Olympic rider sets new national eventing dressage record
The 13-year-old gelding was previously competed by Britain’s Francis Whittington
Eventing
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Marine biology, racing cars and an ex-policeman: nine facts you didn’t know about Liz Halliday-Sharp
Sharpen your focus on Liz Halliday-Sharp facts – how much do you know about the leading US event rider, who has also been a top-level…
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Badminton Horse Trials 2021 cancelled: ‘Everyone is desperately disappointed’
Badminton Horse Trials 2021 has been cancelled – the event was expected to go ahead behind closed doors, but this is no longer possible
Dressage
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Laura Tomlinson: Will foreign competitors return to the UK? *H&H Plus*
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#SundaySchool: How can I achieve a soft contact?
Dressage rider Jessica Dunn explains how to achieve harmony in the hand and stop a horse resisting the bridle
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5 unmissable episodes of The Horse & Hound Podcast: from Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin to the grand prix rider who started in reining
Showjumping
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Two more horses die in EHV-1 outbreak, but FEI says Valencia situation has improved
One horse, who had been kept in isolation, has tested positive for EHV-1 in Doha
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‘Bitterly disappointed’: Covid forces second cancellation of major championships in two years
This is the second year the Blue Chip Winter Showjumping Championships have been forced to cancel as a result of Covid
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‘One of the worst weeks of my life’: Olympic showjumper removed from suspension list
The Californian-based rider, trainer and event organiser had been temporarily suspended for “allegations of misconduct”
Showing
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Robert Walker: ‘Until I am told “no”, I will gear up’ *H&H Plus*
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Meet Amanda Steege: the rider who bagged top honours in one of the biggest hunter jumper competitions
Meet Amanda Steege, the newly crowned $50,000 World Champion Hunter Rider
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Legendary showman Allister Hood: ‘you can’t run every horse in the same way’ *H&H Plus*
Racing
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Jockey apologises for ‘wholly inappropriate’ video of him sitting on dead horse
“I am heartbroken by the damage I have caused and will do my best to try and make amends to those hurt by my conduct”
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Get the inside scoop: three virtual Cheltenham Festival preview nights not to be missed
What’s the perfect aperitif to the Cheltenham Festival itself? A virtual Cheltenham Festival preview night, of course! Take a look at some of these to…
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No rein? No problem! Watch jockey steer his mount to victory despite tack malfunction
Take a bow, James Bowen!
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
