Horse & Hound Online news

Sponsor Claire Lomas to walk the marathon

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:35:00 GMT

Paralysed former four-star event rider Claire Lomas will walk the London Marathon on 22 April in a special robotic suit.

Grand National winning trainer Josh Gifford dies

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:23:00 GMT

Josh Gifford, the trainer of 1981 Grand National winner Aldaniti and father of event rider Tina Cook has died

Centenary of the Masters of Basset Hounds Association

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Supporters of basseting are enjoying a week of events to mark the centenary of the Masters of Basset Hounds Association (MBHA)

The King's Troop wave goodbye to St John's Wood

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Thousands of people lined the streets of St Johnâs Wood, north London on Monday (6 February) to bid farewell to the Kingâs Troop Royal Horse Artillery

New VOSA booklet launched for horsebox owners

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

This new downloadable booklet explains the rules which horsebox owners need to comply with to stay legal on the road

What's in today's Horse & Hound?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Find out what news, reports, features and specials you can look forward to reading in this week's issue

Racecourses to plant trees for The Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:52:00 GMT

British racecourses will be celebrating The Queenâs Diamond Jubilee this year by planting trees, coppices or entire woods.

Controversial diving horses show to return to Atlantic City

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:03:00 GMT

A controversial show that involves horses diving off a 40ft platform is set to return to Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA this summer

'Vandalised' fence causes in-foal mares to die in road crash

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:59:00 GMT

The mares and a filly were killed on the A36 in Wiltshire after wire was cut, allowing them escape

Fire wipes out stable block at Muirmill Equestrian Centre

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:52:00 GMT

Twenty-one horses were evacuated after a fire burnt stables and store rooms at Muirmill EC, Symington

Horse dies after falling down mineshaft

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The owners had to hire a digger to lift their mare out of the hole

Wedding bells for Geoff Billington and girlfriend Sarah Saltman

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:50:00 GMT

The showjumper popped the question on New Year's Day

Lauren Shannon's blog: thank goodness for the indoor school

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Although the snow has stopped Lauren from going out competing or to the gallops, she has been busy sitting tight on fresh horses in the indoor school

British endurance rider Catriona Moon heads to Abu Dhabi

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Catriona Moon will be the only British rider at the 160km Presidentâs Cup three-star endurance ride in Abu Dhabi on Saturday

Help name this year's new entry of Household Cavalry's horses

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

For the first time, the Household Cavalry is seeking the publicâs help in naming its new horses

Nick Skelton and Big Star win another class in Florida

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:30:00 GMT

Nick and Beverley Widdowsonâs Quick Star stallion beat a record 81 starters from 19 different countries

Owners and riders recognised at British Dressage awards

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:18:00 GMT

More than 350 attended the ball and fundraising auction in central London, a chance for British Dressage to thank the sport's owners

Yorkshire dealer pleads guilty to two charges of fraud

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

A Yorkshire dealer who took horses on loan â" then sold them on â" has received a nine-month suspended prison sentence

Joanne Eccles wins the first FEI vaulting World Cup

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:57:00 GMT

Sisters Joanne and Hannah Eccles took the first and second places at the first FEI World Cup Vaulting final in Bordeaux

H&H readers' video: horses having fun in the snow

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:12:00 GMT

Watch a selection of videos of horses enjoying this weekend's snow, submitted by Horse & Hound readers

Roland's nags and nails: Boy, it's been cold!

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:46:00 GMT

Farrier's apprentice Roland Thompson is not enjoying the arrival of a late winter

Design a jubilee jump for Nunney Horse Trials

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Fancy yourself as a budding Sue Benson or Mike Etherington-Smith?

Horses Inside Out conference to explain equine anatomy

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Interested in equine anatomy and how it affects your horse?

More tickets go on sale for Diamond Jubilee Pageant

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT

An additional evening has been added to the Diamond Jubilee Pageant on Saturday 12 May, creating an extra 4,000 tickets

Zetland huntsman rewarded for his bravery

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Zetland huntsman David Jukes has been recognised for the bravery he showed when helping police to catch a criminal in September