Hercules the cob makes three very special wishes for 2021
“The driving force is also to send out that positive message. Things will be better”
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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Riders urged to stick to ‘vital’ Covid rules as sport restarts
“We would like to thank everyone who has been supportive of the protocols and assisted greatly in getting the sport to where it is”
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‘We need your help’: drive to support struggling riding schools *H&H Plus*
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‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ as equestrian activity and competition set to resume in England
“We must all continue to play our part across the United Kingdom, so we can avoid any further lockdowns in any areas”
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Welcome news: sport to resume and limited fans to return when lockdown ends
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced 23 November that outdoor sport can resume when England exits lockdown and returns to a strengthened tiered system, while limited numbers of fans are set to return
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£40 million for racing, ‘door open’ for other sports and hope for return of grassroots
The £40 million loan provisionally announced for British racing is part of the Government’s £300 million Sport Winter Survival Package
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Tighter restrictions for 11 areas of Scotland make competitions unviable
“The main impact of the restrictions from our point of view is on the venues again. They’re unlikely to be able to run viable competitions with the restricted geography of where competitors come from”
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‘We’ll still be able to provide some magic’: Olympia 2020 goes online
The free virtual experience follows the cancellation of this year’s live show owing to the coronavirus pandemic
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100-year-old who survived coronavirus celebrates birthday with pony visit
“I feel very lucky and grateful to the carers for everything that they’ve organised for me. I wish it could be my birthday every day”
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Lockdown update: clarification provided for riding schools
In an update today (12 November) the British Horse Society (BHS) said it had been liaising with Defra and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to gain clarification on Covid legislation and the impact on riding schools
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11 ways to make lockdown as productive as possible
If you’re feeling frustrated about putting your life back on hold for four weeks, here are some suggestions for jobs and activities that you can get stuck into to make this time productive...
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Yards still feeling effects of first lockdown — but some positive news *H&H Plus*
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Rules confirmed on shows, riding, training and travelling horses during lockdown
“The removal of stables and riding centres from the list of venues that should close has to be counted as a small victory for us all”
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Woman fined for attempting 160-mile trip to Wales to see her horse during lockdown
“Enforcement remains only a method of last resort when drivers are determined to flout the rules”
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10 ways you can support small equestrian businesses and freelancers right now
Times are hard at the moment, as we are fully aware, and small businesses and riding instructors are understandably concerned about their futures and attempting to stay afloat during the Covid-19 pandemic and in the months following. So here we bring you 10 ways you can support them…
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Last remaining European five-star show cancelled owing to coronavirus
A spokesperson for CHI Geneva said the organising committee has done “everything in their power” including “strict and far-reaching health security measures”, but it was not to be
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Advice for equestrians as second lockdown looms
British Dressage and the British Horse Society have issued interim guidance to riders and members as the equestrian world waits to hear exactly what the second lockdown will mean for them
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Horse sport shutdown looks inevitable as second lockdown announced
“I think there will be a fair bit of lobbying but I don’t see how we can avoid a shutdown for the sport”
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Times tough for charities as Covid effects start to bite *H&H Plus*
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John Holliday: ‘Should it be ratcatcher or red for hunting during the pandemic?’ *H&H Plus*
John Holliday reflects on the financial implications of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and why tradition is important
