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‘Do your homework’: How to impress the judges on an ex-racehorse
Planning to show an ex-racehorse this summer? Make sure your horse is correctly prepared to impress the judges with the following advice from leading experts and producers. Who is eligible? For...
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William Funnell: ‘no opportunities for riders based on merit alone — the GCT...
It was lovely only to have to drive across a bridge to reach an international show last week — even if we did have to pay to enter Wales. I have to applaud the Broomes for such a well-run Chepstow...
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BHS replaces instructors’ register with accredited professional scheme
The British Horse Society (BHS) has launched an Accredited Professional Coach Membership scheme to replace its current register of instructors. The BHS says the new initiative is a “direct result” of...
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A moment to send a shiver down your spine and 9 other bits of awesome social...
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from Twitter and Instagram during the past seven days. From some highlights at Badminton to a super keen former jockey, it all happened on social media this week....
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Watch VWH gallop to victory at Royal Windsor
The VWH won the WHMG inter-hunt knockout competition in a hotly contested final against last year’s winners the Bicester with Whaddon Chase at Royal Windsor Horse Show yesterday (Thursday 12 May)....
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12 ways you’ll be wowed if you’re going to The Queen’s birthday celebrations...
I came off the reserve bench to attend The Queen‘s 90th Birthday Celebration — or HMQ90 as it’s more snappily known — last night. My parents had tickets to go with friends, but Dad crocked his back...
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Four-hour operation to free gelding from narrow ditch
An event horse in New Zealand became trapped in a ditch that was just 80 centimetres wide. It was thought the eight-year-old thoroughbred gelding became stuck in a two-metre-deep drainage ditch in the...
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A cuddly escapologist: meet Royal Windsor’s M&M supreme in hand champion...
Mares were victorious in the Land Rover Mountain and Moorland supreme in hand championship at Royal Windsor Horse Show today (13 May). The championship was taken by 11-year-old mare Broughton Morwena...
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Introducing a horse to side-saddle with Royal Windsor ladies show horse...
Jayne Ross and her two-time Horse of the Year Show supreme-winning ride Broadshard Simplicity added another title to their collection at Royal Windsor Horse Show today (13 May). The eight-year-old...
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Dartmoor ponies ‘changed people’s lives for the better’
A new training project with Dartmoor ponies enabled teenagers with “challenging life issues” not only to complete the gruelling Ten Tors challenge but also to change their lives for the better. A group...
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Darren Edwards: welcome changes and some we would rather see the back of *H&H...
As we move into the last month of the current season with the ground rapidly drying, “firm” creeping into many going descriptions and some early season runners beginning to be turned away, one can be...
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Randalstown Musketeer crowned champion cob at Royal Windsor
Victoria Hesford and Randalstown Musketeer were victorious in the hotly contested Martin Colin Enterprises cob championship at the Royal Windsor Horse Show yesterday (13 May). In reserve was Allister...
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Bespoke system helps riders cross road in safety
A unique bespoke crossing in Berkshire will help racehorses and riders cross a busy road in safety, it is hoped. West Berkshire Council and Lambourn Parish Council have worked with Jockey Club Estates...
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‘Cavalcade’ of riders joins centuries-old tradition
More than 80 riders carried on a centuries-old tradition by taking part in Berwick-Upon-Tweed’s annual Riding of the Bounds. The Berwick Riders’ Association hosted the 407th such event, a celebration...
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Chole Chubb’s showing blog: An amazing start and learning to keep my wits...
Well wow, wow, wow what a great start to the season I have had so far. The ponies have been on great form with the novices going from strength to strength and Bam, my open for this year, is really...
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8 eye-catching coloureds that won in the show ring recently
Whether you’re showing a coloured this season and want to check out the opposition, or you’ve just got a soft spot for two-tone equines, here’s our shortlist of some beautiful coloured show animals...
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9 reasons Royal Windsor reminds you that summer is here
Heading to Royal Windsor this weekend? Keep an eye open for these signs that summer is here (or maybe not quite yet…) 1. The unpredictable weather The cancellation of all classes at Royal Windsor on...
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‘A family affair’: meet Royal Windsor novice show pony champion Rhoscelodie
H&H caught up with the newly crowned champion’s owner, Mandy Godden, and rider Charlotte Tuck. Watch video Winner of the novice show pony championship Rhoscelodie was unphased by Royal Windsor’s...
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Set lines and four-wheel drive ponies: discover the thinking behind Royal...
British Show Pony Society panel and British Showjumping level four course builder Lisa Kelly built the Mountain & Moorland (M&M) working hunter courses at Royal Windsor today (14 May). She...
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British eventer killed in cross-country fall
Philippa Humphreys, a 33-year-old British event rider based in Rockford, Michigan has died as a result of injuries sustained in a fall on the CCI3* cross-country course at the Jersey Fresh...
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