
Becky Murray
Senior news writer
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 was made 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 Olympic Games and the European Showjumping Championships and has reported from Morris Equestrian, the Royal Highland Show and Blair Castle International Horse Trials. She also regularly contributes to the weekly H&H podcast.
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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Bramham’s back, an injured rider’s HOYS ticket, and other things the horse world is talking about...
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One in four horses’ bits don’t fit, research finds
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She defies physics’: tiny showjumper with a ‘need for speed’ dreams of winning at Hickstead – or the Grand National
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‘You only remember the one nasty comment’: international dressage rider speaks out about social media
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‘A true legend’: tributes paid to legendary point-to-point rider
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Showjumper who overcame eating disorder hopes to inspire as she aims for Miss Scotland title
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Farewell to passionate breeder who raised the profile of Shire horses
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The joys of spring: watch ‘miracle’ foal enjoy his first time on grass following difficult start
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A British team rider on Love Island, and other things the horse world is talking about
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‘The greatest of all time’: Lester Piggott dies aged 86
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The next Mikey Pender? Four-year-old boy with an eye for sharp turns hopes to make waves in showjumping
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‘One of the most significant figures in polo’: tributes paid to family man and philanthropist
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Positive news on Nicola Wilson’s recovery, and other things the horse world is talking about
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‘Sadly missed by all’: farewell to point-to-point trainer
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Lessons with top riders up for grabs in Ukraine auction, as work to help horses and riders continues
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‘The greatest service was to let him go’: farewell to Household Cavalry hero
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New stickers aim to prevent trailer theft following police crackdown
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‘The kindest, most generous person’: farewell to much-loved horse sport supporter
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British Equestrian to receive +£5 million to ‘level up’ access to horse sport
