British riders hold seven of the top 10 spots after first day of dressage at Pau five-star *H&H Plus*
Find out the secret behind training the leading horse, who scored 10s and which up-and-coming British star has been training with Carl Hester…
Eventing
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‘The first horse I ever rode was Red Rum’ and more amazing tales from Desert Island Discs
We round up some of our favourite episodes from Desert Island Discs — the perfect remedy for busting mucking out boredom
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The Horse & Hound Podcast: episode 21 – Mark Todd remembers Charisma | Winter skin flare ups | News round-up
Dressage
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European Championships to run as well as Olympics in 2021
The FEI board has announced its decision on all four Olympic and Paralympic disciplines
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Anna Ross: Kick on – or let education kick in? *H&H Plus*
H&H’s dressage columnist ponders our ethical responsibility to our equine partners
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Joanna Thurman-Baker’s dressage blog: the range of marks is there for a reason
Joanna discusses the variances in judging and their use of marks
Showjumping
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‘The first horse I ever rode was Red Rum’ and more amazing tales from Desert Island Discs
We round up some of our favourite episodes from Desert Island Discs — the perfect remedy for busting mucking out boredom
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European Championships to run as well as Olympics in 2021
The FEI board has announced its decision on all four Olympic and Paralympic disciplines
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Meet inspirational para showjumper Evie Toombes *H&H Plus*
Showing
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Robert Walker: It seems quite a backward system *H&H Plus*
H&H’s showing columnist on entry systems, class times and positive mindsets
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7 common conformation faults and their effect on health and soundness
Does your horse have one of these common blemish or cosmetic faults?
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Positive steps towards unified approach to dope testing in showing circles *H&H Plus*
Discussions to bring showing’s dope testing rules in line with other equestrian disciplines are on going
Racing
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‘The first horse I ever rode was Red Rum’ and more amazing tales from Desert Island Discs
We round up some of our favourite episodes from Desert Island Discs — the perfect remedy for busting mucking out boredom
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Racing’s golden couple: all you need to know about these Group One-winning childhood sweethearts
Find out more about this power duo...
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‘I didn’t want it to be a one off’: rider breaks British record for second time
‘She is pocket sized but has talent for horses big and small that you can’t measure. Her humility and affability hold her in great stead…
Hunting
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The Horse & Hound Podcast: episode 21 – Mark Todd remembers Charisma | Winter skin flare ups | News round-up
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Learning to ride to follow hounds – four hunting fans share their stories *H&H Plus*
We’ve all heard the term “ride to hunt”, but are there really people who learn to ride purely to follow hounds and if so, how…
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Farewell to exceptional hunter with a ‘massive character’
Sir Lynford spent seven years in hunt service, turning his talents to every job asked of him
Point-to-Point
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Point-to-point trainer Francesca Nimmo’s life lessons *H&H Plus*
The point-to-point trainer on her daily routine, the importance of manners and being influenced by her father’s meticulous ways
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Cash boosts and detailed plans as pointing aims to return safely *H&H Plus*
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Rider ‘overwhelmed’ by support after breaking back in fall
Endurance
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All equestrian competition suspended in UAE after ‘clear intent’ to avoid new rules
The FEI has suspended the UAE national federation following a ‘clear intent to avoid the application of the new rules’ at two major endurance fixtures…
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Spanish endurance chef d’equipe successfully appeals to Court of Arbitration for Sport *H&H Plus*
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Concerns raised new endurance rules will backfire on welfare *H&H Plus*
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
