H&H Live: Badminton Horse Trials 2016 showjumping
Follow the showjumping action from the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials via our live and interactive written commentary service, brought to you in association with AriatThe H&H Live team...
View ArticleThe Road to the Badminton Mitsubishi Motors Cup: a little bit of horse envy
Yesterday (Tuesday 3 May) was day two of the Mitsubishi Motors Cup at Badminton and I don’t quite know where it went. I was up at 6.30am mostly because that was when the sun was shinning into my tent...
View ArticleSimon Grieve’s eventing blog: Bozzie and I are finally at Badders!
As Bozzie and I walked through the archway past Badminton House and out into the great park, my heart skipped a beat. Suddenly I realised that from nowhere, I had this ridiculously stupid, cheesy and...
View ArticleWilberry the Wonder Pony becomes official charity
Wilberry the Wonder Pony will be able to support other people with serious illnesses as well as his owner, it has been announced this week. Hannah Francis was diagnosed with bone cancer in May last...
View Article5 ways lungeing will transform your riding
While there isn’t a fast-track way to make you a better rider, lungeing sessions are the next best thing. Here are five expert tips that will transform the way you sit in the saddleBalance exercises on...
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View ArticleWalk the 2016 Badminton Horse Trials cross-country course
As cross-country day at this year’s Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials fast approaches, we take a look at what lies ahead for riders on Saturday 7 May. Designed by Guiseppe Della Chiesa for the...
View ArticleAlice Dunsdon’s Badminton blog: I had a huge trot-up day spot, so I rang my vet…
Alice Dunsdon and Fernhill Present at the first trot-up at Badminton 2016. Picture by Peter NixonWell, what they say is right. There is no other event like the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials...
View ArticleMark Todd: ‘Michael Jung was at his best — a normal rider would struggle to...
I’ve just landed after flying home from Kentucky, one of my favourite events. It’s held at an amazing venue and the hospitality is incredible. My ride NZB Campino likes top-of-the-ground conditions,...
View ArticleHow well do you know Michael Jung? Test your knowledge of the world number one
Following his win at Kentucky over the weekend, find out if your trivia is up to scratch on the German star Read a report of Michael’s recent victory at Kentucky in this week’s issue of Horse &...
View ArticleOliver Townend speaks out: ‘I’ve been first to go at Badminton too often,...
Oliver Townend and Armada at Badminton 2016. Picture by Peter NixonOliver Townend has criticised the draw process at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials, saying it’s “beyond a joke” that he...
View Article‘How my horse helped me beat school bullies’
Meloni Poole riding her horse PeterA film-maker whose horse helped her beat school bullies is using her own experience to raise awareness of others in a similar situation. Writer/director Meloni...
View ArticleTight nosebands can cause distress, study finds
Stock imageTight nosebands can cause distress to horses, a recent study has found. A team of researchers from the University of Sydney discovered that horses showed a physiological stress response when...
View ArticleOn the hunt for the perfect family horse? Here’s what you need to look for
A good family horse is as precious as gold dust. Take a look at our demanding checklist to keep in mind on your hunt for the perfect oneBuying a horse can be fraught with pitfalls and that’s true...
View ArticleH&H Live: Badminton Horse Trials 2016
Follow the dressage action from the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials via our live and interactive written commentary service, brought to you in association with AriatThe H&H Live team will...
View Article18 must-see shopping stands at Badminton Horse Trials
H&H’s Cathy Comerford has been exploring the shopping on offer at Badminton Horse Trials. Here’s her guide to the slightly unusual, weird and wonderful at Badminton. My shopping adventure began at...
View ArticleGraham Fletcher: ‘Course designers take themselves too seriously’ *H&H VIP*
There is no doubt that international showjumping is enjoying a golden era. Three new locations have been added to the Longines Global Champions Tour (GCT), with the series now also hosting a team...
View ArticleSimon Grieve’s eventing blog: Bozzie has been completely insane
I would love to tell you that Bozzie (Cornacrew) and I worked the Badminton Horse Trials dressage arena with grace, style and elegance akin to Valegro. To the adoration of the enormous crowd, we...
View ArticleWhat’s in the latest issue of H&H Ask The Trainer?
Want to get the competitive edge this summer? Then don’t miss the new issue of Horse & Hound’s Ask The Trainer. On sale now in WHSmith, supermarkets and independent newsagents, the latest issue is...
View ArticleWhat does Zara Tindall make of the 2016 Badminton cross-country course?
Ahead of tomorrow's cross-country day (7 May 2016) we joined Zara Tindall (née Phillips), back at Badminton for the first time since 2013, on the Musto coursewalk to find out what she makes of Giuseppe...
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