News Archive | June 2026

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June 30th
- Owners and vets urged to report flu outbreaks as true picture is worse than official stats
- What a squad! Medal-winning veterans and rising stars feature on British showjumping World Championship shortlist
June 29th
- ‘Our hearts hurt’: five-star runner-up out of contention for World Championships
- Championship horse wins his first international grand prix: ‘He answered all the questions today’
June 28th
- ‘I can feel desire for change’: bridleless day shows the magic – and how everyone can be part of it
- Six in a row! Puissance master Rachel Proudley continues winning ways with new ride in four-way tie at Bolesworth
- Farewell to steward who was a ‘favourite figure at showgrounds across the country’
- ‘How will you keep equestrians safe if you don’t understand them?’ New training for transport professionals could keep horses safer
June 27th
- ‘Encouraging welfare conversations and celebrating good horsemanship’ as agricultural show announces bitless showing class
- ‘I will miss you forever, my friend’: farewell to Olympic horse who ‘changed his rider’s life’
- ‘She has a beautiful soul’: Former riding school pony once found tied to a lamp-post is off to HOYS
- Farewell to riding school founder who leaves a legacy ‘built on an unwavering love of horses’
June 26th
- ‘I just fell in love with him, we were similar’: farewell to sensitive yet bold horse who won Olympic medal
- The ‘clock is ticking’ for the Dartmoor hill pony, as 200,000 people back call to save them
- Golden Paris Olympic trio among British eventing entries for 2026 World Championships
- Charlotte Dujardin, Carl Hester, Lottie Fry and Becky Moody among eight on Britain’s World Championship dressage shortlist
June 25th
- Paralympic champions among British para dressage entries for 2026 World Championship
- ‘Every step was agonising’: ponies found with overgrown feet and their joints collapsing find their happy ending
June 24th
- ‘An absolute privilege’: equestrians recognised for ‘extraordinary contributions’ by The King
- Do you know when to call the vet? Study raises concerns – as many horse owners still reach for outdated treatment
- ‘Pain is only in your head’: injured Olympian still targeting World Championships
- ‘Their condition was heartbreaking’: owner banned for neglect after her two horses could not be saved
June 23rd
- You scratch my back… how council road sweepers are helping itchy equines
- Events cancelled and special measures for Army horses as Britain sweats
- National coach and Olympic gold medallist ‘on the road to recovery’ in hospital after riding fall
June 22nd
- ‘The brightest spark I’ve ever trained’: Hickstead championship for horse bred by The late Queen, owned by The King
- Brother and sister lead Great Britain to victory: ‘To walk into an atmosphere like that is so impressive’
June 21st
- ‘The horse deserved to win’: William Whitaker wins second Hickstead Derby – 10 years after his first
- ‘The most genuine horse’: Olympic gelding retains his Luhmühlen title, plus Andrew Hoy among those to impress
- ‘A privilege to have this horse as a friend’: British five-star first-timer achieves top-10 finish at Luhmühlen
- ‘The horse bred to happy hack has gone and won two five-stars’: delight as British rider tops Luhmühlen podium
- Two horses sent to the holding box and three withdraw before Luhmühlen final trot-up
June 20th
- ‘He loved it’: horse who saw his first Derby fences two days ago cruises to win Hickstead speed title
- World Championship selection plays on riders’ minds in influential Luhmühlen CCI4*-S cross-country
- ‘I wanted to put everything right – I think we did today’: British rider finds redemption with phenomenal Luhmühlen five-star cross-country
- ‘There’s nothing he can’t do’: emotional winning Hickstead comeback for ‘one of the best horses in the world’
June 19th
- ‘The best he’s felt’: British rider on top at Luhmühlen five-star after dressage
- ‘We might get a six-horse jump-off on Sunday’: stage set for fabulous Hickstead Derby after top trial
- ‘He feels amazing’: eight-time Olympian confirms he is aiming for World Championships with Tokyo medallist – as they hope to impress at Luhmühlen
- ‘Today was perfect’: Olympic horse brings his A-game at Luhmühlen Horse Trials
- Retiring with the sun on his back: British Speed Derby legend bows out to live with his friends after stellar career
June 18th
- ‘We couldn’t have sold her if we’d tried!’ But quirky mare comes right in style to win at Hickstead
- ‘I wouldn’t want to be on any other horse’: British-based US rider tops Luhmühlen five-star leaderboard – Brit in third
- ‘It’s been quite a journey’: Olympic rider aims for back-to-back titles as she lands personal best at Luhmühlen
June 17th
- One late withdrawal before Luhmühlen trot-up as Brits prepare to contest five-star title
- ‘How will the Dartmoor hill ponies be protected?’ Prime minister insists cull will not happen after condemnation – but campaigners await confirmation
- Who are you calling a donkey? Equines practise their football skills before England World Cup opener
- ‘New romances and shocking secrets’ to be revealed as Rivals season three confirmed
- Best horse TV series to stream right now
