Pippa Cuckson
Formerly Horse & Hound’s first female deputy editor, Pippa is an award-winning journalist who in recent years has actively campaigned to raise awareness of the welfare concerns within the sport of endurance in order to drive change. She has written extensively on the topic for a number of titles including H&H, with her stories picked up by international publications around the world including the Wall Street Journal, Le Monde and Berliner Zeitung.
During her 21 years on the H&H staff rota, Pippa sub-edited every sector of the magazine, including a stint as news editor, before being promoted to the role of assistant editor and then deputy editor. She was also an active reporter, covering Olympic Games, European championships and the last stand-alone world eventing championship, at Gawler, South Australia, in 1986, prior to the introduction of the World Equestrian Games.
Pippa’s campaigning journalism has twice been recognised by her peer-group: the International Alliance of Equestrian Journalists Bureau Award for an outstanding contribution to the global horse industry, and the British Equestrian Writers Association Liz Dudden Trophy, for outstanding services to equestrianism.
In August 2018, the leading French magazine Grand Prix featured Pippa in its special issue about the 50 “most influential” people in global equestrian sport.
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British showjumpers claim second at Nations Cup final
The British showjumping squad rounded off a positive year for Team GBR with second place in Barcelona
By Pippa Cuckson Published
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Innovative system launched to help train dressage judges *H&H VIP*Following much debate over dressage judging, the Netherlands has set up an innovative way to train judges
By Pippa Cuckson Published
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Team GBR through to Nations Cup final after drama in BarcelonaTeam GBR is through to Saturday night’s Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup fina,l but the dramatic first round turned European championship form upside down
By Pippa Cuckson Published
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FEI Tribunal questions whether trainer doped endurance horse for ‘revenge’ as claimedSheikha Najla bint Salman Al Khalifa, a member of the Bahraini ruling family, has been suspended for two years by the FEI after her horse tested positive for reserpine
By Pippa Cuckson Published
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‘Mistake’ to select Totilas: Germany calls for stronger fitness tests for squad horsesBy Pippa Cuckson Published
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Future of Hyde Park Barracks in questionSpeculation about the possible sale of the barracks in Knightsbridge could rise again as a decision is expected about heritage listing
By Pippa Cuckson Published
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Ireland to take Rio qualification dispute to highest levelHorse Sport Ireland is taking further action over the Cian O’Connor incident at the FEI European Showjumping Championships
By Pippa Cuckson Published
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FEI’s latest bid to stop GCT team series due in court tomorrowA further bid to stop the Global Champions Tour from launching its own team series is due to be heard in court tomorrow
By Pippa Cuckson Published
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30 horses disqualified as FEI begins clean-up of ‘phantom’ endurance ridesThe clean-up of "phantom" rides has begun as 20% of starters are disqualified from the UAE's President's Cup endurance race
By Pippa Cuckson Published
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Further endurance bans in Middle EastTwo riders have been suspended for two years each, after their horses tested positive having allegedly consumed Fustex
By Pippa Cuckson Published
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The road to Rio: who has to qualify at the Europeans *H&H VIP*With the FEI European Championships fast approaching, which nations are in a race to qualify for Rio?
By Pippa Cuckson Published
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Deadly disease found at Rio Olympic siteA glanders outbreak at the Deodoro Olympic horse park in Rio has sparked concern within the equestrian industry
By Pippa Cuckson Published
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Canada loses Nations Cup round over sponsorship rowCanada has lost its home round of the Furusiyya Nations Cup. This has also left the country without a spot in the finals.
By Pippa Cuckson Published
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Outrage after suspended endurance trainer is seen helping British ridersEndurance GB declined to comment after photographs of a suspended trainer helping British riders at an international event sparked outrage on social media
By Pippa Cuckson Published
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FEI warning: supplement may contain banned substanceThe FEI has warned against using a muscle stimulant Fustex, which may contain the banned substance propoxyphene
By Pippa Cuckson Published
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Legendary endurance star rescues marathon runners from mountainTwo runners taking part in the Santa Barbara 100-mile marathon were rescued from remote parts of the Santa Ynez mountains by an Icelandic endurance legend
By Pippa Cuckson Published
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Fence type: not a major factor in rotational fallsA far-reaching audit into eventing commissioned by the FEI has looked into factors contributing to rotational falls
By Pippa Cuckson Published
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Judges and officials to ‘police’ equestrian eventsOfficials at international shows are being encouraged to become “amateur policemen” in the fight against cheating
By Pippa Cuckson Published
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Dutch endurance coach departs in midst of fake permit allegationsDubai-based Anzaq Mehmood allegedly presented a forged permit to ride at Schilde, Belgium, on 26 April
By Pippa Cuckson Published
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Event rider appeals against six-month competition banThe rider is appealing against his six-month ban after his horse failed a drugs test at the World Equestrian Games last year
By Pippa Cuckson Published
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Riders unaware of FEI rule that could destroy their careersA new FEI rule is causing confusion and debate among the equestrian world
By Pippa Cuckson Published
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Endurance world champion at centre of rides scandalThe reigning world champion Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, is among a number of big names in Middle East endurance caught up in the “bogus” rides scandal
By Pippa Cuckson Published
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Significance of FEI suspension ‘not yet fully understood by UAE riders’Major equestrian nations and charities applaud the FEI's decision to indefinitely suspend the UAE
By Pippa Cuckson Published
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Qatar heading to Olympic Games for first timeWhile Qatar can start planning their showjumping assault on the Olympic Games in Rio, Britain are yet to qualify
By Pippa Cuckson Published
