Coronavirus

Badminton Horse Trials 2021 cancelled: ‘Everyone is desperately disappointed’

Badminton Horse Trials 2021 has been cancelled – the event was expected to go ahead behind closed doors, but this is no longer possible

Eventing abandonment insurance up for review *H&H Plus*

‘Full steam ahead’: Royal Windsor to run on different dates this year

 “We are determined to produce one of our best events for the horse world to enjoy”

Flagship endurance ride off as sport prepares to restart

“There is a great deal of excitement and momentum building for the 2021 season and we are anticipating a bumper year for the sport”

Lockdown update: confirmation on riding school reopening, lesson travel and arena hire

Lockdown restrictions are set to ease next month; what this means for the equestrian industry has been confirmed

Katie Jerram-Hunnable: loving your mare isn’t reason to breed from her *H&H Plus*

H&H showing columnist Katie Jerram-Hunnable on how Covid has affected breeding and sales

Carl Hester: urgent rewrite of Brexit rules needed to avoid welfare problems in Calais *H&H Plus*

Carl Hester discusses the issues involved in transporting horses post-Brexit

Equestrian sport to resume in March: ‘an end is in sight’

The equestrian world is planning for the resumption of competition and training in March, in line with the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown

Covid brings opportunities for young showjumping rider

“Robyn’s dreams all came true at once as she was getting incredible training every day, riding amazing talented horses and learning to showjump to a higher standard”

Vet offers free jabs and wormers to riding schools hit hard by lockdown

The aim was to help riding schools struggling with no income during lockdown

Breeding against the odds: how the industry has coped and adapted during Covid-19 *H&H Plus*

Reassurances to owners after equine coronavirus antibodies found in Tokyo *H&H Plus*

Vets and the FEI have spoken out to reassure owners that equine coronavirus is very different to Covid-19, and that the antibodies found in horses in Tokyo are not a cause for concern. H&H finds out more from the experts

Top events prepare to go on despite coronavirus challenge *H&H Plus*

Racecourse reveals plans to Covid test 5,000 a day to help fans return

Chester racecourse has outlined plans for rapid Covid testing of up to 5,000 people a day, as part of a proposal bring back racing fans in a safe way

Medical alert dogs take advantage of lockdown for equine-related training

The puppies are being trained to support children who have diabetes

Low risk of Covid-19 spread via sporting equipment, research shows

The study found that it is ‘unlikely that sports equipment is a major cause for transmission’ of coronavirus

Tokyo reporter’s blog: my blood ran cold – what if I have to leave midway through the Olympic cross-country?

As the Tokyo 2020 Playbooks are released, H&H’s Pippa Roome blogs about the reality of going to the rescheduled Olympics this summer

Cancellation U-turn: Kentucky five-star to go ahead after crowdfunding raises $550,000

The US five-star at the Kentucky Three-Day Event 2021 will go ahead as organisers have reversed a decision to cancel following a grassroots fundraising effort

Desperate Scottish riding schools speak out over lack of support *H&H Plus*

New training formats and extra competition days on the cards for eventing’s restart

“We don’t know what different restrictions or changes might be in place, but we know we can run a sport that’s socially distanced and Covid-safe”