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October 2025
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- October 31st
- October 30th
- Devastating farewell to medal-winning horse, vet reforms proposed and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- ‘I want to make way for the younger generation’: three-time Olympic showjumper bows out, aged 62
- Relive the Horse of the Year Show magic on Channel 4 this weekend
- 427 eliminations, 84 welfare-related: British Dressage reveals first welfare statistics and outlines next steps for change
- October 29th
- ‘Major reforms’ planned for small animal vets raise questions and concerns for equine sector
- Olympic medallist Toledo De Kerser back jumping after injury, plus other things the horse world is talking about
- Heartbreak as horse who helped Ireland win historic medal last month dies: ‘I can’t put into words how much he meant’
- Celebrities and top riders back call for firework law change – but Government is unmoving
- October 28th
- ‘He loved it’: Olympic medal-winning eventer comes back from injury to shine showjumping
- New paperwork when buying horses, a ‘miracle’ dressage cob and other things the horse world is talking about
- Riding instructor and woman who had ‘threesome’ with underage girl sentenced
- ‘No cross-country course in the world he couldn’t make the time on’: farewell to Burghley runner-up, aged 29
- October 27th
- October 26th
- ‘All horses can shine’: meet the ‘miracle’ dressage cob who defied the odds to succeed after a host of veterinary issues
- ‘He’s not ready to retire yet’: Emily Hamel and veteran superstar complete sixth northern-hemisphere five-star at Pau Horse Trials
- ‘A joy to ride such a talented animal’: Tim Price lands Pau five-star on outstanding Jarillo, after topsy-turvy showjumping phase; and a Brit is runner-up
- Two horses not accepted at Pau’s final trot-up, including trophy contender
- October 25th
- Which three five-star debutants caught the eye over Pau’s influential cross-country track?
- Rules on horse abuse, blood, flag penalties and double bridles to be voted on next month
- Update on fallers and disappointments from Pau Horse Trials, including Bubby Upton and Oliver Townend
- ‘He said, “hold my beer Mum, I’ve got this”’: five-star newcomer scorches round Pau cross-country to lead despite malfunctioning stopwatch
- October 24th
- Ready for the off? Check out what time the leading contenders head out of the cross-country startbox at Pau five-star
- ‘He feels as good as he’s ever felt’: Oliver Townend’s veteran legend puts himself in contention after dressage at Pau five-star
- Two 18-year-old horses in podium positions after outstanding dressage performances at Pau five-star
- A terrifying experience when a horsebox overturned on a busy motorway and other things the horse world is talking about
- A 15-minute warm-up pays dividends as Bubby Upton is pressed at the top of Pau five-star’s dressage leaderboard
- ‘I bought her cheap on Facebook as a failed dressage horse’: five-star debutante conjures one of the leading tests at Pau
- October 23rd
- Find out what time 10 hotly tipped contenders will perform their dressage at Pau Horse Trials in a storm-disrupted schedule
- Two horses held in delayed first trot-up at Pau five-star in tail end of Storm Benjamin
- Storms over Pau, an equestrian Jeremy Clarkson and other things the horse world is talking about
- Owner speaks up after horse trapped in overturned lorry for hours on motorway
- An ‘oops’ drop and a lot of water: 9 cross-country questions to challenge the world’s top horses and riders at Pau five-star
- Storm Benjamin causes Pau five-star horse trials to be postponed
- October 22nd
- Who will win Pau five-star, a star bows out aged 18 and other things the horse world is talking about
- Tributes paid to outstanding Connemara stallion, 27, who left an incredible legacy
- ‘He’s the full package’ – British rider steers Irish-bred to be world’s top eventing seven-year-old at Le Lion d’Angers
- October 21st
- At-risk riding centre given six-month lifeline as its future ‘relies on local leadership and support’
- ‘The best horse I’ve ever ridden’: showjumping star retires from sport aged 18
- Who will land the final five-star of 2025? Horse & Hound’s eventing expert predicts the Pau winner…
- Showing stars bow out at HOYS, Olympic medallist recovering following fall, and more things the horse world is talking about
- October 20th
- Calls for fresh look at rules on horses being shod in certain showing classes
- A second five-star win for top rider, how to save money on your hay bill and other things the horse world is talking about
- British Olympic medallist ‘positive and determined’ as she recovers from schooling fall
- Research confirms enrichment can have a positive impact on stabled horses
- ‘We were lucky to have him in our lives’: farewell to prolific hack aged 22
- ‘I’m keeping it real and I’m happy to be here’ – top rider and thoroughbred lose lead but secure first podium finish at five-star
- October 19th
- ‘If you need a strong woman, she’s there’ – mare takes top spot at Maryland 5 Star in showjumping shake-up
- ‘His boots will never be filled’: farewell to respected producer and breeder
- ‘It was a surprise; you can think of many reasons’ – British rider reflects on retiring on Maryland 5 Star cross-country
- Small field progress to Maryland 5 Star final showjumping after trot-up
- ‘I’m so proud of how far we’ve come’: young rider jumps ‘beautiful’ bridleless cross-country round
- October 18th
- Just seven clears – where were the problems on the Maryland 5 Star cross-country course?
