Eventing
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‘We’ll miss him so much’: five-star horse retires to compete at lower levels
“He was very genuine, and always an absolute gentleman on the ground. I never once saw him with his ears back”
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Coronavirus: eventing start delayed and championships off
“We understand our members cannot wait to get out eventing, and we are confident that with our protocols in place we will be able to…
Dressage
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#SundaySchool: how to ride counter-canter
Take a look at this simple exercise, as explained by dressage rider Amy Stovold, to help you understand how to ride counter canter
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‘It’s so hard to get that lucky strike’: Charlotte Dujardin on helping upcoming dressage riders
Charlotte Dujardin discusses how it feels to watch Carl Hester ride her horse, and how she is helping upcoming riders progress in the sport
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Dreaming of a dressage partner to help you achieve that elusive 10?
If want to impress the judges, take a look at this selection of dressage horses for sale on the Horse & Hound website this week
Showjumping
Showing
Racing
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Istabraq: an emotional backstory and an out-and-out champion *H&H Plus*
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Opinion: amateurs, pros and elite athletes – defining a grey area
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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
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
