Author: Suzanne Ashton

Tom McEwen
Eventing NewsHorse News
Suzanne Ashton

World champion Tom McEwen set for Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials

Fresh from winning team gold for Great Britain at the FEI World Eventing Championships in Aachen, Tom McEwen is set to compete at the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials this September. The double Olympic team gold medallist has a number of horses entered for the Oxfordshire event, which takes place from 16 to 20 September against the backdrop of Blenheim Palace. McEwen helped Great Britain secure World Championship team gold in Aachen in August and will now return to three-day competition closer to home. The Agria-sponsored rider is based at Gatcombe in Gloucestershire. Agria UK CEO Vicki Wentworth said:

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SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse qualifier - Fado Des Bosses
Horse NewsShowing News
Suzanne Ashton

From £280,000 racehorse to Burghley champion: Fado Des Bosses secures HOYS ticket

A former £280,000 racehorse who caught the eye of amateur rider Jeanette Stayt while trotting across a field has secured his ticket to the Horse of the Year Show after winning at Defender Burghley. Jeanette and Fado Des Bosses topped more than 20 former racehorses in the SEIB Insurance Brokers Racehorse to Riding Horse class on Sunday 6 September, with only the winner earning qualification for HOYS. “Every-time Frado goes out he is like clockwork! He loves being in the ring and the attention that comes with it. It’s made it even more special as my daughter Alex and granddaughter

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Newmarket opens for The Henry Cecil Open Weekend
Horse Racing NewsWhat’s on
Suzanne Ashton

Newmarket to open its doors for The Henry Cecil Open Weekend

Newmarket will welcome the public behind the scenes at some of British racing’s leading yards and equine establishments during The Henry Cecil Open Weekend on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026. Saturday’s programme includes access to The National Stud, British Racing School, Godolphin Rehoming, Rossdales Equine Hospital and the National Horseracing Museum. Visitors purchasing a separate Newmarket Racecourse ticket can also watch ten trainers compete in a charity race sponsored by Lady Jane Cecil. On Sunday morning, racegoers can watch horses exercise on Warren Hill before 21 training yards open their doors. John and Thady Gosden, Sir Mark Prescott

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Eve Nicholls and Falloway Dubreau securing the RoR title in the Tattersalls RoR Ridden Showing Supreme Championship
Horse News
Suzanne Ashton

Record-breaking RoR National Championships celebrate life after racing

A record 350 former racehorses competed at the 2026 Jockey Club RoR National Championships, showcasing the versatility of the Thoroughbred and the opportunities available beyond the racecourse. Held at Aintree Equestrian Centre from 18 to 23 August, the six-day championships attracted record numbers across several disciplines. There were 541 dressage entries and 269 jumping entries across showjumping and arena eventing, with many horses competing in more than one class. Among the leading winners, Eve Nicholls partnered Falloway Dubreau to victory in the Tattersalls RoR Ridden Showing Supreme Championship (feature image). Stella Bunn and Evron claimed the Hot to Trot Racing

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a horse with two vets - investigation to improve equine asthma care continues
Horse News
Suzanne Ashton

Equine asthma care targeted by new CVS Equine project

Equine asthma diagnosis, treatment and long-term management are the focus of a new quality improvement project launched across CVS Equine practices. The condition is common and often requires ongoing care. However, differences in how cases are diagnosed, recorded and treated can make it difficult to evaluate outcomes across a large number of horses. For the first stage of the Equine Asthma Quality Improvement Project, veterinary surgeons, nurses and client care teams will be asked to record equine asthma consistently as a formal diagnosis within the company’s clinical management system. This will allow CVS Equine to identify cases accurately and build

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Harry Meade’s mare Cavalier Crystal
Horse News
Suzanne Ashton

Cavalier Crystal wins fourth consecutive Twemlows Burghley Scholarship

Harry Meade’s Cavalier Crystal has won the Twemlows Burghley Scholarship for the fourth consecutive year following another strong performance at Defender Burghley Horse Trials. The scholarship is awarded annually to the highest-placed British-domiciled mare finishing inside the top 20. Cavalier Crystal secured the honour after completing this year’s competition in 10th place. Provided by Twemlows Stud Farm, the award includes two embryo transfers and is designed to support the breeding of elite British mares without interrupting their competitive careers. Twemlows has presented the scholarship in partnership with Defender Burghley Horse Trials for the past 18 years. Previous recipients include leading

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products for thrush in hooves
Product Guides
Suzanne Ashton

Products to soothe thrush in horse hooves

Looking for products for thrush in horse hooves in the UK? Then our product guide here will be able to help. Our article on thrush in horse hooves offers a variety of information on the causes, symptoms andprevention, so don’t forget to check it out to learn more about the condition. With an industry packed full of products to help treat all kinds of ailments in horses (thankfully), we’ve narrowed down your search to the top products available to combat thrush in horse hooves. Why a mixture of products for thrush? We’ve included a selection of different products available for

