#SundaySchool: Jumping a horse on an angle with Francis Whittington
This simple exercise provides a solid foundation for skinnies and arrowheads to help you when jumping a horse on an angle
Eventing
Dressage
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Laura Tomlinson: ‘I want to show my girls that you can be a very present mum and be at the top of your game at the same time’
Laura reveals how she juggles being a mother and competing at the top of her sport
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Missing watching elite horse sport? Check out the Adequan Global Dressage Festival online
The 12-week long festival will take place from 13 January through until the 4 April. Here’s how to watch the Adequan Global Dressage Festival
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65-year-old rider hopes her dressage success shows what can be achieved in dark times
“My dressage has kept me going through a very dismal period”
Showjumping
Showing
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Brookdale Limited Edition: the supreme maxi cob champion who was ‘a hippo in a former life’ *H&H Plus*
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Coronavirus: ‘difficult’ decisions taken by 2021 county shows
“Putting on the show we all wish for, set against the risks of it being allowed to happen in the way we would intend, led…
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Life lessons: Ian Boylan on patience, pot-washing and hydration *H&H Plus*
Racing
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No more FOMO! All the equestrian sport you want to watch via online streaming or on TV
Don’t miss out on any action with our useful guide of what to watch this week
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Six-month ban for ‘negligent’ trainer after horse ‘nobbled’ with sedative before race
Irish trainer Charles Byrnes has been banned for six months after a horse in his care was ‘nobbled’ with ACP before a race
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Istabraq: an emotional backstory and an out-and-out champion *H&H Plus*
Hunting
Point-to-Point
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Opinion: amateurs, pros and elite athletes – defining a grey area
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Former racehorse returns to Aintree in second successful career
‘He loves to learn — he is just like a sponge and his lateral work is already there. If you could bottle [the qualities] he…
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Christmas comes early as seller bags £500,000+ profit in 18-month turnaround
The price equals the record-breaking sum of £570,000 paid for Douvan’s full brother, Jonbon, at the same venue in November
Endurance
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Court rules on UAE federation’s suspension from horse sport
The Court of Arbitration held a two-day hearing on 12-13 November after the federation appealed the suspension of 24 September
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Rider blames ‘cocktail’ of drugs in horse’s system on ‘unknown’ operation
The FEI stated that to accept a “simple statement” as proof would undermine the whole anti-doping system and efforts to eradicate doping in the sport
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FEI contamination warning: another horse’s positive dope test caused by groom’s urination
The groom confirmed on the day of the event he had urinated “close to the horse” and inside the trailer on several occasions where grass…
Driving
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‘Great regret’ as coronavirus forces Olympia cancellation
‘I completely empathise with the sadness felt by our visitors, who will not be cheering, laughing, and clapping in the Grand Hall this year”
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British international rider and judge diagnosed with terminal cancer
‘I have to go on as usual – I’m still mucking out and driving the ponies around’
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Royal Windsor 1944: Princess Elizabeth makes her winning debut at the show
We’ve rewound the clock to remember those early days of this treasured British institution, which was due to run this week pre-coronavirus...
Team Chasing
Polo
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Polo makes its comeback with rule changes in place
The Prince of Wales tournament began on Monday (15 June) at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club
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Polo pushes ahead to return this week
“It’s about supporting a whole community that is hugely reliant on the sport getting back in some shape or form; farriers, feed merchants, drivers and…
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‘I didn’t really ride him, I just hung on’: top riders on their (memorable) first ponies
‘What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’ has never rung so true when it comes to some top riders’ early equestrian memories on ponies...
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Can gumshields help reduce concussion? We ask the experts *H&H Plus*
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Unlikely locations and bright orange balls: 7 things you never knew about snow polo
The winter game is a high adrenaline alternative to traditional grass polo, and a fascinating sport in itself as we discover...
Vaulting
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Three members of same family receive prestigious FEI awards
‘The fact that we all received badges made it even more special, as we always worked towards our goals as a team’
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‘He has the most amazing canter’: World famous stallion tries his hoof at vaulting
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Top horse retires after successfully defending gold at WEG: ‘He is an absolute warrior’
This top campaigner has won two world gold medals, as well as a European Championship gold, and will now retire from competition
