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...
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.
Hunting makes fools of all of us, and is the greatest leveller imaginable. But don’t worry, we are all in the same boat...
There is also a gate-jumping competition with a first prize of 500 guineas
‘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.’
A horse tried to jump a high palisade wall when the rider lost control after continuing round the course when his rein broke
There was drama at the final horse inspection at the French showcase event as the leading British rider was asked to re-present
The British rider’s strong round leaves him in a commanding position ahead of tomorrow’s showjumping at the premier French event
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
What about setting some “hunting goals” this winter? Here are some to get you started
It 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...
‘When I got off the bike my legs wouldn’t straighten up to run – they seemed to be stuck in a cycling position!’
The Lycetts Festival of Hunting, held on the East of England Showground at Peterborough on Wednesday, 17 July, is the hunting world’s summer jamboree. Here’s why we wouldn’t miss it for the world.
‘I didn’t want him to suffer and it was the right time’
The British strength in depth at the top levels of eventing is demonstrated at Bramham Horse Trials
The under-25 CCI4*-L class at Bramham went to the only rider to complete on their dressage score
Find out how riders got on tackling Ian Stark’s challenging CCI4*-L cross-country course
Pippa Funnell and Gemma Tattersall are in pole position in the CCI4*-L and CCI4*-S, while Richard Coney leads the under-25 class after day one