- ‘He’s a machine’ – super thoroughbred retains his lead on dramatic Maryland 5 Star cross-country day
- Britain’s sole contender retires on Maryland 5 Star cross-country course
- Farewell to ‘kind and loving lady’ known for fundraising with her heavy horses and magnificent gypsy wagon
- Owners urged to take action after ‘significant’ increase in strangles cases
- October 17th
- Find out when Brit Alex Bragg and the leading contenders go across country at Maryland 5 Star
- ‘I owe it to you guys that we made it here’ – rider who crowd-funded trip makes strong start in Maryland 5 Star dressage
- New Zealand rider and star thoroughbred take control of Maryland 5 Star dressage with personal best score: ‘He was offering so much’
- New rule for tack- or rider-induced blood proposed in showjumping
- ‘A bit of a journey’: rider who had two brain surgeries excels at HOYS – with one-eyed horse who was delighted to be back
- October 16th
- ‘Not the ride I wanted, but we got through’ – a tricky day for Britain’s sole campaigner in Maryland 5 Star dressage
- ‘A mission ahead’ – home side favourite takes the Maryland 5 Star Thursday dressage lead, plus a comeback story
- Backing dummy video investigation and other things the horse world is talking about
- Hounds in full cry as MPs back national trail-hunting day
- British rider’s first five-star horse dies, aged 29: ‘We learnt together – I trusted him implicitly and he trusted me’
- October 15th
- Maryland 5 Star dressage times released – find out when Brit Alex Bragg and other top names start
- One late withdrawal, a few bucks and a substitute handler at the Maryland 5 Star first trot-up
- Showing producer under investigation for backing dummy video
- From hurtling round fields on ponies to Olympic glory: Becky Moody shares her incredible journey
- A young rider puts her pony before her dream and other things the horse world is talking about
- October 14th
- Charlotte Dujardin’s winning international comeback and other things the horse world is talking about
- Research proves horses make people’s lives better – with a social value of £1.2bn
- ‘It’s not about the win’: praise for tiny rider who put her pony before her HOYS dream
- Olympic rider provisionally suspended in case relating to prescribed medication
- October 13th
- October 12th
- Home-bred grey comes of age to win HOYS grand prix with rider who came back from serious injury: ‘He ticks all the boxes’
- Team Fitch secures one-two in the ridden pure-bred Arab of the year championship at HOYS
- ‘The best pony you could ever imagine’ is crowned HOYS mountain and moorland mini champion
- ‘She’s just right’: Jayne Ross rises to the top in the 2025 coloured championship at HOYS
- ‘This was her turn’: young mare enjoys her moment in the spotlight taking the 2025 riding horse of the year title at HOYS
- A victory for rarity: grey Shire tops the HOYS 2025 ridden heavy horse championship
- Team Hood enjoy 100th HOYS lap of honour as they land the 2025 cob of the year championship
- British Olympian snares brilliant one-two aboard future stars and reflects on what makes HOYS so special: ‘It’s a celebration of the horse’
- The Boss rules the ring for the 2025 overall Search for a Star championship at HOYS
- Much-loved RDA centre at risk of closure after 27 years as ‘rescue proposals’ being explored
- ‘It’s babies for her now’: 2025 champion show pony title for swansong combination
- October 11th
- Reigning champion and puissance queen share 2.2m HOYS victory: ‘There are no words to describe it’
- Six-year-old rider and ‘special’ Simba crowned HOYS mini champions
- Taylor takes two: ‘mega mover’ sweeps up in intermediate show horse of the year final
- ‘No horse deserves this more’: versatile gelding secures HOYS intermediate show hunter of the year crown
- Ten-year-old rider scoops cross-discipline HOYS double: ‘It’s been the most incredible week ever!’
