The week that was: seven days in the horse world
An amateur rider under investigation by US Equestrian has apologised for her “unprofessional display of aggression and poor sportsmanship”.
Johnson & Johnson heiress Jazz Johnson-Merton was caught on video reacting after a fall from her horse Joe Cool in the ring.
Irish grand prix dressage rider Kate Dwyer is out of action after breaking her back in a fall.
Kate, who has won multiple national titles, missed the 2017 Dressage Ireland National Championships due to her injury.
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Leading Australian eventer Sam Griffiths returned to the eventing circuit with a win after he seriously injured his neck in a fall at the start of the season.
Sam partnered his 2014 Badminton winner Paulank Brockagh to victory in an open intermediate section at the South of England.
Phillip Dutton has been discharged from hospital after sustaining multiple fractures in a cross-country schooling fall.
The multiple Olympic medallist fell while he was riding a young horse (not pictured).
Anyone planning to head to the NEC in Birmingham for the Horse of the Year Show has been urged only to buy through the show’s official partner or website.
HOYS warned customers yesterday it had been contacted by people who thought they had booked online but had only been sent e-tickets.
A talented former event pony ensured he was the centre of attention again this week after becoming stuck in a bog.
A total of 11 firefighters from Aylesbury Fire Station, two crews and an animal rescue unit, were at the scene for three hours.
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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.