CATEGORIES
'Baffling' US dressage ban on some headpieces
The US federation has introduced a rule banning a certain type of headpiece - only in pure dressage
Horse world mourns as two leading figures lost
Captain Con Power and Guy Avis have died, aged 71 and 77 respectively
Poor working conditions and the effects on grooms' mental health
New research shows the impact of bad and the benefits of good employment, for all in the industry
Shows' challenges as British international event cancels
The dressage festival at Hickstead will not run in 2025 as it could not be made viable, highlighting issues shows face
Perfect storm for industry after budget confirmed
The minimum wage is to increase again, and bosses will also be hit by increased national insurance
Household Cavalry Sculptor-in-Residence - After years in a city job, Zoë Carmichael was destined to devote herself to the antique discipline of sculpture and immortalise her favourite subjects - horses - in bronze
I’ve hunted all my life. Growing up, I hunted with the Cotswold and VWH and I’m lucky to have been out with lots of packs, from the Teme Valley in Wales where I learnt the name of almost every hound, to days out with the Beaufort with a field of 200-plus. My greatest moments have been following my best friends over Ledbury hedges. Eventually, I focused on eventing – I did juniors and under-21s. Then I got a four-year-old, Bertie, and took him up to what would be four-star today.
Understanding What Affects Acceptance of Equestrian Sport - New large-scale research is aimed at digging deeper into what goes into forming public opinion.
New World Horse Welfare research involving more than 5,000 people has aimed to distil what drives public acceptance in horse sports.The project, supported by The Racing Foundation, moves the conversation around public acceptance forward.World Horse Welfare CEO Roly Owers presented the project at The Racing Foundation conference at Ascot racecourse on 2 October.
Mental Health Professional - Mike Delaney helped to introduce equine facilitated psychotherapy to the UK in 2004 and describes how this work feeds his soul besides benefiting people suffering following severe trauma
Mike Delaney helped to introduce equine facilitated psychotherapy to the UK in 2004 and describes how this work feeds his soul besides benefiting people suffering following severe trauma
Moonshine on best behaviour
The county of Cornwall fields a clutch of champions, while a veteran horse earns his 11th title
'My bone was shattered'
A working rider bouncing back from serious injury and a busy farmer are among those securing coveted Badminton tickets
Home-bred takes two
From Star Wars to Harry Styles, riders celebrate music victories, while one amateur has to move her office for the week - but the effort pays off
Genetic susceptibility
A certain number of inherited disorders are limited to specific breeds. Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS explains the what and why of such cases
'The change was refreshing to watch'
H&H's showing editor on the new judging format at HOYS 2024
Actions rather than words are needed for horse sport's future
The 2024 Racing Foundation conference considered how to help maintain public support
We must change worming habits before it is too late
New guidelines on worm control have been published to try to fight the growing threat of anthelmintic resistance
Eventing Euros return to Blenheim after 20 years
The Oxfordshire four-star will mark its 35th anniversary by hosting the eventing Europeans for a second time
Farewell to medal-winning star mare and 'best friend', aged 18
Gareth Hughes' championship ride Classic Briolinca has died nearly six months after she retired from sport
Sour grapes? Possibly...
As Tessa Waugh settles into the novelty of hunting \"alongside\" husband Adam in the field, she accepts that her prospects of playing a couple working in tandem are far-fetched
Alfie
This huntsman's horse had a traumatic start to his career with Gary Thorpe, but turned out to have \"the heart of a lion and a proper engine\"
Take a bow, Mulberry Lane
The show horse of the moment is crowned supreme horse of the year on the flat, after scoring a Hickstead overall victory as a worker three months ago
IT'S TIME TO VOTE!
Welcome to the ninth Horse & Hound Awards - celebrating the dazzling achievements of the 2024 season, both on centre stage and behind the scenes. As ever, we have some very worthy shortlisted candidates, from sublime champions to emotional stories to pull at the heartstrings.
Jilly Cooper
As Rupert Campbell-Black is immortalised on our screens, the bestselling author tells Martha Terry about her own showjumping exploits, real-life inspirations and the day she lost her manuscript on a bus
'What eventing needs to thrive'
Oliver Townend on collecting rings, a new owner's award and prize money
If ponies could fist-bump...
Finding a new home for a pony sets Tessa Waugh reminiscing about her first hunting pony - and the realisation that the mother is just as important as the child in this human-equine relationship
The • test of time
The Badminton stables have the lure of an oldfashioned toy yard you dreamt of boxing your steed in as a child. Nearly 150 years after they were built, they're still in fine working order, finds Madeleine Silver
The Bishops' Punt pays off
Will Bishop wins the first hunt scurry of the winter season on his wife Harriet's horse
The remedy for everything
Autumn trail-hunting is H&H hunting editor Catherine Austen's favourite thing, and she is doing her best to get as many mornings as possible.
'Bart' proves hard to beat
A formidable combination top an exciting grand prix and beach riding pays off for one Scottish competitor.
A weekend we'll never forget'
Germany triumphs in the inaugural Longines League of Nations Final and Ireland's Mikey Pender enjoys grand prix success
Brave Heart powers to freestyle victory
Established stars and international first-time winners contribute to an exciting six days of top-level competition