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‘Ensuring everyone gets home safe’: tanker driver wins award after riders share footage of his driving – which will help train others

Yesterday 13:32 Horse And Hound

road safety cyclists cycle bycycle high vis viz Shelley Rand with her two horses, tom and henry (with the star)A tanker driver who passed two horses and riders in exemplary fashion has won a driver safety award from his company – and footage of the incident will help train other drivers.

Dispute over dog in divorce case highlights why including horses in pre-nups could be useful

Yesterday 13:03 Horse And Hound

Library image.A divorce case involving a dog has raised a talking point about how courts view animals in marital disputes – and highlighted that including horses in pre-nuptial agreements could be beneficial.

Horses can smell humans’ fear and joy, study finds, and change their behaviour accordingly

Yesterday 12:49 Horse And Hound

2C55RTD A close up of a strong and muscular black horse's nose with a white stripe down the middle of the muzzle.Horses can smell humans’ fear, a study has found, and its scent and that of other emotions can influence horses’ behaviour.

New series with £1,000 top prize to reward consistent combinations

Yesterday 09:58 Horse And Hound

Credit David MillerThe British Show Pony Society (BSPS) and Marnie-Grange Stud have announced a new series to reward consistent combinations, sponsored by Alan Marnie. New for 2026, the BSPS Marnie-Grange...

If you’re considering becoming a freelance groom, this is what you need to know before going alone

Yesterday 08:15 Horse And Hound

Catherine Waterfall spoke to individuals currently working as freelance grooms, and Bethany Stone caught up with Lucy Katan of the British Grooms Association for the essential information

The unbreakable bond between rider who sustained life-changing injuries and her ex-racehorse ‘best friend’

31 Jan 2026 15:33 Horse And Hound

An equestrian who sustained life-changing injuries in an accident has received an award in honour of her partnership with her much-loved former racehorse – as vital fundraising efforts continue to fund her rehab.

Your ‘once-in-a-generation chance’ to have your say on changes to ‘outdated’ vet regulations

31 Jan 2026 13:31 Horse And Hound

Library image.A consultation on reforms to the “outdated” Veterinary Surgeons Act (VSA) has been described as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” – as vets and the public are urged to respond. Defra has announced an eight-week consultation on proposed changes to the 1966 Act.

From youngest to oldest, smallest to tallest: meet the showjumpers and Shetlands flying first-class to Hong Kong

31 Jan 2026 12:12 Horse And Hound

Nine Shetland ponies – and seven dogs – joined 51 top showjumping horses flying by plane from Belgium to the Far East this week for the Longines International Hong Kong Horse Show (30 January-1 February).

A competitor’s guide to the HOYS showing qualifiers – including judges and closing dates

31 Jan 2026 08:30 Horse And Hound

Do you dream of your very own HOYS centre line moment?I know first-hand how hard it is to find and keep on top of planning your season, so I’ve collated your need-to-know information for the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) qualifiers in one place.

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‘Ensuring everyone gets home safe’: tanker driver wins award after riders share footage of his driving – which will help train others

Dispute over dog in divorce case highlights why including horses in pre-nups could be useful

Horses can smell humans’ fear and joy, study finds, and change their behaviour accordingly

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New series with £1,000 top prize to reward consistent combinations

If you’re considering becoming a freelance groom, this is what you need to know before going alone

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The unbreakable bond between rider who sustained life-changing injuries and her ex-racehorse ‘best friend’

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Your ‘once-in-a-generation chance’ to have your say on changes to ‘outdated’ vet regulations

From youngest to oldest, smallest to tallest: meet the showjumpers and Shetlands flying first-class to Hong Kong

A competitor’s guide to the HOYS showing qualifiers – including judges and closing dates

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