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
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.
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
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
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
Putting back an Olympics by a year is a staggeringly huge undertaking. Lucy Higginson finds out what’s involved
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
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
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
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
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
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
There was a sense of déjà vu at the Festival of British Eventing today as two riders who won last year repeated their success
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
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
Time proved as influential as ever in the battle to win the prestigious British Open title at Gatcombe
Cross-country time proved as influential as always in the novice and intermediate championships at Gatcombe
Here’s everything you need to know about eventing’s latest golden girl...
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
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
Oliver was pipped to the post in the final leg of the Event Rider Masters, but walked away as the series champion
Bettina Hoy led from the front to take the CCI3* class, while British riders came to the fore in the young horse CIC3*