News Archive | July 2026

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July 31st
- Farewell to ‘ordinary horse with the biggest heart’ who took his rider up to five-star
- ‘We’ll give it a go!’: five-star eventer named on veteran European showjumping squad
- Woman who neglected 27 horses and 33 dogs was ‘embarrassed to ask for help’
- ‘A driving force who made things happen’: farewell to Albion Saddlemakers managing director
July 30th
- Can you help? Appeal for information as decapitated mare dumped with foal on byway
- A ‘tremendous milestone’ for the sport as team competition returns to top British venue
- Farewell to Badminton eventer remembered for her ‘extraordinary, indomitable spirit’, aged 91
July 29th
- ‘Now is the time’: hopes new standards will benefit ‘unregulated’ equine therapy industry
- ‘He’s my all-time favourite’: champion mini pony is ‘perfect in every way’
- New steps to protect riders from online abuse during Aachen World Championships
- Picture Perfect pony who ‘always has a smile on his face’ reclaims championship
July 28th
- ‘Timing is everything’: eventing medallist withdraws from World Championships showjumping team
July 27th
- ‘He’s got it all’: lightweight cob adds second RIHS title to his classy CV
- Britain’s gold medal-winning children spearhead an ‘amazing’ medal haul at the European Championships
- ‘I wasn’t even supposed to have horses’: rider from unhorsey family leads Britain to medals at first under-25 eventing World Championships
- ‘I got a 10!’: decorated hack is crowned 2026 Royal International supreme ridden horse
- ‘The second gallop was spur of the moment’: Scottish rider claims Royal International pony supreme
July 26th
- ‘He’s incredible’: Whitaker makes Hickstead history with third King George win
- ‘This was the one show he hadn’t won’: rider in her final season lands Royal International intermediate supreme
- ‘He’s a proper diva’: pure-bred reclaims Royal International Irish Draught crown
- Part-bred Dartmoor adds the inaugural Royal International mini hunter pony championship to his glittering CV
- ‘He teaches little people all week – and still loves to shine’: riding school pony crowned Royal International supreme
July 25th
- ‘Twice was incredible – to do it three times is very rare’: small hunter makes Royal International history
- ‘I asked Mum for a bit of help this morning – and she delivered’: outstanding hack secures Royal International hat-trick
- ‘It’s like a dream’: Holly Smith’s star stallion back to his brilliant best at Hickstead
- ‘She was an absolute superstar’: lightweight helps owner complete Royal International amateur treble
- ‘I’m so lucky to have the best support team behind me’: Connemara shines to claim Royal International M&M working hunter supreme
- ‘It was so unexpected’: home-bred yearling colt leads one-two for Carole Lindsay in Royal International miniature horse supreme
- ‘He could have won at Royal Ascot with his gallop’: Ladies Man claims Royal International riding horse spoils
- ‘I felt like we were flying’: showjumper claims Royal International working hunter supreme title
July 24th
- ‘Football doesn’t need to come home – showjumping does it for them’: Britain triumphs in top home Nations Cup
- ‘She’s the perfect Barbie pony’: family team celebrates Royal International Pretty Polly mini M&M supreme title
- ‘This week has been like a dream’: seven-year-old claims 2026 Royal International mini mountain and moorland supreme
- ‘He’s got elegance and grace but with the power of a hunter’: lightweight floats to ladies’ title at RIHS 2026
- Shire who enjoys a pint is crowned champion at the Great Yorkshire Show
- ‘He’s been through a lot in his short life’: pony defies the odds to stand champion
- Championship stars aim to shine on home soil: meet the British team for today’s Hickstead Nations Cup
July 23rd
- ‘He was bred to win Badminton or the World Cup’: Robert Walker lands Royal International supreme hunter title
- ‘He’s an absolute hooligan in the field’: Welsh section C stallion lands Royal International mountain and moorland supreme title
- ‘We’ll have to call him Mbappé!’ Harry Charles and Bandit complete fabulous hat-trick at Hickstead
- ‘That’s cool, isn’t it?!’ Gemma Stevens wins second consecutive Hickstead eventers’ title
- ‘I was so scared because it was my first time jumping here’: pony with an illustrious CV helps young rider claim WHP title at Royal International
- Massive changes to veterinary legislation will affect all who treat horses
- ‘He’s the biggest character – the yard favourite’: recently gelded Dales claims Royal International junior mountain and moorland title
July 22nd
- ‘He lit up and owned it’: first Royal International ridden Arabian title for successful cob and hunter producer
- ‘It was incredible pressure coming back after winning in 2025’: Scottish rider goes one better to lift Royal International show hunter pony title
- ‘I could do with a helicopter!’ Gemma Stevens fits fabulous Hickstead showjumping win into her eventing World Championships preparation
- Young rider takes historic Hickstead hat-trick, just misses another by beating herself – then secures another record
- ‘One of the sport’s greatest stories’: brand new combination spearhead Britain’s fab five heading to the showjumping World Championships
- The Ermelo trio return – with a twist: British para dressage team revealed for FEI World Championships
- ‘We weren’t even going to compete in this class’: Harrison Taylor claims back-to-back Royal International coloured supreme titles
- Fame, Glamourdale, Jagerbomb – and who joins them? British dressage team revealed for World Championships
- The Paris trio – and who else? British squad revealed for eventing World Championships
- Iconic British lifestyle brand launches first-ever equestrian collection
- All the Royal International Horse Show showing news as it happens
- Emaciated pony found in stream thought to have died while searching for water
July 21st
- Olympic eventing champions spearhead German World Championships team
- ‘We weren’t sure he’d make a comeback’ but Olympic rider’s rising star is in top form for his first big win
- ‘His health and wellbeing come first’: European medallists withdraw from World Championships
- ‘I’m sure Mum and Dad were watching from above’: home-bred home-produced Irish Draught qualifies for HOYS
July 20th
- Colorado Blue is back and heading to World Championships as Irish eventing squad named
July 19th
- ‘No such thing as it can’t be done’: 71-year-old World Championships rider hopes to inspire others – and win medals
- ‘The eventing community is heartbroken’: immense sadness as two riders lost in cross-country accidents
- What’s the best competition photo to share of your horse? The answer is deeper than you might think
- ‘We loved him more than you can imagine’: farewell to police horse with the biggest feet, the longest wees – and a heart of gold
July 18th
- ‘Ethically right and what society expects’: new equestrian coaching qualification framework welcomed
- The summer’s must-have legwear: donkeys cut a dash in fabulous pyjamas and flares
July 17th
- ‘I didn’t want to make it too easy for the younger guys!’ John Whitaker pips nephew to win seventh Cock O’ the North
- Irish showjumping team confirmed – and strong contenders for World Championships medals
- ‘The relationship with my horse is paramount’: former European gold medallists withdraw from World Championships
- Denmark confirms dressage team for Aachen – how do the reigning champions stack up this time?
