Eleanor joined Horse & Hound as news editor in March 2016, having spent eight and a half years working for local and national newspapers. During her time with H&H, Eleanor has attended numerous industry conferences and events, including the FEI sport forum, the British Equine Veterinary Association annual congress and the National Equine Forum, and has spoken at the NEF and the Saddle Research Trust conference.
She has reported on all disciplines and aspects of the industry, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns and from dressage rules to dressage mules. She spent time travelling across Europe with World Horse Welfare to see first-hand the experience of horses being transported thousands of miles to slaughter, producing reports for print, online and in video format, and has also reported on showjumping events from national qualifiers to international grands prix, as well as the 2021, 2023 and 2025 Europeans and 2022 World Championships.
Eleanor has been riding since she was seven, and was given her first pony, a £300 Welsh section B mare, at the age of 12. She worked for dressage and showjumping riders, and now has two warmblood mares who she competes at British Showjumping events, and two home-bred youngsters. She has competed in dressage but since her mark sheets have contained phrases such as “unexpected manoeuvre between C and M” and “well sat”, tends to stick to the jumping.
Making polo a great place for people, ponies and the public
‘Exciting things are to come’: equestrianism at pivotal moment as work continues on its future
Teenage rider charged after horses ‘intentionally injured with a sharp object’ at show
‘I thought I was going to die’: mare bought for £1 as unrideable becomes horse of a lifetime and excels at Royal Windsor
New FEI horse welfare ‘task force’ to review blood rules across the sport
Extra changes to young horse World Championships to support welfare and ensure ‘age-appropriate competition’
‘I love every inch of him’: meet the 50p former Flat racehorse jumping internationally – after four-year passport battle
‘It’s gut-wrenching’: owner of two ‘irreplaceable’ stolen horses appeals for help to get them home
From the Champions League to bandaging legs: how Arsenal socks are helping horses in need
Calls for Amazon to ban sales of product for which millions of donkeys die every year
‘Use some judgement and class’: Olympic rider calls out adults who made ‘atrocious’ comments about his young daughter’s success
Equestrians reminded of HGV horse transport rules after rider fined £300
‘Do the right thing’: police urge owner of dog who attacked pony to come forward
Research finds UK is ‘failing donkeys’ as families urged to consider welfare before they take beach rides
Dressage ‘can be saved’ – if we acknowledge the issues and work to fix them
Pony Club riders need ‘dedication, teamwork and talent’ to claim new spot at HOYS
A tough goodbye to Pippa Funnell’s five-star and championship horse who ‘brought so much joy’
Farrier jailed for serious sexual offences is struck off to protect women and girls
Calling new riders: H&H would like your help in making the horse world a better place
‘A very delicate rescue’ of pony found completely stuck inside tractor tyre
‘There’s always someone to listen’: trainer takes on epic challenge for rider who died aged 20
‘A real love for his horses’: first rider benefits from foundation set up in Georgie Campbell’s memory
‘She made the world a better place’: farewell to 24-year-old King’s Troop soldier with ‘a natural affinity for horses’
Are these your saddles? Police keen to find rightful owners after two men arrested
