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‘This is where I've wanted to be my whole life'
Jack Whitaker has announced his arrival in showjumping’s big league with his first five-star victory. The ambitious teenager chats to Jennifer Donald about Olympic goals, dealing with hard times and sharing horses with his dad
6 min |
May 27, 2021
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‘They have everything it takes'
Scottish riders show off lockdown progress at regionals, while a five-time Grand National runner earns a day-high dressage score
5 min |
May 27, 2021
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Warrior leaps to glory
Katie Hipkins and Chloe Dunn keep their cool to land a championship class each
5 min |
May 27, 2021
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‘Border issues must be resolved'
Laura Tomlinson on paperwork headaches and a late start to the season
3 min |
May 27, 2021
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Kevin Cousins and Christina Gillett
Not everyone can make it work in life, love and business, but two pony producers are proving it’s possible. Alex Robinson meets the successful couple with an enviable Hickstead tally
7 min |
May 27, 2021
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Escape to the country
For those hankering after the idyll of paddocks and stables, competition is fiercely stiff as the post-lockdown “race for space” takes hold.
6 min |
May 27, 2021
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Domino does the job
British-bred mares prove that breeding is no barrier to competing successfully, while another small tour winner flourishes in a new role
6 min |
May 27, 2021
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Caloro is on fire
James Whitaker delivers a brilliant performance in the two-star grand prix, while a former eventer comes up trumps in the one-star final
5 min |
May 27, 2021
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The Healthy Athlete
From grassroots to championships, keeping competitors infection-free requires a robust routine.
5 min |
May 27, 2021
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Positive news as major shows prepare for fans
International showjumping events are set to welcome up to 4,000 visitors a day this summer as restrictions ease
2 min |
May 13, 2021
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Henry de Bromhead
What this savvy Irish trainer has achieved in jump racing this season is remarkable. Jennifer Donald meets the incredible driving force behind the team who are rewriting the history books
6 min |
May 13, 2021
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They don't make 'em like they used to
While we marvel at the efforts of today’s top riders, spare a thought for the colossal exploits of yesteryear’s stars with the challenges of a more experimental phase of equestrianism, says Pippa Cuckson
7 min |
May 13, 2021
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‘I just took it on'
Making a team debut at an Olympics? No problem. Polly Bryan speaks to riders whose first championship experience has been on the biggest stage of all
6 min |
May 13, 2021
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The sport of kings
The King’s Troop has had a monumental influence on equestrian sport. Julian Seaman takes stock of some of its luminaries
6 min |
May 13, 2021
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Squibb is on flying form
Henry Squibb is crowned leading JA rider as he enjoys a very successful show, while an 18-year-old mare eyes up her fourth Hickstead final
5 min |
May 13, 2021
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MIMclip inventor
Mats Björnetun on his trajectory from hot rods to cross-country safety devices
3 min |
May 13, 2021
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First international win for Gallagher
Irish riders are in flying form at home and abroad while Ben Maher claims an impressive double
4 min |
May 13, 2021
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A Ward worker reign
A mother and daughter impress over fences, a local horse producer secures several Royal International tickets and a home-bred tops the riding horses
6 min |
May 13, 2021
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No 2021 Five-Stars As Burghley Cancels Again
The event director explains why this year’s horse trials could not run, as Dublin Horse Show also cancels
4 min |
May 13, 2021
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‘He gives me goosebumps in every phase'
Laura Collett and London 52 continue their winning ways at this “mini Olympics”, and the world champion wins on her dressage score
5 min |
May 20, 2021
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Sight unseen
Whether due to lockdown, location or time, some riders make the daunting decision to buy a horse without first seeing it in the flesh. Andrea Oakes talks to those who have first-hand experience
8 min |
May 20, 2021
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Harry Meade
Six months after a serious brain injury, the British rider finished fifth at Kentucky five-star. Pippa Roome finds out how he did it
8 min |
May 20, 2021
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The sales company owner
Goresbridge’s Martin Donohoe on starting with a donkey sale and the joys of a family business
3 min |
May 20, 2021
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Head start
Research is proving that bridle pressure can inhibit a horse’s performance, but what’s key to a perfect fit? Dr Rachel Murray MRCVS explains
5 min |
May 20, 2021
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Gio rises to the occasion
Charlotte Dujardin enjoys a hat-trick of wins, while Carl Hester scores a personal best in the grand prix
5 min |
May 20, 2021
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Rocky is on the road to HOYS
A smart Connemara reaches top gear and Henry Squibb extends his phenomenal winning streak
5 min |
May 20, 2021
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Gray's day turns to gold
Two riders notch up first-time intermediate wins in the wind and the rain
3 min |
May 20, 2021
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Dossier to put Scottish horse economy to the fore
Horsescotland intends to make the strengths and benefits offered by the equestrian industry clear to the Government
3 min |
May 20, 2021
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Is It Time To Sell?
When it comes to selling your horse, do you listen to your head or your heart? Alex Robinson asks industry experts how riders can make this tricky decision
8 min |
May 20, 2021
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‘Seismic' day for welfare with new sentencing
A law increasing the maximum prison term for animal cruelty to five years has finally passed through parliament
2 min |