Horse News

New Horsewatch scheme for West Yorkshire A new Horsewatch scheme for the Wetherby and Harewood area of West Yorkshire will be launched on the first two days (14-15 July) of the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate. Led by police community su... more >>

RSPCA appeal over pony with overgrown hooves A neglected pony with twisted and overgrown hooves has been removed from a field near Pyle at Brigend in Mid Glamorgan. The RSPCA is appealing for information about the Shetland gelding, which a lo... more >>

Warning over horse theft A two-year-old stallion, which was microchipped, has been stolen from a field in Hinton Manor Lane, Clanfield, Hants. Riley, who is bright bay with a white blaze, was discovered missing by his owner ... more >>

Pupils invited to paint a horse Global animal health and nutrition company Alltech, with Stamford Endowed Schools and the British Equestrian Federation, has announced details of an equestrian art competition for UK schoolchildren. ... more >>

Michael Whitaker suspected of doping at La Baule Britain's leading show jumper Michael Whitaker has been suspended from competition by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) for an alleged doping offence. Mr Whitaker had been due to jump a... more >>

HOYS seeks new talent for equestrian displays Has equestrianism got talent? The organiser of two of the UK's biggest horse shows hopes so and is searching for fresh acts to wow the crowds this year. Grandstand Media, which runs Horse of the Ye... more >>

William Funnell wins the DFS Derby at Hickstead William Funnell joined the ranks of three-time Hickstead Derby winners yesterday with a thrilling clear on Cortaflex Mondriaan. With Guy Williams (Skip Two Ramiro) and William Whitaker (Animation I... more >>

Horsebox seller still waiting for money 20 months later A Cambridge auction house that has left clients out of pocket has promised all outstanding money will be paid. One person has been waiting for 20 months for cash from John Dyer and Sons Auctions, w... more >>

Illegal farriers taken to court for a second time THE Farriers Registration Council (FRC) has vowed to keep taking a pair of brothers from Wales to court after they were caught performing illegal farriery for a second time. But the convicted men c... more >>

Soldier takes up riding challenge Phil Packer, the Royal Military Police soldier left paraplegic after a Basra rocket attack, has taken up a challenge laid down by top model and leading polo player Jodie Kidd to take riding lessons. ... more >>

Redwings celebrates its Silver Jubilee at Summer Open Weekend Redwings Horse Sanctuary is allowing visitors free entry to the normally restricted headquarters as part of its Silver Jubilee celebrations this summer. Redwings will be marking "25 years of caring... more >>

Last few days to sign petition against low flying helicopters A campaign to protect riders and horses from low-flying aircraft and helicopters by raising the current minimum flying height from 100ft to 200ft is still seeking signatures for its petition to lobby ... more >>

Nicky Henderson found guilty of administering banned substance Top National Hunt trainer Nicky Henderson has been found guilty of administering a prohibited substance to one of his horses and faces a possible ban from the sport. Mr Henderson was found guilty o... more >>

New riding club formed in Suffolk A new riding club has been formed by riders in North Suffolk, who were tired of travelling long distances to compete. Halesworth and District Riding Club was started by 10 riders in May in order to... more >>

Equestrian centre struck by strangles appeals for funding A desperate plea for help has gone out from an equestrian centre for the disabled in the Midlands that is in danger of closing due to an outbreak of strangles. North Warwickshire Equestrian Centre ... more >>

Event rider plans to set world record for non-stop riding Event rider Joss Gray may not be able to sit down for a week after his attempt to create a first-time world record for non-stop riding. Joss aims to ride for 24 hours to raise cash for two South Af... more >>

Meet Katy Willings: dressage rider turned Mongol Derby competitor Former international dressage rider Katy Willings is taking part in the Mongol Derby, which will see 26 experienced riders crossing 1,000km of wilderness in Mongolia astride semi-wild native Mongolian... more >>

Richard Dunwoody reaches half-way mark on 1,000 Mile Challenge Richard Dunwoody has reached the half-way mark on his 1,000 Miles in 1,000 Hours Challenge. The former champion jockey completed his 500th mile at 7pm on Friday, 19 June. He had been walking for... more >>

Showing world shocked as 90 horses and ponies could be remeasured Allegations that up to 90 horses and ponies were measured short by a vet in Essex have rocked the showing world. Vet Marc Auerbach has been removed from the Joint Measurement Board (JMB) list of ap... more >>

Horse owners asked to send in photos to break world record Horse owners around the world have been offered the chance to share their equine photos, and attempt to break a world record at the same time. Pet owners can upload their photos on Petplan Insuranc... more >>