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‘Traffic light’ system to improve eventing safety
A colour-coded rating system for eventers is being rolled out in Ireland in a bid to improve horse and rider safety. Eventing Ireland (EI) is working with eventing analytics company EquiRatings to use...
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9 things you didn’t know about Sam Griffiths
It’s time to really get to know this week’s guest editor for the H&H eventing special, 2014 Badminton winner Sam Griffiths…1. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Monash University, Melbourne, in...
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Autistic boy achieves dream of riding thanks to specially designed hat
**** £30 for one picture, £50 for 2 or more**** *** Please ensure byline*** High tech horse riding helmet makes young boy's horse riding dream come true The Cerebra Innovation Centre, a unique team of...
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Happy 60th Birthday Mark Todd! The big moments in pictures
Mark in action on cross-country day with Charisma IV — the horse that he won two Olympic gold medals on in 1984 and 1988.A timeline of Mark Todd‘s glittering career is heavy on the golds, Olympic...
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Farewell to the horse world’s great and good: Hendrik Wiegersma
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 A leading figure in the equestrian...
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Loraine Homer’s showing blog: What have I let myself in for?
Jackpot (LVS Jackpot)With February at its end I feel that’s the end of winter showing with the first Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) qualifier next weekend. The thing that has amazed me is where...
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Owners warned to be ‘extra vigilant’ after tack thefts
Police are warning horse owners in Lincolnshire to be “extra vigilant” after two yards were broken into last week (23 February). More than 20 rugs, grooming kits, riding boots, horse medical kit, hay...
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Hold on to your hats: bareback jumping thrills and spills in memory of...
The Bury Farm bareback showjumping challenge was back with a bang once again last weekend (Saturday 27 February). The competition, run in memory of Russell Pearson and in aid of the Air Ambulance, drew...
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Olympic ‘horse of a lifetime’ dies aged 25
Former British Olympic team horse Active Walero has died aged 25. Bought by Active Equestrian Ltd, run by Fiona James, in 2001, Walero enjoyed international success with British rider Nicola McGivern....
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Eventing geek quiz: how well do you know top eventer Sam Griffiths?
Australian eventer Sam Griffiths is the guest editor of our eventing special this year, out tomorrow (Thursday, 3 March). But much do you know about Sam? Take our quiz to find outSam Griffiths (AUS)...
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What will the new Olympic eventing format be? Plans to be finalised
Zara Phillips and High Kingdom (Britain)The new format for Olympic eventing is due to be finalised today (Wednesday 2 March) by the FEI eventing committee, taking into account last-minute submissions...
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What are the eventing levels?
If you're new to eventing, we have demystified the levels available both in the UK and internationally ahead of this season kicking off There are six core eventing levels available to riders who...
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New look for the Pony Club
A more “modern and unisex” look is part of a brand revamp by the Pony Club. The organisation, set up in 1929, recently underwent a brand “refresh” in conjunction with strategic brand consultants...
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Zara Phillips to aim High Kingdom for Badminton this year
Zara Phillips’ top horse High Kingdom is on track to compete at Badminton this year, after missing nearly the whole 2015 season due to injury. “Zara says High Kingdom is in good form, working well and...
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Sam Griffiths takes the reins of H&H this week
.Sam Griffiths guest edits this week’s H&H (3 March), the first of four guest-edited specials for the magazine this spring. The Australian eventer, who won Badminton in 2014 on Paulank Brockagh,...
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‘Between a hunter and a hack’ — judges tips for recognising and showing off a...
In the sixth part of our series on top tips in the show ring, Rebecca Haywood talks to the professionals about how to present a riding horse correctly and the key differences between a riding horse and...
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Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton wins her first race as a jockey
Victoria Pendleton on Pacha Du Polder celebrates winning the Betfair Switching Saddles Hunter Chase at Wincanton Racecourse, Somerset.Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton has won her first race as a...
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Scott Brash knocked-off World number one spot
Scott Brash has been knocked off the top of the Longines FEI world showjumping rankings by French rider Simon Delestre. The Scotsman had dominated the world number one spot for 11 months — except for a...
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9 marvellous Mother’s Day gift ideas
Are you struggling to find the perfect Mother's Day gift? Why not check out these great new products. This week’s new to the market round up features products from Equiline, Fleck, Horseware, Black...
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Sam Griffiths Q&A: nerves, dream rides, keeping fit and favourite events
Eric Lamaze riding HicksteadThis week’s H&H guest editor offers advice on coping with nerves and being fit to ride, as well as telling us what horse he’d love to ride Q. If you could ride any...
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