
Madeleine Silver
A graduate from Durham University, Madeleine joined H&H in 2011 and became Features Editor — producing content across the magazine and website, including the popular inside back cover article ‘The horse that made me’ and the weekly ‘The best of my fun…’ interview. She has written on topics as diverse as hay making and headcams, to hot totty in the horse world and circus horses. Madeleine now works as a freelance feature writer for Country Life, The Telegraph, Horse & Hound, cntraveller.com, The Spectator and The Field, as well as writing obituaries for The Times.
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A competitive mindset: how to crank up your motivation for post-pandemic successBy Madeleine Silver Published
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Welsh breeding: how it has been a massive influence in sport horses and ponies over the years *H&H Plus*By Madeleine Silver Published
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It’s Otto: Geoff Billington’s ‘horse of a lifetime’ with a penchant for champagne and socialising with humansBy Madeleine Silver Published
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#Throwback: 14 wow-factor moments from Liverpool International Horse ShowBy Madeleine Silver Published
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All in a day’s work: rare breed advocate, farmer and presenter Adam Henson *H&H Plus*By Madeleine Silver Published
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All in a day’s work: the model horse maker *H&H Plus*By Madeleine Silver Published
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Why a listed stable yard can be worth the extra effort *H&H Plus*By Madeleine Silver Published
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A baptism of fire: Entering into the hard graft of working with horses *H&H Plus*Working with horses is hard graft, so it’s no surprise that the equestrian industry demands some of the toughest initiations. Madeleine Silver talks to those who have taken the plunge
By Madeleine Silver Published
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H&H interview: Flat jockey Megan Nicholls *H&H Plus*The daughter of champion National Hunt trainer Paul Nicholls talks to Madeleine Silver about her surprise move into the Flat world – and why she’s optimistic for the future of female jockeys
By Madeleine Silver Published
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Legends of the sport: The eventing career of Princess AnneBy Madeleine Silver Published
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Legends of the sport: The brilliant eventing career of ‘flying Scot’ Ian Stark *H&H Plus*The “flying Scot” kept the eventing world on its toes with his party antics. Madeleine Silver reflects on a career that took him to five Olympic Games
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Summer management: How top riders keep their horses happy in hotter climates *H&H Plus*When the mercury does decide to rise on home turf, riders who have spent stints in sunnier climes are well prepared for keeping their horses in peak condition, finds Madeleine Silver
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How to find the perfect first pony and make riding fun for tiny tots: top tips from the pros *H&H Plus*By Madeleine Silver Published
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‘She looked like butter wouldn’t melt but was a minx’: H&H’s (very) naughty first poniesBy Madeleine Silver Published
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Royal Windsor 1944: Princess Elizabeth makes her winning debut at the showWe’ve rewound the clock to remember those early days of this treasured British institution, which was due to run this week pre-coronavirus...
By Madeleine Silver Published
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#TBT: when Mark Todd rode around Badminton with one stirrupWe’ve dug into the archives to remember one of Mark Todd’s hairier Badminton cross-country rounds...
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How to make hay: Horse & Hound’s helpful guide for horse ownersIf you are struggling with the rising costs of buying in hay — and questioning its quality — it is worth investigating how to make hay on your own land
By Madeleine Silver Published
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All in a day’s work: The school beagle pack master *H&H Plus*Tom Gurney on swapping rugby for beagling, skipping lessons to get to the kennels and what he’s learnt from being immersed in the rural community
By Madeleine Silver Published
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Happy Birthday to The Queen! 8 reasons the horseworld is indebted to Her MajestyBy Madeleine Silver Published
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All in a day’s work: YouTube sensation Esme HiggsEsme Higgs, 18, on her unhorsey start, the pressures of social media and being star-struck by William Fox-Pitt
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Family fun days including six of the best shows for children *H&H Plus*By Madeleine Silver Published
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A breeding legacy: The three pioneering women behind Llanarth Stud *H&H Plus*Behind the world-famous Llanarth Stud were three pioneering women who put Welsh cobs on the map after World War II, and their legacy still endures today.
By Madeleine Silver Published
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All in a day’s work: The brewery horseman *H&H Plus*Callum Whittle on keeping history alive in a small Wiltshire town by delivering beer using a horse-drawn dray
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The cob’s rebrand and why they are more popular than ever *H&H Plus*As cobs continue to shine in the spotlight, the horse world’s ‘steady Eddie’ is finally getting recognition.
By Madeleine Silver Published
