Animals-and-Pets
Horse & Hound
'Better with age'
NCPA Cheshire, Kelsall Hill EC, Cheshire
1 min |
March 05, 2026
Horse & Hound
Horses who sleep better learn better, study finds
Those who had less rapid eye movement sleep gave up more easily on a monitored learning task than others
2 min |
March 05, 2026
Horse & Hound
A different perspective
Almost a year on from his final day hunting the Duke of Beaufort's hounds, Matt Ramsden reflects on how his attitude to the winter, weather and hunting itself has changed
4 min |
March 05, 2026
Horse & Hound
Mixed reaction to 2026 HOYS judging format
In a return to the 2024 system, some judges have been confirmed, but not who will sort which class
3 min |
March 05, 2026
Horse & Hound
'Shows will need your support'
Stuart Hollings on HOYS levies and showing's role in nurturing careers
2 min |
March 05, 2026
Horse & Hound
I made the wrong call
It's easy to underestimate the power of winter out on the hillside when you're tucked away in the lea of a stable yard, finds Tessa Waugh, after an optimistic hacking route proves treacherous.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
Horse & Hound
Down to earth
How much attention do you pay to the soil – its chemical health and nutrient status – in your horse's field? Emily Bevan finds out why your soil should look like chocolate cake rather than brownie
6 min |
February 26, 2026
Horse & Hound
Capper clinches classic on debut
AMY CAPPER aced her first winter JA classic on the 16-year-old stallion Oscar Van De Beekerheide, clinching outright victory with the sole treble clear.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
Horse & Hound
Biddick's bumper Badbury run
A yard dominates, a former national hunt superstar relishes a change of pace and a young jockey from racing stock claims a first win
4 min |
February 26, 2026
Horse & Hound
Bedrooms galore
Spacious equestrian homes that also come with ancillary accommodation
1 min |
February 26, 2026
Horse & Hound
Chill out
These handy boots make light work of cooling down your horse's legs following exercise or as part of rehabilitation to support optimal leg health
1 min |
February 26, 2026
Horse & Hound
Injured rider finally wins compensation
The rider suffered life-changing injuries when a bus spooked her horse
1 min |
February 26, 2026
Horse & Hound
From comeback to champion
A hard-earned return, championship one-twos and world-stage ambitions feature under the Arena UK spotlights
2 min |
February 26, 2026
Horse & Hound
Hat-trick hero
This week provides a regional hat-trick, home-bred breakthroughs and former eventers flying in new careers as they secure championship tickets
4 min |
February 26, 2026
Horse & Hound
Persistence pays off
There's a long- awaited grand prix breakthrough and Hickstead tickets are secured, plus a sole treble clear steals the show
2 min |
February 26, 2026
Horse & Hound
Lusitanos and lemon trees
Hunting in Portugal is as thrilling now as it was for the Duke of Wellington and his officers during the Peninsular War
6 min |
February 26, 2026
Horse & Hound
Old and (seriously) bold
If youre feeling creaky as the end of the season approaches, take heart from these tales of the more mature thruster, says Tessa Waugh
6 min |
February 26, 2026
Horse & Hound
Abracadabra!
Eventing already offers entertainment, skill and speed, but could it be made even better? From rain to roundabouts, Pippa Roome uncovers some ideas for the future
8 min |
February 26, 2026
Horse & Hound
Secretariat
America's first Triple Crown winner for 25 years, Secretariat's speed records from 1973 still stand today. Jamie Haase tracks the enduring significance of the bright chestnut who reset racing's boundaries
8 min |
February 26, 2026
Horse & Hound
'I just adore this horse'
Small yards hit the headlines, as a yard favourite strikes in the £150,000 feature race and a €5,000 purchase triumphs in a Grade Two
1 min |
February 26, 2026
Horse & Hound
This is a ridiculous situation'
Graham Fletcher discusses horse vettings and getting bums on seats
3 min |
February 26, 2026
Horse & Hound
Access all areas Barry Connell
There aren't many trainers with a Cheltenham strike rate like this former hedge fund manager. Martha Terry visits his yard to learn how the magic happens
7 min |
February 26, 2026
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Sport psychologist
Professor Moira Lafferty on helping riders be their best, holding up a flight at Heathrow and travelling the world
3 min |
February 26, 2026
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Horse who exceeded expectations and won medal dies aged 28
Tributes paid to a little mare with a huge personality and a huge heart
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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Telltales
What does the wear on a horseshoe tell us? Simon Moore FWCF explains how farriers assess which shoeing approach is needed
6 min |
February 26, 2026
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Banned woman left horses to suffer by others' bodies
A mother and daughter have been sentenced after 22 horses and 21 dogs were seized from a farm
2 min |
February 26, 2026
Horse & Hound
Farewell to a horse who rewrote history
Michael Jung's double Olympic champion La Biosthetique-Sam FBW has died at the age of 26
2 min |
February 26, 2026
Horse & Hound
Stress behaviours up with dressage levels
Research has found that nosebands are not too tight but that horses' signs of stress increase with competition level
2 min |
February 26, 2026
Horse & Hound
Fresh air and vitamin D
Tessa Waugh focuses on the positives – and the useful effects of “liver-shaking” – at the start of the new year, banishing covetous thoughts of a friend's life in the southern hemisphere
2 min |
January 08, 2026
Horse & Hound
Life beyond college
Careers in the horse world are plentiful and diverse. Sian Lovatt finds out what educational pathways lead where – and it’s not always to the original destination
4 min |