Grand National runner takes showing win at Scone Palace
- ‘Unforgettable memories’ and good wishes as British medal-winning horse sold abroad
- Lack of skill and influence of others key reasons riders use side- and draw reins
- ‘It’s played a massive part in my career and life’: three-time Burghley winner Oliver Townend reflects on past wins and memories ahead of 2025 event
August 22nd
- ‘I owe it all to her’: racehorse turned dressage star bows out in emotional ceremony
- ‘That pony was her life’: horse fatally injured and rider taken to hospital after road collision
- A top venue’s viability concerns, the European Dressage Championships, and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘We can’t run at a loss’: top venue calls time on dressage shows but will continue to host the nationals
August 21st
- The Horse & Hound Awards, cheeky Shetland meets The King, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Cheeky Shetland on perfect behaviour to welcome The King to Balmoral
- ‘My horse comes first, always’: rider’s ‘heartbreaking’ withdrawal from Europeans
August 20th
- Rider size rules, farewell to a horse who won it all and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘I want to be known for my achievements as an individual’: history-making rider eyes competitive return
- Sad farewell to Derby hero, aged 27: ‘A legend in the ring and part of the family’
- Time to give back to the sport Georgie Campbell loved as support scheme applications open
- They’re here! LeMieux’s new colours for Autumn Winter 2025 go on sale
August 19th
- Rider size limits enforced as part of new welfare rules
- British squad selections, Burghley’s drawn order, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Who will be the Burghley pathfinder – and why there will be no number 13
August 18th
- Tributes to heroic £500 horse who won at the highest level, the Cheltenham star now stunning in the show ring, and more things the horseworld is talking about
- How do racing experts perceive risk – and how should those risks be managed?
- ‘Thousands of jobs are at stake’: British racing to strike over ‘catastrophic’ tax proposals
- Going for gold: team aiming to retain Britain’s European eventing title confirmed
August 17th
- ‘Adorable’ but tiny 15kg foal carries a message to would-be horse breeders
- ‘Hurry up if you want to be part of it’: some sessions sold out, a year before spectacular Aachen World Championships
- Reunited by fate, the pony of a lifetime who refused to retire, placed at his first event aged 28
- ‘One in a million’: Cheltenham Gold Cup star wins fabulous showing double
August 16th
- From coloured poles to 13,000 feet, top rider tries a different type of jumping
- ‘A heart of gold, tough as nails’: farewell to tiny £500 thoroughbred who won Badminton – and at every level on the way up
- ‘Different dynamic’ as Burghley cross-country course reversed for first time in years
- A magical day as amateur takes Badminton horse round 90cm, with five-star eventer on her 15hh cob
August 15th
- Police force to lose 40 horses, vigilance urged after field attack and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘Horses for courses’: Olympic gold medallist pulls out of mix for European Championship selection
- Up to 40 police horses to go as Met Police reduces mounted section to combat £260m funding gap
- Police call for vigilance as horse attacked in its field overnight has to be put down
August 14th
- Burghley entries, bridleway ‘improvements’, and more things the horse world is talking about
- ‘The demand for our services is huge’: Sport In Mind partners with London International Horse Show
- ‘She touched so many people’s hearts’: farewell to RDA pony who brought joy to others for more than 20 years
- Defending champions favourites as Burghley Horse Trials entries released
August 13th
- Excitement for British rider who follows in parents’ footsteps to represent Australia
- British gold medallist, 20, is first woman in 61 years to win Dublin puissance: ‘He’s an unbelievable horse’
- Riders’ opinions split as council spends £32,000 to improve bridleway – with concrete steps
August 12th
- Quick rounds prove fruitful in British Eventing retrained racehorse championship
- ‘There is no doubt in my mind that she could be a very good horse’: British novice champions crowned
- ‘He’s one of those wonder kids’: bright prospect shines in British intermediate championship
- Exciting baby news rules European champion out of Blenheim, keeping horses cool, and other things the horse world is talking about
- Riders to observe a minute’s silence after ‘immeasurable loss’ of eventer in competition
