Horse & Hound
A new bond
Ex-racehorses tend to be cheap, athletic and trainable – but they are used to professional handling. Becky Murray discovers how some amateur riders have clicked with ex-racers in their new careers
7 min |
October 07, 2021
Horse & Hound
Tokyo talking points
With the Games done and dusted, what did the travelling vets and farriers learn from their experience? Andrea Oakes reports
6 min |
October 07, 2021
Horse & Hound
Sophie Wells
Injury, Covid and a green newcomer – it’s been a rocky road for Paralympic star Sophie Wells. Gemma Redrup finds out how she’s turned her luck around
8 min |
October 07, 2021
Horse & Hound
Ex-racehorse charity founder
Grace Muir is the founder of the charity HEROS, which rehomes ex-racehorses and provides training courses for children
3 min |
October 07, 2021
BBC Wildlife
Hidden BRITAIN
NICK BAKER Reveals a fascinating world of wildlife that we often overlook.
2 min |
October 2021
BBC Wildlife
Scottish beavers on the rise
Eurasian beaver numbers are expanding fast, but not without conflict with farmers and landowners.
2 min |
October 2021
BBC Wildlife
FADING queen
Far away in French Polynesia, a little songbird is clinging on to survival. Can the Fatu Hiva monarch beat the odds?
8 min |
October 2021
BBC Wildlife
MIKE DILGER'S WILDLIFE WATCHING
ON THE MUDFLATS In his series of great places to watch wildlife in the UK, the star of BBC One’s The One Show points out the surprising joys to be taken from the muddiest of places, teeming with invertebrates and a refuge for waders and wildfowl.
5 min |
October 2021
BBC Wildlife
Seabird chicks fall foul of giant centipedes
Petrels are among the unexpectedly varied diet of the very hungry arthropods.
2 min |
October 2021
BBC Wildlife
The RIDDLE of the ROAN
Blighted by clumsy conservation could there now be signs of hope for Africa’s second largest antelopes?
9 min |
October 2021
BBC Wildlife
LOST SOULS
In May, a minke whale got lost in the Thames, capturing the nation's interest. But why do whales swim up rivers? And how can they be helped?
9 min |
October 2021
BBC Wildlife
Spotted among the trees
Capturing the perfect shot of a jaguar in the vast tropical forests of French Guiana proved a tough challenge for Emmanuel.
1 min |
October 2021
BBC Wildlife
WILDMONTH
Golden leaves, delicate fungi and migrant wildfowl in all their finery – it’s time to embrace autumn.
4 min |
October 2021
Horse & Hound
‘I often learn from the riders'
Leading course-designer Graham Barclay on how the game has changed
3 min |
September 09, 2021
Horse & Hound
Sabine Schut-Kery
The former exhibition rider and side-saddle princess reveals to Alice Collins how her debut Olympic success has hit her like a bolt out of the blue
8 min |
September 09, 2021
Horse & Hound
‘This was Gemma's day'
Gemma Tattersall shows her pure showjumping experience in coaxing a clear from a tired Chilli Knight, as the placings are tweaked behind her
5 min |
September 09, 2021
Horse & Hound
‘Riders hate it – but it's here to stay'
Mark Phillips on the frangible penalties given at Tokyo and Bicton
3 min |
September 09, 2021
Horse & Hound
Pandemic highlights need to plan ahead to avoid laminitis
Clarity is needed on what owners can do for their laminitis-and obesity-prone horses in the event of future lockdowns
3 min |
September 09, 2021
Horse & Hound
Riders speak out over frangible penalties
The automatic award of 11 penalties for breaking any frangible device is causing debate
2 min |
September 09, 2021
Horse & Hound
Medal-hunting on familiar turf
Carl Hester discusses the Europeans and our inspiring Paralympic team
3 min |
September 09, 2021
Horse & Hound
Longer turnout may mean a reduced risk of equine injury
A study found that horses who spent more time out were less likely to sustain soft-tissue damage
3 min |
September 09, 2021
Horse & Hound
Creating a greener equestrian industry
A number of brands are coming up with innovative solutions to help make our industry more sustainable
2 min |
September 09, 2021
Horse & Hound
Horse Deaths After Horsebox Breakdown Raises Questions
A recent tragic event amplifies concerns among horsebox owners about what to do when a breakdown occurs
3 min |
September 09, 2021
Horse & Hound
What's it like to be a horse: how to improve equine mental health
A World Horse Welfare webinar considered how best to support our horses’ mental wellbeing
4 min |
September 02, 2021
Horse & Hound
‘Unexpected wins are the most beautiful'
Dutchman Harrie Smolders books his ticket to the Super Grand Prix in unusual circumstances while Holly Smith lands a winning treble
4 min |
September 02, 2021
Horse & Hound
Paralympic magic
The unstoppable British team won another superb team gold at the Tokyo Games, as well as a host of individual medals, in a thriller of a championship
3 min |
September 02, 2021
Horse & Hound
New membership to support industry
The British Equestrian supporter scheme is aimed at serving the sector
1 min |
September 02, 2021
Horse & Hound
Para riders call for change for disabled community
A current campaign is good but not enough, say those who face a problematic attitude in their everyday lives and work
3 min |
September 02, 2021
Horse & Hound
More education needed on headcollar injury risk
A study found guidance on fitting and use of headcollars could help prevent incidents, including equine fatalities
2 min |
September 02, 2021
Horse & Hound
Can Britain go one better?
Fresh from their euphoric Tokyo trip, Britain look set for silver, while a shake-up in team selections will incite a close battle for bronze, says H&H dressage editor Polly Bryan
2 min |