Open the door to our seasonal advent calendar
1 December 2001
Visit the site every day from 1-25 December, to see HHO team’s top 25 horses
To celebrate the festive season, Horse & Hound Online’s editorial team has selected 25 special horses to star in our seasonal online advent calendar.
Each of the equine personalities who star in our calendar have earned recognition either because of outstanding sporting achievements or simply because they have made a lasting impression on us all.
Among our favourites are some horses who are now only with us in memory, while others remain at the very top of their field.
So who have we included? Visit the site every day during December and click on the related articles below to see if you agree with our choices.
Email us with your suggestions.
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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.