Horse reunited with owner after helicopter rescue from 60ft ravine
A horse has been safely reunited with her owner after falling 60ft down a ravine, leading to a major rescue operation
‘Why can’t riders do the same as footballers?’ Top indoor show plans to press ahead this winter
“We’re determined to put on a 60th event that showcases the sport at the highest level”
New schemes to improve traceability of racehorses *H&H Plus*
As the throughbred world strives for improved traceability of its equines throughout their lives, Weatherbys has announced its e-passport will go live to the UK and Irish thoroughbred market in 2021. H&H finds out more about the benefits it will offer…
THOROUGHBRED owners are being urged to ensure their horses are correctly registered as the industry pushes to improve traceability. It is a legal requirement for the new owner of any horse to update its passport with the relevant passport-issuing authority (PIO) within 30 days of purchase. The racing industry is pushing for greater awareness and […]
Delight as Grand National runner-up shows his talent in second career
Grand National runner-up The Last Samuri is thriving in his new post-racing life after retiring from a successful career on the track last year. Paul and Clare Rooney’s talented gelding retired sound and well in March 2019 following a career spanning six seasons. The popular 12-year-old, by Flemensfirth, is enjoying his retraining with Pandora Lovett, […]
Social distancing on podiums and ‘polite bows’ in new FEI rules for safe prize-givings
The FEI has released a host of new rules applying to prize-givings, the media and vets
All equestrian competition suspended in UAE after ‘clear intent’ to avoid new rules
The FEI has suspended the UAE national federation following a ‘clear intent to avoid the application of the new rules’ at two major endurance fixtures this year
Why Leicestershire is a great place for equestrians to live *H&H Plus*
Prime hunting country and proper countryside make Leicestershire and Rutland an attractive proposition for equestrian house-buyers, at competitive prices
IF Leicestershire is the heart of rural England, then the horse is surely the heart of Leicestershire. Few counties can boast quite so many links with the equestrian world, and those roots run deep. If the inviting hedges and rolling countryside don’t set every rider imagining the feeling of galloping across the open fields, the […]
Police warning after cars drove round fallen horse and rider on the road
The incident was one of a number recently that prompted police in Epsom to urge drivers to slow down, take more care and leave extra time if crossing the Downs
Lloyds’ black horse gallops through Britain in emotional new advert
The iconic black horse is back for a new Lloyds Bank advert, galloping through British countryside in the clip titled Forever Forwards
What digital passports could mean for future horse travel *H&H Plus*
It is hoped the proposed digital passports would “ensure efficient cross-border movement of sport, racing and breeding horses” after the end of the Brexit process. H&H speaks to experts in government, governance and equine welfare about the issue…
PROPOSALS for digital horse passports have brought fresh hope of easing movement of horses between the UK and EU nations after Brexit. The idea comes from the International Horse Sports Confederation (IHSC) taskforce for Brexit and EU animal health law, which comprises representatives of sport horse, breeding and racing bodies. You may also be interested […]