Coronavirus
Stay up to date with the latest news on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the horse world as a result of government guidelines to combat the spread of the infection…
Coronavirus Q&A for horse owners, riders, businesses and employees
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Eight-year-old donates pocket money to help struggling equine charity
“She knows it’s very hard for them and she wanted to spend her money on feeding the horses”
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Crowdfunding to save 2021 Kentucky five-star as riders and fans raise questions
A crowdfunding effort has started in an attempt to allow the US five-star, the Kentucky Three-Day Event, to go ahead in 2021
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‘Please help’: owner of struggling riding school appeals to H&H readers in time of crisis
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Equestrian sport restart pushed back: no fans at Cheltenham Festival
Cheltenham racecourse’s latest update states there will be no spectators at the Festival under current restrictions. Meanwhile, the restart of other equestrian competition has been pushed back
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First five-star of 2021 falls victim to Covid: ‘We feel the only option is to cancel’
The first five-star of 2021, the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event, has fallen victim to Covid, but organisers are exploring options for the same weekend
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Joanna Thurman-Baker’s dressage blog: why is it so hard to admit we’re struggling?
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Plans continue for a Covid-safe Olympics this year
Tokyo organisers and the FEI are working out how to keep athletes and support personnel safe, what happens if a groom or judge tests positive, plus the added logistical challenge of two equestrian Olympic sites
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Furloughed graphic designer creates free posters to promote equine safety
The designer has had a huge number of requests for posters asking people not to feed horses
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Two-year-old rider and Shetland take on challenge to support struggling riding school
The tiny rider is aiming to help the rising school, which has “hit rock bottom”
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‘We must minimise risk’: eventer’s eight hours in hospital highlights scale of Covid pandemic
“I was told at the hospital I was a high priority, but that they couldn’t get to me any sooner because there were so many people there”
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Blow for eventers as major British spring fixture cancelled
The organisers said they will plan towards a “bigger and better” 2022
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James Fisher: ‘Brexit plus Covid is the perfect storm’
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Record-breaking number of horses rehomed during pandemic
“It is also testament to our incredible teams at each of the farms, who have continued to care for and prepare the horses for rehoming throughout the restrictions”
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83-year-old speech therapist creates herd of ‘Covid horses’ from junk through lockdown
“They’ve taken over; I gave them names and now I’ve got a herd”
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Supreme court insurance ruling could be good news for equestrian industry *H&H Plus*
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Coronavirus: ‘difficult’ decisions taken by 2021 county shows
“Putting on the show we all wish for, set against the risks of it being allowed to happen in the way we would intend, led to the decision to cancel the 2021 event with immediate effect”
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‘No room for complacency’ top FEI doctor warns equestrians
FEI medical committee chairman Dr Mark Hart has reminded the equestrian community of their individual and social responsibility as the world battles the coronavirus pandemic
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Pony Club members hack Land’s End to John O’Groats distance during lockdown
Around two thirds of the 69-member branch combined their efforts to meet the 840-mile target during the Christmas holidays
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‘Everyone needs a Wesley’: Shetland pony becomes village celebrity during lockdown
“I’m in the process of officially registering him as a therapy pony and in the future would like to offer sessions for children and adults to groom and spend time with him. Everyone needs a Wesley!”
