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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Graham Fletcher: ‘It’s time to pension off “groom” as a job description’
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Kelvin Bywater on Badminton’s showjumping: ‘The quality has changed dramatically’
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Peter Storr on Badminton’s dressage: ‘Consistent judging, quality riding’
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Mark Phillips’ thoughts on Badminton: Was this a wake-up call for British riders?
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Laura Tomlinson: ‘Nothing beats the buzz of competing in front of a crowd’
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Pippa Roome: ‘Was the dressage judging consistent at Kentucky Three-Day Event?’
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Matt Ramsden: Thoughts on technology and the ‘truth’
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Robert Walker: ‘Low entries are a blow for show organisers’
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William Funnell: ‘Who will lead the British team when Di Lampard steps down?’
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Carl Hester: ‘Riders’ reputation mustn’t influence judges’ marks’
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Mark Phillips: ‘A confidence-booster or a frightening test? Tell us what you want...’
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Rebecca Penny: ‘Entries are looking worryingly sparse this season’
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Andrew Nicholson: ‘Back to proper cross-country at Badminton’
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Anna Ross: ‘By competing we sign up for the truth’
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Kim Bailey: Sam Waley-Cohen bows out with ‘a record that is the envy of most jockeys’
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Katie Jerram-Hunnable: ‘It’s going to be a difficult time’
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Pammy Hutton: ‘How long before a whip is deemed cruel?’
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*New columnist* Piggy March: ‘We need sufficient rewards to make it worthwhile’
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Davy Russell: ‘Just enjoy it – you’ve reached the pinnacle’
