
Becky Murray
Becky Murray started freelance writing for Horse & Hound in 2016 alongside other equestrian titles, before joining the H&H news team in July 2018. She moved up to senior news writer in January 2022. During her time at H&H she has reported on a broad range of topics across the equestrian industry including welfare issues, veterinary studies, FEI Tribunal hearings, rider safety, and road safety campaigns. In 2019 she attended the national Strangles Symposium and the Scottish welfare conference.
Becky was part of the home remote reporting team for the Tokyo and Paris Olympic Games as well as multiple European Championships. She has reported in person from Morris Equestrian, the Royal Highland Show, Blair Castle, Scone Palace and Luhmühlen. She is attending the 2025 European Para Dressage Championships as Horse & Hound’s on-site reporter.
Based in north Scotland, Becky learnt to ride at the age of five. She got the showjumping bug with her 13.2hh older pony Phoenix, who used to particularly enjoy a chase-me-Charlie. She went on to compete in British Showjumping and riding club activities as a teenager with her pony Sparkle. After losing two horses in 2015 to illness and injury, Becky is now producing two Irish mares, Ruby and Chloe, and hopes to get back in the showjumping ring in the future. She also has two miniature Shetland sisters, Mootie and Poppet, who keep her on her toes.
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Tom McEwen keeps Britain’s eventing World Championships hopes alive following teammate’s shock eliminationGiuseppe Della Chiesa’s cross-country track has provided a morning of highs and lows
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Emotional personal best scored by eight-time Olympian at eventing World ChampionshipsAndrew Hoy and Vassily De Lassos made an epic return to the world stage
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Mixed fortunes for top riders on second day of dressage at eventing World ChampionshipsA late flying change proved costly for a top combination
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Ros Canter delivers for Britain as dressage concludes at eventing World Championships in AachenGreat Britain tops Germany ahead of Saturday’s cross-country phase
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Great Britain keeps the home side at bay in eventing World Championships ahead of final dressage sessionsFind out how the morning unfolded on the second day of dressage at the eventing World Championships in Aachen
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‘What a record’: farewell to superstar horse, loved by many, after long and happy retirementThe legendary racehorse won the Cheltenham Festival World Hurdle a record four times
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‘One of the most accomplished riders in track history’: farewell to legendary jockey, aged 52The jockey rode more than 5,000 winners
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‘I never thought I would be representing my country this soon’: former eventer selected for paracanoe World ChampionshipsThe selection comes just eight months after taking up the sport.
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Championships among events to cancel as dry conditions affect ground preparationThe British Riding Club national championships were due to take place on 5-6 September.
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‘A very special horse’: farewell to talented stallion who sired Ben Maher's 2026 World Championship rideThe Heartbreaker son’s offspring include Ben Maher’s World Championships ride Point Break.
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Calls to allow equine ear plugs in freestyles, as double bridles are back on the agendaThe first draft of proposed FEI dressage rule changes have been published
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Calls for a ‘clear definition of harmony’ as dressage undergoes full rules revisionDressage is undergoing its first full rules revision since 2022.
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Farewell to ‘ordinary horse with the biggest heart’ who took his rider up to five-starThe much-loved gelding enjoyed a happy retirement after stepping down in 2014.
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‘We’ll give it a go!’: five-star eventer named on veteran European showjumping squadThe top rider has been carving a new path since stepping back from eventing in 2024.
By Becky Murray Published
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‘A driving force who made things happen’: farewell to Albion Saddlemakers managing directorObituary by the Belton family
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Farewell to Badminton eventer remembered for her ‘extraordinary, indomitable spirit’, aged 91Obituary by Annabelle Scofield
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‘Now is the time’: hopes new standards will benefit ‘unregulated’ equine therapy industryThe Equine Assisted Services Partnership has launched a new scope of practice requirement and professional standards for its members.
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New steps to protect riders from online abuse during Aachen World ChampionshipsThe FEI has partnered with digital intelligence company Signify to provide online monitoring for riders and officials
By Becky Murray Published
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Farewell to passionate advocate for wildlife management in the British countryside, aged 85Obituary
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‘Owners need to take some responsibility’: calls for equestrians to do their ‘homework’ when choosing who treats their horseBy Becky Murray Published
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Top horses move to new rider as three-time Olympian bows out, aged 61By Becky Murray Published
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‘He lived outside our living room window’: farewell to much-loved stallion following seven-year retirementNews
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‘The thirst for the sport is there’: hopes efforts to promote para showjumping will encourage more ridersNews
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Heavy-hitting German showjumping team named for Aachen worlds with Olympic champion on reserve listBy Becky Murray Published
