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Horse & Hound
‘Most good training looks dull’
Anna Ross on London, young horses and why good training is rarely flashy
3 min |
January 08, 2026
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Swanmore Dantina
Sadie Smith’s homegrown star is proving a picture of elegance and harmony, with a partnership that’s beginning to blossom. Oscar Williams meets her
2 min |
January 08, 2026
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Pride and support
Huge crowds came to back hunts the Government wants to ban
2 min |
January 08, 2026
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Equestrians named in The King's 2026 New Year Honours List
Helping restore and create access to off-road riding and saving horses are among the acts recognised this year
2 min |
January 08, 2026
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Hunt groom at the Duke of Beaufort's
Rachel Salt on the importance of basic horse management and turnout, and the satisfaction of hearing horses munching on evening feeds after a day well spent
3 min |
January 08, 2026
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Trouble spots
Melanomas affect grey horses almost exclusively. they occur, and how veterinary thinking on treatment is shifting
4 min |
January 08, 2026
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Small changes could benefit horses, land and our finances
How changing management to be more sustainable could help, now and in the future
4 min |
January 08, 2026
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A changing of the guard'
Davy Russell on some thrilling races and being grateful to Irish politicians
3 min |
January 08, 2026
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Felix Vogg
The Maryland five-star winner who enjoyed an autumn to remember tells Martha Terry about the rehab that took him from paralysis to the Euros in 26 days and a theme of quirky rides
8 min |
January 08, 2026
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'This is positive news for showing'
Bethan Simons reflects on London and encourages a New Year's resolution
2 min |
January 08, 2026
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Heirs - and hunting
The history of the aristocracy is intertwined with the fascinating history of hunting, Eleanor Doughty discovered while researching her most recent book
6 min |
December 31, 2025
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Magical horse who changed the sport retires to ovation
Ben Maher retired his Olympic champion superstar Explosion W at the London International Horse Show
2 min |
December 31, 2025
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Gentleman gives the perfect gift
A racehorse rewards connections, newly-weds go head-to-head and unlikely candidates show a zest for the limelight
3 min |
December 31, 2025
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Watch out for Wachman
A 20-year-old Irishman scores his biggest win so far in the show's concluding grand prix and another London debutant stands leading rider with three wins
3 min |
December 31, 2025
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Jarillo
\"Exciting times lie ahead\" for the horse-shy Pau winner who is a showman on the up. Martha Terry finds out exactly what makes him a champion
2 min |
December 31, 2025
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Sensors could help prevent fatal injuries
A study found the wearable sensors can help identify at-risk racehorses
1 min |
December 31, 2025
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Myers produces a masterclass
An ambitious rising star takes the under-25 title and one all-conquering duo complete a full set of titles in the fast and furious pony classes
2 min |
December 31, 2025
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Q jumper hits the front
Max Kühner credits clear comms with his mega-talented horse for the perfect jump-off round, pipping British hero Donald Whitaker
4 min |
December 31, 2025
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Matty is man of the match
A Christmas wish for a family team, a fairy-tale ending for a young rider and a “king of the yard” finally gets his centre-line moment
3 min |
December 31, 2025
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Habits of a lifetime
Marginal gains have long been touted as the path to sporting success and forming habits is key. Luz Wollocombe asks top riders and psychologists how to make game-changing habits that last longer than a New Year's resolution
6 min |
December 31, 2025
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'He's like a unicorn
There are happy tears galore as treasured seniors take centre stage
1 min |
December 31, 2025
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Carriage drivers' frustration at issues accessing woodlands
Drivers say they have been unable to access the paid-for permits that allow them to use the forests
2 min |
December 31, 2025
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Happy (festive) hunting
H&H's hunting editor Catherine Austen shares a somewhat predictable remedy for all of your Christmas woes
2 min |
December 31, 2025
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Warning on use of sedation after owner poisoned
The yard owner accidentally swallowed some of the sedative she was giving to her horses
2 min |
December 31, 2025
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PONY problems
Not just small horses, ponies benefit from particular care and attention in certain areas.
5 min |
December 31, 2025
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The icing on the cake
John Whitaker discusses a tight time allowed and a puzzling result
2 min |
December 31, 2025
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It's OK to not be OK
Mental health can shape not just a rider's performance, but their horse's wellbeing. Oscar Williams discovers how to recognise the signs - and why it's sometimes braver not to ride
7 min |
December 31, 2025
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Author
Former jockey William Morgan on his curiosity to document the histories of Britain's bygone racecourses
3 min |
December 31, 2025
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The menace of fireworks and calls for change
As the year draws to a close, H&H investigates the situation - and looks at possible solutions
4 min |
December 31, 2025
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Mc Kay sails into top spot
Horses show progress, young jockeys turn heads and additions are made to impressive racecourse CVs
2 min |