Horse And Hound

Denis Lynch and stallion Dark Chocolate 48 in action at the CSI5* Verona, Italy.The top lot at this week’s Aloga showjumping horse auction in Belgium was 10-year-old grand prix stallion Dark Chocolate, who was sold for €2.3million (£1,975,000) for a student of Cian O’Connor. Dark Chocolate (Casall x Acodetto I) has been ridden and produced by Ireland’s Denis Lynch for the past few years, being crowned the leading […]

William Fox-Pitt and Grafennacht at Badminton 2023. The spotlight will be on the Mars Badminton Horse Trials riders and horses who are in contention for the trophy this week and fans will eagerly await their performances as they take to the big stage. Check out the info below to make sure you are fully in the know about the top pairs to […]

G9R936 Rider with Westphalian Warmblood / German Warmblood, dressage training, riding arena, curb bit, riding helmetThe FEI has set out its much-anticipated action plan to ensure “a good life” for equines – but questions remain on whether “the voice of the horse” is being heard. The first session of the 2024 FEI Sports Forum (29-30 April) was dedicated to discussing the final report of the Equine Ethics and Wellbeing Commission […]

Oliver Townend and Ballaghmor Class at Badminton 2019. The dream of the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing is over for Oliver Townend for this year as the British rider has withdrawn his sole ride, Ballaghmor Class, from this week’s Mars Badminton Horse Trials (8-12 May). The world number one won Kentucky Three-Day Event last month and Burghley Horse Trials last year, so was set […]

Laura Collett raises the Badminton trophy after her win at the 2022 event. Laura Collett has withdrawn one of her Mars Badminton Horse Trials rides from this week’s event (8-12 May). The British rider, who won Badminton in 2022 with London 52, was due to start Badminton on two mares owned by their breeders. She has withdrawn Yvonne Ferguson’s Bling from the event but will still start on […]

2CBE3YK Badminton House Gloucestershire Seat of the Dukes of Beaufort since the late 17th century, Badminton Horse Trails Equestrian1. Badminton is so nearly here… The five-star competitors are arriving and settling into their stables ahead of the first horse inspection at Mars Badminton Horse Trials tomorrow (Wednesday 8 May). You can stay up to date with all the news as it happens throughout the week via our team of expert reporters who will […]

Several Army horses were in the spotlight last month when falling rubble at a London building site caused them to spook and unseat their riders. The story shone a light on how severely even well-trained horses can react – but have the loose cavalry horses improved road safety? On 24 April, five Household Cavalry horses […]

James Rushbrooke and Milchem Eclipse at Badminton 2023. The latest Mars Badminton Horse Trials withdrawals for this week’s event (8-12 May) cover riders of several nationalities. Britain’s James Rushbrooke, who was to be number 23, has been denied the chance to go for a third Badminton completion, having pulled out his own Milchem Eclipse. The pair were 43rd here in 2022 and 17th […]

The Queen, then Duchess of Cornwall, presents the Badminton trophy to Michael Jung in 2016, alongside Lance Bradley, from former event sponsor Mitsubishi Motors. The Queen will attend the Mars Badminton Horse Trials (8-12 May) this week. Her Majesty will watch the final showjumping phase on Sunday, 12 May and then present the prizes for the winners. The Queen at Badminton Horse Trials: royal history Badminton celebrates its 75th anniversary this year and the event has long had ties […]

Blue with Alex Tooley.Riders have been warned to take care when using plastic oral syringes after an event horse suffered a nasty wound under his tongue – and the owner’s vet son came to the rescue. Rebecca Tooley noticed that her Irish gelding Mr Blue Sky Too was drooling and appeared to be in discomfort, after he had […]