Horse & Hound - October 28, 2021

Dujardin Excels

The ever-adorable Gio scores a personal best under Charlotte Dujardin, on an inspiring evening at the show’s new home

Happy Christmas, everyone

The festive season brings mixed feelings for Tessa Waugh, although the school nativity play proves a hit and Father Christmas makes an unexpected appearance in a local town

Sameh El Dahan

The former Egyptian showjumper has rocketed up the rankings since making the career move to Ireland, and is now in the running for future British teams having swapped nationalities. Jennifer Donald meets him

Cobwebs blown away to victory

A “buzzy” type cruises to victory, while one jockey breaks his duck on his 35th attempt

Showman proves fifth time's a charm

Forty finalists, four judges and one overall supreme title scored by a seasoned Welsh section C stallion conclude the M&M pony showing scene’s 2021 season

In the right hands

When used correctly, the double bridle is a useful tool which gives the rider a huge range of options to refine the rein aid. Leslie Bliss discovers how

‘I was the laid-back one'

Having seemingly hung up his horn for good, respected master of foxhounds Trevor Adams is lured back into hunt service, reveals Tessa Waugh

‘A paradise for foxhunters'

The hard-working Wexford hounds provide plenty of entertainment for a gutsy field – who don’t turn a hair at some very famous visitors

Stardust sprinkles her magic

“Olympia” is warmly welcomed into its new home, with the London show producing a dazzling showcase for young British talent – none more so than double grand prix victor Harry Charles

‘Old friend' Champ takes the Ascot crown

Nicky Henderson’s star recovers from an op to win the Long Walk Hurdle and patience pays offfor Richard Newland