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Tales from Rio: ‘I read my horse love stories — it makes him calm down and...
Inessa Merkulova and Mister X at the Rio Olympics. Picture by Peter NixonRussia’s Inessa Merkulova, who makes her Olympic debut in Rio, reads to her horse Mister X before every test they do in...
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What time do the British dressage riders compete in Rio tomorrow?
Carl Hester and Nip Tuck at the Rio Olympics. Picture by Peter NixonBritain’s dressage riders will ride the grand prix special in Rio tomorrow in the hope of confirming an Olympic team medal. Their...
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£250 allowance offered to Euston Park endurance entrants
International rides have returned to Euston Park (stock image)ANYONE who entered the last of this summer’s endurance rides at Euston Park on Sunday (13 August) was to be offered “a raft of enhanced...
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Hovis’ Friday diary: Jumping? May wee. Poncing sideways holding my own head?...
Dear diary, Well, what an eventful week! The party has started in Rio and by all accounts our eventers did really well considering they were lacking a majorly important ingredient required for medal...
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How did the Horse & Hound Olympic issue get put together?
The Backstreet Boys, Haribo, Brazilian junk food and plenty of caffeine were key ingredients in putting today’s Olympic eventing issue to press overnight on Tuesday 9 August, ready for the finished...
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‘The most amazing experience of my life’: five Brits among top 10 finishers...
Shannon Nott (Australia), Alexandra Hardham, Alice Newling and David Redvers cross the finishFive Brits are among the top 10 finishers in the 2016 Mongol Derby. Australian William Comiskey, Canada’s...
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Ruth Edge: You don’t need to be flash or fancy *H&H VIP*
The standard of dressage in eventing is improving championship on championship, with horses looking more balanced and more expressive. For me, William Fox-Pitt did the winning test. His flying changes...
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Don’t waste a moment with the Bentley Bentayga *Promotion*
For those gold dust windows of time when all you want to do is get out and about with your horse, add a little well-deserved luxury with this revolutionary SUV.Life is too short to not make the most of...
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British Dressage makes changes to competition structure
Basing eligibility for the different competition leagues on performance rather than points won should help address some members’ concerns, British Dressage (BD) believes. A statement released this week...
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H&H Live: Rio Olympics grand prix special dressage
Follow the dressage action during the grand prix special at the Rio Olympic Games via our live and interactive written commentary serviceCarl Hester riding Nip Tuck, during the grand prix of the...
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Judy Reynolds becomes first Irish rider to qualify for Olympic freestyle:...
Judy Reynolds and Vancouver K at the Rio Olympics. Picture by Peter NixonJudy Reynolds made history today as the first Irish rider to qualify for the dressage freestyle at the Olympics. “It’s a bit...
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British groom suffers head injury during Rio dressage medal ceremony
Robbie Sanderson injured during team dressage medal ceremony at the Rio OlympicsA British groom working for the German team at the Rio Olympics has been injured in the team medal ceremony. He was...
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Pony Club shows support for Willberry Wonder Pony
Pony Clubbers will be allowed to show their support for Hannah Francis and Willberry Wonder Pony at championships this year. The Pony Club has relaxed its rules on logos to allow Willberry-branded hat...
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William Fox-Pitt: ‘I think the Rio Olympics was the last time I’ll ride...
William Fox-Pitt and Chilli Morning showing flamboyant style during their final round together, at the Rio Olympics. Picture by Peter NixonThe Rio Olympics almost certainly marked William Fox-Pitt’s...
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6 beautiful black horses for sale this week
If you have a penchant for black horses, take a look at our selection of black horses for sale on the Horse & Hound website this week. 1. ‘Loves to compete’ Height: 16.2hh Age: 11 Gender: stallion...
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Tales from Rio: ‘It took two years to rehabilitate him; now I only school him...
Beatriz Ferrer-Salat and Delgado at the Rio Olympics. Picture by Peter NixonWe all know horses are fragile creatures, but Spanish dressage rider Beatriz Ferrer-Salat has shown remarkable persistence in...
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Mark Phillips: Experience proves decisive *H&H VIP*
After watching a lot of the dressage and most of the cross-country, a lot of it twice, I’m struggling to convince myself that the sport has had a good Olympic Games. I was sorry to see the dressage in...
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Quorn to launch hunting safety helmet
Huntsman Peter Collins kicks on at a Quorn hedgeA hunt has developed a new safety hat that will be available to buy for the coming season. The Quorn Hunter riding cap is the result of discussions...
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How to follow the Olympic showjumpers on social media
It’s hard to remember life before social media but, once upon a time, it would have taken hours, even days, for news to filter out of the Olympic venues. Nowadays, of course, we can enjoy instant...
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Driver thrown from trap as pony gets caught on railings
Pictures by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue ServiceA DRIVING pony had to be cut free by fire crews yesterday (11 August), after becoming stuck on railings at a busy road junction. Appaloosa...
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