- A national treasure, a dear friend: farewell to ‘one of the greatest gifts dressage has ever received’
June 16th
- New law benefits horses and owners as dog control order imposed
- Ros Canter and other Brits among Luhmühlen withdrawals, leaving five-star field depleted
- ‘Everything to play for’: your last chance to have a say on proposed trail-hunting ban
June 15th
- ‘Lead with the sport and storytelling’: how horse world can tap into up to 200 million potential new fans
- Final farewell to orphaned foal who touched hearts with his giant teddy friend after a safe and happy life
June 14th
- ‘I don’t like hacking – so why not ride the whole country!’ Riders take on epic John O’Groats to Land’s End challenge to battle for dementia cure
- ‘I never lost faith in him’: emotional Bubby Upton keeps her Bramham title after turbulent year
- Two title contenders held and one leaves competition at Bramham final trot-up
June 13th
- Tom McEwen cements his bid for World Championship selection with Bramham win
- ‘He deserved this – he’s done everything for me’: veteran home-bred superstar helps rider to under-25 national title
- ‘The track was challenging enough without that curve ball’: Bubby Upton holds Bramham lead despite tack malfunction
- Horse sadly suffers ‘fatal cardiovascular catastrophe’ during Bramham cross-country
- Dan and Harry Skelton to show how they train racehorses using techniques from other sports at Burghley
June 12th
- World Championship hopefuls battle at Bramham – and rider who broke arm six weeks ago leads under-25s
- ‘She carries herself beautifully’: promising mare second after dressage at Bramham for reigning world champion
- ‘The right next step’: US company ‘very fortunate’ to buy Irish equestrian brand
- ‘Fantastic opportunity’ as third arena means new national championship for amateur riders
June 11th
- Young stars including a clone lead the way after first day of Bramham dressage
- ‘We’re cementing a partnership’ – Piggy March leads Bramham on horse who won here with Pippa Funnell
- ‘We don’t have much humility’ but we can all learn, every week, to improve horses’ lives
- Olympic rider faces ‘long weeks’ out of the saddle after serious competition fall
- How to watch Jilly Cooper’s Rivals season 2 on TV from locations around the world
June 10th
- Walk the new-look Bramham cross-country course with our fence by fence photos
- Three horses held at Bramham trot-up as riders embrace the festival theme
- Olympic dressage horse withdrawn from worlds selection race to ‘enjoy a well-earned break’
- ‘Starting to shine again’: mare rescued pregnant, emaciated and with a heart murmur beats the odds to thrive and raise her foal
- Tributes paid to London Olympics course-designer Bob Ellis who built top tracks around the world
June 9th
- Feed company launches UK’s first feed balancer specifically for non-breeding mares
- Watch the new trailer for part two of Rivals season two as release date confirmed
- ‘She was crying help but he drove off’: driver left rider stuck under catastrophically injured pony after road collision
- British rider recognised as winner after FEI review overturns event results: ‘My horse deserves this’
- Turning eyesores to eye-candy: how to transform a fixer-upper into your dream equestrian home
June 8th
- ‘I’m meant to be winding down not up!’ Carl Hester makes grand prix debut with thrilling new ride
- ‘A parade of hopeful rule-benders’: horse shows crack down on vaccination in light of flu outbreaks
June 7th
- ‘It feels like the start of something very exciting’: HOYS-bound showjumper on her first bridleless competition
- ‘Long may she continue’: much-loved showjumping mare who retired aged 32 is still loving life with tiny rider
- ‘Losing one is a tragedy’ but 90% of hill pony population could be at risk from new Government contracts
June 6th
- ‘So easy!’ Father and son complete historic Derby-Oaks double, but favourite ruled out after incident at the start
- ‘Good horsemanship is far more than results’: new award recognises those who truly put the horse first
- ‘The horses looked as happy as Larry’: first British bridleless show inspires – and goes viral
June 5th
- ‘It’s about opening doors’: new BE Lite initiative to encourage people into eventing
- ‘A gentleman from day one’: 30-year-old horse left to starve gets his second chance
June 4th
- British rider loses out on significant win after cross-country optimum time is altered – twice
- Baby joy for Grand National winner Rachael Blackmore and Brian Hayes
- The sport that sticks: why hobby horsing isn’t just a craze – and how to join the fun
June 3rd
- Making polo a great place for people, ponies and the public
- ‘Exciting things are to come’: equestrianism at pivotal moment as work continues on its future
- ‘I was honoured to carry the British flag’: showjumper switches back nationality after five years
- Final runners for The Derby confirmed ahead of the 2026 Classic
June 2nd
- Running a livery yard is ‘emotional labour’ new study finds
- Teenage rider charged after horses ‘intentionally injured with a sharp object’ at show
June 1st
- Pressures on riding schools and the challenges they face highlighted in new lesson price data
- More than 200,000 back petition for public animal abuse register – but concerns raised about vigilante behaviour