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Thrush in horse hooves image of horses hooves
Horse Health
Suzanne Ashton

Thrush in horse hooves

Learn about the causes and symptoms of thrush in horse hooves, how it is treated and the steps owners can take to help prevent it. Hoof problems in horses can be worrying for horse owners. Whether you discover a crack, notice an unpleasant smell or suspect an infection, it is important to identify the problem and seek appropriate advice before it becomes more serious. We have all heard the saying, ‘No hoof, no horse’. Fortunately, maintaining healthy hooves does not have to be complicated. Regular cleaning, good stable and field management, and routine visits from a qualified farrier can all

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stable toys
Features
Suzanne Ashton

Stable toys your horse or pony will love

Providing your horse or pony with a suitable stable toy can help reduce boredom and encourage natural behaviours. This may be particularly beneficial during winter, when many horses spend longer periods stabled due to poor weather and reduced turnout. Changes in behaviour, including box walking, weaving, crib-biting or increased anxiety, can indicate boredom, stress, discomfort or an underlying health concern. If your horse begins displaying unusual or persistent behaviours, seek advice from your vet. Conditions such as Colic or Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome may require veterinary investigation. Following our get your stable ready for winter feature, we take a look

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Pippa Funnell MBE coaches a Member of The Pony Club during the 2025 Masterclass. Credit London International Horse Show / Peter Nixon 
Eventing NewsHorse News
Suzanne Ashton

Pippa Funnell Pony Club Masterclass Returns to London

Four young riders will earn the opportunity to train with Olympic eventer Pippa Funnell MBE at London International Horse Show 2026. The Pippa Funnell Pony Club Masterclass will return to London International Horse Show this December, placing four rising young riders in the spotlight at one of Britain’s biggest equestrian events. The participants will earn their places through the 2026 Pony Club National Championships before joining Funnell in the New Horizon Plastics London Arena on Monday 21 December. Four riders to qualify Places will be awarded to the winners of the four sections of the evoke PC100 Eventing Championship, held

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Horse Racing ArticlesHorse Racing News
Suzanne Ashton

Towcester Racecourse lines up six fixtures for National Hunt return

National Hunt racing is a step closer to returning to Towcester after the racecourse confirmed six proposed fixtures for the 2027/28 season. The Northamptonshire venue is preparing to welcome racehorses back for the first time since May 2018, with its opening meeting provisionally scheduled for Wednesday 20 October 2027. It is a significant milestone for the team behind the revival, although the six fixtures and Towcester’s racecourse licence remain subject to approval from the British Horseracing Authority. Towcester Racecourse fixtures for 2027/28 The proposed dates are: Management company Orchestrate is working with the BHA as preparations gather pace, with work

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Everything Horse Magazine September 2026
Horse News
Suzanne Ashton

Everything Horse Magazine returns with a bumper September issue

The September 2026 issue of Everything Horse Magazine is here, bringing together exclusive interviews, inspirational real-life stories, expert training advice, equestrian lifestyle and industry insight from across the horse world – and let’s not forget, Everything Pony! This latest issue continues to mark an exciting new chapter for Everything Horse following the magazine’s return to print in July, and our Summer Soirée at Far Coley Farm. The celebration brought together riders, contributors, equestrian businesses and friends of the magazine, with special guests including showjumping legends John Whitaker and Geoff Billington. Inside the issue, magazine readers can enjoy extensive coverage from

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John Whitaker book signing. Image Everything Horse/Suzanne Jones
Horse News
Suzanne Ashton

Inside The Legend: John Whitaker’s remarkable story

After welcoming John Whitaker to the Everything Horse Magazine Summer Soirée at Far Coley Farm, where he met guests and signed copies of his official biography, John Whitaker – The Legend, we wanted to take a closer look at the story behind the book. Few names command the same respect in equestrian sport as John Whitaker. Across a career spanning six decades, the Yorkshireman has become one of Britain’s most admired showjumpers, celebrated not only for his achievements but also for his remarkable feel for horses, quiet determination and unmistakably dry sense of humour. First published in October 2024, his

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Piggy March Defender Burghley 2025 dressage day 1
Eventing NewsHorse News
Suzanne Ashton

Defender Burghley Horse Trials prepares for four days of five-star action

The countdown is on to one of the biggest weeks in the British eventing calendar as the Defender Burghley Horse Trials returns to Burghley Park from 3 to 6 September 2026. Burghley has long held a special place in the sport and in the heart of many equestrian enthusiasts. Its rolling parkland, imposing cross-country fences and unmistakable backdrop of Burghley House combine to create an event that tests every part of the horse-and-rider partnership. The CCI5* competition begins with the first horse inspection on Wednesday 2 September before two full days of dressage take place on Thursday and Friday. Saturday

