
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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8 things to do now the hunting season’s (nearly) overBy Catherine Austen Published
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8 things we now know about hunting in the mudWe’re galloping towards the end of a particularly wet, muddy hunting season. H&H’s hunting editor summarises what we’ve learnt...
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H&H Interview: Countryside Alliance chairman Nick Herbert *H&H Plus*Catherine Austen talks to the Countryside Alliance chairman about where hunting lies in the political landscape and what can be done to secure its future
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Exploring the Sahara on horseback *H&H Plus*Orange dunes, blue skies and forward-going Barb stallions make for an unforgettable trip says Catherine Austen, as she explores the Sahara from the best seat in the house
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Twomey takes Liverpool grand prix for third timeThe Irish showjumper proves he is king of Liverpool once again with grand prix success
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McCarthy races to eventing grand prix victory at LiverpoolIreland's double world silver medallist takes the eventing grand prix honours at TheraPlate UK Liverpool
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‘Dream team’ wins Liverpool mini major pairs classWilliam Fletcher and Alfie Diaper win the Glenbrook Property Mini Major Pairs at Liverpool International Horse Show
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Young British rider wins under-25 grand prix at LiverpoolJames Whitaker wins the under-25 grand prix on the first day of the TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show
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Hunt’s foodbank donations to support those in need at Christmas“The support from all members of the North Shropshire Hunt has been overwhelming... We hope that other groups might feel inspired to do the same”
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9 nuggets of advice if you’re going hunting on Boxing Day for the first timeIf you are going hunting on Boxing Day for the first time, here’s what you need to know
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British gold medal-winning horse sold abroad: ‘He’s been an absolute superstar’The British medal-winning horse has been sold to represent another country ahead of the Tokyo Olympics
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7 reasons to go hunting this ChristmasThere’s something really special about hunting over the Christmas period, says H&H’s hunting editor Catherine Austen. Here’s why you should go...
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8 ways to help ensure your child has a fun-filled day’s huntingHere are eight ways to help ensure your children enjoy going hunting as much as you do...
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9 things you didn’t know about H&H guest editor Gemma TattersallHere are a few facts you probably didn’t know about the British eventing star...
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7 problems we all encounter out hunting at some point…Hunting makes fools of all of us, and is the greatest leveller imaginable. But don’t worry, we are all in the same boat...
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‘A proper test of horsemanship’: £4,200 on offer to winners of two hunt racesThere is also a gate-jumping competition with a first prize of 500 guineas
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British rider wins first CCI5* title‘I know everyone says their horses deserve a win, but he really does. I’m super-lucky to have him – he’s a mega horse.’
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Rider pays tribute to event horse put down at Pau five-starBy Catherine Austen Published
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British rider responds to criticism following accident on Pau cross-country after his rein brokeA horse tried to jump a high palisade wall when the rider lost control after continuing round the course when his rein broke
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Leader held at Pau final trot-up plus two other British horses withdrawnThere was drama at the final horse inspection at the French showcase event as the leading British rider was asked to re-present
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British rider on track for first CCI5* win at Pau: ‘My horse was unbelievable’The British rider’s strong round leaves him in a commanding position ahead of tomorrow’s showjumping at the premier French event
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Brit in the lead after Pau dressage: ‘He feels in mega form’One of Britain’s top event riders is in the lead at the conclusion of the final phase at the final CCI5* of the European season
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8 things to achieve out hunting this winterWhat about setting some “hunting goals” this winter? Here are some to get you started
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Why autumn hunting is awesome, plus 8 other useful things you need to knowIt might be a month until the opening meet, but autumn hunting is well underway so here’s what you need to know about this important part of the season...
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