Farewell to former working hunter who jumped clear at Badminton and Burghley
“He was an amazing jumper with the heart of a lion; that’s what took him all the way”
Eventing
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All hail, Laura Collett! We celebrate the talented rider’s career to date...
Following her first five-star win at Pau Horse Trials, we take a look back at Laura Collett’s incredible career, even though she is only 31…
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‘Ride’ around the Pau five-star cross-country track with a top 10 finisher
Last week we were treated to the sole five-star of 2020 at Pau. To give us a proper feel of how the cross-country course rode,…
Dressage
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Pammy Hutton: ‘Judges’ remarks can destroy confidence’ *H&H Plus*
In her exclusive H&H column, Pammy Hutton asks whether standardisation of judges’ comments would improve the sport
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‘Devastated and thankful’: Edward Gal’s first top horse dies aged 27
“The stable is quiet today”
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Valegro gives his bronze statue the seal of approval at unveiling
“He’s captured in a piaffe which is the most difficult thing you can do in dressage. This is probably what Valegro is most famous for…
Showjumping
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New year delight as cancelled jumping championships rescheduled
“The team would be doing everything possible to ensure the Blue Chip magic remained”
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By Big Star out of Rolette – is this showjumping’s new megastar?
If the genes have anything to do with it, this five-year-old is going to be one megastar showjumper...
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H&H interview: Meet young showjumper Tabitha Kyle *H&H Plus*
Combining school with a stellar showjumping career isn’t easy, even with huge family support, but Tabitha Kyle’s ability and dedication are reaping rewards. Martha Terry…
Showing
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Pat Pattinson: ‘The BSPS were brave enough to lead to way’
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New star shines at BSPS Heritage Championships *H&H Plus*
A four-year-old is best in show, a new partnership scoops the new best-of-breeds accolade and a Welsh cob is victorious for his young jockey
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#SundaySchool: how to prepare your horse for a ride judge in the show ring
Top show horse producer Robert Walker explains how he prepares his mounts for the ride portion of a showing class
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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‘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...
Hunting
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Hunter of a lifetime: Tealeaf – bought from Ireland off a video *H&H Plus*
Former joint-master of the Ludlow David Palmer sings the praises of his “brilliant” confidence-giver
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Melton Hunt Club ride faces second 2020 cancellation
The 2020 Melton Hunt Club ride was first scheduled for March, when weather scuppered plans, and was rescheduled for November has now been cancelled again…
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Hunting field characters: The types of horses you’ll meet out hunting *H&H Plus*
From the statuesque secretary’s mount to the infallible hireling, there are some horses you meet no matter which pack you’re out with, says Catherine Austen
Point-to-Point
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Opinion: can live-streaming spell a bright future for point-to-pointing?
Live-streaming from the first fixtures of the 2020/21 point-to-point season has been met with praise, with hopes it can help raise the sport’s profile and…
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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*
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
