‘I got quite emotional when we arrived in Tokyo’: H&H reporters share their experience of the Games so far

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The equestrian arena at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
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Earlier this week, Horse & Hound’s editor-in-chief, Sarah Jenkins, chatted to three fellow Horse & Hound colleagues on episode 56 of The Horse & Hound podcast to discuss the Tokyo Olympics.

H&H eventing editor, Pippa Roome, and H&H dressage editor, Polly Bryan, who are both in Tokyo for the Games spoke about their predictions and thoughts on their disciplines from their hotel rooms, where they were quarantining. While H&H showjumping editor Jennifer Donald shared her views from home.

Gemma Redrup
Gemma Redrup
Former web features editor, point-to-point editor and digital racing editor

Gemma is an experienced journalist, who was a member of H&H staff from 2014 to September 2025. She is passionate about all equestrian sports, including racing and point-to-pointing. She has enjoyed riding out for top trainers Nicky Henderson and Charlie Appleby and took part in a charity Flat race at Epsom in August 2018. Gemma’s has reported from numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.