‘I’ll really miss race-riding’: history-making jockey steps down with baby announcement
‘I really have had a career that I could never imagined and I’ve been blessed to be associated with the horses that I have ridden’
World Bitless Association and FEI to meet for the first time
The World Bitless Association (WBA) will meet with the FEI for the first time this year. The move follows a campaign by the WBA in 2019 against the ban on competitors using bitless bridles in the cross-country phase of FEI eventing competitions. The invitation from FEI eventing director Catrin Norinder said they would like to […]
Tributes paid to 34-year-old coloured superstar who adored Hickstead
Indian Trail, who has numerous major championships to his name, loved the main arena at Hickstead and gave joy to many, has been put down aged 34 following a long and happy life with Georgina and Anthony Andrews
‘Nine lives’ team in epic challenge to help those who helped them in toughest times
Nine people whose lives have been touched by the Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF) are covering 560 miles in nine days to raise money for the charity. The “9 Lives Challenge”is the brainchild of IJF beneficiary Wayne Burton, who sustained a life-changing injury in a racing fall 12 years ago. Each of the nine participants (see […]
‘We are very proud of these mums’: charity welcomes five foals born to rescued horses
‘It is great that all the horses are now returning to full health and will go on to be rehomed’
The new tech helping sport run in the wake of the pandemic *H&H Plus*
A sports restart after the coronavirus lockdown, innovative minds across the industry are looking at high-tech ways of meeting government guidelines and keeping everyone safe
NEW technology from enterprising minds within the equestrian world is set to help horse sport return and keep people safe in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Equestrian sport relies on large numbers of volunteers to be able to run. This can often be physically alongside each other, for example dressage judges and writers, and […]
*Breaking news* Animal Health Trust to close after attempts to secure a viable financial future fail
The Animal Health Trust (AHT) will close after months of trying to source enough funding for a viable future. The leading veterinary and scientific research charity announced the sad news today (3 July). “It is with deep regret that today we have announced to our colleagues that the Animal Health Trust’s board of trustees have […]
RDA’s closure during pandemic is having a huge negative effect *H&H Plus*
While lockdown has been tough for many people, those who rely on Riding for the Disabled groups for their only weekly physical and/or social activity have found the shut down especially hard to cope with. H&H finds out more…
Prolonged closure of Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) groups is having a negative impact on a large number of members’ confidence, and physical and mental wellbeing. The RDA surveyed 3,382 members, including riders and carriage drivers, family members, carers, teachers and volunteers. Of these, 80% said being unable to access the RDA has had […]
Fresh advice for owners and riders as first local lockdown imposed
Equestrians in Leicester have been advised they can still ride, but are encouraged to stay at home as much as possible as the city goes back into lockdown
Prince Charles pays a visit to Suffolks and other rare breeds as pioneering farm prepares to reopen
Prince Charles visited Suffolk horses and other animals at Cotswold Farm Park to discuss rare breeds conservation with owner and Countryfile presenter Adam Henson. Farm Park is a Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) accredited farm and Adam is strongly involved in preserving a number of rare breeds. It became the first RBST-accredited farm when it […]