Opinion
Welcome to the home of expert equestrian opinion on the Horse & Hound website. Below are the latest thoughts of our columnists, whose views are published in Horse & Hound magazine each week.
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Jodie Hall McAteer: ‘The glitz and glamour of elite showjumping may appeal on Instagram, but logistically it can prove exhausting’
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‘For the Portuguese, the horse is part of life – not a privilege exclusive to the elite’: Carl Hester on his bucket list visit to the Golegã Horse Fair
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Why rollkur is so damaging to horses: an equine osteopath’s view
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‘I was verbally attacked and intimidated by some of the leading names’: Katie Jerram-Hunnable on her early judging experiences
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William Funnell: ‘I’m heading to Paris 2024 looking for a medal, but not as a rider’
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Kim Bailey: ‘There’s nothing more rewarding than making people very happy with a win’
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Anna Ross: ‘Changes are afoot – and I’m glad to hear it’
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Magnus Nicholson: ‘There were problems in the showing world in the past, too’
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Mark Phillips: ‘It’s nice when persistence finally pays off!’
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Laura Tomlinson: ‘I’ve learnt competing during times of chaos isn’t fair to anyone’
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Joe Trunkfield: ‘Surely our loud appeals for change can’t fall on deaf ears?’
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Julie Templeton: ‘Be mindful of your cheeky offers for breeders’ ponies’
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Piggy March: ‘I'm entering into the unknown’ with two rising stars
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Jodie Hall McAteer: ‘My horses have more stamps in their passports than most people’
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Pammy Hutton: ‘How can we ensure Carl Hester gets the knighthood he deserves?’
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Stuart Hollings: ‘It holds the in-hand scene together’
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H&H’s eventing editor: ‘There are vital roles beyond riders’
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Carl Hester: ‘Riesenbeck was like a rock concert – the top of top sport’
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Rebecca Penny: ‘We need one set of rules for amateur and home-produced classes’
