
Hannah Lemieux
Hannah joined the Horse & Hound team in 2013 and left to pursue other opportunities in November 2020.
Combining her passion for horses with her love of English, Hannah spent three years studying for a degree in Sport Journalism at the University of Brighton, graduating in 2012.
An avid racing fan with a background in eventing, Hannah spent two weeks on work experience at the magazine, before being offered an internship which resulted in a full-time role.
Hannah regularly contributed to the features and reports within the pages of Horse & Hound, and was often seen out and about reporting from the eventing, showjumping and point-to-point scene — both in the UK and abroad.
Some of Hannah’s reporting highlights included the 2017 European Showjumping Championships in Gothenburg, Aachen CHIO and the Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead. Her international showjumping reporting has taken her to countries including Doha, Canada and Abu Dhabi.
During the winter’s National Hunt action, Hannah can often be found at weekend race meetings, while also enjoying attending the likes of Glorious Goodwood, Royal Ascot and the Derby at Epsom during the summer.
She also closely follows the sport of point-to-pointing, and has enjoyed race-riding over the fences herself. In the mornings, she could be found riding out for local racehorse trainers before heading to Horse & Hound HQ.
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‘I don’t want to chop my fingers off before the Derby’: Frankie Dettori cooks up a stormThe charismatic Italian jockey shows off his cooking skills in the Epsom Racecourse kitchen
By Hannah Lemieux Published
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6 fashion dilemmas that female riders face during the summerHave you experienced any of these faux pas during the summer?
By Hannah Lemieux Published
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Ruby Walsh hangs up his racing boots after a 24-year careerThe top Irish jockey bowed out at Punchestown this week after a lengthy, very successful career in the saddle.
By Hannah Lemieux Published
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Congratulations Richard Johnson! The British jockey on taking his fourth consecutive champion titleThe British rider remained at the top of the jump jockey standings following another successful season
By Hannah Lemieux Published
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7 must-do horsey experiences to enjoy over EasterWant to get out and about this Easter weekend? Check out these ideas...
By Hannah Lemieux Published
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’You’d put her on anything’: top lady rider beats 24-year recordBy Hannah Lemieux Published
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Shane Breen’s Hickstead breeding operation: take a sneak peek around the impressive set-upBy Hannah Lemieux Published
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Children from tough city backgrounds take to the Ascot turf during pony racing initiativeYoung jockeys and their mini mounts took to the hallowed Ascot Racecourse turf
By Hannah Lemieux Published
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‘The people’s horse’: Tiger Roll’s phenomenal back-to-back Grand National winsThe Gordon Elliott-trained little hero with a big heart won his second Grand National today (6 April) in emphatic style
By Hannah Lemieux Published
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Who will win the 2019 Grand National? We ask the experts…Who has a good chance of becoming the 2019 Grand National hero? The experts reveal their best tips for the famous race
By Hannah Lemieux Published
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Champion jockey Richard Johnson on his 21 years of Grand National heartbreakThe top jockey hopes to break his losing streak in the world’s greatest race aboard Rock The Kasbah on Saturday, 6 April.
By Hannah Lemieux Published
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Michael Owen on the top-class care of his horses, plus a sneak peek around his impressive Cheshire yardThe football legend and racehorse owner talks about his horses in training
By Hannah Lemieux Published
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Silviniaco Conti, weighing room anecdotes and 1,300-plus wins: jockey Noel Fehily reflects on career after retirementThe top National Hunt jockey bowed out at Newbury on Saturday.
By Hannah Lemieux Published
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Steeplechase, weight cloths and no studs: Hugh Thomas and others talk old school eventing as 1969 Badminton track recreatedTo celebrate 50 years since an 18-year-old Richard Walker won the 1969 Badminton, the horse trials have recreated the cross-county course.
By Hannah Lemieux Published
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Henrietta Knight on the highlights and controversies from the Cheltenham FestivalRead all the Festival reflections from the racehorse trainer-turned-author
By Hannah Lemieux Published
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Day four at the Cheltenham Festival: Willie Mullins trains his FIRST Gold Cup winnerAll the highlights from Gold Cup day at the Cheltenham Festival
By Hannah Lemieux Published
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Day three at the Cheltenham Festival: emotional scenes and history is madeThe highlights from day three at the Cheltenham Festival
By Hannah Lemieux Published
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Day two at the Cheltenham Festival: Altior in close finish and 2018 National victor wins by 22 lengthsThe highlights from day two at the Cheltenham Festival
By Hannah Lemieux Published
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Day one at the Cheltenham Festival: a surprise Champion Hurdle victorAll the news from day one at the Cheltenham Festival, and why tomorrow’s card may be moved to Saturday
By Hannah Lemieux Published
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Looking for a cheeky Cheltenham Festival bet? Keep an eye on these 6 horsesCheck out these exciting prospects running at the Cheltenham Festival this week
By Hannah Lemieux Published
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Racing boycott caused by prize money row reaches temporary truceRacehorse trainers have been boycotting some race meetings due to a cut in prize money
By Hannah Lemieux Published
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#InternationalWomensDay: Meet the female jockeys flying the flag for the ladies at the Cheltenham FestivalThese three lady jockeys are hoping for more success at this year’s Festival (12-15 March)
By Hannah Lemieux Published
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Check out this impressive 125-year-old racing yard (complete with its own private cemetery)With a history dating back to the late 1890s, Bonita Racing Stables is a remarkable set-up, home to a plethora of racing stories...
By Hannah Lemieux Published
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Meet the eight-year-old girl with a love of riding Shire horsesMaia Fletcher spends every moment she can on her grandfather's farm, looking after the gentle heavy horses
By Hannah Lemieux Published
