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Cian O'Connor (IRL) riding Good Luck celebrates after winning bronze medal during Jumping Individual Final of the Equestrian European Championships on August 27, 2017 in Gothenburg, Sweden. (Photo by Pierre Costabadie/Icon Sport)
Cian O'Connor (IRL) riding Good Luck celebrates after winning bronze medal during Jumping Individual Final of the Equestrian European Championships on August 27, 2017 in Gothenburg, Sweden. (Photo by Pierre Costabadie/Icon Sport)
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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.