Coronavirus
Stay up to date with the latest news on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the horse world as a result of government guidelines to combat the spread of the infection…
Coronavirus Q&A for horse owners, riders, businesses and employees
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Equestrian industry celebrates ‘freedom day’ as restrictions lift
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Ponies go into north London school to help vulnerable pupils
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British Tokyo teams preparing for all situations after more Covid rules announced *H&H Plus*
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Volunteers and funding key as Riding for the Disabled recovers from Covid *H&H Plus*
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Riders’ competition hopes as Covid continues to challenge *H&H Plus*
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Government confirms outdoor and indoor schools eligible for restart grants despite confusion
Some issues are foreseen, as the guidance says “indoor riding schools” are eligible
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Competition on and supporters welcomed as normality starts to return *H&H Plus*
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Why Burghley cancelled, plus another Nations Cup leg lost *H&H Plus*
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Charlotte Dujardin backs bid to support horses hit by Covid
“When I visited with Brooke in 2015 I was struck by the warm welcome and kindness I received from communities and I’m especially thinking of those people and their animals at this devastating time”
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‘Immense sadness’ as Burghley Horse Trials 2021 cancelled
“Next year marks our 60th anniversary and, despite the challenges ahead, we will be focusing all our efforts on delivering a spectacular event in 2022”
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Dublin Horse Show cancelled owing to Covid uncertainty
The 2021 Dublin Horse Show will not be going ahead; instead, organisers are planning to hold a RDS National Championships in August
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Green light for more equestrian activity to resume in Scotland and Wales
A number of Covid-19 restrictions, including rules on travel and outdoor sport, were eased on Monday (26 April) in Scotland and Wales, paving the way for more organised competition and training to resume
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Campaign for indoor arena law change to protect riding schools *H&H Plus*
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More than 9,000 riders sign up for epic relay across the UK
The Great Horses for Health relay starts on 2 May in Yorkshire and will take place in 11 regions of the UK over five months
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Enjoy a virtual feast of donkeys — on International Carrot Day
The special production is a follow-up to a series of successful events last year, which won the Donkey Sanctuary the award for the best audience engagement campaign at the 2020 UK Social Media Awards
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‘We will not let this rest’: frustration as Government refuses to allow indoor arena use
“Collectively, we will continue to make the strong case for the use of equestrian indoor riding arenas with Government in a bid to get agreement on their use at an earlier stage”
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Mark Phillips: ‘Ridiculous? It’s really off the scale’ *H&H Plus*
Mark Phillips reviews the current global travel and competition challenges facing riders and their support teams
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Delight as sport restarts — but frustration over indoor arena omission
The current legislation omits a previous agreement on indoor arenas
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Stay local and no ride judges as showing prepares to restart *H&H Plus*
