Esib Power’s Doonaveragh O One had to be put down on Monday (31 October), at his home of 16 years. Esib said: “There will always be special horses but there will never be one who unites the family as much as he did. He brought us all together, as he gave us those amazing days.” The horse known as “Tommy” was as multi-talented as the Power family, eventing up to five-star level with Esib, as well as winning countless national grands prix and at Dublin Horse Show, and winning the Hickstead speed Derby with Esib’s brother, Grand National-winning jockey Robert.
Following a fascinating look in the archives, we are intrigued by some of the more unusual accommodation options for horses around the world over the years. And we wouldn’t mind this view of St Paul’s Cathedral…
Episode 127 of The Horse & Hound Podcast features a fair bit on emotions – both in horses and humans. Firstly, Yasmin Ingham reveals what it really felt like to become eventing world champion at just 25 years old. Then veterinary equine behaviourist Dr Gemma Pearson shares her insight on recognising emotions in horses (we’re talking looking well beyond ears up = good, ears back = not good). She says: “Look for muscular tension – look at their eyes and their ears and the muzzle may become longer so the corner of the lip gets drawn back and their chin might get become more prominent.”
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Sarah has worked at an equestrian journalist and editor since 2004 and has held the position of Horse & Hound Editor-in-Chief since 2014. She has reported for Horse & Hound from major championships including Europeans and World Equestrian Games. She has co-written books on horses and horse sport including The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horses & Ponies. She has owned and ridden horses since 1993, and worked for and trained with Olympic gold medallist event rider Leslie Law prior to going to university. While studying for a BSc at London School of Economics Sarah also worked for top British dressage rider Louise Spate.
