Vet Essentials is a fascinating documentary series that takes an in-depth look at a range of common issues affecting horses.
Each episode sees Horse & Country’s Jenny Rudall seek expert advice from top vets on how to keep your horse fit and healthy.
Vet Essentials
Vet Essentials is a fascinating documentary series that takes an in-depth look at a range of common issues affecting horses.
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Articles
Take a look behind the scenes of a leading equine hospital
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the doors of one of the UK’s largest equine veterinary hospitals? The most recent...
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Advice
How Carl Hester & Charlie Hutton hold their reins for the most elastic contact
The secrets of the trade were revealed on episode 1 of the evoke All Star Academy this week, where contestants underwent their...
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Advice
More Than Recovery: A Modern Approach to Equine Wellbeing
Every rider knows the feeling. One day your horse feels powerful, supple and ready to perform. On another, the same training suddenly...
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Advice
How to keep your horse calm on Bonfire Night
Bonfire Night can be a stressful time for horses (and their owners!), with unexpected bangs, bright flashes and unfamiliar noises potentially causing...
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News
How the Longines Global Champions Tour is helping horses in Egypt
Behind the grandeur of Egypt’s iconic Pyramids and the Longines Global Champions Tour Cairo that took place last week, thousands of working...
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Events
Watch the Longines Global Champions Tour Cairo on H&C+
For the very first time, showjumping history has been made beneath the Pyramids, with the inaugural Longines Global Champions Tour of Cairo...
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Events
What is British Dressage Quest?
If you’ve ever felt a bit intimidated by affiliated dressage but want something to aim for beyond unaffiliated, then British Dressage Quest...
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Events
How to Watch the British Bridleless Competition
The excitement surrounding bridleless riding continues to grow, with the British Bridleless Competition helping to bring this remarkable form of horsemanship into...
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Advice
Why your yard should rent one big house for Badminton or Burghley
Why your yard should rent one big house for Badminton or Burghley Why your yard should rent one big house for Badminton...
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Events
How to watch the Friese Elfstedenspringen at Indoor Friesland 2026
This Friday will see the highly anticipated Friese Elfstedenspringen take place at Indoor Friesland , where riders will take on a unique...
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News
What goes into the making of a champion jockey?
Welsh jockey Sean Bowen has added another major honour to his growing list of achievements, claiming a record sixth National Hunt Jockey...
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Events
The final British international dressage of the season: stream Wellington CDI live on H&C+
Wellington Autumn International Dressage is one of the final international dressage events of the season to take place on home soil, and...
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News
Watch Mustangs’ Corral from BETA International on Horse & Country
The British Equestrian Trade Association hosted something a little different at their recent 2026 event — a Dragons’ Den style live pitching...
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Events
Dinja van Liere set to unveil new Barbie-inspired Freestyle at Indoor Friesland
Dinja van Liere is one of the leading Dutch dressage riders of her generation, having produced several horses to Grand Prix from...
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News
From Rescue Case to FEI Champion: the story of Theo & George
There aren’t many rescue ponies that make their way to the stardom of FEI competition, but here’s a story that proves with...
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Events
World Class Dressage & Showjumping at Indoor Friesland 2026
The 45th edition of Indoor Friesland returns to Leeuwarden from 9–17 October 2026, bringing more than a week of national and international...
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Events
Osberton Horse Trials 2026: The Event Season’s Final Chapter
Osberton Horse Trials 2026: The Season’s Final Chapter The season signs off at Osberton The British eventing season ends where it always...
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Advice
A happy horse who is willing to learn
For eventers, performance and partnership go hand in hand. Every polished dressage test or clear round on cross-country is built on one...
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Events
US Equestrian Open points up for grabs as Stable View Oktoberfest welcomes four-star stars and the next generation
Oktoberfest Horse Trials takes place this week at the prestigious Stable View, with classes from National through to CCI4*-S. This event is...
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Events
McEwen makes history with a Blenheim double – and a one-two for good measure
Tom McEwen became the first rider ever to win both the Agria CCI4*-L and the GFS Saddles CCI4*-S at Blenheim in the...