Horse News

Teenager Theo Charnley and his beloved rescue pony, RSPCA George, are celebrating another milestone after being shortlisted for the Horse & Hound Awards 2026 Unsung Partnership of the Year. The remarkable pair have come a long way since first meeting six years ago, building a special bond that has taken them from dressage championships to international success in carriage driving. Theo, 14, from Shropshire, was just eight when his family adopted George from the RSPCA’s Gonsal Farm Equine Centre in Dorrington, near Shrewsbury. Born in RSPCA care, George was only three years old when the pair first met. At the

The Mare and Foal Sanctuary has officially opened a new welfare and education centre at its Coombe Park site near Totnes, Devon, providing 13 stables for rescued horses and ponies with complex needs. Around 100 guests attended the opening of the Rosemary Kind Barn, named after the charity’s founder, who died in 2022. Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Devon Grania Phillips cut the ribbon to mark the occasion. The opening follows five years of planning and construction and marks a significant development for the equine welfare charity, which cares for around 550 horses, ponies and foals across four sites in Devon.

Eight amateur riders and their horses will put their training, confidence and equestrian knowledge to the test in the forthcoming evoke All Star Academy, with Veredus, in association with Zebra Products, among the sponsors supporting the series. Returning for its seventh series, Horse & Country’s equestrian reality competition heads to Hartpury Equine in Gloucestershire, where the contestants will work with leading riders and coaches as they compete for the All Star Champion title. The new series will be available exclusively on H&C+. Combining the pressures of competition with the opportunity to learn, the Academy follows the riders through practical challenges,

Sycamore Auction’s Breeders United Auction takes place on 13 October 2026, with a collection that ranges from three-year-old prospects through to established competition horses. There is something for a wide range of riders, from juniors and amateurs to professional riders, and the horses are all discussed in an accompanying podcast by Joanne Sloan Allen and Sameh El Dahan (Sam). Joanne and Sam talk about the breeding and development of the horses, as well as what they like about each individual. They feel the six-year-olds are one of the strongest groups they have had, although some have become firm favourites and are

Great Britain finished sixth in the Longines League of Nations Final 2026 in Barcelona on Sunday, as Germany secured the title following a jump-off against Brazil. The defending champions were unable to repeat their 2025 victory at the Real Club de Polo, finishing behind fifth-placed Italy and ahead of Ireland, France and Spain. Germany and Brazil completed the two rounds on four penalties apiece, forcing a jump-off to decide the title. Richard Vogel delivered the winning clear with Cloudio after Rodrigo Pessoa and Major Tom lowered a fence for Brazil. Belgium completed the podium on five penalties, with the USA

Independent equestrian brand Canter & Craft has been named a finalist in two categories at the national Small Business Awards, just months after launching in July 2026. The business is shortlisted for Best Equestrian Business and Best Pet Business, having started with a DIY Neckrope Kit that allows horse owners to choose their colours and make a piece for their horse. Founder Libby combined her love of horses with a passion for creating, although she initially questioned whether her first kits would find an audience. Since then, the brand says its products have reached riders around the world, attracting interest