Coronavirus

Dublin Horse Show cancelled owing to Covid uncertainty

The 2021 Dublin Horse Show will not be going ahead; instead, organisers are planning to hold a RDS National Championships in August

Green light for more equestrian activity to resume in Scotland and Wales

A number of Covid-19 restrictions, including rules on travel and outdoor sport, were eased on Monday (26 April) in Scotland and Wales, paving the way for more organised competition and training to resume

Campaign for indoor arena law change to protect riding schools

More than 9,000 riders sign up for epic relay across the UK

The Great Horses for Health relay starts on 2 May in Yorkshire and will take place in 11 regions of the UK over five months

Enjoy a virtual feast of donkeys — on International Carrot Day

The special production is a follow-up to a series of successful events last year, which won the Donkey Sanctuary the award for the best audience engagement campaign at the 2020 UK Social Media Awards

‘We will not let this rest’: frustration as Government refuses to allow indoor arena use

“Collectively, we will continue to make the strong case for the use of equestrian indoor riding arenas with Government in a bid to get agreement on their use at an earlier stage”

Mark Phillips: ‘Ridiculous? It’s really off the scale’ *H&H Plus*

Mark Phillips reviews the current global travel and competition challenges facing riders and their support teams

Delight as sport restarts — but frustration over indoor arena omission

The current legislation omits a previous agreement on indoor arenas

Stay local and no ride judges as showing prepares to restart *H&H Plus*

Carl Hester: ‘Top riders still need to qualify for the Olympics’ *H&H Plus*

Carl Hester shares his thoughts on the difficulties of competing abroad and team selection ahead of this year’s championships, as well as remembering a very special neighbour...

Equestrian trade’s post-Covid recovery appears better than feared *H&H Plus*

Riders should apply Covid principles at shows to also protect against spread of EHV

“We’ve all learned the importance of protecting each other during the pandemic – now we need to apply the same principles to protect everyone’s horses”

Good news for Scottish riders as competition gets to restart

Last week, first minister Nicola Sturgeon set out plans to relax the “stay at home” restrictions and today (12 March) Horsescotland released revised guidance for equestrians, in accordance with Sportscotland.

‘That was the dream’: Badminton grassroots riders disappointed as alternative options offered

Riders who had qualified for the event due to be held at Badminton this year have been offered two options

Bramham Horse Trials 2021 cancelled: ‘It would be irresponsible to run’

The organisers say it is impossible to control public access numbers or guarantee social distancing in busy areas

Two spring internationals cancelled as grip of Covid-19 continues

Two international eventing fixtures in May have been cancelled owing to continued uncertainty over the Covid-19 situation

8 thoughts riders might have when competitions resume

Many riders are chomping at the bit to get back competing after lockdown, and we think a few of these might run through their heads when that time comes

A lifeline in the pandemic: how horses have been a saviour over the past year *H&H Plus*

Dressage and showjumping reveal lockdown exit roadmaps for riders in England

British Dressage and British Showjumping have revealed their operational plans for the return of competition and training in England from 29 March

Eventing world reacts to Badminton cancellation *H&H Plus*