Horse & Hound
Making memories
Tessa Waugh reminisces over the trials and tribulations of Easter traditions, the whims of dual-personality ponies and getting hands-on among the next generation of pony-orientated mothers
2 min |
April 20, 2023
Horse & Hound
'Mind games' pay off
Laura Collett has to leave her superstar London 52 at home but triumphs onher second Badminton hopeful, while a new partnership also rise to the top
5 min |
April 20, 2023
Horse & Hound
Box office horses take the spotlight
From the dazzling Constitution Hill to Warren Greatrex's emotional Topham success, there was even more to savour
3 min |
April 20, 2023
Horse & Hound
Progress made in solving the grass sickness puzzle
Vets and scientists have discussed the challenges posed by the disease and how to tackle it in the future
2 min |
April 20, 2023
Horse & Hound
'It's all about Corach. He was brilliant'
A distinctive gelding, who “loves shovels-full of carrots and parsnips”, gives Kinross trainer Lucinda Russell and jockey Derek Fox an incredible second win in the Randox Grand National
4 min |
April 20, 2023
Horse & Hound
Pony philanthropist
Elizabeth Barratt, 17, set up Project Pony in 2021, loaning talented competition ponies to young riders who wouldn't otherwise have an opportunity to compete
3 min |
April 20, 2023
Horse & Hound
Giant victory
One horse provides connections with a victory that they will remember, while another relishes a marathon trip
5 min |
April 20, 2023
Horse & Hound
Barefoot hooves have greater motion than those with shoes
The second set of results from a pilot study into equine movement have now been released
2 min |
April 20, 2023
Horse & Hound
Bradburne is on a winning streak
While the Grand National was taking place – a race synonymous with Katie Bradburne’s own family – the teenager proved her own winning credentials
4 min |
April 20, 2023
Horse & Hound
Mind the gap
The equestrian gender gap may be closing, but it still prevails in certain disciplines. Luz Wollocombe analyses the shifts, and where the sport gains and loses representation for both male and female riders
6 min |
April 13, 2023
Horse & Hound
Gene-editing law paves way for tech to be used in animals
The legislation only applies to plants at present, but there is provision to explore how it could apply to animals
2 min |
April 13, 2023
Horse & Hound
Research looks at horses’ genes and stress response
The study may help to identify horses who need a different training style
1 min |
April 13, 2023
Horse & Hound
Eventing comes together to discuss the sport's future
After the wet spring wreaked havoc, a meeting was called at Thoresby on the way forward
3 min |
April 13, 2023
Horse & Hound
New dressage rule means fewer riders in top classes
The FEI has increased the qualifying score for progression in four- and five-star international dressage competitions
2 min |
April 13, 2023
Horse & Hound
King Edward grows his greatness
Henrik von Eckermann continued world domination, while British riders put up a strong fight
5 min |
April 13, 2023
Horse & Hound
'I said it won't be life changing, but it was
Ahead of Saturday's Randox Grand National at Aintree, Jennifer Donald finds out what it means to win the world's greatest steeplechase
7 min |
April 13, 2023
Horse & Hound
Para classification is unfair'
Natasha Baker discusses the need to level up classifications in para dressage
2 min |
April 13, 2023
Horse & Hound
Harvey maintains his spring
A veteran gelding gives his rider an emotional victory, while other winners battle the odds to take home titles | British Riding Clubs SEIB Insurance Brokers Novice Winter Championships, Arena UK, Lincs
3 min |
April 13, 2023
Horse & Hound
ITV Racing presenter
This week, Alice Plunkett is part of the BAFTA-winning ITV Racing team showcasing the Grand National to nearly 10 million viewers. She reveals a chaotic moment off air, juggling domesticity and the time she was lost for words.
3 min |
April 13, 2023
Horse & Hound
Makeover magic
Whether you want to restore an old yard to its former glory or pull down derelict sheds and start from scratch, a stabling project needs a vision. Martha Terry discovers how to do it
4 min |
April 13, 2023
Horse & Hound
Officials raise major concerns about the way they are treated
Calls have been made for the FEI to put in place clear sanctions and rules to protect officials
2 min |
April 13, 2023
Horse & Hound
Joined-up approach needed to improve animal welfare
MPs and animal charities are looking at how better to enforce welfare law
2 min |
April 13, 2023
Horse & Hound
Sharon and Sarah Harrison
The STARS Championships are fast becoming a pinnacle of the grassroots showing calendar. Tricia Johnson speaks to the women at the show’s helm
6 min |
April 13, 2023
Horse & Hound
Peak performance
Vets provide a vital service at equine events, but it’s always possible to fine-tune emergency response. Professor Patrick Pollock FRCVS explains the benefit of tailored incident management training
6 min |
April 13, 2023
Horse & Hound
Dalera delights
Germany's outstanding duo retain their title, while a new combination finish second
3 min |
April 13, 2023
Horse & Hound
'Can we press the reset button?'
The start of this season has been mired in issues, says Andrew Nicholson
3 min |
April 06, 2023
BBC Wildlife
MARK CARWARDINE OPINION
\"As grey wolf numbers increase, there is a rising tide of hostility\"
2 min |
April 2023
BBC Wildlife
Something in the water
The downward trend in shark attacks may be good news for swimmers but is it bad news for sharks?
1 min |
April 2023
BBC Wildlife
Wetlands go lead-free
Law to save millions of wildfowl comes into effect as the use of lead gunshot is banned across EU countries
1 min |
April 2023
BBC Wildlife
THE BIG CAT QUEST
One woman's mission to see a rare snow leopard in Tajikistan's Pamir mountains - and meet the people protecting them
7 min |