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‘A surprise and an honour’: meet the 20-year-old show rider nominated for a BBC Sports Personality award

Isobel is due to compete at the Miss England Final in Birmingham later this year

‘Saving the greatest horse’: Clydesdale stars in television documentary

Clydesdales were once numerous in their native Scotland, where they were first recognised as a breed in 1826, and went on to be so desired as a working animal that in 1911 a prized stallion sold for the equivalent of £1m

Countryfile presenter appointed president of equine charity

The charity said the television presenter has had an “lifelong interest” in animals

Nominate your equestrian ‘unsung hero’ for prestigious BBC award

The awards recognise volunteers who have positively contributed to their local community through sport during an “unprecedented” year

Star 17-year-old rider shortlisted for BBC award

The champion conditional jockey is among the 10 shortlisted athletes nominated for the 2018 award

Nick Skelton third and Sophie Christiansen fifth in BBC SPOTY

It was a podium finish for Nick in the 2016 award, which was won by tennis player Andy Murray

Live coverage of Valegro's retirement to be shown by BBC

Find out how and where to watch Olympia online and on television — coverage will include Valegro's retirement ceremony on 14 December

SPOTY: how you can support the equestrian nominees

Nick Skelton and Sophie Christiansen are both in the running for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award

Countryfile riding and road safety feature sparks debate

Around 7.2 million viewers tuned in, but some of the opinions given on the show have caused controversey

Emile Faurie Foundation pupil to star on CBBC

The troubled teenager, whose life has been changed thanks to the opportunities offered by the Emile Faurie Foundation, will feature in a CBBC six-part series called My Life – Never Give Up

'Make the sacrifices, it's worth it': AP McCoy honoured with BBC award

AP McCoy picked up the BBC’s lifetime achievement award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards

BBC confirmed to cover Olympia until 2019

The BBC has confirmed it will cover Olympia, the London International Horse Show, for the next four years

AP McCoy to pick up BBC lifetime achievement award

Twenty-times champion National Hunt jockey AP McCoy is to be honoured with the lifetime achievement award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards

BBC red button cuts: a threat to equestrian sport *H&H VIP*

Equestrian sport coverage on television could be further reduced if the BBC closes its red button service

Scott Brash 'not frustrated' by lack of BBC sports personality recognition

World number one showjumper Scott Brash has said he is “not frustrated” about missing out on the chance to be named BBC Sports Personality of the year

AP McCoy and Scott Brash miss out on BBC sports personality nominations

Racing fans are surprised after AP McCoy was not shortlisted for the BBC sports personality of the year award

Scott Brash for Sports Personality of the Year?

Showjumping fans are campaigning for the world number one to be crowned BBC sports personality of the year

The 'Dujardin' effect: vote Charlotte for SPOTY

As Charlotte Dujardin becomes the first dressage rider to be nominated for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, the sport's star is on the rise

Laura Bechtolsheimer to race Christine Ohuruogu

The dressage rider is taking on seven other female Olympians in a series of eight athletic tests — including the 100m and 800m — for a Christmas special of the BBC show Superstars

Call for riders to nominate an equestrian volunteer

Riders are being urged to nominate equestrian volunteers and helpers for this year’s BBC Sports Unsung Hero award