Equestrian power couples: H&H talks to partners in life and horses *H&H Plus*
Living with an equally competitive rider has its pros and cons. Lucy Higginson asks some power couples how they balance family life with competitive goals
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Legends of the sport: The golden eventing career of Jane Holderness-Roddam *H&H Plus*
The rider who captured hearts as “the galloping nurse” and was the first woman ever to ride on a British Olympic eventing team has enjoyed a stellar and diverse career in horses, discovers Lucy Higginson
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Legends of the sport: The showjumping career of Ann Moore *H&H Plus*
The enigmatic young showjumper who stole the hearts of a nation by winning silver at the 1972 Munich Olympics turns 70 this week. Ann Moore discusses her brilliant but brief career with Lucy Higginson
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‘We must plan it will take place’: What it takes to postpone an Olympic Games *H&H Plus*
Putting back an Olympics by a year is a staggeringly huge undertaking. Lucy Higginson finds out what’s involved
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Legends of the sport: The remarkable racing comeback of Bob Champion and Aldaniti *H&H Plus*
The story of Bob Champion and Aldaniti’s comeback from serious illness and injury is the stuff of legend – and a popular film. Lucy Higginson finds out how it all started and their continuing legacy
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Legends of the sport: Britain’s first dressage medallist Jennie Loriston-Clarke *H&H Plus*
Britain’s first dressage medallist Jennie Loriston-Clarke put the sport well and truly on the map in this country through her extraordinary love of horses and consummate all-round ability, discovers Lucy Higginson
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Legends of the sport: Eventing great Mark Phillips *H&H Plus*
Mark Phillips has nailed a host of roles within the eventing world, and his prowess as a rider puts him among the greats. Lucy Higginson discovers the history behind his remarkable career
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Equestrianism’s quest to improve thanks to technology *H&H Plus*
Still looking for an edge? Sport may be off for now, but the quest to improve, innovate and scrutinise continues. Lucy Higginson investigates behind the scenes in British sport
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Why fewer owners are replacing their horses *H&H Plus*
It seems fewer horse owners in Britain are replacing their horses than in the past. But why? Lucy Higginson, who recently lost her own horse, thinks she may know
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Top mare takes British open championship: ‘Gatcombe is her cup of tea’
The top prize went to New Zealand in today’s British open, but Ben Hobday grabbed a slice of the action as the best British rider
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British double as first winners crowned at Gatcombe’s Festival of British Eventing
There was a sense of déjà vu at the Festival of British Eventing today as two riders who won last year repeated their success
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How to buy your perfect dressage horse
If you’re in the market for a dressage horse, get eight expert tips to help you choose the horse that’s right for you, rather than an expensive mistake
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H&H Interview: Padraig McCarthy — ‘If we were focused on making money, we’d get a proper job’
The showjumper-turned-eventer talks to Lucy Higginson about teamwork with his wife Lucy, and obsessive stallion researching in a quest to make a living
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Cross-country speed proves key in battle for British Open at Festival of British Eventing
Time proved as influential as ever in the battle to win the prestigious British Open title at Gatcombe
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Tom McEwen claims his first Festival of British Eventing title
Cross-country time proved as influential as always in the novice and intermediate championships at Gatcombe
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Jonelle Price: 9 things you need to know about the 2018 Badminton winner
Here’s everything you need to know about eventing’s latest golden girl...
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7 reasons this eventer needs to be on your radar NOW
As Rosalind Canter prepares to make her senior squad debut at the European Eventing Championships in Strzegom, Poland, here's everything you need to know about up-and-coming rider
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A fascination with criminal psychology — and other things didn't know about Lissa Green
Despite being the daughter of six-time Badminton winner Lucinda Green, Lissa didn't get her first horse until she was 20. Find out about this, and other surprising facts about the up-and-coming eventer
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Oliver Townend crowned Event Rider Master to win £30,000 series first prize
Oliver was pipped to the post in the final leg of the Event Rider Masters, but walked away as the series champion
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Bettina Hoy wins Blenheim title; Willa Newton triumphs in young horse CIC
Bettina Hoy led from the front to take the CCI3* class, while British riders came to the fore in the young horse CIC3*
