Horse & Hound
Treworra takes the spoils
A gentle giant provides the high point of Katie Magee’s mixed weekend
5 min |
September 24, 2020
Horse & Hound
Lovely Leicestershire
Prime hunting country and proper countryside make Leicestershire and Rutland an attractive proposition for equestrian house-buyers, at competitive prices, says Lucy Elder
7 min |
September 24, 2020
Horse & Hound
Howley does the double
Richard Howley enjoys a successful show with a new ride, while Douglas Duffin has high hopes for his Foxhunter winner
4 min |
September 24, 2020
Horse & Hound
Ivar Gooden
Despite having a “cheeky side”, this eventer has an impressive record at five-star level with rider Imogen Murray. Hannah Lemieux speaks to his connections
3 min |
September 24, 2020
Horse & Hound
A sticky situation
Inflammation of the normally smooth stomach lining, a condition called peritonitis, can be life-threatening – as Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains
5 min |
September 24, 2020
Horse & Hound
A slice of history
Working yards worthy of an old-fashioned storybook aren’t always easy to come by, but when they do, their associated listed status needn’t cause the headache buyers dread, finds Madeleine Silver
5 min |
September 24, 2020
Horse & Hound
‘I'm a lucky boy'
A twist of fate lands Tom Marquand St Leger glory, the O’Briens make it a family affair and Longchamp results leave the Arc door wide open
4 min |
September 17, 2020
Horse & Hound
Wilson has her eyes on the prize
A British Olympian recovering from injury and an up-and-coming Kiwi are among the winners
5 min |
September 17, 2020
Horse & Hound
Spence keeps her cool
Jumping phases play into the hands of Georgie Spence at this “stunning” event
5 min |
September 17, 2020
Horse & Hound
Harvey Smith
Outspoken and a phenomenal character, the talented Yorkshireman remains one of showjumping’s biggest names, says Jennifer Donald
10+ min |
September 17, 2020
Horse & Hound
Juan Matute Guimón
The grand prix dressage rider talks to Polly Bryan about surviving a brain bleed this year, and why he is feeling more ambitious than ever
6 min |
September 17, 2020
Horse & Hound
Handy pony turns circus star
Complacency turns to terror as Tessa Waugh is left clinging to the reins of a rearing pony while her six-year-old gamely hangs on – before withdrawing from the ensuing handy pony class
2 min |
September 17, 2020
Horse & Hound
Fully loaded
The suspensory ligaments play a vital supporting role in athletic movement, so what’s the prognosis when damage occurs? Dr Rachel Murray MRCVS discusses outcomes
5 min |
September 17, 2020
Horse & Hound
Francesca Nimmo
The point-to-point trainer on her daily routine, the importance of manners and being influenced by her father’s meticulous ways
2 min |
September 17, 2020
Horse & Hound
Brash lays down a challenge
Scott Brash is close to grand prix glory as the GCT makes a brief return, and Aintree beckons for some exciting talent
5 min |
September 17, 2020
Horse & Hound
‘A winning machine'
Sally Goding cleans up with a plethora of wins at Keysoe, while John Crippen is building up an exciting team
4 min |
September 03, 2020
Horse & Hound
'It was the test of my life'
A petite but tricky gelding finally shows what he’s made of, while a Friesian show-off causes a stir
5 min |
September 17, 2020
Horse & Hound
Nights in and days out
Tessa Waugh is only too happy to pay to ride around her own farm as the normally cumbersome gates are propped conveniently open, but her trusty steed finds the excitement too much to handle
2 min |
September 10, 2020
Horse & Hound
The missing link
Your horse may be microchipped, but have you let the paperwork lapse? A new law requires the process to be complete, discovers Andrea Oakes
5 min |
September 10, 2020
Horse & Hound
Peas in a pod
Living with an equally competitive rider has its pros and cons. Lucy Higginson asks some power couples how they balance family life with competitive goals
8 min |
September 10, 2020
Horse & Hound
Jayne Ross
The showing supremo on sitting quietly and checking your horse’s mood, her sporting bloodlines, Frankie Dettori’s style and why jacket colour is key
3 min |
September 10, 2020
Horse & Hound
Fruselli rockets to the top
A speedy round claims the grand prix spoils for Holly Smith as Hickstead smoothly hosts its one show of this pandemic-plagued year
5 min |
September 10, 2020
Horse & Hound
Double delight from Durable
Combinations demonstrate lockdown training has worked with improved scores and personal bests
4 min |
September 10, 2020
Horse & Hound
Dargun dares to win
Piggy March claims a fourth victory aboard Dargun as he grows in “strength and confidence”, while Tom McEwen enjoys a successful weekend
4 min |
September 10, 2020
Horse & Hound
A baptism of fire
Working with horses is hard graft, so it’s no surprise that the equestrian industry demands some of the toughest initiations. Madeleine Silver talks to those who have taken the plunge
7 min |
September 10, 2020
Horse & Hound
Good Relationships Key As Harvest Picture Unknown
Horse owners are urged to build relationships with suppliers and be prepared, after a challenging harvest
2 min |
September 10, 2020
Horse & Hound
Happiness Is A Winning Mare
Tom Whitaker tops a classy field, Irish youngsters shine and two riders score one-twos at this well-attended show
4 min |
September 10, 2020
Country Smallholding
Grab life by the horns
Horned sheep are easy to handle, hardy and relatively self-sufficient. Carefully managed, they are fantastic for smallholdings, suggests vet Charlotte Mouland
2 min |
October 2020
Country Smallholding
Fit for farrowing?
Care of the sow before and during farrowing is vital for a healthy litter, as is after care of the piglets, as Liz Shankland explains in the first of two articles for newcomers to breeding
6 min |
October 2020
Country Smallholding
Talking trees
The work of arboriculturists is varied and specialised. Debbie Kingsley finds out more from tree surgeon and smallholder Bruce Macfarlane
7 min |