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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‘He gave me peace’: Carl Hester reflects on Uthopia – the remarkable dressage stallion who became his horse of a lifetime
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‘Doctors told me I’d never ride again’: how a dressage rider went from a broken neck to Olympic dreams
Indigro – meet the powerhouse dressage stallion taking Andrew Gould to personal bests and career highs
What Britain’s Rotterdam performance means for the Euros as Olympic combination Lottie Fry and Glamourdale lead the way
Who made the cut? British European youth dressage teams revealed and why there’s no pony squad
‘I’m absolutely devastated’: British rider withdraws from European team contention
Dressage on a budget: real riders share the smartest ways to cut costs while competing
11 stylish pairs of men’s competition breeches to suit all budgets
‘It’s gold medal stuff’: selection battle intensifies for final spot on Britain’s team for the European Dressage Championships
‘He’s so special’: Carl Hester and Fame dominate at Wellington CDI as the European preparations ramp up
‘She was a once-in-a-lifetime horse for me’: one of Britain’s most successful team horses sold to Australia
‘It’s a continual learning process’: Olympic dressage judge Stephen Clarke on the moments that shaped his career
‘She’s completely in love’: former British grand prix star welcomes her first foal – six weeks late
Bordeaux – the ‘magnificent’ KWPN dressage stallion behind a wave of champions
Safety stirrups – what are your options?
From £800 Facebook foal to grand prix dressage: the story of Enzo, the 14.1hh Appaloosa who’s defied all expectations
Sport horses’ welfare back on the EU agenda: rider education is ‘urgently needed’
Is dressage judging getting tougher? The data behind the debate
‘My enthusiasm for riding hasn’t changed’: Olympian Carl Hester silences retirement rumours with a double win at Addington CDI
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 Championships
‘I want to be able to ride an 80% grand prix’: Becky Moody eyes more after double win with Jagerbomb at Fontainebleau
