Feathered fairytale: abandoned cob turned showing star qualifies for Royal International
Blue Cross Jack was taken in by the Blue Cross when he was abandoned in East Anglia
Rachael joined Horse & Hound in 2014, initially as a digital sub editor then became part of the news team as a writer in 2015. The philosophy graduate studied journalism at the Press Association before working as a local reporter at the Brentwood Gazette. Rachael is now a mum of two and still loves all things equestrian, including hacking, dressage and jumping with her cob Bert. Rachael left the H&H staff to go freelance in June 2019, but still contributes to our magazine and website, as well as our sister magazine Country Life, among others.
Blue Cross Jack was taken in by the Blue Cross when he was abandoned in East Anglia
”I plan on going back to the sport I love, eventing, and I want to teach kids to ride“
The owner had idea their dam was carrying two foals until he spotted the pair in the field
Penny Pollard will stand down at BD’s annual general meeting on 20 September
Former service horse Hendrix is one of those looking for a peaceful new life
A poll on horseandhound.co.uk has highlighted readers’ views on taking on a former rescue case
“I did initially think, ‘Do I just call it a day?’ But I’m not ready to. I live for my riding — it’s what gets me up in the morning”
The International Concussion and Head Injury Research Foundation is exploring whether repeated head trauma leads to neurological problems later in life
“I couldn't have wished for a greater horse, he was the king of our yard”
“After losing three pints of blood, I needed urgent medical care, without it I would have been close to death”
The youngster is believed to be the first miniature Shetland-donkey cross
He was originally bought as a companion, but he soon showed his aptitude for jumping
The former racehorse is back in work having recovered from his injuries
Film-maker Danielle Scott is currently working on the short film, which she hopes will make viewers take note
Seven-year-old Chloe Phillips wanted explain the importance of passing riders safely
The rides are taking place across the UK as part of the Pass Wide and Slow road safety campaign
The businesswoman wanted to counteract the amount of plastic her customers were throwing away
Shandwick Bentley wowed the judges at this year’s Royal Windsor Horse Show
An appeal has been launched. Warning: report contains very graphic images
Rescue donkey Del Boy was celebrating his 16th birthday during the celebrity visit