Diversity in equestrian sport

Proud to change perceptions: Muslim jockey hopes to encourage diversity

‘For me it is so important to be able to spread the message that you can be successful despite your background’

‘We’re looking at ways to change the industry’: anti-racism campaign gathers pace

‘I’d like it to be almost a governing body, to support BAME people in equestrianism’

All in a day’s work: Campaigner Reece McCook, founder of Ride Out Racism

Reece McCook, founder of online campaign Ride Out Racism, on promoting cohesion within the equestrian community and how he wants to stand out

Anna Ross: We must aim for gold in equality *H&H Plus*

H&H’s dressage columnist on where the sport succeeds in diversity, and where it needs work

‘Change is coming’ to improve diversity in equestrianism

‘Some people might feel uncomfortable, as they think pro-Black means anti-white, but it doesn’t’

I’m just a person doing what she loves’: Muslim rider calls for more minorities to try riding

‘Being part of the equestrian world is so much fun, it’s a shame if people feel it’s a world they can’t get into’

‘Willingness to change’: hopes fairytale pictures will help promote diversity in equestrianism

‘I’m no good with words, but maybe my pictures can say something instead’

‘Confronting the ugly truth’: sports pledge to do more to combat racism and inequality

‘It is time to confront racism and inequality that exists across sport, from grassroots participation through to the boardroom’

The Horse & Hound Podcast: episode three – Natasha Baker | Vet advice: lameness examinations | News round-up

Increasing diversity in UK equestrian sport, plus para dressage sensation Natasha Baker on coping with lockdown and her Tokyo aims...

Increasing diversity in UK equestrian sport: useful links

The barriers to ethnic diversity in equestrian sport – and how to pull them down

As protests around the world throw a spotlight on the underrepresentation of ethnic backgrounds in the British equestrian industry, H&H investigates what action is being taken to address the issue...

‘A big part of my life has been proving people wrong’: history-making teenager in TV documentary this weekend

The documentary will air on ITV after the Rugby World Cup final on 2 November

‘Horses bring me immeasurable happiness’: Peckham teen makes history with Magnolia Cup glory

The 18-year-old became the first woman to race in a hijab in Britain with her winning ride in Goodwood’s Magnolia Cup

From Brixton to Goodwood: inner-city teenager has her sights set on racecourse debut

The 18-year-old Londoner will be taking part in this year’s Magnolia Cup at Goodwood

Children from tough city backgrounds take to the Ascot turf during pony racing initiative

Young jockeys and their mini mounts took to the hallowed Ascot Racecourse turf

‘As soon as that bell rings, I’m on my way here’: how a charity brightens lives through horses

‘No matter how poor you are, or how rich you are, it doesn’t stop you from loving horses’

Brixton teenagers take to the polo field

Young riders from Ebony Horse Club took on staff and volunteers in the charity match at Ham Polo Club

'I went faster than I have ever been': Brixton teens make racing debut at Ascot

Ebony Horse Club's Grace Mpungi and Abdus Mellah became the first riders from the charity to take part in a race this week — making their debut at Ascot

Pony racing scheme comes to inner-city London

A scheme to give youngsters a chance to try pony racing has been started in inner-city London

Riding school in Brixton is taking shape

Turn right out of Brixton tube, right again at Foot Locker - burnt out during the August riots - travel half a mile along the road, and there, sandwiched between tower blocks and a railway line, one of Britain's most unusual riding schools is taking shape