Coronavirus

Coronavirus: should I wear a face mask while riding or at the yard?

Should riders and owners be wearing a face mask or other face covering while riding, or caring for their horse?

Centre membership schemes could benefit all parties *H&H Plus*

Showjumping on course to restart — and plans for more this summer

‘We want to make sure that when relaxations come in, we’re in a place to make use of them’

Covid-19 causes first-ever cancellation of Burghley Horse Trials

Five of the world’s seven top-level horse trials have now been cancelled for 2020 in light of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic

Rules on indoor schools use and training clarified as lockdown continues

British Equestrian has provided further guidance today (21 May) following the announcement that riding centres, training facilities and venues could reopen in England

No British CCI4*-Ls this year as Covid-19 claims another major event

The major Scottish event was due to run in August, with affiliated showjumping, showing and more alongside the horse trials

13 tips to help you nail your online competition footage

We offer you some tips and tricks to help you capture the footage of your dreams…

‘I could see this pony in the main ring at Windsor’: Connemara reigns supreme at virtual Royal Windsor

‘The minute I opened that photograph it made my heart sing, and it made me smile all day’

It’s this way or no way – and it won’t be for everyone: why riders need perspective on socially distanced sport

Crunching the numbers during lockdown: how people in the industry are coping *H&H Plus*

The Covid-19 pandemic is affecting everyone’s lives, and those in the equestrian world are no exception. While the full economic impact is unknown, H&H speaks to four people from different corners of the horse community to find out how they have been hit and where they are able to manage their costs

14 moments from the Virtual 5* Eventing Competition that we will never forget

We take a look back at some of the highlights from the competition, which featured some of the world’s top eventers, including William Fox-Pitt, Laura Collett and Gemma Tattersall...

‘He’s my everything’: theatre practitioner working in intensive care credits her horse for getting her through pandemic

‘He’s my horse of a lifetime and I feel so privileged to have him’

Can I transport my horse under the current lockdown regulations?

Lockdown: cross-country courses may reopen, while vets’ guidance is updated

‘Those involved with the facilities should feel adequately prepared to reopen’

Weathering the lockdown storm and dealing with the economic crunch *H&H Plus*

The equestrian industry has shown resilience in the face of previous recessions. Eleanor Jones analyses where the crunch points will be

Back riding but missing competitions? Check out these fun online events to keep you motivated in lockdown

Want to get some competition back into your riding? Don’t miss our pick of online shows

British racing set to return on 1 June

The first meeting on 1 June will be an all-weather fixture at Newcastle and cards for 2-8 June are also planned for a select number of racecourses

Can I go hacking with a friend under the current lockdown regulations?

Tiny rider who was eyeing up Burghley settles for Zoom show in lockdown

‘I could barely move’ — the rider enduring lockdown in a horsebox in Spain with a broken shoulder

When coronavirus hit and Spain went in to lockdown, showjumper José Fumero had just left hospital after incurring a serious injury in a fall while competing on the Sunshine Tour. With a broken shoulder, no groom and unable to drive, the 26-year-old has had no choice but to stay in his horsebox at the venue for the past two months