Two for joy for Taylor *H&H Plus*
‘He wants to do everything right’: Izzy Taylor’s exciting eight-year-old tops the CCI4*-S at Burnham Market
Eventing
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Taylor still on top at Burnham Market *H&H Plus*
Britain’s Izzy Taylor flies round the cross-country to hold her lead in the CCI4*-L
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British star doubles up at Burnham Market on ‘beautiful’ young horse *H&H Plus*
One rider dominates the dressage in both CCI4* classes at Burnham Market. Find out who – and why wanting to do it right is sometimes…
Dressage
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Judy Murray rides Valegro as sporting icons meet to film exciting new series
Dressage superstar Valegro helped make yet more dreams come true this week in a special visit from sporting icon Judy Murray
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‘Great sadness’ as Liverpool International cancelled, but hope some competition may still run
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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
Showjumping
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Showjumping highlights: Scott Brash lays down a challenge *H&H Plus*
Scott Brash is close to grand prix glory as the GCT makes a brief return, and Aintree beckons for some exciting talent
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‘Harsh reality’: stud damage to top rider’s hat shows importance of the correct headgear
The rider fell in front of her horse, who cantered over her, standing on her head
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‘Great sadness’ as Liverpool International cancelled, but hope some competition may still run
Showing
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Rebecca Penny: We can all become a little complacent *H&H Plus*
Should the new format for pony classes be maintained, asks H&H’s showing columnist
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CHAPS Summer Championship ‘Covid Show’: Mares are crowned queens *H&H Plus*
Stablemates land both supreme accolades, show ring debutantes strut their stuff and an NHS worker also has his glory
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‘He was found pulling a cart in Ireland’ — rags to riches cob wins at major championship show
‘He was found pulling a cart in Ireland’
Racing
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Green with envy: is this the most beautiful setting to train horses?
Check out these racehorses weaving their way through the Welsh countryside
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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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Tributes paid to ‘one of life’s true gentlemen’ Pat Smullen
‘Pat was a world class jockey but beyond that a wonderful family man, friend and an inspiration even through the toughest of times’
Hunting
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Long may it last: How hunt clubs have brought people together throughout history *H&H Plus*
Hunt clubs are a tradition that have brought members together throughout the history of hunting. Frank Houghton Brown investigates
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Most treasured possessions: The deep significance of the hunting horn *H&H Plus*
A hunting horn often carries a deeper significance than merely a tool to hunt hounds, finds Polly Portwin
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Hunting prepares for autumn with new Covid-19 protocols *H&H Plus*
Point-to-Point
Endurance
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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*
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Court confirms rider did abuse horse in competition, at appeal
The rider had claimed the abuse complaint was not admissable under FEI rules
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
