Carl Hester has withdrawn from the CDI3 at Addington after he suffered an injury to his foot. Carl was entered for the event, which runs from today (16 March) to Sunday, on Fiona Bigwood, Penny Bigwood, Mette Dahl and Anders Dahl’s 17-year-old stallion Fame, but has had to pull out. “I had a fall, not […]
Top British dressage rider and trainer Carl Hester shares his views on why he feels the spotlight on horse welfare shouldn’t only shine on the elite level
Home from hospital Eventer Jeanette Brakewell is recovering at home after a fall from a young horse meant four nights in hospital. The multiple medal-winning rider told H&H the six-year-old was fresh after the frozen week and although he was lunged before she rode him, he bronced and spun, unseating Jeanette. She was taken to […]
Suspension sought for Olympic showjumper The Swiss equestrian federation has applied for a provisional suspension of Olympic showjumper Paul Estermann (pictured, top) after he was found guilty of animal cruelty. The 60-year-old, who competed at the 2012 London Olympics and many other senior championship squads, has been embroiled in court cases and appeals, dating back […]