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Equestrian humour
‘To me, you are perfect’: Teddy The Shetland melts hearts in festive film special
The much-loved Shetland spreads Christmas cheer by reenacting scenes from festive films
6 things only the owners of spooky horses will understand
Sara Walker explains what to expect if your horse is more ‘untamed explosion’ than ‘bombproof’...
7 things only people who took up riding in later life can relate to
If you’re a bit late to the horse riding scene, here’s what to expect, as explained by Sara Walker...
The (tongue-in-cheek) beginner’s guide to winter rugging
Sara Walker explains how the confusing world of rugging your horse through the winter months works...
12 questions all horse people ask themselves as Christmas approaches
December is fast approaching and the festive season is in the air at H&H. But are you thinking about rides with tinsel decoration or wondering whether your horse will get jealous of the reindeer?
Getting ready takes forever — and 7 other you’d forgotten about winter riding
There’s something deeply satisfying about braving the elements to take your horse out — but chances are you’ll experience all or most of the following though...
Rory Bremner impersonates equestrian personalities (they will make you laugh out loud)
Rory Bremner, impressionist and very funny man, also has a strong link with the horse world. We went to interview him recently and couldn’t resist asking him to do a couple of impressions
12 things you’ll almost certainly know if you have a chestnut mare
If you own a chestnut mare, you may well have experienced some or all of the following...
Wet, muddy legs — and more of your farrier’s pet hates
Ever wondered why your farrier is a bit, well, grumpy? The following things could have something to do with it...
8 thoughts of a hardy turned out horse
The depths of winter are nearly upon us. Your hardy horse lives out all year round without a care in the world, saving you a fortune on livery bills and mucking out… But what do they really think about it?
Meet the horses who have Movember sussed already (standby for ‘tache envy)
Equines across the country are jumping on the Movember bandwagon, doing their bit to support the charitable event
6 things riders remember happen when the clocks go back
Snow/ice/sleet/rain + grass = a muddy disaster...
Horsey chores we all love to hate: which would you choose?
Would you rather muck out 15 stables or sweep the yard 60 times? Bath five horses or plait seven manes?
6 ways competing has changed over the years
Competing these days may be expensive and complicated – but was it any better in the old days? Sara Walker takes a look at how things have moved on
Want to be à la mode? 7 tips to help you get the most out of your French eventing experience
When in France, be chic. We’re in the thick of the French end-of-season horse trials, and for those British spectators who want be à la mode, here are a few handy tips
9 things riders quickly realise when competitions move indoors
As the days become shorter and colder, this also often marks the time when competitions moves from the outdoors to the indoor arena. And when it does, perhaps it throws up some or one of the following…
13 ridiculous mistakes all competition riders have made at some stage
There are so many ways to get eliminated — or just a very red face — at a horse show or competition. And that’s before you even take the unpredictability of horses into account…
10 things that only happen to horse owners
However long you've looked after horses there are some inevitable firsts that you can only experience as a horse owner or rider — from frosty receptions in supermarkets to the walk of shame after being ditched over a hedge
18 horse-related superstitions that people swear by
Horses have been around for, well, donkey’s years. They’re inextricably woven into the fabric and folklore of Britain — and many countries round the world, too. Here we round up a few horsey superstitions...