British Olympic and European medal-winning dressage horse Gio has left Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin’s base for his new owner Annabella Pidgley’s yard. The 11-year-old, with whom Charlotte won four medals last year, was sold last autumn to the Pidgleys for junior medallist Annabella, but had at first stayed where he was, with Annabella travelling from Berkshire to Gloucestershire for weekly lessons. The combination have yet to make their competitive debut but Annabella said it was lovely to have “Pumpkin”, and another new arrival, at home.
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H&H columnist, dressage rider and trainer Anna Ross shares her thoughts on apprenticeships. During National Apprenticeship Week and the fortnight since, there has been much debate about equestrian colleges and degrees, and whether they prepare students enough for working in the industry. Anna, who has long-term staff who have come into the job as apprentices, believes there are many of young people who are happy to work hard if their own dreams are being fulfilled
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Eleanor is an experienced journalist who spent over eight years working for local and national newspapers before joining H&H as news editor in March 2016. Passionate about equine welfare and exposing the truth, Eleanor has reported on all aspects of the industry, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns, and from dressage rules to mules. Her sport of choice is showjumping, in which she competes her own horses, and she also enjoys reporting at local jumping shows through to international championships.
