Sunday, 19 July 2026

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With Everything Horse, you're always in the saddle when it comes to the latest equestrian news and features. Rather than sending a newsletter for every news piece or article we publish, we're now sending daily updates instead. Here's your round-up for today...

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British Eventing confirms deaths of two riders following separate cross-country accidents

British Eventing confirms deaths of two riders following separate cross-country accidents

British Eventing has expressed its deepest condolences following the deaths of two riders in separate cross-country accidents at affiliated events on Saturday 18 July 2026. The governing body confirmed that Sophie Fouracre, 34, died after sustaining fatal injuries while riding Rhubarbsfox Brittania during the cross-country phase at Swalcliffe Park Horse Trials in Oxfordshire. Hours later, Kerry Donoghue, 42, died following …
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Government U-Turn Secures Future of Dartmoor Ponies After National Campaign

The future of Dartmoor's iconic semi-wild hill ponies has been given a significant boost after the UK Government confirmed changes to its farming schemes that campaigners say will help protect one of Britain's most recognisable native pony populations. The announcement follows weeks of campaigning by the Dartmoor Hill Pony Association, the Countryside Alliance, local graziers and rural organisations, who warned …
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Saturday, 18 July 2026

Your Daily Hoofbeat from Everything Horse Magazine

Your Daily Hoofbeat ...

With Everything Horse, you're always in the saddle when it comes to the latest equestrian news and features. Rather than sending a newsletter for every news piece or article we publish, we're now sending daily updates instead. Here's your round-up for today...

Today's News, Features and Stories

Gemma Stevens won the Ashby Underwriting Eventers' Challenge for a second time (c) Boots and Hooves Photography

Gemma Stevens Returns to Defend Hickstead Eventers' Challenge Title

Defending champion Gemma Stevens will return to the Ashby Underwriting Eventers' Challenge at the Agria Royal International Horse Show, where she will bid to retain one of Hickstead's most popular titles against a field packed with Olympic medallists, former winners and international challengers. Stevens claimed victory in 2025 aboard Cooley Park Muze, delivering a polished performance in the International Arena. …
a horse rearing - an equestrian term for a horse using it's fight response to a threat

Simple equestrian terms and what non-horsey people think they mean

Buckle up as we take a a look at common equestrian terms, including what non-horsey folk think each one means. Snaffle A simple type of bit, that fits in the horse’s mouth typically with a joint in the middle and used with a single pair of reins. The bit is attached on to the bridle and is used when riding. …
Laura Collett and London 52. Image credit Maxime David Photography

Great Britain tops FEI Eventing participation rankings as international competition reaches record levels

Great Britain has the highest number of FEI-registered Eventing athletes and horses of any National Federation, according to newly published figures in the FEI Annual Report 2025. The latest data also highlights the continued global growth of the discipline, with the number of international FEI Eventing competitions increasing significantly over the past 16 years. Great Britain leads FEI Eventing participation …
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Agria launches Prevent the Pain campaign as ulcer claims highlight welfare concerns

Agria Pet Insurance has launched a new campaign aimed at raising awareness of Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) after its latest claims data revealed the condition accounts for more than 20% of all equine insurance claims. The insurer says the figures demonstrate the significant impact gastric ulcers continue to have on horse welfare across Britain, with almost 30% of affected …
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