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July 16th
- The time is now: the Government finally asks for your thoughts on how fireworks affect horses, other animals and people
- Welsh first minister swerves direct question on future of horse racing
- ‘A victory for the ponies, and the moor itself’: joy as your voices are heard and Dartmoor ponies’ future secured
- Do drivers know what riders are asking? Government urged to act on road safety confusion
July 15th
- Eight-time Olympian Andrew Hoy returns to Australian eventing team for World Championships
- ‘He has a special place in my heart’: rider’s farewell as owners sell Olympic horse
July 10th
- Farewell to passionate advocate for wildlife management in the British countryside, aged 85
- ‘Owners need to take some responsibility’: calls for equestrians to do their ‘homework’ when choosing who treats their horse
- Top horses move to new rider as three-time Olympian bows out, aged 61
- Aachen 2026: every dressage definite entry confirmed for the World Championships
- ‘We loved him so much’: farewell to HOYS winner aged 28, now buried at his lifelong home, under his favourite tree
- ‘He lived outside our living room window’: farewell to much-loved stallion following seven-year retirement
- ‘The thirst for the sport is there’: hopes efforts to promote para showjumping will encourage more riders
July 9th
- ChatGPT, Gemini and Grok are not a substitute for calling the vet, horse owners warned
- Horse racing set to return to historic venue following £2m revamp
July 8th
- ‘He taught me what a true five-star horse is like’ – horse who took young rider from Europeans to Badminton put down, aged 22
- Heavy-hitting German showjumping team named for Aachen worlds with Olympic champion on reserve list
- Who is in and who is out? The complete list of horses, riders and teams for the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 showjumping
- Who’s made the cut for the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 eventing teams? Updated with the latest withdrawals
July 7th
- Antibiotic resistance is putting horses’ vision – and human health – at risk
- British four-star ‘delighted’ to be new home for eventing Nations Cup qualifier
- Irish Olympic dressage rider withdraws from World Championships contention
- A five-star winner, a fall forgiven and an emotional story: US eventing squad selected for the World Championships
- Germany looking strong with three core riders named for World Championships dressage bid
- Animal welfare is ‘no place for legal loopholes’: MPs debate animal abuse register and automatic lifetime bans
July 6th
- ‘Enjoy your retirement, you wonderful horse’: Hickstead Derby hero bows out to spend golden years with his old friends
- ‘A day in the sea felt very well deserved’: Household Cavalry cool off after busy start to the summer
- Charlotte Dujardin throws fourth worlds spot wide open with stunning Hartpury double
July 5th
- ‘I can’t be more grateful to have him’: young Whitaker lands fabulous grand prix
- Pros and cons: what the under-16s social media ban could mean for the horse world
- Owners urged to take action as strangles cases are on the increase
July 4th
- ‘It was absolutely epic’: collection of horse-drawn vehicles including Victorian fire engine sells for +£200,000
- The fight goes on to keep horses safe from dog attacks after new law clarified
- Foal! Tiny colt born to rescued mare and named after Harry Kane has already won hearts
July 3rd
- Five-star campaigners and gold medallists among British squad for first under-25 eventing World Championships
- $1m prize pot per show confirmed as new showjumping league gets FEI approval
- ‘We love you and it’s ok to go now’: family bids farewell to former Gold Cup winner after long illness, aged 65
July 2nd
- Olympic medallist to become newest five-star cross-country course-designer
- ‘Thank you for always fighting for me, my friend’: farewell to mare with ‘heart of gold’
- British equestrian brand returns to the market and tack rooms across the UK
- Olympic champion to miss World Championships: ‘Responsibility sometimes also means letting an opportunity pass’
July 1st
- Five-star winners and medallists feature on New Zealand’s eventing squad for 2026 World Championships
- Racing driver backs showjumping league vision by buying first team for $50m
- Three European silver medallists top Ireland’s eventing entries for 2026 World Championships