- ‘I’ve been showing here for 20 years‘: pregnant mum determined to show after hospital stay takes HOYS crown
- Horse who worries at home but ‘comes into his own at shows’ is HOYS maxi cob of the year
- Class debutants claim the junior mountain and moorland championship at Horse of the Year Show
- ‘I didn’t really know what to expect’: Rachel Proudley eyes return to HOYS puissance 12 months after scintillating red wall debut
- ‘I tried some weights and here we are’: intended worker exceeds expectations to stand 2025 hunter champion at HOYS
- Army horse who made ‘remarkable recovery’ after he ran loose on London streets to enjoy retirement
- October 10th
- Gifted mare lands the 2025 Price Family supreme in-hand championship at HOYS
- Lucky number seven! Teenager wins incredible seventh HOYS title: ‘Competing here is so special’
- ‘He jumped his socks off for me’: HOYS working hunter pony champion crowned after jumping clear around challenging track
- Home-bred wild card entry helps rider to first HOYS win: ‘You grow up watching your idols here’
- ‘Heartbreaking for everyone’: human error means wrong horse contests HOYS championship – and loses supreme spot
- Becky Moody’s latest star wows the judges with a Wednesday-inspired dressage freestyle to claim HOYS Future Elite title
- ‘This means so, so much’: rider stages a stunning comeback to win at HOYS after horrific injury
- Riders encouraged to ‘take a half-halt’ on World Mental Health Day
- ‘She was in a stable with two Shetlands’: companion foal becomes HOYS Foxhunter champion
- Queens crowned champion and reserve in Mountain & Moorland supreme ridden championship at HOYS
- Valentine’s gift that keeps on giving lands the mountain and moorland working hunter pony championship at HOYS
- ‘What a present!’: home-bred wins Search for a Star hunter championship at HOYS on owner’s birthday
- October 9th
- ‘I thought this was a once-in-a-lifetime thing’: three-year-old filly follows in dam’s footsteps to stand HOYS Shire of the year
- Celebrity Traitor Clare Balding on heeding Jilly Cooper’s advice – and the quirky racehorse she’ll never forget
- Gold medal-winning British team-mates go head to head in gripping showdown for prestigious HOYS title
- ‘He just gets better and better’: six-year-old is crowned HOYS small hunter champion
- ‘Even more special’: Exmoor regains HOYS working hunter title – with daughter of his previous winning rider
- ‘I couldn’t have asked more’: cob bought for £85 to hack wins Search for a Star title at HOYS
- Gorgeous grey and ‘all-round nice chap’ victorious in ladies’ side saddle class at HOYS: ‘He deserves this’
- ‘This is it now. She retires from the show-ring here’: former intermediate victors step up to stand 2025 HOYS working hunter champion
- Nine-hour trip to HOYS pays off for teenage rider with Highland pony
- ‘Everything we’ve worked on for this past year paid off’: meet the Racehorse to Riding Horse champion at HOYS 2025
- ‘I have never experienced anything like it’: equestrian influencer overcomes setbacks for HOYS debut win
- ‘Winning here is the icing on the cake’: home-bred pony and rider are HOYS champions
- October 8th
- Feisty grey ‘horse of dreams’ heads all-mare podium at HOYS: why this rising star needs to be on your radar
- A £200 spotted grand prix star, Disney and Lemieux hobby horses and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- All the way from Texas, three-year-old and handler stand American miniature horse champion at HOYS
- Meet Harvey: the £200 part-bred Appaloosa who danced his way from prelim to grand prix – and made his rider’s dreams come true
- Exmoor pony, 17, lifts HOYS title having been nursed back to health by owner after spending a week in intensive care
- Five-star event rider returns from serious injuries to delight on HOYS debut: ‘I’ve definitely got the showjumping bug’
- LeMieux and Disney work together on new hobby horse collection
- *Live* All the HOYS showing news as it happens
- October 7th
- October 6th
- Mourning the sad passing of brilliant author and horse lover Jilly Cooper – and other things the equestrian world is talking about
- A ‘shining light’ has gone out: farewell to national treasure Dame Jilly Cooper, aged 88
- When H&H met the fun, flirty and simply fabulous Dame Jilly Cooper: ‘I just love horses – I go and talk to them on my walks’
- ‘This means the world’: British riders celebrate a glorious League of Nations-grand prix double
- October 5th
- October 4th
- October 3rd
- ‘The most remarkable horse’ who brought joy to vast number of people retired
- Tom McEwen, Oliver Townend and Zara Tindall among strong Pau five-star entries
- Laura Collett’s favourite horses, Maryland 5 Star entries and other things the horse world is talking about
- Rider faced losing everything after former friend lied in legal claim
- October 2nd
- October 1st
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