Bridleless riding is having a moment. Earlier this year, Britain held what was billed as its first fully bridleless competition, with more than twenty riders jumping and doing dressage tests with nothing on their horses' heads, watched by a sold-out crowd and, once the clips went online, by hundreds of thousands more. A run of…
British Horse Society calls for action as equestrians remain 'largely overlooked' in new national safety strategy Equestrians across the United Kingdom are being urged to contact their Members of Parliament ahead of a crucial debate on equestrian road safety scheduled for 14 January 2026. The call to action comes days after the UK Department for Transport…
An interview on exports with Candice Hobday With South African equestrian talent on the rise, more riders are looking beyond our borders to test themselves on the international stage. But competing in Europe is not as simple as booking a flight - it requires careful planning, logistics, and expert knowledge to ensure horses arrive safely,…
One of the latest developments on the equestrian scene here in South Africa is the recent change to import and export regulations. We caught up with Candice Hobday of Hobday Equestrian Enterprises to get some first-hand information on the situation. HQ: Candice, you've been in the equine travel industry for nearly 25 years. How did your…
Day four of Royal Windsor Horse Show offered brighter skies and yet more thrilling action. The Services proved they could not only look spectacular — when taking part in the Household Cavalry Best Turned Out Trooper — but could also perform under pressure in The Kingdom of Bahrain Services Team Jumping. International Show Jumping took…
