Horse News

The UK Government has launched a 12-week public consultation on proposed changes to fireworks regulations, including plans to reduce the maximum noise level of consumer fireworks, a move welcomed by Redwings Horse Sanctuary. The consultation, which is open until 7 October 2026, invites the public to share their views on measures aimed at improving public safety while reducing the impact fireworks have on animals and vulnerable people. For Redwings, the announcement marks an important milestone in its Keep Horses In Mind campaign, which has called for quieter fireworks following years of campaigning on behalf of horses affected by loud displays.

Reigning Olympic champions Harry Charles and Ben Maher have been named in a formidable British squad for the Agria Nations Cup of Great Britain, with home hopes high ahead of the feature class at the Agria Royal International Horse Show. The British Showjumping squad combines Olympic success, proven Nations Cup experience and riders in outstanding form as Britain looks to reclaim the Edward, Prince of Wales Trophy at Hickstead on Friday 24 July. Harry Charles, who helped Great Britain secure Olympic team gold at Paris 2024, has been selected with either Fighting Phil or Casquo Blue. Joining him is fellow

The latest FEI World Rankings for July 2026 have once again highlighted the strength of British equestrian sport, with riders featuring prominently across showjumping, dressage, eventing and para dressage. While several international stars continue to lead their respective disciplines, Great Britain boasts multiple riders inside the world’s elite across almost every FEI ranking. Here’s how the latest standings look. Showjumping: Brash and Maher Keep Britain Among the Best Despite American rider Kent Farrington retaining the world number one position for a third consecutive month, Britain remains strongly represented at the very top of international showjumping. Current World Top Five Scott

A pioneering veterinary outreach mission in one of Botswana’s most remote regions has provided vital treatment to 94 horses, 82 donkeys and hundreds of other animals during the first organised veterinary clinics in the eastern Okavango Delta. Volunteer veterinary surgeons Wendy Furness and Michael Colgan travelled from the UK to join the Maun Animal Welfare Society (MAWS) team in delivering care to isolated communities in the Seronga region, where access to routine veterinary services is extremely limited. During the week-long initiative, the team treated a total of 755 animals, including 94 horses, 82 donkeys, 561 dogs and 18 cats. As

Holly Smith rounded off a remarkable fortnight at the Al Shira’aa Bolesworth International by claiming her fifth international victory of the show in Sunday’s CSI4* Medium Tour Final. Riding the experienced Fruselli, Smith produced the quickest double clear in the jump-off, stopping the clock in 36.52 seconds to secure victory ahead of Ireland’s Trevor Breen and Great Britain’s Guy Williams. The CSI4* Longines Ranking 1.45m Medium Tour Final attracted 68 combinations, with only six progressing to the jump-off after a demanding first-round track tested riders throughout the day. Trevor Breen was first to deliver a clear in the opening round

Some of the most vulnerable rescued ponies cared for by The Mare and Foal Sanctuary will soon move into a purpose-built welfare facility designed to support their long-term rehabilitation and wellbeing. The Rosemary Kind Barn, located at the charity’s Coombe Park site near Totnes, is nearing completion and is expected to officially open this autumn. Designed to provide a calm and secure environment for rescued horses and ponies with complex needs, the new facility will also expand the Sanctuary’s equine-assisted education and wellbeing programmes for children, families and local communities. Among the first residents will be Chesney, Seren and Sonnet,

Trevor Breen produced a dramatic last-to-go performance to claim victory in the Al Shira’aa CSI3* Grand Prix at Bolesworth International, denying brother Shane Breen in a thrilling conclusion to the feature class of the opening week. Forty-one combinations representing six nations came forward for the 1.55m Grand Prix, with Olympians, championship medallists and established Grand Prix winners all bidding for one of the most prestigious titles of the show. Designed by Ireland’s Colm Quinn, the course proved a demanding test throughout the opening round. The influential Al Shira’aa triple combination and the five-stride distance to the final line challenged many

Everything Horse Magazine has officially launched the first print edition produced under its new publishing partnership with KMC Legal & Finance, with the July/August 2026 issue making its debut today at Bolesworth International Horse Show in Cheshire. The launch marks a significant milestone in the continued growth of the magazine. Following the successful relaunch of the publication in digital format in January 2025, and a limited number of printed copies produced for selected events, the July/August 2026 edition becomes the first full print publication created through the partnership between Everything Horse Magazine and KMC Legal & Finance. Packed with exclusive

Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) has announced that its three-year partnership with Ascot Racecourse Supports has raised £100,000 to support the welfare and retraining of former racehorses. The milestone was achieved following Royal Ascot 2026, where a fundraising initiative linked to jockey Ryan Moore generated a further £35,000 for the charity. Under the scheme, Ascot Racecourse Supports pledged to donate £5,000 for every Royal Ascot winner ridden by Moore. His seven victories during this year’s Royal Meeting added to funds raised in previous years, taking the partnership total to six figures. Prior to Royal Ascot 2026, the initiative had already contributed