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Learn to ride perfect corners with this simple exercise
Lucy McCarthy (née Wiegersma) takes eventer Abbie Hughes through a step-by-step exercise aimed at helping to improve your horse's balance and acceptance of the aids through corners and on straight...
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Pammy Hutton: This new set-up is anything but golden *H&H VIP*
Whether it’s for the Olympic Games or a big day when only a top result will do, it’s difficult to produce a horse spot-on for the occasion. Some horses are kept fresh with fewer competitions, while...
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More than 100 malnourished horses rescue in charity’s largest ever rescue
More than 100 malnourished horses were seized from a property in Victoria state in Australia last week. The rescue is the largest in the 145-year history of RSPCA Victoria. The seizure was authorised...
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‘He comes with a handbook in Chinese’: who said that? *Quiz*
Riders regularly say amusing things — but how many standout quotes do you remember? Try our test to see if you can identify which rider said whatRiders regularly say amusing things — but how many...
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Farewell to the horse world’s great and good: Amanda Nisbet
H&H reports the passing of individuals who have made a significant contribution to the horse world. Funerals and memorial details will be included where possible Well-known competitor and driving...
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Four years behind bars for equestrian trade fraudster
A Cheshire man who pretended to trade in equestrian products was jailed last week (15 February) after a £2m tax fraud was exposed. Anthony Knowles, 57 of Clapgate Crescent in Widnes, submitted several...
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10 stress-busting tips to lower your blood pressure on show day
Tensions can rise on show day, whatever level you're competing at. Emma Shadbolt asks the experts for their top tips for staying calm when it matters1. Lynn Russell, showing Have all travel boots and...
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Hovis’ Friday diary: interviews to ride a ‘god-like rock star’ underway
Dear Diary So it’s started. The round of mum “interviewing” sharers for me and dealing with the plethora of people who only want to come to see me because I’m a god-like rock star. She did say at the...
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Are there enough opportunities for female jockeys? *H&H VIP*
In a sport dominated by males, female jockeys are finally hitting the headlines in racing for all the right reasons. Equestrian sport is the only Olympic discipline in which men and women compete on...
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Dressage star goes bananas and 9 other bits of social media that made us look...
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from twitter and instagram during the past seven days. From miniature huntsmen to a jockey on the run, it all happened on social media this week. Don’t miss the...
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New UAE endurance rules fail to slow down riders
“Strong” new measures applied in the UAE from 13 February failed to reduce speeds in the first two endurance rides to apply them. The Gamilati Cup for mares on 18 February, and a juniors’ race the next...
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#FridayFunny: tub in a trailer
Funny, weird and wonderful goings on the horse world. As we come to the end of the week H&H provides a light-hearted readLooking to add a little more luxury to your horsebox? Well, a Dutch firm is...
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Top eventer out of the saddle after operation
Leading German event rider Ingrid Klimke is going to be out of the saddle for three to four week following an operation. The two-time Olympic team gold medallist underwent surgery in Raphaelsklinik...
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‘I’m pregnant’: British team rider expecting first child
Four-star eventer Piggy French has revealed she is expecting her first child. Piggy and her boyfriend Tom March announced the exciting news today (Friday, 26 February). “I am excited to be in this...
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‘I want to see elegance’— how to impress a hack judge
In the next part of our series on top tips in the show ring, Rebecca Haywood talks to the professionals about how to get the best out of a show hackFLEETWATER XECUTIVE owned by JORDAN COOK an exhibited...
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Injured Jockeys Fund look to build state-of-the-art centre in Newmarket
Plans to build a state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness centre for riders in Newmarket are being discussed by H&H’s charity of the year, the Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF). It follows the success...
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Carriage horse pulling hearse killed in road accident
A carriage horse pulling a hearse in a funeral procession has been killed after being hit by a car. A coachman was also injured in the accident that took place on Tuesday (23 February). The procession...
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7 cracking competition horses for sale this week
With the outdoor competition season fast approaching, you need to get yourself a four-legged friend to fully enjoy it with. Take a look at our selection of competition horses for sale on the Horse...
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William Funnell: Do the next generation know how to care for a horse? *H&H VIP*
I am currently in Spain in the middle of a three-week Sunshine Tour and so far, it hasn’t lived up to its label. It’s been cold, windy and there have been only two days without rain, but it’s provided...
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Love Riders by Jilly Cooper? Release date for new equestrian romp revealed
Fans of Jilly Cooper will have a new novel to devour this autumn — and it has an equestrian theme. The Riders author’s latest book Mount! will be released by Bantam Press on 8 September. Set in the...
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