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We need to find new audiences
Laura Tomlinson on rebuilding dressage for a new generation
3 min |
November 27, 2025
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Little donkey, little donkey
A standing dish at every Christmas nativity, the humble donkey often steals the show - but beyond the festive spotlight, what does life hold for these remarkable equids?
6 min |
November 27, 2025
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Changing an environment changes horses' behaviour
What your horse wants you to know – and how a beaver's experience could improve welfare
2 min |
November 27, 2025
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Say yes to Yorkshire
A selection of sought-after equestrian homes, nestled within God's own country
1 min |
November 27, 2025
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The officials' club chair
Andy Griffiths, chair of the International Eventing Officials Club and a technical delegate for over 30 years, on being smuggled into Belarus and what riders should do before their first event
3 min |
November 27, 2025
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'You had better go on horseback'
In celebration of the author's 250th year, Bethany Stone delves into the small but significant role of horses in Jane Austen's fiction
7 min |
November 27, 2025
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What is needed to improve welfare for all horses
Expert panellists considered legislation, putting our money where our mouths are and showing the right way to do it
2 min |
November 27, 2025
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Charlotte Dujardin to make her London return
The double Olympic champion heads a stellar list of World Cup entries
1 min |
November 27, 2025
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Feeding for recovery
Nutrition and welfare are intertwined and both remain vital when a horse is on box rest. Edward Busuttil MRCVS demystifies feeding the resting horse
5 min |
November 27, 2025
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Family heroes shine at finals
Shared rides, developing riders and comeback horses produced a series of hard-earned victories
4 min |
November 27, 2025
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Video in warm-up areas allowed and the FEI clarifies blood rules
Certain changes to international dressage rules will apply, or continue to apply, in competition
2 min |
November 27, 2025
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Grey Dawning lights up Haydock
The popular grey sashays to an emotional win in the first Grade One of the season and a father and son team up for the best day of their careers
3 min |
November 27, 2025
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Olympic champion to bow out in front of home crowd
Ben Maher's medal-winning superstar ride Explosion W will officially retire at London International Horse Show
2 min |
November 27, 2025
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No need to Panic for ice-cool Skelton
A gutsy but fragile mare lands the feature race for the Skeltons and Sean Bowen is applauded for an against-the-odds success
1 min |
November 20, 2025
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'Do I look like a mobile bar?
While Tessa Waugh can never predict whether she'll turn into a misanthrope or hostess with the mostest at her home meet, the day is a roaring success – with sausage rolls, sunshine and smiles
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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From donkey to dux
Your Horse Live attendees were treated to some stellar showing, with amateur combinations of all breeds, types and shapes turning out polished to perfection for their finals
4 min |
November 20, 2025
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Cartoonist
Artist Darren Bird, known as Birdie, on the emotional moments that inspire his drawings, and his passion for horses and those who care for them
3 min |
November 20, 2025
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Is yanking horses acceptable?'
Joe Fernyhough on where course-building is going right – and badly wrong
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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Putting ourselves in horses' place to give them lives well lived
World Horse Welfare explains why looking through our horses' eyes is the key to giving them good lives
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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Our past, present - and future
The opening meet of the Fitzwilliam at Milton demonstrates the stability and lengthy history of this illustrious pack of hounds
6 min |
November 20, 2025
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Brushstrokes of genius
The best equestrian artists strike a rich chord, touching us on a deeper level than mere aesthetic appeal. Catherine Austen finds out which paintings speak to art-loving riders
6 min |
November 20, 2025
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Boxing clever
In the first of two articles on box rest care, Edward Busuttil MRCVS explores how to manage its psychological and physiological impacts, stress and reintroducing turnout successfully
5 min |
November 20, 2025
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Pet company boss's apology for fireworks after horse's death
injured A young horse was fatally during the display held at the Pets Corner chief executive's home
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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Ireland and Britain to host new championships
Millstreet will run the first under-25 worlds - and Cornbury the second
1 min |
November 20, 2025
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Top equestrian brands are facing difficult decisions
Charles Owen is to stop UK production and Thermatex and Griffin NuuMed are understood to have shut down
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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Plans for world-class sport at the Los Angeles Olympics revealed
The timetable for the 2028 equestrian events avoids the mid-day heat
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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Like father, like daughter
Generations shared the spotlight - from a stallion and his daughter at grand prix to young riders stepping up - and a former broodmare finds new success
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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Rules allowing voice aids in dressage are welcomed
British Dressage and British Riding Clubs have made the change for some competitions, to apply from January 2026
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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How tack and equipment design can help improve horses lives
Experts consider what each of us can do to promote and improve welfare and ensure ethical treatment of horses
2 min |
November 13, 2025
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I'll relive this moment
Laura Collett reflects on her week taking individual gold at the European Championships at Blenheim in September
7 min |