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China Briefing 28 May 2026: Deadly rains | China pushes back | Examining China’s carbon intensity metric
China is experiencing deadly rainfall, prompting concerns for horse owners about potential travel disruptions and barn managers to reassess flood risks.
Helen Phillips’ ‘Hum’ wins the 2026 Climate Fiction Prize
Helen Phillips' "Hum" has won the 2026 Climate Fiction Prize, offering horse owners and enthusiasts a thought-provoking read that explores climate change impacts.
Try this exercise to encourage your horse to engage his hindleg from the ground
Teach your horse to engage its hind legs with groundwork exercises to enhance movement and coordination, essential for a better riding experience.
How Utility Companies and States Shaped America’s Clean Energy Transition
Many states initially led the push for renewable energy through policies like RPS laws, which could now affect how utilities source power and potentially impact electricity costs for barns and stables.
Media reaction: UK and Europe’s ‘mind-boggling’ May heat and climate change
Europe is experiencing intense heatwaves, breaking temperature records in France and elsewhere. Horse owners should be aware of the potential for heat stress in horses during such hot weather and adjust their riding plans accordingly.
How extreme heat threatens honeybees
Extreme heat poses a serious threat to honeybees, which many horse owners rely on for pollinating pastures and gardens. Keep an eye on weather forecasts to ensure cooler conditions for both horses and bees.
17 ways you can help your horse lose weight
Explore 17 practical ways to support your horse's weight loss, crucial for overall health and riding plans.
Learning to Breathe Through Fear in the Saddle
Discussing fear in the saddle can help riders, especially those returning to horseback riding after breaks or setbacks, manage anxiety and improve their experience.
‘History was made’: Nigel Hollings shares his Royal Windsor 2026 highlights
Nigel Hollings highlights Royal Windsor 2026, where Stoneleigh Showtime won the Show Pony Championship. Horse owners and managers can look forward to similar exciting moments at next year's event.
Pennsylvania’s Governor Has a Plan to Make Data Centers Bring Their Own Energy. Now Comes the Hard Part.
Governor Shapiro outlines plans for AI data centers to cover their own energy costs, which could affect electricity bills for horse owners and barn managers statewide.
Do Europa’s water vapor plumes not exist after all?
Hubble Space Telescope data casts doubt on Jupiter's Europa producing water vapor plumes, which could affect our understanding of the moon's potential for life.
The Horse & Hound Podcast 177 with top eventer Tim Price: ‘I’ve done some silly things to hurt myself...’
Tim Price discusses his recent win at Badminton despite an injured collarbone on the Horse & Hound podcast. For horse owners and barn managers, this highlights the importance of careful management even when pushing hard in competitions.