News Archive | December 2025

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December 31st
- Forestry England pledges to review carriage driving permit system following frustration
December 30th
- Welcome news for horse owners as Government to enforce ragwort law again
- ‘I thought I was going to die’: yard owner warns others after accidentally ingesting a sedative she was giving to a horse
December 29th
- Free tickets for kids, free parking and £2m prize money to attract fans back to the Derby
December 28th
- Pony dumped in London ‘on the brink of death’ spends first Christmas in new home
- Equine welfare charities reflect on the challenges of 2025 – as the number of owners giving up their horses increases
December 27th
- Former Olympic rider brings ‘unrivalled experience’ as she takes on new jumping manager role
December 26th
- Harry Redknapp’s The Jukebox Man wins thrilling King George VI Chase on Boxing Day
- Hope after heartbreak as pony rescued with 70 other horses from ‘appalling conditions‘ finds his lifelong home for Christmas
- ‘We are always pleased to see them enjoying the landscape’: how the National Forest is welcoming riders
December 25th
- ‘Excellent for increasing trust and confidence’: police welcome horses’ return after 26 years
- Little donkeys find forever home together in time for Christmas
December 24th
- Oh yes he did! Vets to the rescue as pantomime horse suffers respiratory and dental issues
- Glorious 50-mile trail for adventurous riders created on North York Moors
December 23rd
- Special Dartmoor claims glory as natives go head to head for 2025 London International heritage champion crown
- ‘Thank you for choosing me’: farewell to double world medallist and former number one dressage horse
- ‘Stewards’ enquiry!’ Richie McLernon steals AP McCoy’s crown for most stylish dismount as jockeys jump to (somewhat controversial) London win
December 22nd
- A 50-year age range in the jump-off: young Irishman wins London grand prix and John Whitaker fourth
- Nineteen-year-old pony retires after London International win: ‘We’ll just have fun now’
- ‘We’ve been waiting for this’: horse owners urged to act as Government agrees to debate fireworks – again
- Racing pays tribute to Sir Johnny Weatherby and remembers ‘life of peerless service’
December 21st
- ‘Words aren’t enough to thank him’: ‘Magical’ Olympic champion who changed lives and touched hearts bows out in London to standing ovation
- The type of round riders dream of: Britain just pipped in superb London World Cup
- ‘The biggest bond’: tiny megastar pair complete championship clean sweep with London win
- ‘We never in a million years were planning to show’: mother-daughter team and their ‘happy hacker’ take London title
- ‘She is sensitive but she knows I love her’: treasured maxi mare lands London title
December 20th
- ‘I’ve only sat on him once or twice!’ London roof lifted as crowd favourite wins with borrowed horse
- Meet the 18.2hh six-bar superstar who’s like an ‘overgrown labrador’ and likes wearing his nose net at all times
- ‘It’s still a win!’ John Whitaker shares London spoils with Seb Hughes and his 18.2hh star – in unusual fashion
- Governing body moves from six-month to annual flu vaccinations
December 19th
- Becky Moody and Jagerbomb unwrap brand new festive freestyle to finish second at London International
- Glamourdale Airlines takes off: ‘It might have been one of the best tests he’s ever done’
- Pony who cost £500 as a ‘feral’ yearling stands London champion for emotional owner
- ‘I just bought him because he was a lovely person’: ‘gentle giant’ stands champion in London
December 18th
- Puissance specialists clear new personal record height at London, plus drama for runner-up
- Interrupted warm-up foils last year’s London grand prix winners ‘but he was a good boy’
- ‘There wasn’t a low light today’ – Lottie Fry heads British top three in London dressage grand prix
- #savethevetschool: thousands back campaign as veterinary degree at top university at risk
- ‘It gave me a real buzz to be back’ – Charlotte Dujardin makes emotional return to London International
- New national championships for young riders unites competition, community and friendship
December 17th
- Farrier who ‘blamed everyone but himself’ struck off after horse welfare conviction
- Rare life-size bronze of The late Queen and her beloved Burmese expected to sell for six figures at auction
December 16th
- Good news for horse owners as law on dog attacks to be strengthened – but questions remain
- Warning as migrants stow away in British rider’s horsebox to cross the Channel
December 15th
- Scott Brash beats the world’s best to victory in £154,500 Rolex top 10 final
- You shall go to Badminton! British Eventing opens up more spots for grassroots championships
December 14th
- Could your horse help keep people safe? Police mounted unit is on the hunt for new recruits
December 13th
- ‘Loved by everyone’: police horse who stood firm under fire and won national bravery award retires to live with his vet
December 12th
- ‘I’m done with the lack of action’: actor adds voice to fireworks campaign
- Royal recognition for safety campaign set up to reduce horse deaths on the roads
December 11th
- ‘You stayed true to yourself and us until the end’: final farewell to medal-winning superstar, aged 24
- Horse chased over five-bar gate on to road by loose dog days after strengthened law agreed
- LeMieux launches new collection with top fashion designer Stella McCartney
December 10th
- Rider guilty of horse abuse shows ‘sincere remorse’ as much evidence against him discredited
- ‘You have to fight for it’: horse world’s continued push for change to firework legislation
December 9th
- Beating top riders at the age of 12: young showjumper qualifies for major championship
- Sisters ‘never intended to cause suffering’ but one horse put down out of 30 seized in major welfare case
December 8th
- British Eventing launches 2026 calendar ‘built with member input at the heart’
- Bargain £100 horse wins over the Grand National fences: ‘He’s an absolute hero’
- ‘He was very good to ride for – he understood horses and sport’: fond farewell to owner of many elite event horses
December 7th
- New register to help owners seek feeding advice from trusted sources
- Fancy meeting Jagerbomb or a lesson with Pippa Funnell? Equestrian heroes back charity auction
- ‘Their legacy will shape British dressage for decades’: equestrian world remembers Valegro and Uthopia
December 6th
- Owners warned of ‘notable rise’ in worm egg counts this autumn
- New league to give top amateur event riders ‘the recognition they deserve’
December 5th
- ‘Like a symphony; every note was so beautiful’: Olympic dressage judge pays tribute to Valegro and Uthopia
- ‘We have to move with the times’: BSPS reveals new digital marking system in time for London International
December 4th
- Two new performance showing classes added to London International for 2026
- 12 winners and champions at the TSR Amateur of the Year Championships
- ‘It was an honour’: Alan Davies pays tribute to dressage superstars Valegro and Uthopia
December 3rd
- New study confirms – and champions – the life-changing power of horses
- British Eventing launches £10,000 Innovation Prize to find new cross-country safety solutions
- Scott Brash and Ben Maher spearhead a ‘dazzling’ line-up of London International Horse Show entries
December 2nd
- Advice and support are available: struggling owners urged to ‘do the right thing’ as dangerously thin horse highlights a ‘desperate situation’
December 1st
- ‘You are still so loved’: Charlotte Dujardin pays farewell tribute to her world record-breaking partner Valegro
- Heartbroken farewell to beloved superstars Valegro and Uthopia who created dressage’s golden era
- Minimum wage increases, business rates and racing’s sigh of relief: what the budget means for the horse world
- ‘Heartbreaking to see him so afraid’ but foal dumped at six weeks old learns to trust thanks to positive reinforcement training