11+ hour, 17+ min ago  (855+ words) Dressage has a future " but we need to accept there are things that are not right, and there is a shared responsibility to see and change them. This was a key message from an Intelligent Horsemanship (IH) webinar titled "Can…...

13+ hour, 53+ min ago  (742+ words) Ros Canter's epic Badminton win four months after giving birth has shone the spotlight on rider pregnancy and returning to sport, as a new study continues the "important conversation. Researchers from Hartpury University surveyed 727 riders to understand equestrians' experiences during…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (292+ words) John Burbidge, the long-standing supporter of the equestrian community died on 12 April, aged 81. John was born in Blackpool in 1944. He was raised in London and went to work in the print and direct mail industry. When his employer Michael Green…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (530+ words) A new five-star pathway could help combat declining entries for Mars Badminton and Defender Burghley, its proposer hopes. "What's worrying is that this is not by design " it is not part of a vision or plan," he told H&H. Sam…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (218+ words) The Derby entries are in and the final preparations are underway for runners and riders aiming for the 2026 Epsom Classic. The Betfred Derby takes place at 4pm on Saturday 6 June on Epsom Downs racecourse and an A-list crop of three-year-old colts…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (616+ words) Staff education, role models and trustworthy research were the three key themes in a cross-industry discussion on how to ensure thoroughbreds" wellbeing is the best it can be throughout their lives. Researchers, trainers, educators and other leading industry figures debated…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (655+ words) Andrew Heffernan's London 2012 Olympic ride Millthyme Corolla was put down last week at the age of 23. The British-bred mare, with whom Cheshire-based Dutch rider Andrew finished 33rd individually in 2012, and contested the 2011 and 2013 European Championships, last competed internationally in 2017. "She did…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (262+ words) Have you recently started riding? If so, the Horse & Hound team is keen to hear about your experiences so far, for a new product we are hoping to launch. As part of plans to help make the equestrian world a…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (266+ words) The Friday audience at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) will be able to watch the "precision, creativity and exceptional teamwork" of the best Pony Club musical ride in the country. "We are delighted to welcome the winning team from…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (582+ words) There are four enclosures at Royal Ascot, with three of those open to the public. Each enclosure has an atmosphere of its own, offering a unique raceday'experience. Royal Ascot itself is one of the most prestigious and exciting Flat race…...