Equestrian sports:
Eventing
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‘We were getting faster and faster… I had to address this braking problem’: Nicola Wilson on building a partnership with Bulana
Nicola Wilson explains how she built a partnership with the feisty mare Bulana, who went on to win an individual European medal
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The Horse & Hound Podcast 40: Nicola Wilson | Tempting fussy eaters | News round-up
Dressage
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Moleview Prince Consort: the dressage and showing ‘freak of nature’ *H&H Plus*
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Jerich Parzival: the horse who was impossible to get on but then ruled the dressage world *H&H Plus*
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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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#SundaySchool: How do I maintain control when jumping a combination?
Talented young showjumper Graham Babes explains how he improves his horses’ rhythm and straightness in a sequence of fences
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‘I’m just trying to keep my horses safe – and not panic’: Jack Whitaker reports from the Sunshine Tour
“A lot of people are panicking; we’ve been told to stay put but people are trying to get out anyway”
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EHV: Sunshine Tour cancelled after horse shows neurological signs
The horse, which has been in isolation since 26 February, is showing neurological signs similar to those associated with EHV-1, despite testing negative for the…
Showing
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Moleview Prince Consort: the dressage and showing ‘freak of nature’ *H&H Plus*
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H&H’s guide to show cob classes: from weight divisions to showing off correctly
How should you present a show cob correctly and how are the different weight categories defined?
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Robert Walker: ‘Until I am told “no”, I will gear up’ *H&H Plus*
Racing
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‘I will never again disrespect a horse living or dead’: suspension and fine for trainer Gordon Elliott
Trainer Gordon Elliott has been fined €15,000 (£12,916) and given a 12-month suspension, of which he is likely to serve six months, at a hearing…
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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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Sandy Thomson: the former rugby player turned trainer reversing racehorses’ declines *H&H Plus*
Hunting
Point-to-Point
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Equestrian sport to resume in March: ‘an end is in sight’
The equestrian world is planning for the resumption of competition and training in March, in line with the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown
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Equestrian sport restart pushed back: no fans at Cheltenham Festival
Cheltenham racecourse’s latest update states there will be no spectators at the Festival under current restrictions. Meanwhile, the restart of other equestrian competition has been…
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Opinion: amateurs, pros and elite athletes – defining a grey area
Endurance
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Flagship endurance ride off as sport prepares to restart
“There is a great deal of excitement and momentum building for the 2021 season and we are anticipating a bumper year for the sport”
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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
Driving
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How to keep a horse in harness in good health *H&H Plus*
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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’
Team Chasing
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Equestrian sport to resume in March: ‘an end is in sight’
The equestrian world is planning for the resumption of competition and training in March, in line with the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown
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‘Patience and perseverance’: how one rider overcame confidence issues to compete in an open team chase
Jodie Howson and her mare, Milly, grew in confidence together over three years
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High hopes for Scottish team chasing revival *H&H Plus*
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