Eventing
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Hotels for all budgets near Blenheim PalaceIf you’re planning to visit the famous horse trials, check out these hotels near Blenheim Palace
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‘Because of him, my dreams came true’: tears, carrots and one last standing ovation as eventing legend is cheered into retirement at BurghleyBallaghmor Class retires in front of a cheering, standing crowd in an emotional Burghley ceremony
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‘I just can’t believe it’: the new face on Burghley’s podium, just two years into a five-star careerFrom a non-horsey family, hooked on riding by her cousins’ ponies – how one rider’s rapid rise led to an emotional Burghley result with “one in a billion” Treworra
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‘I’m really happy, but it’s bittersweet’: podium place for a World Championships faller at BurghleyThe US’s Caroline Pamukcu scored her third top-four finish at five-star in less than a year today, riding HSH Blake to third at Burghley
By Pippa Roome Published
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Dressage
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Olympic rider suspended for 18 months maintains whip use caught on video was ‘last-chance rescue’ of a dangerous horseAustralian rider Heath Ryan denied abusing the horse, whom he said was facing euthanasia owing to dangerous behaviour
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Which nations secured Olympic and Paralympic dressage qualification at the World Championships – and who missed out?Fourteen nations sealed their tickets to LA28 in the dressage and para dressage team finals in Aachen, including one through a separate continental route
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Can you define horse-rider harmony – and how do we measure it? Experts debateBy Becky Murray Published -
Should the same blood rules apply across all horse sports? FEI reviewing ‘harmonised’ approach, plus other revisionsThe blood rules are once again a talking point in the annual FEI rules revision process
By Becky Murray Published
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Showjumping
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‘You couldn’t write it!’ Construction boss and eventer in showjumping dead heat at HicksteadThe two combinations stopped the clock in exactly the same time in the International Arena
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‘As long as I breathe, you will be there’: heartbroken rider’s tribute to beloved horse after sudden death at showContento 23, who represented his country with his young rider, collapsed in the stable area and could not be saved
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‘The biggest thank you is to the horses’: gold medallist tops world rankingsEuropean champion and world team gold medallist Richard Vogel has shot to the top
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Should the same blood rules apply across all horse sports? FEI reviewing ‘harmonised’ approach, plus other revisionsThe blood rules are once again a talking point in the annual FEI rules revision process
By Becky Murray Published
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Showing
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New combination who almost didn't make the show help land stand-out victory for teamMax Mcdonnell and his own WKD Little Gift jump to victory in the inter-country working hunter pony teams competition at the BSPS summer championships
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‘Clockwork’ thoroughbred tops former racehorse line-up at Burghley as rider’s daughter and granddaughter cheer her onFado Des Brosses and Jeanette Stayt won the racehorse to riding horse HOYS qualifier at Burghley Horse Trials
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‘Amazing to see the flag flying’: Irish team makes history at championshipsIrish team of working hunter pony contenders dominates the placings at the British Show Pony Society summer championships
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‘Some showing qualifiers are hairy to watch, both figuratively and literally,’ says Bethan SimonsH&H’s showing editor Bethan Simons shares her views on splitting M&M classes, showing ambassadors and why county shows matter
By Bethan Simons Published
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Racing
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‘Taking part doesn’t count in my eyes, you’ve got to win’: football’s Michael Owen targets top of racing’s Premier LeagueMichael Owen is bringing the same ambition that drove him to the top of the footballing world to his racing stables. H&H caught up with him ahead of the launch of new docuseries Meet the Owens
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‘He leaves lots of broken hearts’: sad farewell to double Cheltenham Gold Cup winner aged 10, days into retirementGalopin Des Champs could not be saved after he was injured, his heartbroken connections have confirmed
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‘I love racing so much I don’t want to stop’: new career goals for dressage rider Gemma OwenA new TV series documenting Michael Owen’s family life features Gemma’s foray into the racing world from dressage, and how she’s stepping up to the new challenge
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‘What a record’: farewell to superstar horse, loved by many, after long and happy retirementThe legendary racehorse won the Cheltenham Festival World Hurdle a record four times
By Becky Murray Published
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Hunting
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Farewell to passionate advocate for wildlife management in the British countryside, aged 85Obituary
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News‘Everything to play for’: your last chance to have a say on proposed trail-hunting banBy Catherine Austen Published -
Sir Ben Wallace warns the Government: ‘Don’t pick a fight with the countryside’By Catherine Austen Published -
Time to stand up and be counted as consultation opens on how to ban trail-huntingBy Eleanor Jones Published
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Point-to-point
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‘A gentleman, who helped so many’: farewell to Pony Club volunteer and point-to-point clerk of courseDouglas Pirie’s favourite saying was: ‘Life gives you the cup and it is up to you how you fill it’
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News‘You couldn’t make it up!’ 75-year-old rider denied charity win owing to broken stirrup raises serious safety concernsBy Eleanor Jones Published -
‘I’ve never been this fit’: 75-year-old to ride at point-to-point 60 years after his firstBy Eleanor Jones Published -
‘The family horse of a lifetime’: homebred star who made Aintree dreams come true retired sound and happyBy Lucy Elder Published
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Driving
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How to watch the FEI World Championships live from anywhere in the worldAll the ways for you to watch the FEI World Championships for free and online from anywhere in the world
By Georgia Guerin Last updated -
How to watch Royal Windsor Horse Show 2026 live from anywhere in the worldBy Georgia Guerin Published -
H&H’s guide to 2026 London International tickets, plus exclusive discount codeIt’s that time already!
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Best places to stay if you’re heading to Royal Windsor Horse ShowBy Georgia Guerin Published
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Team Chasing
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Mouthguards recommended for riders in some sports after new concussion researchBy Lucy Elder Published -
Rider fall rules tightened following reviewBy Lucy Elder Published -
New tech part of efforts to ‘modernise this phenomenal horse sport’By Lucy Elder Published -
‘An adventurous, brave horseman’: farewell to much-loved countryman who completed famous steeplechaseObituary
By Becky Murray Published
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Polo
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‘Ever since my parents deemed me to be safe on a horse with one of them, I was’: how England’s standout female polo player blazed a path to the topMilly Hine, the women’s world number one polo player discusses her Pony Club days, how she forged her way in a male-dominated sport and her experience riding clones
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NewsMaking polo a great place for people, ponies and the publicBy Eleanor Jones Published -
Farewell to polo player, showjumper and judge aged 97Obituary
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Whitaker and Stockdale switch saddles ahead of Royal Windsor’s exhibition polo matchBy Eleanor Jones Published
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Vaulting
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How to watch the FEI World Championships live from anywhere in the worldAll the ways for you to watch the FEI World Championships for free and online from anywhere in the world
By Georgia Guerin Last updated -
H&H’s guide to tickets for the FEI World Championships in AachenSome sessions are sold out already
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How to watch CHIO Aachen from anywhere in the worldBy Gemma Redrup Published -
‘Not just for girls’: young equestrian hopes to inspire more boys into the sportBy Eleanor Jones Published
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