
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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Badminton preview evening: ‘I’m a natural with mares’ says Andrew NicholsonBy Catherine Austen Published
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Catherine Austen: Is a repeal on the cards? *H&H VIP*With a general election on the horizon, this is a real chance for things to go hunting’s way says H&H's hunting editor.
By Catherine Austen Published
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See what it takes to win the Silver Spur hunt ride…Watch Ollie Finnegan’s winning round in the Silver Spur hunt ride on former racehorse Rivage D’Or from the rider's perspective
By Catherine Austen Published
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Farrier wins unique Badminton and Grand National doubleOne farrier has achieved a very special double with his handmade bespoke horse shoes
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11-year-old runs round every British racecourse in a weekThe youngster is aiming to complete the 50-mile challenge by Friday
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10 famous horses we’ve spotted out hunting this seasonFrom four-star eventers to top racehorses, here are a few of the equine celebs we’ve spotted on our hunting travels this season
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Who will be crowned the best hunt horn-blower?a 'money can't buy' auction with the chance to secure a nomination to Tamarillo clone Tomatillo will also feature
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Bovine TB confirmed in Kimblewick houndsThe hunt is working with authorities including Defra and Public Health England to determine the 'best way forward'
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10 ways to improve your hunter’s turnout (start stocking up on the Head & Shoulders)Heythrop stud groom Tony Stroud gives Horse & Hound his top tips for turning your horses out perfectly for a day’s hunting
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Exclusive access: go behind-the-scenes of the VWH kennelsBy Catherine Austen Published
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US rider pays £1,100 to hunt Burghley winnerThe rider flew across the Atlantic for her day out on the 23-year-old Olympic medal-winner
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10 dream days hunting (start making your wish list…)Our hunting editor picks her dream days — from a Friday with the Taunton Vale flying over hedges to a Cottesmore Tuesday with a screaming scent
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Miniature Shetland stolen from horse charityStaff believe 6hh Yogi may have been lifted over a fence by the thieves
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Loose event horse jumps cross-country on his ownThe seven-year-old followed another competitor over fences he had already jumped
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Riders to shave off their hair for Willberry Wonder PonyZara Tindall will be let loose with the clippers at Blenheim when she shaves the head of commentator Spencer Sturmey
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Research aims to change weight-making cultureA three-year study which aims to develop a 'ground-breaking' intervention programme has been given a £208,000 grant
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Andrew Nicholson crowned king of Barbury Castle Event Rider MastersThe top New Zealand rider has won the main class at Barbury for five years in a row, while Gemma Tattersall remains on top form
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Cob rescued from railway line heads to HOYSLife could have been very different for this coloured cob who was rescued from a railway line when just a few weeks old
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Uffington White Horse gets a good groomBy Catherine Austen Published
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Ukraine dressage judges suspended by FEI for ‘nationalistic judging’: appeal lodgedMaria Dzhumadzhuk and Iryna Shulga were members of the ground jury that judged the grand prix special at Lier CDI3* in Belgium on 2 March
By Catherine Austen Published
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British Eventing extends stopwatch trialRiders at lower levels will be allowed to use them until the end of this season
By Catherine Austen Published
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‘I can’t believe how lucky we were’: Family survives horsebox fireThe lorry went up in flames within five minutes of being pulled over on the A19
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Promising event horse swaps international competition for Pony Club campThe six-year-old gelding has a different type of competition on his agenda
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Vandals trash eventer’s yard in stolen tractorA torn-off barn door landed on a stable with a horse inside it
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