
Lucy Elder
Senior News Writer at Horse & Hound
Senior news writer at Horse & Hound 📰 BEF journalist of the year 2018 🖊🗒 Views my own 📧[email protected] ☎️ 0330 390 3947
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1 week ago |
horseandhound.co.uk | Lucy Elder
Technology that appreciates every horse business has its own way of operating is helping ease the industry’s workload and improve finances. Three firms started by people in the horse world are among those aiming to use tech to help the industry thrive. The systems draw from real-life equestrian experiences to make life easier, and are constantly being updated following feedback.
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1 week ago |
horseandhound.co.uk | Lucy Elder
Leading doctors, biomechanic specialists and manufacturers are among experts taking a deeper look at whether safety vests – including body protectors and air vests – reduce injury severity. The FEI has formed a new equestrian safety vest working group, which aims to improve rider safety through scientific research and innovation in protective equipment.
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1 week ago |
horseandhound.co.uk | Lucy Elder
Champion Equestrian, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, has been appointed official safety partner of Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2025. The partnership will include expert safety fittings and live demonstrations at this year’s event (4 to 7 September). “Champion has been the trusted brand in rider safety for half a century, combining innovation, leading safety standards and proud British craftsmanship,” said Champion Equestrian chief executive Kerem Atasoy.
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2 weeks ago |
horseandhound.co.uk | Lucy Elder
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2 weeks ago |
horseandhound.co.uk | Lucy Elder
Australian Olympic rider Heath Ryan (pictured, top) has been suspended by the FEI and Equestrian Australia, pending investigation, after a video surfaced of him repeatedly whipping a horse. Heath, 67, said that the “most awful video” was taken two years ago, of a six-year-old called Nico, a “beautiful type” who was “dropped off at my place on his way to the knackery”. He described the situation as “part of a rescue mission”. The FEI and Equestrian Australia are investigating.
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