Five-star care, a 12hh ‘wife’ and new activities: top horse thriving in life after eventing
The long-serving top event horse is enjoying a new pace of life after retiring from the sport last year
Eventing
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What is the weather forecast for Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials?
The countdown is on for this week’s Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials (19-22 September 2019) — and the good news is that it looks set…
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Matthew Wright’s eventing blog: what do people expect when they enter a five-star event?
Matthew shares his thoughts on the competition at Burghley and is celebrating a win
Dressage
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Charlotte Dujardin on her ‘Tokyo contender’ who wowed the crowds at Stoneleigh *H&H VIP*
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Carl Hester wins 10th national champion title: ‘double figures on Nip Tuck is the icing on the cake’
‘He deserves his national title, he’s never had one before and he deserved that for what he has done for British dressage’
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Carl Hester: We do it for love, not reward *H&H VIP*
H&H’s dressage columnist appeals to riders to support shows — or our centres will close
Showjumping
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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…
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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…
Showing
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Stuart Hollings: The marks system does work *H&H VIP*
H&H’s showing columnist on ‘London ponies’ and a stunning supreme at RIHS 2019
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Heading to HOYS: meet the hard working home-producer who battles against the odds to realise her dreams
‘Twelve months ago I collapsed at the yard and stopped breathing...’
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Heading to HOYS 2019: ‘It sunk in that the winner had already qualified and the ticket was ours’
‘Looking around we saw so many professionals and it looked to be a strong class...’
Racing
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Legendary former racers join HOYS parade
A brilliant line-up of racing superstars are set to parade in the main arena at HOYS
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Watch Cue Card work at home during his retraining for the show ring
The National Hunt hero is enjoying his post-racing career
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‘A true champion who fought and fought': Roaring Lion put down after battle with colic
The superstar horse has lost his battle with colic following numerous operations
Hunting
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Richard Gurney: What a legacy we have forged *H&H VIP*
H&H’s hunting columnist shares the joy of unexpected success at Peterborough
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Former hunter becomes championship-winning TREC horse
‘I was having a confidence crisis — she said have Pous on loan, he’ll sort you out’
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Be opening meet ready with one of these great hunters...
With opening meets almost upon us, take a look at this selection of hunters for sale on the Horse & Hound website this week
Point-to-Point
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David Simpson: ‘Let’s engage with our riders’ *H&H VIP*
Phone calls, evening racing and a new series are on David Simpson’s mind
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Darren Edwards: ‘Should we, shouldn’t we?’ season *H&H VIP*
Darren Edwards discusses how he decides whether to run a horse
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David Simpson: The Point-to-Point Authority are in listening mode *H&H VIP*
H&H’s point-to-point columnist urges fans of the sport to air their views
Endurance
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Annie Joppe’s endurance blog: I felt a little like a quivering wreck at the end
Annie updates us on how her horses are feeling and their plans for the rest of this year
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Trainer and rider suspended for two years after positive drug test at British endurance ride
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Annie Joppe’s endurance blog: a whirlwind, exciting and ultimately disappointing two days
Annie is re-evaluating after an eventful weekend competing
Driving
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My life with horses: Linda Rose — ‘I’d never have believed where we’d all end up together’
We talk to Cheshire-based Linda Rose about her work promoting the sport of driving — and the two Shetland ponies who can turn their hooves…
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Aachen CHIO — an insider’s guide
Horse & Hounders share what makes Aachen CHIO great and provide insider tips to maximise enjoyment of the show
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Cob bought for £1 to return to county competition aged 31
Banner will be rewarded with custard creams if he goes well
Team Chasing
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Flashy dressage horse excels at team chasing
“I had someone ask me ‘will your horse actually jump?’ and my response was ‘just watch us’
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Retired racing star Saphir Du Rheu makes eventing debut
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Meet the queen of team chasing: 8 things you need to know about Yvonne Goss
Find out more about the team chasing stalwart, who has been in the sport for 40 years
Polo
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‘I didn’t really ride him, I just hung on’: top riders on their (memorable) first ponies
‘What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’ has never rung so true when it comes to some top riders’ early equestrian memories on ponies...
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‘It reminds me of ice hockey’: watch Love Island star Chris Hughes try polo
Find out how the racehorse owner and reality TV star gets on trying polo for the first time
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England team to face best in the world at home this summer
‘We’re here on home soil, we’re going to get organised and prepared early and they will have to come here and beat us!’
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The ultimate bluffer’s guide to polo
For everyone who may be heading to a game for the first time this season, or even thinking about giving it a try themselves, we…
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Polo helmet wins top international design award
The innovative polo helmet combines top-level safety with the classic helmet style for the sport
Vaulting
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‘He has the most amazing canter’: World famous stallion tries his hoof at vaulting
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Top horse retires after successfully defending gold at WEG: ‘He is an absolute warrior’
This top campaigner has won two world gold medals, as well as a European Championship gold, and will now retire from competition
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Vaulting stars in new Galaxy advert
The short film has been viewed more than 22,000 times
