Olympia kicks off today (16-22 December 2019) and with it comes the rare phenomenon of the migration of the country-based equestrian to London. The big smoke can be an intimidating environment so here is H&H’s guide to spotting your fellow visitors
A change to the number of penalties awarded for breaking a frangible pin is expected following a protest by the International Event Riders Association
The foal came to the sanctuary with her mother, Millie, who was put down after suffering ongoing lameness issues
The cross-country at this year’s Burghley Horse Trials will be run in reverse
With the general election eight weeks away, equine charities and countryside organisations are calling on voters to put pressure on politicians to make sure rural issues are not pushed aside
There has been a call from vets and industry professionals for owners to change the way they worm their horses to maintain the effectiveness of current wormers
The polo community remains under pressure to introduce a minimum safety standard for its hats
The sudden removal of the European safety standard — EN 1384 — at the end of last year threw the industry into disarray and confused consumers. But with new hat models now being released, could the change mark another major development in the movement to make riding safer?
A report has been published by Horse Sport Ireland which outlines 35 key recommendations to help secure the future of the breed
The dog walker is thought to hold critical information about what caused two riders to fall off out hacking, resulting in fatal injuries to one individual
An inquest into the death of an experienced horse woman, who was kicked while clipping a young horse, has taken place
A pony who got loose while being led out hacking was found back at home accompanied by a 'missed delivery' note from the local postman
Somerley Park will host a second horse trials this summer to fill the void left by the cancellation of Salperton
The event has clarified whether dogs will be allowed at the competition following speculation of a blanket ban
A Member of European Parliament has announced her commitment to improve standards of equine welfare across the EU
Giuseppe della Chiesa talks frankly about the challenges of designing a four-star track at one of the most famous horse trials in the world
A meeting has been called by the FEI after a protest by the International Event Riders Association against changes to the frangible pin rule
The equestrian world has paid tribute to Hugh Condry, who died peacefully in his sleep aged 88 last week (27 February)
A court has heard how the woman sustained multiple chest and head injuries at an inquest into the death
The two-week drive towards the campaign came after several incidents — including one violent — with anti-hunting protesters
