Eventing
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*Exclusive* Olympic medallist Tina Cook walks iconic fences on 2026 Burghley cross-country courseWatch as Tina Cook analyses three key fences on the 2026 Burghley Horse Trials cross-country course
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Burghley ‘ahead of the game’ on ground preparation to ensure ideal conditions for horsesBy Lucy Elder Published -
Princess Royal to visit Burghley – as an eventing legend is to bow outThe Princess Royal will be at Burghley on the final day, as will another special visitor
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The essential guide to nailing Burghley styleFind out what to wear to Burghley Horse Trials and how to look effortlessly country-chic
By Martha Terry Last updated
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Dressage
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‘His wisdom and kindness will be greatly missed’: farewell to leading dressage judgeJacques van Daele, who officiated at six Olympics and multiple World and European Championships, has died aged 71
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‘It is what it is’: Sophie Wells falls agonisingly short of a second individual medal in AachenSophie Wells and MSJ Gold Standard finished fourth in the grade V freestyle – agonisingly close to another World Championships medal – rounding out a mixed week
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‘He’s extraordinary – like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’: Nicola Naylor and Humberto L sign off from Aachen with brave and demanding freestyleNicola Naylor and Humberto L closed a demanding week with 76.5% and fourth in the grade IV freestyle – a marked improvement on Saturday’s team test – as she reflected on a horse who is a different animal entirely once he’s out of the ring
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‘She’s made my dreams come true’: 19-year-old mare bows out after a career like no otherTwo uncharacteristic spooks, a tearful tribute and the end of one of British para dressage’s most decorated careers – how a 19-year-old mare’s final competitive test unfolded in Aachen
By Oscar Williams Published
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Showjumping
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‘The challenge of a championship held on grass sifted out all but the very best riders,’ says William FunnellWilliam Funnell on Aachen’s clever course building and a dramatic individual final
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The Horse & Hound Podcast 180 with Robert Whitaker: ‘Winning the King’s Cup three times is amazing – and I think we can do it again’Robert Whitaker won Hickstead’s King George V Gold Cup for the third time this season – and is eyeing up a fourth title next year
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Meet the brothers behind Faultless, showjumping’s answer to Drive to SurviveBen Asselin and Kyle Koss reveal how the show became a reality
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All the showjumping World Championships live news as it happensDon't miss a moment in the contest for the showjumping world titles with our live reports
By Eleanor Jones Last updated
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Showing
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Progress made in tackling equine obesity – but welfare must be key in judgingThe weigh to win awards update for 2026 showed significant change but the need for more still to be done
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New championship at Royal International to celebrate equine excellence in handThe series will run next year, culminating in an in-hand championship in the International Arena during the RIHS
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Six stunning champions crowned at the London leg of the 2026 Global Champions Arabians TourFrom the senior stallion to the yearling filly champion, find out who shone at the Global Champions Arabians Tour in London
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‘Set shows are a topic that comes up time and time again in the collecting ring,’ says Rebecca PennyH&H’s showing columnist Rebecca Penny on set shows and whether they’re marked appropriately
By Rebecca Penny Published
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Racing
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‘What a record’: farewell to superstar horse, loved by many, after long and happy retirementThe legendary racehorse won the Cheltenham Festival World Hurdle a record four times
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Tributes paid to unbeaten superstar as he bows out of sporting career: ‘He has given us some extraordinary days’By Lucy Elder Published -
‘One of the most accomplished riders in track history’: farewell to legendary jockey, aged 52The jockey rode more than 5,000 winners
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Top jockey eyes ‘next chapter’ after retiring: ‘There are a thousand emotions running through me’Former champion jockey Jim Crowley has called time on his race-riding career
By Lucy Elder Published
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Hunting
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Farewell to passionate advocate for wildlife management in the British countryside, aged 85Obituary
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News‘Everything to play for’: your last chance to have a say on proposed trail-hunting banBy Catherine Austen Published -
Sir Ben Wallace warns the Government: ‘Don’t pick a fight with the countryside’By Catherine Austen Published -
Time to stand up and be counted as consultation opens on how to ban trail-huntingBy Eleanor Jones Published
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Point-to-point
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News‘You couldn’t make it up!’ 75-year-old rider denied charity win owing to broken stirrup raises serious safety concernsBy Eleanor Jones Published -
‘I’ve never been this fit’: 75-year-old to ride at point-to-point 60 years after his firstBy Eleanor Jones Published -
‘The family horse of a lifetime’: homebred star who made Aintree dreams come true retired sound and happyBy Lucy Elder Published -
‘You made dull mornings seem bright’: shock and sadness after jockey’s sudden deathBy Eleanor Jones Published
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Driving
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How to watch the FEI World Championships live from anywhere in the worldAll the ways for you to watch the FEI World Championships for free and online from anywhere in the world
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How to watch Royal Windsor Horse Show 2026 live from anywhere in the worldBy Georgia Guerin Published -
H&H’s guide to 2026 London International tickets, plus exclusive discount codeIt’s that time already!
By Georgia Guerin Published -
Best places to stay if you’re heading to Royal Windsor Horse ShowBy Georgia Guerin Published
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Team Chasing
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Mouthguards recommended for riders in some sports after new concussion researchBy Lucy Elder Published -
Rider fall rules tightened following reviewBy Lucy Elder Published -
New tech part of efforts to ‘modernise this phenomenal horse sport’By Lucy Elder Published -
‘An adventurous, brave horseman’: farewell to much-loved countryman who completed famous steeplechaseObituary
By Becky Murray Published
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Polo
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‘Ever since my parents deemed me to be safe on a horse with one of them, I was’: how England’s standout female polo player blazed a path to the topMilly Hine, the women’s world number one polo player discusses her Pony Club days, how she forged her way in a male-dominated sport and her experience riding clones
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NewsMaking polo a great place for people, ponies and the publicBy Eleanor Jones Published -
Farewell to polo player, showjumper and judge aged 97Obituary
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Whitaker and Stockdale switch saddles ahead of Royal Windsor’s exhibition polo matchBy Eleanor Jones Published
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Vaulting
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How to watch the FEI World Championships live from anywhere in the worldAll the ways for you to watch the FEI World Championships for free and online from anywhere in the world
By Georgia Guerin Last updated -
H&H’s guide to tickets for the FEI World Championships in AachenSome sessions are sold out already
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How to watch CHIO Aachen from anywhere in the worldBy Gemma Redrup Published -
‘Not just for girls’: young equestrian hopes to inspire more boys into the sportBy Eleanor Jones Published
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