The Horse & Hound Podcast 164: top dressage rider Gareth Hughes

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Gareth Hughes and Classic Goldstrike win the grand prix freestyle at the 2024 National Dressage Championships.
Gareth Hughes and Classic Goldstrike win the grand prix freestyle at the 2024 National Dressage Championships.
(Image credit: Kevin Sparrow Photography)

On our 164th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by Agria this month, we hear from Gareth Hughes, who is one of Britain’s top dressage riders, with countless championship appearances to his name. Gareth speaks to Horse & Hound dressage editor Oscar Williams about the all-new FEI dressage working group, tips for new riders starting out, and how the world of dressage has shifted over the years. We hope you enjoy listening.

Episode 164 of our popular audio service The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by Agria this month, is now live.

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.