The Kelpies at sunrise. A new high-adrenaline challenge for equestrian – and non-horsey – thrill-seekers has launched at the world-famous Kelpies in Scotland. The Kelpies Experience challenges those who accept the mission to climb 25m into the mouth of one of the Kelpies, before abseiling – or “flying” – down. “There’s truly nothing else like it – where else ..read more

A group of NHS workers enjoyed a day of restoration and mindfulness thanks to donkeys. Staff from the NHS children and adolescent mental health service spent a team day at the Donkey Sanctuary in East Devon. The session was led by the donkey assisted activities (DAA) centre and the group used the time to “reconnect ..read more

A foal who whinnied to his dead friend as he was rescued from their flooding home is now flourishing after his rescue – and has become a media star. Soul, who was rescued last December by HorseWorld, is fronting the charity’s latest campaign, to celebrate two- and four-legged loved ones, and raise vital funds. “HorseWorld ..read more

Ros Canter waves to the crowd during her lap of honour with Lordships Graffalo after winning her first Defender Burghley title, six weeks after team gold in Paris. As the sun set on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, so too did the first chapter of this rider’s remarkable year of two halves. Some six weeks later, the team gold medal-winning combination of Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo would lead another career-defining lap of honour – this time closer to home. “The moment we ..read more

Mollie Summerland and Charly Van Ter Heiden win the CCI4*-S at Barbury 2022. New look to early-season British Eventing fixtures in 2025 Barbury is returning to the British Eventing (BE) calendar next season, but on much earlier dates than previously (21 to 23 March), to make the most of its well-draining soil. Horseheath is also back in the calendar, the same weekend as Barbury (22 to 23 March ..read more

A Frankel filly foal, a full sister to Chaldean who won the Dewhurst Stakes and the 2000 Guineas, has sold for 2.5m guineas (£2.625m) at the Tattersalls December Foal Sale, equalling the European record in the process. The filly, who is out of Suelita, was introduced into the sales ring as “the queen of the ..read more

Acreage – everyone wants it, but it’s tough to come by. So, naturally, my jaw was on the floor when I discovered this property for sale. The semi-detached cottage may be modest in size, but it’s private, well-connected and comes with more than 11 acres of land. 6 Tricklands Cottages sits down a private road ..read more

Not only have I been covering all the best equestrian deals this Black Friday for H&H, but this weekend I was helping with the Black Friday rush at my local saddlery. I never turn down opportunities like this as it allows me to learn more about new products and share what I know with fellow horse ..read more

FEI/LUKASZ KOWALSKIA rising dressage star has been shortlisted for an “illustrious” one-to-watch award that recognises Britain’s “brightest young sporting prospects” – and counts Olympic and Paralympic athletes among its former winners. Lily Laughton, 20, from Wiltshire, has been named in the shortlist for SportAid’s annual award. The shortlist is selected from around 1,000 athletes and Lily ..read more

Tom March and Ian Stark lead the Cycle4Caroline riders across the finish at the Savoy Hotel, London. Eventers complete gruelling challenge to raise funds in memory of Caroline March Piggy March was one of the core cyclists to complete the Cycle4Caroline challenge on Saturday. The 1,100km bike ride was run in memory of Piggy’s sister-in-law Caroline March, to raise money for Spinal Research and the British Eventing Support Trust. The team cycled ..read more