Alex Robinson
Showing editor and deputy features editor
Alex Robinson is the showing editor and deputy features editor at Horse & Hound.
Alex graduated from University of Leeds in 2016 and joined H&H in January 2018 as showing editor and features assistant. This followed a stint working as a technical writer at Farmers Guardian, where she was responsible for reporting on topical livestock issues, creating extensive shows and sales coverage and providing timely advice for farmers to implement on farm.
She has freelanced for specialist equestrian magazines including The Native Pony Magazine and has contributed to the National Pony Society annual journal.
Born and raised in the Lake District, Alex has grown up on the show scene. She has qualified and competed ponies at the Royal International, Horse of the Year Show and Olympia and she has extensive knowledge of current issues in the showing world as well as the horses, ponies and riders who compete in the sport.
She has produced a variety of rides to the highest level and has a passion for bringing on young ponies through the ranks.
Her favourite show is the Royal Highland and her proudest show ring moment was winning the novice Welsh section D class at Royal Cheshire in 2019 with her home-produced Llanarth Jack Jones.
At H&H Alex is responsible for the all aspects of showing coverage and is continuing to cement its place as the leading publication for both reports and current showing news.
When not writing, she will be found competing her own natives in both working hunter and flat classes, or hacking in the countryside of Cumbria.
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‘Our champion will own the ring’: meet the Royal Windsor judge looking for presence and manners
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What is shoulder-in, and how can it help my horse?
Shoulder-in is a useful exercise to increase suppleness in the horse. Here we look at the aids, common problems and how to rectify them
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The non-horsey partner’s guide to the summer show season
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‘He was an absolute gentleman’: farewell to showman cob who made dreams come true
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‘Go forward and don’t over-do the make-up’: how to impress the 2024 Royal Windsor amateur hunter judge
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9 things horse owners struggle to throw out (or donate to good homes)
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6 times we talk to our horse (maybe without even realising it…)
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7 things horse riders who work in an office can relate to
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What to consider if you’re hoping to buy a New Forest pony to enjoy or compete
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Sycamore seedlings — what’s the risk to my horse and how do I get rid of them?
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Currently horse-less? Here are 5 things all riders who are in between horses can relate to
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7 things owners of coloured horses and ponies can relate to
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Is it time to sell? How to know when to part ways with your horse
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8 occasions when our horses have made us cry
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6 things riders who work full-time can relate to
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Looking to buy a Welsh section D to ride and enjoy? Read these tops tips
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How to buy a Dales pony, plus what to look for in a quality example of this native breed
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‘Opportunity to shine’: new showing society for rescued horses and ponies
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Do you want to buy a side-saddle horse? This guide will help you on your search for the right ride…