
Catherine Austen
A St Andrews’ graduate, Catherine joined Horse & Hound in 2002 and stayed for 11 years in a variety of roles until she went freelance in June 2013. She rejoined the team part-time in November 2016 as hunting editor. She pretty much lives on the hunting field or at the racecourse, but also loves eventing, as a journalist, press officer and competitor. She was H&H’s sole accredited journalist at the London Olympic Games and has reported from major race meetings and eventing, showjumping and dressage championships and shows round the world, and has hunted all over Britain and Ireland.
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Eventing highlights: One horse bounces back from a foot problem and more *H&H Plus*A horse who has had foot problems comes through to take a novice
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7 signs autumn hunting is around the cornerClothes a little tight? 4am alarms? A desperate search for a neckstrap? This can mean only one thing — here’s a few things that might ring true in a month or so...
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H&H interview: Derby-winning jockey Emmet McNamara *H&H Plus*This month’s Derby-winning jockey tells Catherine Austen how he landed the odds on his Epsom debut, and why he’s in no rush to pursue his accountancy career just yet
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Pony Club years: Top riders talk about their young riding days *H&H Plus*Many of the world’s best riders in all disciplines cut their teeth at the Pony Club Championships. Catherine Austen discovers some of their memories and the lessons they learnt
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H&H’s hunting editor says fond farewell to ‘the horse of my heart’ *H&H Plus*H&H’s hunting editor Catherine Austen bids a fond farewell to her trusty hunting partner of more than a decade
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Royal Ascot day five: Frankie Dettori crowned top jockeyFrankie Dettori is the hero of an extraordinary Royal Ascot with six winners, giving him a sixth jockeys’ title at the meeting
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Behind the scenes at Royal Ascot: all the colour, with virtually no noiseCatherine Austen is one of just a handful of journalists working on site at Royal Ascot this week – here are her reflections on the first day...
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Zara Tindall: ‘riding for your country – it’s what dreams are made of’ *H&H Plus*The former European and world champion tells Catherine Austen about her passion of riding for the British team, why pressure makes her tick and her chance to return to the Olympic fray
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9 tips to help you ride like Zara TindallBy Catherine Austen Published
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Virtual hound show hopes to entertain and educate‘This is an opportunity to entertain, inspire and share learning about hounds from around the globe’
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New hunting chairman aims to ‘harness enthusiasm of the youth’ *H&H Plus*By Catherine Austen Published
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How racing and eventing training techniques can benefit each other *H&H Plus*Each equestrian sport can benefit from the specialist expertise of another. Catherine Austen investigates the advantages of interaction between eventing and racing
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Hound puppies enlisted to present tumblers’ cheque after virus scuppers plans‘Anyone who has had anything to do with puppies is well aware of their sense of adventure’
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Horse hero: Young Irish star Cathal Daniels’ ride Rioghan Rua *H&H Plus*The fast and feisty chestnut mare who has every cross-country question sewn up
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What makes a perfect young rider horse? *H&H Plus*The ideal horse for youth championships does not have to be an elite star, Catherine Austen says, finding that temperament and partnership are as vital as talent
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All in a day’s work: meet the top riders’ nutrition consultant *H&H Plus*Dr Dan Martin on switching from the rugby world to horses – and one jockey’s disgusting Christmas dinner
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Badminton’s backstage heroes: The people who make the horse trials happen *H&H Plus*Running Badminton requires the time, energy and skill of thousands of people every year. Catherine Austen speaks to a few of the key players about their roles and favourite memories
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H&H interview: Racehorse trainer Harry Whittington on his first Cheltenham Festival win *H&H Plus*The trainer bagged his first Cheltenham winner before the lockdown. Catherine Austen discovers his unique prep and how he’s reliving the memories
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Sir Mark Todd on his first Badminton winner, Southern Comfort: ‘He put his head down and started bucking, so I never did that again!’By Catherine Austen Published
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*NEW* Legends of our sport: Olympic eventer and comeback king Mark Todd *H&H Plus*By Catherine Austen Published
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‘Not many huntsmen were blessed by Desmond Tutu’: H&H talks to hunt master Richard Guerney *H&H Plus*Old Surrey Burstow and West Kent master Richard Gurney’s hunting life has come full circle, as Catherine Austen finds out
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Hunting garners support online during coronavirus restrictions *H&H Plus*By Catherine Austen Published
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Love hunting? 7 ways you can make the most of your days during lockdownThe hunting person’s guide to occupying yourself for a whole day during the current Covid-19 crisis...
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H&H Hero to Hero: Andrew Nicholson and Oliver TownendTwo of the world’s most brilliant event riders discuss how they handle pressure, compare their top horses and how many they ride before breakfast time
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