Reigning European champion Ros Canter will not be heading to Blenheim to defend her title as she has a baby on the way. Ros announced the happy news on Facebook (Monday 11 August), saying that she, her husband Chris McAleese and daughter Ziggy “are very excited to say that we are expecting our second baby in early 2026”. She added that “whilst I’ll be missing the upcoming European Championship selection, I’ll be cheering the team on every step of the way!”
As areas of Britain undergo a further period of temperatures exceeding 30C, keeping our horses cool and comfortable is a key concern. Although the life-saving advice of continuous cold hosing all over the horse’s body without scraping should be kept front of mind if you suspect your horse may be suffering from heatstroke, there are other things you can do help prevent your horse from reaching that stage.
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Our products editor Franchesca Slack offers eight ways to help keep your horse cool, and we’ve also spoken to industry experts to find out the best ways to keep stables cool in summer including construction, ventilation and post-build tips, as part of our stabling week, sponsored by Monarch Equestrian.
Christian Kukuk and Checker 47 on their way to victory in the Longines Global Champions Tour grand prix of London.
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“It was probably a once-in-a-lifetime jump-off,” said Christian, who jumped the third last vertical on a near impossible angle. “He’s naturally a quick horse but the round from Ben was so fast, I knew it had to be the round of a lifetime today to beat him.”
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Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.
