Amateur rider ban to remain for Cheltenham Festival
Amateur riders will not be permitted at this year’s Cheltenham Festival as they are not considered ‘elite’ under the Government’s coronavirus rules
Equestrian sport to resume in March: ‘an end is in sight’
The equestrian world is planning for the resumption of competition and training in March, in line with the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown
Work ongoing as Brexit delays spark horse welfare concerns *H&H Plus*
Those travelling horses abroad since Britain left the EU have reported delays, on top of the extra costs and paperwork. H&H finds out from government and industry bodies what is being done about the issues
DELAYS at borders are causing welfare concerns as the equine industry negotiates post-Brexit realities. Mixed experiences with waiting times at EU border control posts (BCP), an approximate 300% increase in costs and new paperwork are having a real impact. You might also be interested in…
Grooms’ skill and care celebrated with big cash prizes in new league
A new best turned out league with €18,000 (£15,560) prize money has been launched to recognise the hard work and skill that goes into caring for horses
Progress made on ‘essential’ horse welfare projects *H&H Plus*
Progress into “essential” projects set out by the racing industry’s Horse Welfare Board is being made, one year on from its launch, despite Covid challenges. H&H finds out more
PROGRESS into “essential” projects set out by the racing industry’s Horse Welfare Board is being made, one year on from its launch, despite Covid challenges. The whip, euthanasia and the ethics of using horses in sport were among the key headlines from the five-year strategy , which the industry hopes will serve as a “blueprint” […]
Park Lane Stables saved as £1m goal reached
Park Lane Stables in London has raised more than £1m to buy its home and safeguard its future following a crowdfunding campaign
‘Help us bring them home’: five basset hounds stolen from kennels
The two and a half couple of working bassets, belonging to the Westerby Basset Hounds, were stolen when their kennels were broken into overnight on 17 February
Cost of post-Brexit travel to EU up 300%: call for evidence to improve situation
British Equestrian is asking those involved in transporting horses to the EU to share their experiences, while a Government inquiry is also calling for evidence
Reassurances to owners after equine coronavirus antibodies found in Tokyo *H&H Plus*
Vets and the FEI have spoken out to reassure owners that equine coronavirus is very different to Covid-19, and that the antibodies found in horses in Tokyo are not a cause for concern. H&H finds out more from the experts
Top events prepare to go on despite coronavirus challenge *H&H Plus*
There will be less prize-money on offer at the first two five-star events of the year, and a shorter run-up to them, but organisers say they are on track to deliver. H&H finds out more about how organisers are doing, a year into the pandemic
PREPARATIONS for Badminton continue apace as top events grapple with uncertainties and financial hits owing to the coronavirus pandemic. Badminton made the call in October that the 2021 event (5–9 May) would run behind closed doors. The Gloucestershire CCI5* is the first European top-level international horse trials of the year and organisers are working to […]