We can’t wait to see: Dressage star Super Nova II *H&H Plus*
Polly Bryan hears more about the quirky De Niro gelding who doesn’t act his age, and who made a winning comeback from more than a year off earlier in 2020
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#SundaySchool: how to use shoulder-in to improve suppleness and engagement in all horses
The international dressage rider (pictured) explains how you can improve the quality and rhythm of the trot by training with half-10m circles and shoulder-in
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Laura Tomlinson: My father made me want to do better and be better *H&H Plus*
H&H’s dressage columnist pays tribute to her late father, Dr Wilfried Bechtolsheimer
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Dreaming of a dressage partner to help you achieve that elusive 10?
If want to impress the judges, take a look at this selection of dressage horses for sale on the Horse & Hound website this week
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When Valegro met the Queen — plus more standout dressage memories from Royal Windsor
With the Windsor CDI3* – due to start today – being cancelled due to the coronavirus, we take a look back at some of the most exciting dressage moments from the Royal Windsor Horse Show over the years.
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Youth Europeans in Olympic disciplines cancelled – new pony event planned for autumn
The cancellations follow Hartpury’s abandonment of the 2020 dressage and eventing FEI European Championships for juniors and young riders
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How to form a fitness plan for your horse
The chances are that your horse has either been on a reduced workload, or has not been ridden at all since lockdown was announced, so it is critical your horse is fit for the level of work he will be doing over the forthcoming weeks and months to help minimise the likelihood of any injuries
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Anna Ross: Not all online training is equal and qualifications are needed *H&H Plus*
H&H’s dressage columnist discusses virtual training and why we must be open to change
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The effect of different head carriages on horses’ airways *H&H Plus*
What effect does dressage head and neck position have on a horse’s airway? Peter Green MRCVS finds out, in his latest research round-up
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2021 European Championships cancelled: ‘The focus should be on Tokyo’
The eventing, showjumping, dressage and paradressage European Championships will not take place in 2021 due to the clash with the new Olympic dates
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‘Gasps went round the arena’: H&H dressage editors share their standout moments
Two generations of Horse &Hound dressage editors share their personal highlights from their time in the role
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National dressage championships cancelled, but sport may resume from July
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Carl Hester: It won’t be like clicking a switch *H&H Plus*
H&H’s dressage columnist wonders whether competition can return before 2021
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Dressage and showjumping’s plans to restart their sports
‘While it is important to stress that this will only be when it’s safe to do so and in line with whatever government regulations remain in place, it is important that we have an operational plan ready’
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Top dressage rider in ‘critical condition’ after brain bleed
The leading dressage rider has represented Spain at six youth Europeans and made his senior championship debut aged 20 at the 2018 World Equestrian Games
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Alan Davies guest edit: My treasured memories of Valegro *H&H Plus*
Alan Davies shares some of his highlights and most treasured memories from his time as Valegro’s groom
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#SundaySchool: how to improve suppleness using shoulder-fore (after lockdown lifts)
Top show producer Aimee Devane reveals how she uses shoulder-fore to improve flexion and engagement, while maintaining impulsion and power
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Life lessons: Dressage rider Spencer Wilton *H&H Plus*
The Olympic dressage rider on understanding his horses, pre-test resets and the grand prix ride he’d like to have back on his yard
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‘I taught Kate Middleton to ride’: 9 things you may not know about supergroom Alan Davies
How well do you know the dressage supergroom? Here are nine things about Alan that you might not have known….
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‘He always had a smile on his face’: farewell to top British grand prix horse
‘Whenever he went into the arena those little ears of his were pricked as he said: ‘Bring it on’’
