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Oct 265 min read

BURLY STRONGMAN SCARED OF HORSES NOW HAS SIGHTS ON HOYS

Ex-soldier Mathew Bailey is winning an army of fans thanks to his sweet success story with the horse he bought as a foal.

Oct 245 min read

THERE ARE GOOD DEALERS TOO ... AS WELL AS DODGY BUYERS

Dodgy dealers are big news on social media, but for every bad dealer there’s a great dealer having to deal with dodgy buyers.

Sep 272 min read

NAMES FIT FOR FOR WACKY RACERS

Over the years, the British Horseracing Authority has banned rude, embarrassing or offensive names, but a few still make it to the track.

Sep 55 min read

COULD BECKY MOODY BE THE ONE TO SAVE TOP LEVEL DRESSAGE?

Becky Moody not only has a bronze medal, but also the rare honour of being a dressage rider respected across an increasingly wide divide.

Aug 127 min read

THE MARMITE CRUSADE OF SUSAN WACHOWICH

She has been labelled unhinged, a bitch, a troll, a stirrer, a liar, and even a ‘living Satan.’ To others she's a voice for horse welfare.

Jul 289 min read

OTTB: ODDS-ON FAVOURITE TO WIN HEARTS

Earlier this year the first-ever OTTB census was conducted. We spoke to three owners about the enduring allure of ex-racers.

Jul 276 min read

MUM’S MONGOL DERBY ‘MIDLIFE CRISIS’

The Mongol Derby is billed as the longest and toughest horse race on earth – which sounds like the perfect challenge for a mum turning 50.

Jul 121 min read

YOU'VE BEEN AROUND HORSES TOO LONG WHEN...

MumsHaynet's essential 15-point guide as to whether it might be time to step away from the stable...

Jun 284 min read

NURTURING LIFE AFTER DEATH

Two heartbroken owners find solace in a successful fostering.

Jun 228 min read

Who’s Spooking Who? An Interview with Alicia Dickinson

We’ve all been there – a horse sees something invisible to the human eye and goes into turbo flight response ...

Jun 194 min read

UK’S YOUNGEST SCURRY DRIVER EYES NATIONAL TITLE

Lily, 15, is the only junior in the country competing in the fast and furious Pure Scurry Trials.

Jun 136 min read

ARE WE UNSTABLE? WE TAKE A LOOK AT CRAZY HORSE PEOPLE

“There are an awful lot of people in the horse world who carry personal baggage," says Sarah Urwin.