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Horse & Hound
I'd love to see the federations work together
Graham Fletcher on an exciting concept and his favourite sporting moment
3 min |
December 04, 2025
Horse & Hound
Side-saddle maker
Rob Jenkins on making side-saddles, and balancing antique with innovation
3 min |
December 04, 2025
Horse & Hound
Tate sweeps the board
BRIDGET TATE scored a full house of seven outright wins with four horses. She took two prelims with Razzmatazz AS (Raspberry), full sister to her medium freestyle winner Ozymandias (Ozzy).
1 min |
December 04, 2025
Horse & Hound
From bolter to freestyle star
ANYA COOPER celebrated a 75.56% novice freestyle win with Finissima - a mare who was once described as \"pretty much unrideable\".
1 min |
December 04, 2025
Horse & Hound
Big news
H&H news editor Eleanor Jones recaps this year's big stories, and assesses what lies ahead in 2026
2 min |
December 04, 2025
Horse & Hound
Your heroes crowned
THE human and equine stars voted by you as winners of the 10th Horse & Hound Awards, in partnership with NAF and Agria, have been crowned.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
Horse & Hound
Brain in neutral
A trailer-coupling mishap and a wild goose chase searching for lost keys confirm Tessa Waugh's concerns that she's suffering from the brain fog that sometimes affects women of a certain age
2 min |
December 04, 2025
Horse & Hound
What the autumn budget really means for busy equestrians
Betting taxes, business rates and minimum wage changes will all have an effect on the horse world
2 min |
December 04, 2025
Horse & Hound
Top rider speaks out after US eventer suspended for abuse
Five-star event rider Andrew McConnon has been suspended for 20 months by the FEI Tribunal
2 min |
December 04, 2025
Horse & Hound
Sean Bowen
The newly married champion jump jockey tells about his drive to chase winners and targeting the “incredible” AP's records
7 min |
December 04, 2025
Horse & Hound
Tendon research could help prevent injuries
Researchers hope their findings will also inform better treatment in future
1 min |
December 04, 2025
Horse & Hound
YOUNG TALENT MAKES HER MARK
ORIANA MCNAMARA scored a medium silver and outright win at Felbridge Showground, West Sussex, with Lafite, the KWPN gelding she rode at the European Championships for children-on-horses this summer.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
Horse & Hound
'Greg has all the jump in the world'
A 15-hour round trip is richly rewarded and a “scary” tack malfunction does little to stop a successful streak
3 min |
December 04, 2025
Horse & Hound
Williams has another Ace up his sleeve
Two mares land flagship races and amateur Patrick Mullins ticks off a milestone
2 min |
December 04, 2025
Horse & Hound
Big personalities steal the day
TWO charismatic characters battled for honours at prelim, with Castledales Eve heading the prelim 2. Nicknamed \"Beyoncé\" by her rider, eventer Tanya Bridgeman, the 14.3hh Dales mare has found new purpose in the dressage arena.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
Horse & Hound
Right time for forgotten horse
Kim Bailey on the new-style hurdles and repercussions from the budget
3 min |
December 04, 2025
Horse & Hound
St Cuthbert does it comfortably
A pointing newcomer retains an unbeaten tally, while a 20-year-old jockey nets an impressive double
3 min |
December 04, 2025
Horse & Hound
Courvoisier is the finest choice
Native ponies reign in the supreme championships, with an experienced Dartmoor and a promising Highland colt each shine brightest in their respective divisions
6 min |
December 04, 2025
Horse & Hound
Top rider speaks out after US eventer suspended for abuse
FIVE-STAR US event rider Andrew McConnon has been suspended for 20 months for abusing horses - as a fellow top rider said: “We owe our horses better than this”.
2 min |
December 04, 2025
Horse & Hound
Numbers confirmed on the life-changing impact of horses
The Riding for the Disabled Association impact report shows what it achieves and how others can benefit.
2 min |
December 04, 2025
Horse & Hound
Double delight for Andrews
Three established trainers relish a brace of wins each while connections enjoy success with new horses
4 min |
November 27, 2025
Horse & Hound
'Back on planet Christmas'
A Christmas shopping trip turns into a chance to catch up on pony gossip for Tessa Waugh, who is on the back foot as far as present buying is concerned but replete with tales of happy new homes
2 min |
November 27, 2025
Horse & Hound
Masterclass with Joe Stockdale
Sharpen your horse's straightness and balance with Joe Stockdale's go-to exercises – simple set-ups to help build accuracy, connection and confidence
5 min |
November 27, 2025
Horse & Hound
All I remember is mucking out!
Last-minute presents bought at Olympia, mucking out on the big day and escaping ponies - famous equestrians share their childhood Christmas memories with Catherine Welton
6 min |
November 27, 2025
Horse & Hound
A chance to protect our heritage'
Hunting's cultural heritage should be officially recognised, says Ed Swales
3 min |
November 27, 2025
Horse & Hound
Magic of the festive ride
Behind Britain's glittering Christmas rides lie endangered Shires, life-changing therapy ponies, and communities united by the sound of hoofbeats.
6 min |
November 27, 2025
Horse & Hound
Philco
David Broome has ridden several household names in his career, but he holds special affection for a certain grey thoroughbred with an arrogant swagger, who drew fans from rivals, team-mates and spectators alike
6 min |
November 27, 2025
Horse & Hound
The follower's choice - own or roam?
Going hunting without your own hunter is an increasingly popular choice for a range of reasons
6 min |
November 27, 2025
Horse & Hound
McLean triumphs in all-Scottish jump-off
The brilliant Gino F is back where he belongs after injury and a former pony European rider is “shocked” to claim her first championship
4 min |
November 27, 2025
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Harrison Ashton
The 24-year-old dressage star tells about swapping the influencer tag for international results and proving himself as a rider on the rise
7 min |