
Rachael Turner
Rachael joined Horse & Hound in 2014, initially as a digital sub editor then became part of the news team as a writer in 2015. The philosophy graduate studied journalism at the Press Association before working as a local reporter at the Brentwood Gazette. Rachael is now a mum of two and still loves all things equestrian, including hacking, dressage and jumping with her cob Bert. Rachael left the H&H staff to go freelance in June 2019, but still contributes to our magazine and website, as well as our sister magazine Country Life, among others.
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British Dressage 2018 rule changes: new bits, nosebands and bridlesThe tack has already been permitted for use in FEI competitions and the British governing body has followed suit
By Rachael Turner Published
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‘The time is now’: calls to make frangible cross-country fences compulsoryThe United States Eventing Association is calling for wider use of deformable fences
By Rachael Turner Published
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Valegro’s silver shoe sells for $5,000An original painting of Carl Hester and Nip Tuck was also auctioned
By Rachael Turner Published
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‘He’s living like a prince’: rare stallion sold to Pakistan governmentIn Pakistan, Cleveland bays are the only breed of horse used to pull state carriages
By Rachael Turner Published
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Monty Roberts offers free training for problem horses‘Tricky’ horses are invited to take part in a demo with Monty and Kelly Marks
By Rachael Turner Published
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‘Wurzel, stop!’: coloured cob’s cheeky antics go viralWatch the video of 15.1hh Wurzel take matters into his own hooves...
By Rachael Turner Published
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‘Brash’ thieves steal Pony Club’s jumps worth £5,000The stolen equipment includes around 40 poles, 22 wings, six planks, two gates, a ladder, eight fillers, dressage markers and cups.
By Rachael Turner Published
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Brutal donkey skin trade threatens populationWarning: video and report contain upsetting and graphic content
By Rachael Turner Published
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New BD bronze and music championships: how you can qualifyTwo new national championships will take place next summer
By Rachael Turner Published
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Dark world of pregnant mare hormone farming uncovered‘The alleged systematic, repeated manual abortions of these mares’ foals are particularly ethically reprehensible’
By Rachael Turner Published
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‘She wouldn’t be here without them’: owner thanks rescuers after terrifying hacking accidentKent-based Gemma Booth was riding with a friend when her horse spooked and lost her footing
By Rachael Turner Published
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Magnificent Muffin the mule retires after 30 years’ service‘This charming chap has been delighting his supporters, as well as raising the flag for mule-kind, for decades’
By Rachael Turner Published
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Queen’s star horse withdrawn from HOYSIt was due to be his last show ring appearance before retirement
By Rachael Turner Published
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Dressage stars to travel across the world to help horses in needCharlotte Dujardin and Alice Oppenheimer will be visiting Ethiopia to see the work of Brooke first-hand
By Rachael Turner Published
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‘One in a billion’: hedge-hopping H&H cover star crowned RDA horse of the yearVintage Port (Pip Squeak) has had a remarkable career and is now thriving with the RDA
By Rachael Turner Published
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#MatchyMatchy addict? Then you need this app…DressMyHorse (dressmyhorse.com) allows you to virtually try out products on your equine companion
By Rachael Turner Published
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New British Dressage rules for 2018: whips, judges and numbersThe rules will be effective from 1 December 2017
By Rachael Turner Published
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One last HOYS for Queen’s showing starBarbers Shop has had great success in the show ring, including being crowned supreme ridden champion at this year’s Royal Windsor Horse Show
By Rachael Turner Published
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Skin disease and lameness UK horses’ top health issuesMore than a third of horses have had one or more health problems this year
By Rachael Turner Published
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Foal saved from ‘appalling’ conditions forms special bond with new ownersColoured cob Victor was once kept shut in a dark, dirty shipping container but is now transformed in his new life
By Rachael Turner Published
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‘You feel like John Wayne’: former winning racehorse rounds up moor poniesRio De Sivola has hunted and assists drifts and cattle work
By Rachael Turner Published
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Majority of grooms earn less than minimum wageThe Equestrian Employers Association has been launched following a revealing survey
By Rachael Turner Published
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Daring ‘jockeys’ tackle charity race at AintreeThe riders will pilot borrowed horses for the charity race, which is part of the third annual Aintree Countryside Day
By Rachael Turner Published
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Shire horse legacy continues at Wadworth breweryWadworth is one of the last remaining breweries to use horses for its dray deliveries
By Rachael Turner Published
