Zara Tindall to ride at Burghley as first-timers also make early entries
British first-timers and US visitors are among those who have made early entries for Burghley, with 10 days until entries close
Eventing
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Where to stay at Burghley Horse Trials
Combine a weekend of world class sporting action with an overnight stay in Stamford, one of Lincolnshire’s finest towns
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Credit: Peter Nixon Paul Tapner eyes record-breaking triple Hickstead win
‘He was a man on a mission last year, and we’re expecting him to be even quicker this year’
Dressage
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Sophie Christiansen after winning freestyle gold at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Credit: PA Archive/PA Images Paralympic dressage to be broadcast live on TV from Tokyo 2020
The news comes as a result of growing interest and investment from broadcasters around the world to screen the Paralympic Games
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Charlotte Dujardin and Erlentanz at Bolesworth 2019. Credit: Peter Nixon Tough job for selectors as Europeans dressage and para dressage entries announced
‘I’m thrilled for the nominated athletes, their support teams, and the horse owners who invest so much into the sport’
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Charlotte Dujardin and Erlentanz in the freestyle at Aachen 2019. Credit: Peter Nixon Charlotte Dujardin fifth in Aachen freestyle: ‘I couldn’t have asked any more of him’
The British rider finished her show at the prestigious German venue with a mistake-free performance in the freestyle to music
Showjumping
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Credit: Peter Nixon Federation ‘deeply sorry’ as admin error means Royal Windsor loses top status
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Credit: Trevor Meeks Stellar field hopes to secure Olympic jumping qualification as Europeans entries announced
‘I’m delighted that I’ve been able to put forward such a strong nominated list for the European Championships’
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‘It was scary — we were heading for a 1.60m oxer’: Top rider forced to jump ship after horse’s bit breaks
Showing
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Credit: Craig Payne Dan Williams’ RIHS vlog: Day one at Hickstead is almost as hot as Dubai
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Road to RIHS: ‘He was due to be put down’ — show pony with EMS defies odds en-route to Hickstead ticket
‘It was like he knew what was going to happen and he was trying to tell us that he was fine...’
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Three Counties Show 01.06.19 Supreme Welsh In-Hand Champion No 849 Springlane Dragon Native turnout: 7 M&M ponies who look the part in the show ring...
Some gorgeous, natural-looking native ponies...
Racing
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Credit: ultimate-images Retrained racing star Saphir Du Rheu storms around Barbury
‘He has just been doing this for three months and is being ridden by an amateur who is not an event rider! What a horse’
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Credit: Alamy Stock Photo Passionate racing TV pundit John McCririck dies aged 79
‘One thing was always clear — his enduring passion and love for the sport of horse racing’
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8 wonderful ways racing is celebrating #racingstaffweek
Here’s just some of the fun ways the racing industry is celebrating Racing Staff Week (29 June-6 July)
Hunting
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7 reasons to go to the Festival of Hunting
The Lycetts Festival of Hunting, held on the East of England Showground at Peterborough on Wednesday, 17 July, is the hunting world’s summer jamboree. Here’s…
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Frank Houghton Brown: It’s time for change *H&H VIP*
Hunting needs new direction — now, argues H&H’s hunting columnist
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Credit: Trevor Meeks John Holliday: Princely puppy walkers *H&H VIP*
H&H’s hunting columnist discovers who walked the Belvoir puppies a century ago
Point-to-Point
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David Simpson: ‘Let’s engage with our riders’ *H&H VIP*
Phone calls, evening racing and a new series are on David Simpson’s mind
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Credit: Brian Armstrong Darren Edwards: ‘Should we, shouldn’t we?’ season *H&H VIP*
Darren Edwards discusses how he decides whether to run a horse
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David Simpson: The Point-to-Point Authority are in listening mode *H&H VIP*
H&H’s point-to-point columnist urges fans of the sport to air their views
Endurance
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Credit: Annie Joppe Annie Joppe’s endurance blog: down but not out
Annie discusses how she has picked herself up after competition disappointment
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Ban for rider who whipped horse until it collapsed with exhaustion and a broken leg
The rider said he used his reins to try to ’encourage’ his horse
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Credit: Marco van Zelst Annie Joppe’s endurance blog: is a solitary magpie haunting me?
Annie has been busy competing, but perhaps luck hasn’t been on her side
Driving
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© Write image for you Media Credit: © Write image for you Media My life with horses: Linda Rose — ‘I’d never have believed where we’d all end up together’
We talk to Cheshire-based Linda Rose about her work promoting the sport of driving — and the two Shetland ponies who can turn their hooves…
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Aachen CHIO — an insider’s guide
Horse & Hounders share what makes Aachen CHIO great and provide insider tips to maximise enjoyment of the show
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Cob bought for £1 to return to county competition aged 31
Banner will be rewarded with custard creams if he goes well
Team Chasing
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Credit: Mike Freeman Flashy dressage horse excels at team chasing
“I had someone ask me ‘will your horse actually jump?’ and my response was ‘just watch us’
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Saphir Du Rheu, left, with Ballycasey during a schooling run over Cheltenham’s cross-country fences earlier this year. Credit: Charlotte Alexander Retired racing star Saphir Du Rheu makes eventing debut
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Yvonne Goss at Chastleton Credit: Andrew Sydenham/Horse & Hound Meet the queen of team chasing: 8 things you need to know about Yvonne Goss
Find out more about the team chasing stalwart, who has been in the sport for 40 years
Polo
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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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Credit: Chesterton Polo in the Park ‘It reminds me of ice hockey’: watch Love Island star Chris Hughes try polo
Find out how the racehorse owner and reality TV star gets on trying polo for the first time
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Credit: Kieran Galvin/REX/Shutterstock England team to face best in the world at home this summer
‘We’re here on home soil, we’re going to get organised and prepared early and they will have to come here and beat us!’
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Action from the The Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup for the British Open Polo Championship Credit: Peter Nixon The ultimate bluffer’s guide to polo
For everyone who may be heading to a game for the first time this season, or even thinking about giving it a try themselves, we…
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Credit: Armis Polo helmet wins top international design award
The innovative polo helmet combines top-level safety with the classic helmet style for the sport
Vaulting
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Lambert Leclezio and Poivre Vert, lunged by Francois Athimon, take gold in the individual male vaulting at WEG 2018. Credit: FEI/Liz Gregg 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
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Credit: Paul Thompson Vaulting stars in new Galaxy advert
The short film has been viewed more than 22,000 times
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Get Britain’s vaulters to WEG: squad needs funds for Tryon
The squad is raising money to get themselves and their horse to the 2018 World Equestrian Games in North Carolina
