
Sophia Heath
Sophia Heath joined Horse & Hound in July 2013 having previously worked for the Daily Telegraph's Olympics website, CNN International and Omnisport. A Durham graduate with a Masters in journalism from City University, Sophia has evented, showjumped and hunted. Sophia left Horse & Hound in early 2015 to join an international boating website.
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Spooked police horse bolts around LondonA member of the public found the horse after it was spooked by a firework
By Sophia Heath Published
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Are horses affected by our tone of voice?Research shows that horses don’t naturally differentiate between our soft voice tones and our angry ones
By Sophia Heath Published
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Appeal for information on abandoned ponyThe elderly chestnut mare was discovered tied to a gate on a bridleway
By Sophia Heath Published
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Badminton winner undergoes emergency operationSam Griffiths has been forced to miss the end of the eventing season due to emergency surgery
By Sophia Heath Published
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Polo pony ‘Lady Gaga’ at centre of libel caseBuyer taken to the High Court after making defamatory claims about the vendor of a polo pony
By Sophia Heath Published
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Rob Hoekstra to stand down from Team GBRThe man who led Britain to Olympic showjumping gold at London 2012 has announced he is standing down from the role
By Sophia Heath Published
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Anti-hunt campaigner found guilty of assault and harassmentThe woman reportedly became “absolutely hysterical” after she witnessed a hunt's countryman shooting a fox in January
By Sophia Heath Published
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Charges against horsemeat scandal abattoir droppedDespite secret footage of abattoir workers inflicting cruelty on horses, charges against directors of establishment have been dropped
By Sophia Heath Published
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iPhone app designed to aid in emergenciesA new mobile phone app could help improve the safety of riders should an accident occur
By Sophia Heath Published
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Development in WEG doping caseThe horse of French event rider Maxime Livio has allegedly provided a positive B sample test which could spell disaster for the team's Olympic qualification
By Sophia Heath Published
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Tougher fly-grazing powers a step closerThe Control of Horses Bill, aimed to tackle illegal fly-grazing, has passed its second reading
By Sophia Heath Published
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Rock star plans to transform polo clubKenney Jones, former drummer for Small Faces and The Who, proposes to revamp Hurtwood Polo Club in Surrey and turn it into a major equestrian venue
By Sophia Heath Published
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Spotted: top equine stars out hunting [PICS]Some of our biggest equine heroes — from a double Badminton winner to a four-time Cheltenham World Hurdle winner — have enjoyed hunting in their retirement
By Sophia Heath Published
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Notorious fly-grazer guilty of cruelty chargesTom Price was back in court earlier this month (7 October) and was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to another 12 horses
By Sophia Heath Published
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Organic food business bans hunting on its landFollowing pressure from anti-hunt protestors a successful food business has decided to prohibit any hunting on its land
By Sophia Heath Published
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Commentator struck off medical registerAn equine commentator has been banned from practising medicine after demonstrating 'a cavalier attitude to patient safety'
By Sophia Heath Published
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Paralysed trainer takes claim to High CourtAn Irish trainer left partially paralysed after being run over by a horse has taken her case for more than €900,000 special damages to High Court
By Sophia Heath Published
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Could Ireland host 2022 WEG?World-class venue considers bid for the World Equestrian Games
By Sophia Heath Published
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Are helmet cameras dangerous? [H&H VIP]BE announced last week it was banning all helmet cameras following a high-profile accident. H&H's Sophia Heath explores the risks
By Sophia Heath Published
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Hovis’ third book goes on sale: Fifty Tastes of HayH&H's famous online blogger has released his latest book where he divulges the last two years of his action-packed life
By Sophia Heath Published
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Breaking news: BE ban hat cameras due to safety concernsBritish Eventing has announced it has banned all helmet cameras as a precautionary measure until further research is completed on their safety
By Sophia Heath Published
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Despite review RSPCA continues to prosecuteRecommendations from independent review have not prevented the RSPCA from mounting a fresh case against a hunt
By Sophia Heath Published
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Three men found guilty of breaching the 2004 Hunting ActBy Sophia Heath Published
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Farewell to Hickstead Derby star Buddy BunnThe catch-ride winner of the 2004 Hickstead Derby has been put down at the age of 21
By Sophia Heath Published