August 11th
- Top British team rider pregnant and will miss Europeans: ‘I’ll be cheering the team on’
- ‘The elite level can’t do this alone’: why horse sport needs independent oversight to thrive
- ‘It’s incredibly special to win this class’: in-form rider secures first British open championship title
August 10th
- ‘A once-in-a-lifetime jump-off’: why you need to watch Olympic champion’s epic performance in London
- Laura Kraut wins unusual Dublin grand prix: ‘I was sick to my stomach watching’
- ‘There’s nothing she can’t do’: tiny one-handed rider delivers under pressure to secure gold for her country
- ‘I’m so proud of who she is and what she’s done’: young rider’s epic summer continues with top championship win
- ‘The best ponies in the whole world’: tiny rider beats older competition to win two national titles
- ‘He bucked me off every time!’ Years of hard work pay off as young rider wins national title on pony she started herself
- Farewell to course-builder who was a ‘true gentleman’ and mentor to many
August 9th
- ‘Poetry in motion on a horse’: farewell to much-loved rider, breeder and owner
- Ground-breaking strangles research highlights how owners can prevent disease spreading
- British rider tragically passes away in fatal accident at Aston-le-Walls
- ‘Out of sadness a wonderful friendship has blossomed’: abandoned donkey finds new friend in loving home
August 8th
- Riders put pre-class falls behind them to claim podium spots in Dublin Nations Cup
- Heartbroken farewell to supercob Mulrys Error, who went to the top and won hearts across the world
- ‘I absolutely adore him’: dream comes true as national champions make history by retaining their title
- Foundation created in memory of Georgie Campbell named as official charity partner of major British fixture
- Researchers develop new way to estimate how much energy horses use in cross-country
August 7th
- Heartbreak as equine charity’s essential open day fundraiser cancelled owing to infection outbreak
- Woodland riding scheme backfires, LA28 Olympic update, and more things the horse world is talking about
- Royal Family salutes much-loved ‘gentle giant’ reunited with his father and sister for happy retirement
- Ponies rescued ‘in bad shape’ given best possible care – but ‘not out of the woods’ yet
August 6th
- A former Olympic rider’s 15-year ban and other things the horse world is talking about
- Former Olympic rider Cesar Parra suspended for 15 years in ‘deeply unsettling’ horse abuse case
- Game of Thrones actor set to thrill at London International Horse Show
- British team overcomes stopwatch failure and a technical track to land two medals at pony eventing Europeans
August 5th
- Gold medals for Great Britain, a showjumping legend turns 70, and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘New chapter’ for Olympic champion as he leaves top jumping stable
- Equestrians baffled as scheme for woodland riding makes things worse
- ‘Our darkest hour’: one horse killed and seven injured in ‘evil’ stabbing attack
August 4th
- Dual eventer and showjumper ‘who made so much possible’ is retired aged 20: ‘I owe him more than I can put into words’
- Emaciated, wounded and suffering from strangles: tiny pony dumped and left for dead
- Gold! Great Britain triumphs in toughest conditions at pony European Championships
- A review of whip use in eventing rules, how Di Lampard’s showjumping team handled the pressure to win silver, plus more things the horseworld is talking about
August 3rd
- Charity warns abandoned horses are ‘on the rise’ – as two mares and their foals receive ‘second chance’
- Farewell to top pony breeder, producer, mentor and friend who was known for her ‘brilliant eye’
- ‘It’s a lifeline’: how Riding for the Disabled changed the lives of a teenager and his mother
August 2nd
- ‘She will be missed’: farewell to ‘true countrywoman’ who loved to perform, aged 86
- ‘The legacy of friendship was overwhelming’: riding school owners celebrate 50 years at the helm
August 1st
- Changes to flag penalties, whip use, and hats at trot-ups proposed in eventing
- A double bridle ban, proposed changes to blood rules and other things the horse world is talking about
- ‘We all miss him so much’: five-star horse turned schoolmaster remembered for his love of the job
- Tim Price aims for third British open title, but Oliver Townend and Austin O’Connor among the challengers
- New rules proposed around blood, eliminations and whips in showjumping
- ‘The welfare of horses has been disregarded in the pursuit of results’: Denmark bans double bridle at lower levels in major welfare shake-up