Becky Murray
Senior news writer
Becky Murray started freelance writing for Horse & Hound in 2016 alongside other equestrian titles, before joining the H&H news team in July 2018. She was made senior news writer in January 2022. During her time at H&H she has reported on a broad range of topics across the equestrian industry including welfare issues, veterinary studies, FEI Tribunal hearings, rider safety, and road safety campaigns. In 2019 she attended the national Strangles Symposium and the Scottish welfare conference.
Becky was part of the home remote reporting team for the Tokyo Olympic Games and the European Showjumping Championships and has reported from Morris Equestrian, the Royal Highland Show and Blair Castle International Horse Trials. She also regularly contributes to the weekly H&H podcast.
Based in north Scotland, Becky learnt to ride at the age of five. She got the showjumping bug with her 13.2hh older pony Phoenix, who used to particularly enjoy a chase-me-Charlie. She went on to compete in British Showjumping and riding club activities as a teenager with her pony Sparkle. After losing two horses in 2015 to illness and injury, Becky is now producing two Irish mares, Ruby and Chloe, and hopes to get back in the showjumping ring in the future. She also has two miniature Shetland sisters, Mootie and Poppet, who keep her on her toes.
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‘Goodbye, my best friend’: tributes paid to ‘one of a kind’ stallion put down after accident
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‘An inspiration to us all’: farewell to judge and highly accomplished equestrian
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‘We must keep doing the things we love’: Badminton grassroots rider speaks up about menopause
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World team gold medallists named on Olympic longlist
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A sad farewell, Olympic horses secured, and other things the horse world is talking about
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‘Her passing leaves a big hole in our hearts’: equine welfare charity’s tribute to adoption star
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‘Remember you’re dealing with an unpredictable animal’ — how top riders cope when things go wrong
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Olympic rider and daughter ‘strongly deny’ allegations leading to provisional suspension
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‘There have been very ugly pictures’: Isabell Werth speaks out about controversy in dressage
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Council refuses equestrian road safety signs claiming drivers will be ‘confused’
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‘It’s a big thing’: 50 buses around the UK to display guidance on how to pass horses
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‘The whole world has witnessed terrible cruelty’: open letter to the FEI describes abuse in dressage as ‘a wake-up’ call
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Farewell to an ‘inspirational lady’ who was the ‘matriarch of a racing dynasty’
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‘Huge regret’ as successful rider told not to return to the saddle by doctors
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New service launched for owners struggling to care for their horses
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A British five-star winner sold as an Olympic hopeful, and other things the horse world is talking about
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‘A wonderful person’: farewell to coach who was a friend to many
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Misinformation shared on social media is a real risk to horse health
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‘Some may think I’m mad’: top rider moves across the world ahead of Paris 2024