What is dressage? An essential guide to the sport of dressage
May 1, 2024 · The highest score ever given in dressage is 94.3%, awarded to Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro for their grand prix freestyle test at Olympia, London, in December 2014. Charlotte and Valegro also ...
New dressage tests and rules revealed: what riders need to know
Dec 5, 2023 · The 2024 British Dressage (BD) members’ handbook was released last Friday (1 December) and brought with it the much anticipated new dressage tests – as well as some key rule changes.
Famous racehorses: 15 of the best of all time | Horse & Hound
Jul 21, 2021 · Foaled on 11 February 2008, Frankel is now retired from racing and is standing at stud. The British-based horse was unbeaten in his 14-race career and was the highest-rated racehorse in the world ...
Terrier breeds – the lowdown on the 33 varieties | Horse & Hound
Jun 11, 2024 · The 33 breeds with terrier in their name have many shared characteristics, but also huge differences in physique, size, coat and provenance
What is showjumping? An essential guide to the sport of …
Jun 1, 2024 · The modern pentathlon is an Olympic sport that comprises five different events – fencing, freestyle swimming, showjumping and a cross-country run combined with pistol shooting.
How much does it cost to own a horse? - Horse & Hound
Jan 9, 2024 · Grass livery is usually around £80-£200 per month depending on the level of care – whether a groom checks the horses’ feet and rugs, poo-picks, feeds hay and so on daily, or the landowner is ...
Best riding hats for horse riders of all abilities - Horse & Hound
Jan 5, 2024 · Charles Owen 4Star. Colours: Silver, black or navy Sizes: 54–62cm Standards: ASTM F1163, PAS 015 (with Kitemark), SNELL E2016, VG1 (with Kitemark) RRP: £240 Reasons to buy: Meets four safety ...
Laminitis in horses: signs, causes, treatment and prevention
Jun 17, 2024 · Laminitis in horses is a life-threatening condition that should be a year-round concern for all owners with prevention being far better than cure
Tendon injuries: causes, signs, treatment and prognosis - Horse
Nov 13, 2019 · Tendon injuries in horses can signal the end of a horse’s athletic career. Read the latest advice based on expert research in Horse & Hound’s vet library.
Types of noseband for horses – and finding the right one - Horse …
Feb 8, 2022 · Martha is an experienced journalist who is mad-keen on horses and dogs. Her reporting CV includes the Paris Olympics, European championships, Aachen World Equestrian Festival and World Cup finals.