
Oscar Williams
Oscar joined Horse & Hound in October 2023 and is the magazine’s dressage editor and sports manager, overseeing coverage of equestrian sport.
Raised in Lancashire, Oscar started riding aged 12 and quickly became hooked. A keen member of the Lancaster & District branch of the Pony Club, he learnt to ride on a succession of hand-me-down ponies before persuading his parents to buy him his own horse – a wholly unsuitable but much-loved Welsh section C.
Oscar went on to study equine science at Myerscough College and, after deciding jumping wasn’t his strong suit, turned to dressage. Inspired by the London 2012 Olympics, he later spent four years working for leading trainer Emile Faurie. During that time, he competed at the 2015 National Dressage Championships and travelled with the yard to CDIs at Aachen, Vidauban, Saumur and Achleiten.
He also holds a master’s degree in Literature from York St John University (2021), combining his equestrian background with a passion for writing about the sport.
He regularly reports on elite dressage, breeding and welfare issues, as well as the science and policy shaping modern equestrian sport.
Oscar now lives in Cumbria with his two boisterous spaniels, Miffy and Dougal, and is interested in making equestrian sport more inclusive and accessible.
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‘She was a once-in-a-lifetime horse for me’: one of Britain’s most successful team horses sold to AustraliaBy Oscar Williams Published
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‘It’s a continual learning process’: Olympic dressage judge Stephen Clarke on the moments that shaped his careerBy Oscar Williams Published
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‘She’s completely in love’: former British grand prix star welcomes her first foal – six weeks lateBy Oscar Williams Published
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Bordeaux – the ‘magnificent’ KWPN dressage stallion behind a wave of championsBy Oscar Williams Published
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Safety stirrups – what are your options?By Oscar Williams Published
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From £800 Facebook foal to grand prix dressage: the story of Enzo, the 14.1hh Appaloosa who’s defied all expectationsBy Oscar Williams Published
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Sport horses’ welfare back on the EU agenda: rider education is ‘urgently needed’By Oscar Williams Published
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Is dressage judging getting tougher? The data behind the debateBy Oscar Williams Published
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‘My enthusiasm for riding hasn’t changed’: Olympian Carl Hester silences retirement rumours with a double win at Addington CDIBy Oscar Williams Published
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Why you don’t need to ride a warmblood: enjoy the inspiring real stories behind some of the less expected partnerships spotted at the Winter Dressage ChampionshipsBy Oscar Williams Published
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‘I want to be able to ride an 80% grand prix’: Becky Moody eyes more after double win with Jagerbomb at FontainebleauBy Oscar Williams Published
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‘You don’t need it all by 22 – just keep showing up’: Gareth Hughes on the reality of making it in dressage and advice for the next generationBy Oscar Williams Published
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From unwanted yearling to dressage championship star: the story of Scruffy, the pony who keeps on givingBy Oscar Williams Published
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‘Carl said he’s the best horse in the country’: titles, turnarounds and a standout finish to the winter dressage championshipsBy Oscar Williams Published
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Game on: super mare helps rack up another title for one of the leading riders at the winter dressage championshipsBy Oscar Williams Published
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Spooks, sparkles and a spoonful of success at the winter dressage championships, as young duo share the spoilsBy Oscar Williams Published
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‘She’s made dressage special for me’: ponies, emotional farewells and first-time magic at the winter dressage championshipsBy Oscar Williams Published
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From double to double-double: back-to-back wins mark standout week at winter dressage championships for one unstoppable partnershipBy Oscar Williams Published
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‘I thought we’d never get close to that’: bold freestyle and surprise win light up winter dressage championshipsBy Oscar Williams Published
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‘It could’ve gone either way’: comeback ride edges it in winter dressage championships thrillerBy Oscar Williams Published
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First-timers, crowd-pleasers and freestyle flair: how day three wrapped in style at the winter dressage championshipsBy Oscar Williams Published
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‘She wanted to win as much as I did’: chestnut mare bounces back to claim feature class at winter dressage championshipsBy Oscar Williams Published
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‘I couldn’t have asked for more’: cool-headed contender claims fourth national title for rider who ends perfect week at winter dressage championshipsBy Oscar Williams Published
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‘He owes me nothing’: star seven-year-old confirms his class as returning winners shape day two of winter dressage championshipsBy Oscar Williams Published
