Are you brave enough? Watch thrilling rider’s eye view of season’s first team...
The Art Hotel Racers, picture by PC ImagesLast year’s team chasing league champions Art Hotel Racers prevailed in a thrilling season opener over the bank holiday weekend. The team was in hot...
View ArticleGrand National winner comes out of retirement for Aintree race
Former Grand National winner Ryan Mania is coming out of retirement for a charity race at Aintree on 23 October. The 27-year-old retired jockey returns to the scene of his 2013 Grand National victory...
View ArticleChris Burton leads at Burghley after dressage; Oliver Townend best Brit in fifth
Chris Burton and Nobilis 18 at Burghley. Picture by Peter NixonChris Burton is leading after the dressage at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. The Australian rider was the only person who could get...
View ArticleOne horse eliminated in the dressage at Burghley in controversial decision
Makara De Montiege, ridden by Frenchman Rodolphe Scherer has been eliminated in the dressage phase of the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. A statement released by the ground jury of Great Britain’s...
View ArticleBurghley cross-country times released: leader runs at 3.29pm
Chris Burton and Nobilis 18 at Aachen. Picture by Peter NixonThe cross-country times for tomorrow’s sport at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials have been released. The day’s action is kicking off at...
View Article9 common cross-country queries solved
We ask the experts to tackle some common cross-country problems, from dealing with green horses to keeping your horse focused1. Fitness tips Q. What is your advice on getting my horse fit for going...
View Article‘I thought I’d broken my neck’: British showjumper hospitalised after heavy fall
By Penny RichardsonBritish international showjumper Louise Simpson (née Pavitt) will be out of the saddle for a while after a fall at the All England Jumping Championships at Hickstead on Friday, 2...
View Article6 potential event horses for sale this week
If you’ve been inspired by the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials (1-4 September), take a look at our selection of potential event horses for sale on the Horse & Hound website this week. 1. ‘Quality’...
View ArticleGraham Fletcher: Time for a serious debrief or we’ll miss out in Tokyo *H&H VIP*
I have never enjoyed watching an Olympics more than Rio 2016. This was fantastic sport, BBC coverage at its best and Clare Balding’s presentation skills deserving of her own gold medal. Many wonderful...
View ArticleWhich equestrian star would you like to see on Strictly Come Dancing?
Charlotte DUJARDIN (GBR) riding Valegro during the Individual Final Grand Prix Freestyle to Music at the FEI European Championships in Aachen, Germany on 16 August 2015Strictly Come Dancing is back...
View ArticleCross-country juggles Burghley leaderboard, but Chris Burton well ahead: ‘I...
Chris Burton and Nobilis at Burghley 2016. Picture by Peter NixonChris Burton is well ahead of the opposition after cross-country day at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. “I was very nervous...
View ArticleBen Way’s Burghley blog: Hindsight is a wonderful thing
So, cross-country day! My day started at a slightly more sensible time, and when I stepped out the lorry the sun was shining, although the forecast did look a bit dodgy. I then went a gave my...
View ArticleLay down some roots within striking distance of beautiful Burghley
Never miss the four-star action with this pick of properties near Burghley Horse Trials... 1. Ashwell House, Rutland Distance to Burghley Horse Trials: 25 minutes by car For you: a Grade II-listed...
View ArticleSimon Reynolds: Finding the ‘eye of the tiger’ *H&H VIP*
I am sure I speak for the masses when I say how proud I am of our British Olympic teams, both equestrian and across all the sports in Rio. Nick Skelton and Charlotte Dujardin have rewritten Britain’s...
View ArticleTwo horses withdrawn before Burghley trot-up including top-10 contender
Bill Levett and Improvise at Burghley 2016. Picture by Peter NixonTwo horses were withdrawn before the final trot-up at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials this morning. Bill Levett’s ride Improvise —...
View ArticleWalk the 2016 Burghley Horse Trials showjumping course
With the final day of the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials upon us (4 September), we find out what horses and riders face in the showjumping phase. You can follow all of the showjumping live with Horse...
View Article6 horses you’ll come across when you’re looking to buy
It’s a well-known fact that when you’re looking to buy a horse, you’ll have to kiss a lot of frogs before you finally find your prince. It’s just like dating or buying a house — what sounds great on...
View ArticleBurghley judge explains dressage elimination: ‘We have a responsibility to...
Ground jury president Sue Baxter talking to competitor Rodolphe Scherer at Burghley 2016. Picture by Peter NixonSue Baxter, president of the ground jury at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, has...
View ArticleChris Burton wins Burghley — but cuts it fine in showjumping
Chris Burton and Nobilis 18 win Burghley 2016. Picture by Peter NixonAustralia’s Chris Burton won his first British four-star this afternoon at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials — but ended up...
View ArticleBen Way’s Burghley blog: Today was a good day!
I am sat writing my final Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials blog in the Lorry on the way home, as ever I am late sending it in to the very patient Gemma at H&H. Luckily I have managed to persuade...
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