
Becky Murray
Becky Murray started freelance writing for Horse & Hound in 2016 alongside other equestrian titles, before joining the H&H news team in July 2018. She moved up to senior news writer in January 2022. During her time at H&H she has reported on a broad range of topics across the equestrian industry including welfare issues, veterinary studies, FEI Tribunal hearings, rider safety, and road safety campaigns. In 2019 she attended the national Strangles Symposium and the Scottish welfare conference.
Becky was part of the home remote reporting team for the Tokyo and Paris Olympic Games as well as multiple European Championships. She has reported in person from Morris Equestrian, the Royal Highland Show, Blair Castle, Scone Palace and Luhmühlen. She is attending the 2025 European Para Dressage Championships as Horse & Hound’s on-site reporter.
Based in north Scotland, Becky learnt to ride at the age of five. She got the showjumping bug with her 13.2hh older pony Phoenix, who used to particularly enjoy a chase-me-Charlie. She went on to compete in British Showjumping and riding club activities as a teenager with her pony Sparkle. After losing two horses in 2015 to illness and injury, Becky is now producing two Irish mares, Ruby and Chloe, and hopes to get back in the showjumping ring in the future. She also has two miniature Shetland sisters, Mootie and Poppet, who keep her on her toes.

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‘Owners need to take some responsibility’: calls for equestrians to do their ‘homework’ when choosing who treats their horseBy Becky Murray Published
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Top horses move to new rider as three-time Olympian bows out, aged 61By Becky Murray Published
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‘He lived outside our living room window’: farewell to much-loved stallion following seven-year retirementBy Becky Murray Published
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‘The thirst for the sport is there’: hopes efforts to promote para showjumping will encourage more ridersBy Becky Murray Published
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Heavy-hitting German showjumping team named for Aachen worlds with Olympic champion on reserve listBy Becky Murray Published
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Animal welfare is ‘no place for legal loopholes’: MPs debate animal abuse register and automatic lifetime bansBy Becky Murray Published
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‘I can’t be more grateful to have him’: young Whitaker lands fabulous grand prixBy Becky Murray Published
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Five-star campaigners and gold medallists among British squad for first under-25 eventing World ChampionshipsBy Becky Murray Published
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‘Thank you for always fighting for me, my friend’: farewell to mare with ‘heart of gold’By Becky Murray Published
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‘I will miss you forever, my friend’: farewell to Olympic horse who ‘changed his rider’s life’By Becky Murray Published
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Farewell to riding school founder who leaves a legacy ‘built on an unwavering love of horses’Obituary
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‘I just fell in love with him, we were similar’: farewell to sensitive yet bold horse who won Olympic medalBy Becky Murray Published
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‘An absolute privilege’: equestrians recognised for ‘extraordinary contributions’ by The KingBy Becky Murray Published
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Do you know when to call the vet? Study raises concerns – as many horse owners still reach for outdated treatmentBy Becky Murray Published
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National coach and Olympic gold medallist ‘on the road to recovery’ in hospital after riding fallBy Becky Murray Published
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‘The most genuine horse’: Olympic gelding retains his Luhmühlen title, plus Andrew Hoy among those to impressBy Becky Murray Published
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‘A privilege to have this horse as a friend’: British five-star first-timer achieves top-10 finish at LuhmühlenBy Becky Murray Published
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‘The horse bred to happy hack has gone and won two five-stars’: delight as British rider tops Luhmühlen podiumBy Becky Murray Published
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Two horses sent to the holding box and three withdraw before Luhmühlen final trot-upBy Becky Murray Published
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World Championship selection plays on riders’ minds in influential Luhmühlen CCI4*-S cross-countryBy Becky Murray Published
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‘I wanted to put everything right – I think we did today’: British rider finds redemption with phenomenal Luhmühlen five-star cross-countryBy Becky Murray Published
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‘The best he’s felt’: British rider on top at Luhmühlen five-star after dressageBy Becky Murray Published
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‘He feels amazing’: eight-time Olympian confirms he is aiming for World Championships with Tokyo medallist – as they hope to impress at LuhmühlenBy Becky Murray Published
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‘Today was perfect’: Olympic horse brings his A-game at Luhmühlen Horse TrialsBy Becky Murray Published