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Horse & Hound
Quality Time comes of age
A busy five-star rider dominates the three-star, while the junior world number one makes it two international wins on the trot
1 min |
May 07, 2026
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Stakkata is one to note
Rachel Proudley posts impressive results with a brace of youngsters and a “green and sensitive” mare completes her transformation with a ticket to the nationals
1 min |
May 07, 2026
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Hackney fear as numbers drop again
The breed has suffered another decline in the latest Rare Breeds Survival Trust watch list, but others have steadied
2 min |
May 07, 2026
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Patience pays off
A home-bred mare is ready for the next level, two former eventers find their flatwork and a Welsh part-bred masters his changes
2 min |
May 07, 2026
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Rooke in the ribbons
A mother dusts off her show gear, and brothers - human and equine - are on form
3 min |
May 07, 2026
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New training to ensure all riders have fitting helmets
The module has been developed in conjunction with Cool Ridings and applies to all makes of riding hats
2 min |
May 07, 2026
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'What the public thinks matters'
Richard Davison on success abroad and difficult questions closer to home
3 min |
May 07, 2026
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Rembrandt paints a perfect picture
A big character makes his mark, a star on the rise shows promise and one club makes an anniversary breakthrough
4 min |
May 07, 2026
Horse & Hound
Tom Strawson
From a lifelong passion for hunting to an unconventional return to eventing, the Badminton first-timer reflects on the lessons that have shaped him, his unexpected ambitions – and the cheap retrained racehorse now thriving at five-star
7 min |
May 07, 2026
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Emma immortalised on late Queen's centenary
The rocking horse replica of the Fell mare has met her living inspiration
1 min |
May 07, 2026
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'No fancy breeding'
HOPE SPATCHER, 16, and her nine-year-old gelding Morrigan Eirikr scored a bronze and overall medium 5 win on their third attempt at the level.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
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Victorious Volcano
A new combination shines, there's sibling rivalry in lead-rein ranks, and a show team is on top form
3 min |
May 07, 2026
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A whitewash for Team Ride Away
THE Wynnstay team chase entered its second year with a host of improvements – more of Park Eyton Farm’s sumptuous hedges included in the intermediate track and the start and finish rejigged to give more space while offering an even better view from the spectator area.
2 min |
May 07, 2026
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New tracks test teams
The team chasing season concludes with victory for the Eternal Optimists at an exciting new venue
2 min |
May 07, 2026
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'Legend' retires in style
A yard favourite retires after his final pointing run, while a consistent gelding strikes on his birthday
1 min |
May 07, 2026
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'I won the 2000 Guineas!'
Twenty-year-old jockey Billy Loughnane delights in riding his first Classic winner and a “monster” filly conquers the 1000 Guineas
2 min |
May 07, 2026
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How our personalities affect relationships with our horses
A study found riders with lower self-esteem tended to be more dominant over horses in training
2 min |
May 07, 2026
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Government changes could affect doctors at horse events
Proposed new registration requirements could have a major impact on sport viability
2 min |
May 07, 2026
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Call for Government to consider equine therapy in education
The role of horses as teachers can have benefits to some, helping young people to re-engage with learning
2 min |
May 07, 2026
Horse & Hound
Sarcoids: what we know
Sarcoids are the most common cancer in horses. Equine oncology consultants Professor Derek Knottenbelt and Jeremy Kemp-Symonds MRCVS talk to Catherine Welton about why catching them early is vital
4 min |
May 07, 2026
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Minimum drama, maximum steel
\"Motion is lotion,\" finds Tessa Waugh, doing her best not to bemoan a bad back apparently brought on by lack of riding while recalling a hunting friend soldiering on with a dislocated thumb
2 min |
May 07, 2026
Horse & Hound
A line-up fit for a king
Royal Windsor's showjumping line-up is one of its best yet. H&H showjumping editor Jennifer Donald is excited for the action and shares why you should be too
4 min |
May 07, 2026
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Gold Cup and Grand National-winning groom
Elliot Öhgren on juggling international amateur races with the responsibility of looking after multiple champions – and a ladies' race faux-pas
3 min |
May 07, 2026
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'I'm enjoying building back up
John Whitaker on returning from an operation, tight times and tack rules
3 min |
May 07, 2026
Horse & Hound
Wishful Thinking pays off
THE Bicester with Whaddon Chase kicked off the spring team chasing season in fine style, a week of good weather and a phenomenal amount of work by the organisers defying predictions that it would be lost to the wet winter.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
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Edwards hits the jackpot
Mark Edwards triumphs in the grand prix, beating himself to the top spot, and a hunter excels in his new career
6 min |
April 16, 2026
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'She's a proper winner'
One young rider continues racking up “mega results” and a nine-year-old rider tops a hugely competitive championship
2 min |
April 16, 2026
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Blue Cross centre manager
Vicki Alford on helping horses and their owners, foaling 12 pregnant mares and 20 years of the best job in the world
3 min |
April 16, 2026
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Veni, vidi, vici
A change of class proves fruitful for a Shetland, the intermediate championship comes to a deadlock and a novice hunter is one to watch this season
3 min |
April 16, 2026
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Farrington takes the final
Kent Farrington is invincible from start to finish on his World Cup journey, partnering two exceptional mares
4 min |