Sick foal found in owner’s living room highlights issues of buying and selling unseen
“The new owners had bought Humphrey unseen and admitted they didn’t realise what looking after a horse fully entailed”
Award-winning equestrian hopes to inspire others *H&H Plus*
An equestrian feed company founder who won a prestigious Black British Business Award hopes her success will inspire BAME people across the industry. H&H spoke to her, and others, about progress towards greater diversity in equestrianism
AN equestrian entrepreneur hopes her recent prestigious award will help inspire other young BAME people into all areas of the industry. Sandra Murphy, founder and managing director of Equidiet UK, was announced as the consumer and luxury senior leader winner of the Black British Business Awards, on 30 October.
Devastation as zebra foal dies after local fireworks displays
“She was so full of energy and life and she was a very healthy young zebra”
Much-loved H&H reporter Penny Richardson dies from cancer
“The familiar sight of Penny standing ringside with her pen and notebook in hand is going to be hugely missed”
Vote now: Charlotte Dujardin, Nick Skelton and Ebony Horse Club up for global awards
“Now, more than ever, we need to focus on the positives our sport has to offer and celebrate the fantastic ambassadors we have”
‘It’s not just a girls’ sport’: mother of pony-mad five-year-old challenges stereotypes
“It’s weird it’s seen as a girls’ sport when such a high percentage of the top riders are men; I don’t get it”
Showjumper who underwent double mastectomy hopes her story may help save lives
“I still look like I’ve got breasts, with my airbags; it’s really clever”
Owners urged to use winter to help horses find their ‘summer bodies’
“Bing able to use winter to help your horse’s condition is a positive that owners of good doers can embrace”
Yards still feeling effects of first lockdown — but some positive news *H&H Plus*
Insurance broker SEIB surveyed its commercial clients on the effects of the first lockdown. H&H goes through the results and speaks to equestrian centres to see how business was looking as the second lockdown came in
NEARLY 70% of equestrian centres surveyed on the effects of the coronavirus were still operating with limited or adapted services before the second lockdown – but there have also been positive effects. Of 75 respondents, including riding schools and livery yards, over 95% said turnover was down on pre-lockdown levels, while some raised fears over […]
‘Fight for your dreams’: deaf equestrian student thrives thanks to hearing dog
“Alvin helps me at but most importantly he just makes me laugh because he has a strong character, and gives you the best cuddles”