Animals-and-Pets
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
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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 |
January 08, 2026
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Volatus triumphs in battle of the golden oldies
Veteran racehorses are celebrated at Sandown and we reflect on some cracking highlights from the festive period
1 min |
January 08, 2026
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Sharper, smarter, stronger
What can a spell in showjumping teach an eventer? And how might eventing enhance a dressage horse? Bethany Stone talks to the elite riders who have multiple disciplines on their CVs
7 min |
January 08, 2026
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Las Palmas is going places
Leo Lamb triumphs with a seriously exciting 10-year-old “with team potential” and a horse fills a sad void for one winning rider
3 min |
January 08, 2026
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Charles celebrates winning start
Harry Charles and Casquo Blue begin 2026 with grand prix glory, just pipping Scott Brash and Hello Folie
1 min |
January 08, 2026
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Treble delight for Poste
Two female trainers dominate at Horseheath with multiple victories, while point-to-pointing bids farewell to record holder Will Biddick
3 min |
January 08, 2026
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Christmas cheer
The Pytchley with Woodland hounds are in fine form, with big fields out during the festive season
1 min |
January 08, 2026
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When the going gets tough
How do I teach my horse to jump out of soft ground? Ellie Hughes asks Olympic event rider Nicola Wilson and five-star cross-country supremo Tom Crisp
5 min |
January 08, 2026
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‘Most good training looks dull’
Anna Ross on London, young horses and why good training is rarely flashy
3 min |
January 08, 2026
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Swanmore Dantina
Sadie Smith’s homegrown star is proving a picture of elegance and harmony, with a partnership that’s beginning to blossom. Oscar Williams meets her
2 min |
January 08, 2026
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Pride and support
Huge crowds came to back hunts the Government wants to ban
2 min |
January 08, 2026
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Equestrians named in The King's 2026 New Year Honours List
Helping restore and create access to off-road riding and saving horses are among the acts recognised this year
2 min |
January 08, 2026
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Hunt groom at the Duke of Beaufort's
Rachel Salt on the importance of basic horse management and turnout, and the satisfaction of hearing horses munching on evening feeds after a day well spent
3 min |
January 08, 2026
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Trouble spots
Melanomas affect grey horses almost exclusively. they occur, and how veterinary thinking on treatment is shifting
4 min |
January 08, 2026
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Small changes could benefit horses, land and our finances
How changing management to be more sustainable could help, now and in the future
4 min |
January 08, 2026
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A changing of the guard'
Davy Russell on some thrilling races and being grateful to Irish politicians
3 min |
January 08, 2026
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Felix Vogg
The Maryland five-star winner who enjoyed an autumn to remember tells Martha Terry about the rehab that took him from paralysis to the Euros in 26 days and a theme of quirky rides
8 min |
January 08, 2026
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'This is positive news for showing'
Bethan Simons reflects on London and encourages a New Year's resolution
2 min |
January 08, 2026
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Heirs - and hunting
The history of the aristocracy is intertwined with the fascinating history of hunting, Eleanor Doughty discovered while researching her most recent book
6 min |
December 31, 2025
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Magical horse who changed the sport retires to ovation
Ben Maher retired his Olympic champion superstar Explosion W at the London International Horse Show
2 min |
December 31, 2025
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Gentleman gives the perfect gift
A racehorse rewards connections, newly-weds go head-to-head and unlikely candidates show a zest for the limelight
3 min |
December 31, 2025
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Watch out for Wachman
A 20-year-old Irishman scores his biggest win so far in the show's concluding grand prix and another London debutant stands leading rider with three wins
3 min |
December 31, 2025
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Jarillo
\"Exciting times lie ahead\" for the horse-shy Pau winner who is a showman on the up. Martha Terry finds out exactly what makes him a champion
2 min |
December 31, 2025
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Sensors could help prevent fatal injuries
A study found the wearable sensors can help identify at-risk racehorses
1 min |
December 31, 2025
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Myers produces a masterclass
An ambitious rising star takes the under-25 title and one all-conquering duo complete a full set of titles in the fast and furious pony classes
2 min |
December 31, 2025
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Q jumper hits the front
Max Kühner credits clear comms with his mega-talented horse for the perfect jump-off round, pipping British hero Donald Whitaker
4 min |
December 31, 2025
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Matty is man of the match
A Christmas wish for a family team, a fairy-tale ending for a young rider and a “king of the yard” finally gets his centre-line moment
3 min |
December 31, 2025
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Habits of a lifetime
Marginal gains have long been touted as the path to sporting success and forming habits is key. Luz Wollocombe asks top riders and psychologists how to make game-changing habits that last longer than a New Year's resolution
6 min |
December 31, 2025
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'He's like a unicorn
There are happy tears galore as treasured seniors take centre stage
1 min |