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Charlotte FRY (Great Britain ) riding GLAMOURDALE in the FEI DRESSAGE WORLD CUP™ FREESTYLE during The London International Horse Show at the ExCel in London in the UK, between the 18th - 22nd December 2025
Dressage NewsHorse News
Suzanne Ashton

New Dressage Classes Announced for London International Horse Show 2026

The London International Horse Show dressage programme will expand in 2026 with four new national classes for seven-year-old horses and future Grand Prix prospects joining two days of FEI World Cup action at Excel London. London International Horse Show has announced new dressage competitions for seven-year-old and nine to 11-year-old horses as part of an expanded programme for 2026. Introduced in partnership with British Dressage, the four national classes will give spectators an early look at some of the horses expected to progress towards international Grand Prix competition. The London International Horse Show takes place at Excel London from 17

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Equestic’s new Rider Reflections feature records the thoughts, questions and small breakthroughs that can otherwise disappear before the next lesson.
Horse NewsMagazine
Suzanne Ashton

Could a post-ride voice note help riders make better progress?

Equestic’s new Rider Reflections feature records the thoughts, questions and small breakthroughs that can otherwise disappear before the next lesson. Most riders know the feeling. You finish a session with a clear thought about what improved, what went wrong or what you need to ask your coach. By the time the next lesson arrives, the detail has often been forgotten. Equestrian technology company Equestic is tackling that familiar gap with Rider Reflections, a new voice-recording feature within its EQ Coach-Copilot app. Recently launched, the feature allows riders to record their thoughts after a lesson, solo training session or groundwork. The audio is

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Rosalind Canter (GBR) rides Lordships Graffalo during the Cross Country Phase of the FEI Eventing World Championship - Team and Individual at the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 Photo Credit: FEI/Benjamin Clark
Horse News
Suzanne Ashton

Great Britain Strengthen World Championship Lead as Canter and Collett Move into Medal Positions

Great Britain will head into Sunday’s final Jumping phase at the FEI Eventing World Championship Aachen 2026 with a commanding team lead, while Ros Canter and Laura Collett sit second and third individually following an influential day of cross-country. Great Britain arrived at the start of Saturday’s World Championship cross-country with almost no room for error. By the end of an action-packed day over the fields of Soers, they had transformed a slender advantage into a commanding lead and put two British combinations firmly into individual medal positions. Giuseppe Della Chiesa’s 5,600-metre championship track did exactly what cross-country at this

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Laura Collett (GBR) rides London 52 during the Dressage Phase of the FEI Eventing World Championship - Team and Individual at the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 Photo Credit: FEI/Benjamin Clark
Horse News
Suzanne Ashton

Great Britain Take World Championship Lead into Aachen Cross-Country

Great Britain will head into Saturday’s cross-country at the FEI Eventing World Championship Aachen 2026 at the top of the team standings, with Laura Collett and London 52 sitting just 0.8 penalties off the individual lead after an impressive conclusion to Dressage. Great Britain could hardly be better placed as the FEI Eventing World Championship prepares to leave the Dressage arena and head out onto the fields of Soers. After sharing the overnight lead with New Zealand following Thursday’s opening tests, Britain strengthened their position on Friday to finish the Dressage phase alone at the top on 72.8 penalties. But

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Charlotte Fry (GBR) riding Glamourdale FEI Dressage World Championship, Aachen (GER) 2026 Grand Prix Spécial Individual Final MEGGLE-Prize © FEI/Leanjo de Koster
Dressage NewsHorse News
Suzanne Ashton

Lottie Fry and Glamourdale Make History with Back-to-Back World Championship Titles

Charlotte ‘Lottie’ Fry and Glamourdale have successfully defended their individual World Championship title in Aachen, producing a spectacular Grand Prix Special to become back-to-back World Champions four years after taking gold in Herning. Four years on from the performance that made them World Champions in Herning, Lottie Fry and Glamourdale have done it again. Under the pressure that comes with arriving at a championship as defending title holders, the British combination delivered when it mattered, scoring 82.295% in Friday’s Grand Prix Special to retain their World Championship crown at the FEI Dressage World Championship Aachen 2026. It was a victory

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Tom McEwen (GBR) riding JL Dublin FEI Eventing World Championship, Aachen (GER) 2026 Dressage Team & Individual DHL-Prize © FEI/Leanjo de Koster
Eventing NewsHorse News
Suzanne Ashton

Tom McEwen Takes World Championship Lead as Great Britain and New Zealand Share Top Spot in Aachen

Tom McEwen and JL Dublin have taken the provisional individual lead at the FEI Eventing World Championship Aachen 2026, where Great Britain and New Zealand ended a fiercely competitive opening day of Dressage locked together at the top of the team standings. There could hardly be less between the leading nations after the opening exchanges of the FEI Eventing World Championship in Aachen. With the first half of the field having completed their Dressage tests, Great Britain and New Zealand sit together on 55.9 penalties, while hosts Germany are within touching distance in third on 59.9. At the centre of

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