
Lucy Higginson
Lucy edited Horse & Hound from March 2002 until June 2014 and never had a dull day. She events (very badly) for fun, hunts whenever she can, and has written on topics ranging from embryo transfer to fall simulators. She’s reported from the 2006 Aachen World Equestrian Games and 2011 European Eventing Championships.
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‘I lived in a caravan for years and nothing was going to stop me’: What drives today’s young riders? *H&H Plus*By Lucy Higginson Published
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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
By Lucy Higginson Published
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Legends of the sport: The golden eventing career of Jane Holderness-Roddam *H&H Plus*By Lucy Higginson Published
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Legends of the sport: The showjumping career of Ann Moore *H&H Plus*By Lucy Higginson Published
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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
By Lucy Higginson Published
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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
By Lucy Higginson Published
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Legends of the sport: Britain’s first dressage medallist Jennie Loriston-Clarke *H&H Plus*By Lucy Higginson Published
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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
By Lucy Higginson Published
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British double as first winners crowned at Gatcombe’s Festival of British EventingThere was a sense of déjà vu at the Festival of British Eventing today as two riders who won last year repeated their success
By Lucy Higginson Published
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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 EventingTime proved as influential as ever in the battle to win the prestigious British Open title at Gatcombe
By Lucy Higginson Published
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Tom McEwen claims his first Festival of British Eventing titleCross-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 winnerHere’s everything you need to know about eventing’s latest golden girl...
By Lucy Higginson Published
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7 reasons this eventer needs to be on your radar NOWAs 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
By Lucy Higginson Published
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A fascination with criminal psychology — and other things didn’t know about Lissa GreenBy Lucy Higginson Published
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Oliver Townend crowned Event Rider Master to win £30,000 series first prizeOliver was pipped to the post in the final leg of the Event Rider Masters, but walked away as the series champion
By Lucy Higginson Published
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Bettina Hoy wins Blenheim title; Willa Newton triumphs in young horse CICBettina Hoy led from the front to take the CCI3* class, while British riders came to the fore in the young horse CIC3*
By Lucy Higginson Published
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Bettina Hoy leads Blenheim CCI3* after wet cross-country: ‘That was hard work!’Germany, France and Britain hold top spots in the three classes at Blenheim Horse Trials after Saturday's action
By Lucy Higginson Published
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Bettina Hoy leads Blenheim CCI3* after dressage: ‘He really tries to concentrate’The German rider is more than six penalties clear of the field after the dressage phase at Blenheim, while Jonelle Price heads the young horse class
By Lucy Higginson Published
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Clark Montgomery wins Blenheim: two Brits in top fiveThe British-based US rider lead from start to finish to win the major class at Blenheim International Horse Trials
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Clark Montgomery retains Blenheim lead after cross-countryAfter a great day of cross-country, Blenheim's dressage leader has extended his cushion over his nearest rival
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