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William Funnell: A friend who’s much missed *H&H VIP*
H&H’s showjumping columnist on losing Mondriaan, ‘a huge part of our lives’
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13 ridiculous mistakes most competition riders have made at some stage
There are so many ways to get eliminated — or just a very red face — at a horse show or competition. And that’s before you even take the unpredictability of horses into account…
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Cake, Polos and prosecco — everything an Olympic stallion needs at his retirement party
There ain’t no party like an Arko party...
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Major change to whip rules made to promote welfare
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‘I’ve lost my old friend’ — Farewell to Hickstead Derby hero Mondriaan
The wonderful bay gelding who took William Funnell to three Hickstead Derby victories has been put down at the age of 25
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‘I’d have won if my leg wasn’t broken!’ Top rider jumps clear with fractured fibula
‘They got me to the hospital pretty quick to get some X-rays done, knowing I only had an hour and a half until the next class’
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Moving indoors — how to succeed when jumping inside
top showjumper Louise Pavitt, who competes up to five-star level and also has pony and junior European medals to her name, shares her advice on how to give you and your horse the best possible chance of succeeding on the indoor jumping circuit
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‘I’m still in shock’ — Jessica Springsteen claims her showjumping first
‘She was with me every step of the way and jumped exceptionally’
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#SundaySchool: Laura Renwick — how to improve jump-off turns
British showjumper Laura Renwick shares her top exercise for improving balance and strength for controlled turns
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John Whitaker: National riders are missing a trick *H&H VIP*
H&H’s guest showjumping columnist on the benefit of county shows and British team success
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Aspiring young riders enjoy the opportunity of a lifetime — with a little help from Tim Stockdale’s family
‘Tim felt very strongly about making equestrianism, alongside other sports, available to everyone’
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Farewell to the half-Clydesdale showjumper who took on the world
‘She was such a lovely girl and I’m so glad she had all those happy years in such a good home’
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Long-jumping water dogs and beautiful tributes: eight things you’ll only find at Spruce Meadows
As well as superstar riders and horses, and top showjumping action, there are some things you’ll see nowhere else at this show...
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Eric Lamaze’s groom on comebacks, tricky horses, stress and the Olympics
“My absolute highlight was to see him back in the ring” — Eric Lamaze’s groom discusses his return to the sport, Olympic dreams and why Fine Lady 5 sometimes “causes a scene”
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‘It feels amazing’: top rider wins prestigious grand prix again 14 years on
‘They said we might be jumping off on eight faults, that filled me with confidence!’
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Edward Bunn: We need £4m to just break even at Hickstead *H&H VIP*
The Hickstead co-organiser applauds show centres for their contributions
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Hay blamed for two positive drug tests at international show
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‘I dedicate my life to this’: top rider aims for sport’s richest prize
The Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping offers €1m to any rider who wins three of the associated grands prix in a row
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AP McCoy to take part in ride and run class at charity jumping show
