Horse & Hound Eventing news

Frangible Pins Rule to be Reviewed by FEI Eventing Committee

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

After riders petitioned the FEI eventing committee, it is now considering an amendment to the frangible pins rule

Zara Phillips and Toytown carry the Olympic flame

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:04:00 GMT

The former world eventing champions carried the Olympic torch yesterday, 23 May, when the flame reached Cheltenham racecourse

Farewell to Event Horse Producer David Tolley

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:34:00 GMT

David, 69, and his wife Jane ran a successful eventing yard at Kingston Lisle, Oxfordshire, before retiring to Spain

Claire Lomas Announces Plan to Cycle from London to Paris

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

The paralysed eventer plans to cycle from London to Paris using a bike powered by her legs and arms

Blenheim Horse Trials introduces smart phone course walk

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Spectators at Blenheim Horse Trials will be able to get expert insight into the cross-country course by scanning special codes on their smart phones

Zara Phillips and Toytown to carry Olympic torch

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Head to Cheltenham racecourse tomorrow for the chance to see Zara Phillips and Toytown carrying the Olympic flame

Clayton Fredericks in hospital but feeling "fine" after fall at Saumur

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:54:00 GMT

The Australian Olympic hopeful is being kept in hospital in France for observation, following a fall from Be My Guest on the cross-country course

Eventers Call for Broken Frangible Pin Rule to be Scrapped

Sat, 19 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

A rule that imposes penalties for breaking a frangible pin in international horse sport has been criticised by hundreds of eventers

Wet Weather Causes Havoc For Riders and Selectors

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT

With Badminton and Chatsworth cancelled, Olympic eventing preparations have have been thrown into disarray for riders and selectors

Blenheim Horse Trials introduces bareback jumping class

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Following the success of the AmTrust Eventers High Jump, Blenheim Horse Trials has added a bareback jumping class to its schedule of main arena attractions

Pippa Funnell's former top ride Cornerman dies

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

"Charlie", a thoroughbred gelding, was put to sleep at his breeder's farm in Norfolk earlier this week.

Lauren Shannonâs blog: cancelled events throw a spanner in the works

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

H&H eventing diarist Lauren Shannon is among the grounded eventers as Badminton and Chatsworth cancel

Blenheim Helps Out Exhibitors Disappointed by Badminton's Cancellation

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:54:00 GMT

Blenheim Horse Trials will be extending their trade stand area and offering flexible payment terms to exhibitors

Michael Ryanâs Four-star Ride Old Road Has Been Retired

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:40:00 GMT

Old Road, who represented Ireland four times at senior championships with Michael Ryan, has suffered an injury which has ended his eventing career

Gaby Cookeâs blog: getting my nails done versus cross-country

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:30:00 GMT

H&H eventing diarist Gaby Cooke reroutes her horses as events are cancelled and she has time to get her nails done, but would rather be going cross-country

Scotland bids to host European Championships at Blair Castle

Sun, 13 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Blair Castle is hoping to host the senior FEI European Eventing Championships in 2015

Should Eventers need a Licence to Compete in Higher Level Competitions?

Sat, 12 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The question of rider licensing was on the agenda at the eventing round table and an emphasis was put on personal responsibility for rider safety

2012 Grassroots championships will not be rescheduled at Badminton

Fri, 11 May 2012 12:17:00 GMT

To stage the championships as a stand-alone competition would not be viable, either financially or logistically, said Badminton event director, Hugh Thomas

Chatsworth Horse Trials cancels so Olympic hopefuls must re-route again

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:46:00 GMT

Wet weather has forced this weekendâs Chatsworth Horse Trials to cancel, meaning riders must make another new plan for their potential London Olympic mounts

Caroline Powell and Lenamore may compete at London Olympics

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:30:00 GMT

Popular 19-year-old former Burghley winner Lenamore, ridden by Caroline Powell for New Zealand, is available for selection for this summerâs Olympics in London

Nicola Wilsonâs Scottish open champion Bee Diplomatic retires

Mon, 07 May 2012 18:27:00 GMT

Nicola Wilsonâs ride Bee Diplomatic, the reigning Scottish open champion and a half-brother to world team gold medallist Opposition Buzz, has been retired

Todd's NZB Land Vision out of Olympic contention with Tendon Injury

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Mark's 2011 Badminton winner will be off work for around three months

William Fox-Pitt Must Win Badminton 2013 to Clinch Rolex Grand Slam

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:10:00 GMT

Rolex has announced today that the Grand Slam will roll over to Badminton 2013 following the cancellation of this year's horse trials

Claire Lomas passes Â£50k London Marathon fundraising target

Tue, 01 May 2012 13:07:00 GMT

Claire Lomas hit her Â£50,000 fundraising target today after 10 days of walking the London Marathon course.

Hope that BE Grassroots Championships can be rescheduled

Tue, 01 May 2012 09:42:00 GMT

British Eventing is trying to reschedule the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Grassroots Championships