Travelling

Computer simulations to help drivers learn how to reverse trailers

Haygain HG One hay steamer review: ‘Perfect for riders who travel a lot’ *Score 9/10*

Find out how professional event rider Sam Jennings rated this hay steamer in Horse & Hound’s independent test

Urgent questions over post-Brexit international horse transport *H&H Plus*

A Defra webinar on 4 November explained in detail the steps anyone taking horses from Britain to EU member states will need to follow after the end of the transition period. H&H finds out more

‘Digital passports’ cited as future in post-Brexit international equine travel

A ‘digital passport’ for horses has been put forward as a solution to help smooth cross-border travel continue for competition, race and breeding horses from 2021

Best leather headcollars 2020: Horse & Hound’s tester ranks her favourites

Find out which leather headcollars were awarded H&H Approved status in our independent group test

Best tail protectors 2020: Horse & Hound’s tester ranks her favourites

Find out which tail guards, with and without bags, were awarded H&H Approved status in our independent group test

Premier Equine padded tail guard with tail bag: ‘the best I tested’ 10/10

Find out how yard manager and hunting enthusiast Harriet Rimmer rated these tail protectors in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

Hy padded tail guard: ‘exceptionally good value for money’ 10/10

Find out how yard manager and hunting enthusiast Harriet Rimmer rated these tail protectors in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

LeMieux tail guard with bag: ‘kept tails very neat and protected’ 9/10

Find out how yard manager and hunting enthusiast Harriet Rimmer rated these tail protectors in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

Bucas tail protector and bag: ‘I really liked this shorter tail bag’ 8/10

Find out how yard manager and hunting enthusiast Harriet Rimmer rated these tail protectors in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

Shires Arma tail guard with detachable tail bag: ‘fits well and really easy to adjust’ 8/10

Find out how yard manager and hunting enthusiast Harriet Rimmer rated these tail protectors in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

Woof Wear tail guard: ‘one of the best I tested – I wish it came with a bag’ 7/10

Find out how yard manager and hunting enthusiast Harriet Rimmer rated these tail protectors in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

Eskadron tail guard: ‘a basic tail guard offering good protection’ 7/10

Find out how yard manager and hunting enthusiast Harriet Rimmer rated these tail protectors in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

Man caught unloading Shetland pony from ‘highly dangerous’ van

‘If the pony was to lose its balance when the vehicle went round a corner or stopped suddenly, he could have injured himself significantly’

Horse movement receives green light post-Brexit

EU members granted the UK listed status in April but this did not apply for the delayed Brexit date of 31 October

Be prepared: government issues guidance on horse movement after Brexit

The guidance will apply in the event of a no-deal Brexit

Best travel rugs: Horse & Hound’s tester ranks her favourites

Bucas Panel Prize cooler: ‘a lovely all-round travel rug’ 10/10

Find out how five-star event rider Jo Rimmer rated these travel rugs in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

WeatherBeeta Thermic Quilt standard neck cooler: ‘everything about this rug was good’ 9/10

Find out how five-star event rider Jo Rimmer rated these travel rugs in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

Shires Tempest Original Thermo Quilt rug: ‘didn’t slip or attract bedding’ 9/10

Find out how five-star event rider Jo Rimmer rated these travel rugs in Horse & Hound’s independent group test