Pairs victory for friends brought together by breast cancer
‘I said ‘let’s go and do a mini team chase, dressed in pink, and show that cancer doesn’t have to mean the end’
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Road to Olympia: Ex-eventer who had catastrophic rotational fall starts new career as show horse…
‘Tam not only lost his confidence, but sustained an injury to his suspensory ligament which never left him and this ultimately resulted in retirement aged 13’
Come behind the scenes with Ben Maher as he prepares for Olympia
As preparations begin in earnest for the London International Horse Show at Olympia next week, we went behind the scenes with Great Britain’s leading showjumper Ben Maher to meet his three equine contenders, while having a look around his beautiful Hertfordshire stables
John and Michael Whitaker to miss Olympia: ‘it won’t be the same without them’ *H&H Plus*
Comment by H&H showjumping editor Jennifer Donald
There will be two notable absentees at Olympia, The London International Horse Show, next week — the legendary showjumping brothers John and Michael Whitaker. Both have been regular competitors at this traditional festive spectacular for the past four decades and are as much a part of Olympia as Santa Claus’s appearance in the Christmas finale […]
Graham Fletcher: Support is everything *H&H Plus*
H&H’s showjumping columnist on why family matters, and the need for entertainment
H&H Feed Week: how to feed your horse during his winter holiday
As we get further into the depths of winter, many owners will be wondering what is the best way to manage their horse’s nutrition during a hard-earned break following a busy period of competing. Here is some advice on how to best feed your horse during his winter holiday…
‘End of an era’: farewell to brave retired police horse who played vital role in riots
‘ It was safe to say everyone fell in love with him instantly and not just for his dashing looks’
Hovis’ Friday diary: when Kevin the Keratoma met the Butcher of Berlin
Dear diary, Last week I tried to help you two-legged creatures by sharing wisdom, and an inside secret or two, in a vain attempt to make you understand the colossal blunder you are all making when you “hilariously” dress up your horse as a festive buffoon. Sadly, it appears from the number of pictures shared […]
‘I could see the trailer trying to overtake me’: rider’s horror after towbar separates from car
‘It was an absolutely horrific experience. I was heading towards a dual carriageway so I’m relieved it didn’t happen there’
Kick back, relax and watch the British-produced equestrian films that won international acclaim
Last week British film company Equine Productions picked up a total of five awards at the Equus Film Festival. Here we take a look at the films that won those awards