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Horse & Hound
The Heythrop harvest victory with Barley
The first championships of the season go to the Heythrop and the Albrighton and Woodland, but local packs shine as well
4 min |
June 18, 2026
Horse & Hound
‘We never gave up’
Ireland produces a sensational finish to top the Nations Cup podium and the future looks bright for the next generation
1 min |
June 18, 2026
Horse & Hound
Picador is picture-perfect
A riding pony colt captures an elusive HOYS pass, eventers emerge victorious in the working hunter classes and a hack trots home £1,000 richer
3 min |
June 18, 2026
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Shu makes the News
A rider targeting the Asian Games steps up a level, a 21-year-old mare wins and an amateur restores confidence with a third victory on the trot
2 min |
June 18, 2026
Horse & Hound
And finally... ball skills
ANYONE who might have been tempted to call any player a donkey surely not - in England's World Cup opener against Croatia (17 June) may need to think again.
1 min |
June 25, 2026
Horse & Hound
No baby blues here
DESPITE having given birth to son Theodore only four months ago, Charlotte Fogel aced both medium classes with her 15-year-old Royal Classic gelding, Royal William.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
Horse & Hound
Four out of four
TWO Burgharde Dressage youngsters had a clean sweep of the prelim and novice classes, admirably piloted by Joshua Mellor.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
Horse & Hound
‘I never lost faith in him’
Bubby Upton marks an emotional comeback after a series of falls by repeating her 2025 victory in the showcase class
3 min |
June 18, 2026
Horse & Hound
Orville flies to the top
SANDY MCLEAN piloted two potentially world-class breeding stallions to top the Redpost Equestrian Foxhunter second round, in a jump-off where just three combinations made the final cut.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
Horse & Hound
EGS: where are we now?
Devastating for both horses and owners, equine grass sickness remains incompletely understood. Rosie Olley MRCVS explains what we do know
5 min |
June 18, 2026
Horse & Hound
Successful new start
Joshua Mellor makes a clean sweep, a rescue pony returns from injury to nail qualification and Lara Butler returns to domestic competition
1 min |
June 18, 2026
Horse & Hound
Jagerbomb
The plain, unassuming foal who rocketed to stardom with no fuss whatsoever
1 min |
June 18, 2026
Horse & Hound
Cleopatra's in the money
THE generous £1,000 supreme purse made for an exciting finale, but it was Matilda Jackson-Clutton’s large hack mare Cleopatra (Cleo), ridden by producer Helen Baker, that netted the generous prize pot and took the supreme sash.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
Horse & Hound
BE Lite to allow unaffiliated riders a pathway to event
The idea is to encourage more people to try the sport with the same high standards but less pressure on riders
3 min |
June 18, 2026
Horse & Hound
Lucifer lights it up
A Welsh pony who almost lost his life fulfils a dream, and a former top pony returns to the ring triumphant
4 min |
June 25, 2026
Horse & Hound
How horse sport could tap into a base of 200 million new fans
A report has looked into how to attract and retain new fans, which could benefit all disciplines
2 min |
June 18, 2026
Horse & Hound
Edwards is full Force for victory
Sian Edwards seals a landmark success with a home-bred and a pair of stallions show star quality
1 min |
June 18, 2026
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‘At least the FEI is making an effort’
William Funnell talks aligning rules and pays tribute to “a fantastic human”
2 min |
June 18, 2026
Horse & Hound
'He's a hero'
SAMMIE-JO COFFIN perpetuated a dominant run in the area trial in recent years when she delivered the quickest of three double clears to win on Cevin Z gelding Johnny A, a new ride for this year.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
Horse & Hound
Longshot is back
LIFE for KSL Longshot (Minty) has been a bit of a rollercoaster.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
Horse & Hound
Sanctuary founder
Bernadette Langfield, who received a BEM this month, on the pony that launched the Shy Lowen Sanctuary and the five trespassing teenagers transformed by rescue horses
4 min |
June 18, 2026
Horse & Hound
Dublin's the capital
World Championship hopefuls vie to impress selectors as Aachen beckons
3 min |
June 18, 2026
Horse & Hound
Rose blooms
A rare native makes history, a stud dominates section, and a first ticket for an Irish combination
3 min |
June 18, 2026
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The wow factor
Three striking homes that catch the eye for a wide range of budgets – with plentiful equestrian facilities to match.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
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‘It was a massive risk that paid off’
Carl Hester on the “phenomenal” recent return of dressage at Hickstead
3 min |
June 18, 2026
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BOB ELLIS
THE legendary course-designer and beloved family man has died at 79 after a short illness.
2 min |
June 18, 2026
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New dog law has benefit as control order issued
Police have issued a control order after two horses were injured, and a dog was seen in their field
2 min |
June 18, 2026
Horse & Hound
Final chance to have your say in trail-hunting ban consultation
The Government consultation on how to ban trail-hunting closes today and all are encouraged to submit a response
2 min |
June 18, 2026
Horse & Hound
Well anchored
Is it time for a discipline-specific saddle? Bethany Stone discovers when to make the switch, how to make your choice and the best ways to fund your purchase
4 min |
June 18, 2026
Horse & Hound
Brit wins French event after an FEI review
The FEI found that Storm Straker and Fever Pitch won Royal Jump CCI4*-S
1 min |