Animals-and-Pets
Horse & Hound
Mc Kay sails into top spot
Horses show progress, young jockeys turn heads and additions are made to impressive racecourse CVs
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Horse & Hound
Winter blitz
Is there ever a simple time of year to be a horse owner? Each season poses its own set of challenges reserved especially for the equestrian, but winter is the three-month block that feels the most conspiratorial.
3 min |
December 18, 2025
Horse & Hound
Holy moly Glengouly!
A 33/1 shot lands the December Gold Cup, a mother and son team up for a special victory and winners lay down Festival markers
3 min |
December 18, 2025
Horse & Hound
That's the spirit!
Horse folk bring their A-game to Christmastime and know exactly how to orchestrate a top-tier knees up. Bethany Stone discovers the festive fun happening on yards across the country
6 min |
December 18, 2025
Horse & Hound
Harrison Taylor
The 24-year-old's talent and showmanship have taken him from ambitious home-producer to one of the show circuit's most promising professionals. Alex Robinson catches up with him after his incredible 2025 season
6 min |
December 18, 2025
Horse & Hound
Rishi Persad
The sports presenter on his Caribbean racing roots, an allergy to horses and a faux-pas with Lester Piggott
3 min |
December 18, 2025
Horse & Hound
Leaders of Larkhill
THE invincible Grace A Vous Enki (James King) scored his eighth win on the trot in the mixed open, retaining an unbeaten record at Larkhill. Clive and Joan Hitchings’ nine-year-old is a new recruit for trainer Chris Barber.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
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WHAT'S NEW in the veterinary world?
Peter Green MRCVS reports on recent developments in equine cardiac testing and research
3 min |
December 18, 2025
Horse & Hound
Farrier struck off after horse welfare conviction in court
The farrier had been convicted of failing to meet the needs of a cob stallion, who was put down, two years ago
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Horse & Hound
'Let's move with the times'
Carmen Edwards on how Britain's show system is stuck in the past
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Horse & Hound
'Tis the season to be hunting
With goodwill at fever pitch and community spirit at an all-time high, it's not hunting that gets in the way of Christmas, but perhaps the other way around, as Tessa Waugh writes
6 min |
December 18, 2025
Horse & Hound
Brash on top in Geneva
SCOTT BRASH may not have secured a second consecutive leg of the Rolex Grand Slam, but his cresting form continued with a triumph in the prestigious €170,000 (£154,500) Rolex IJRC top 10 final.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Horse & Hound
Tougher law on dog attacks but questions over its scope
New legislation on worrying animals is to come into force but equestrians are unclear as to when they are covered
2 min |
December 18, 2025
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Deck the halls
The farm's latest venture into pig breeding derails Tessa Waugh from fully appreciating the abundant boughs of holly she has transferred from her hacking routes to her home
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Horse & Hound
Stirling strikes again
Back-to-back grand prix victory, and stars on the rise defined a packed few days of jumping
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Horse & Hound
Splashing into success
New pairings hit winning form, comeback campaigns spark fresh momentum and long-serving schoolmasters deliver milestone successes
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Horse & Hound
One horse put down as 29 seized from sisters who 'meant no harm'
Two women have been banned from keeping horses and given suspended prison sentences for welfare offences
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Horse & Hound
Vets doing vital work for hunting
Representatives of the Veterinary Association of Wildlife Management enjoy a fun day with the Grafton, but their work has a very serious point to it
6 min |
December 18, 2025
Horse & Hound
Sivola jumps to win
Ratcheugh Racing Club, Alnwick, Northumberland
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Horse & Hound
As seasons shift
It is officially winter, but in some areas it's still feeling autumnal. Briony Reed finds out how unseasonable warmth affects equine wellbeing
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Horse & Hound
Breathe easy
The winter months are not without their challenges – support your horse's respiratory system with one of these targeted supplements
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Horse & Hound
Royal award for road safety initiative
A MAJOR royal award given to the British Horse Society (BHS) is a \"pivotal moment for equestrian safety\", it is hoped.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Horse & Hound
Eventing's £10,000 safety fund, plus a new league for amateurs
New initiatives will come into play next year as British Eventing releases its 2026 fixtures list
2 min |
December 18, 2025
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Warning as migrants hide in UK-bound horsebox
Riders have been urged to be aware after migrants stowed away on board a trailer bound for Britain
3 min |
December 18, 2025
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Participation is on the up as fees are set
Rider commitment and retention in eventing are high, a review shows
1 min |
December 18, 2025
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'He's tiny but he answers every question"
Paul Townend secures his first Tingle Creek victory with a diminutive chaser, but the biggest celebrations come for a family's £100 bargain buy
1 min |
December 11, 2025
Horse & Hound
Ed
This hunt horse certainly wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea, but from the moment Daniel Cherriman got on him, he has never let anyone else hunt him
3 min |
December 11, 2025
Horse & Hound
You saw them here first...
Several contenders at this year's London International made young debuts at the show. Jennifer Donald and Bethan Simons revisit some early appearances
8 min |
December 11, 2025
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Peak form to close the year
Personal bests, dominant small-tour form and a powerhouse string of rising talents bring the year to a strong climax
3 min |
December 11, 2025
Horse & Hound
Drifter digs deep
Two wintry meetings delivered standout performances, emotional first wins and classy prospects emerging for the season ahead
3 min |