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‘Ferocious determination to succeed’ earns Sophie Christiansen coverted award
British para dressage rider Sophie Christiansen has received a prestigious Woman of the Future award. The triple Paralympic gold medallist came out on top in the sport category of the 2015 awards (27...
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‘No truth’ in Addington closure rumours
.A popular show venue has confirmed to H&H that it will not be closing, despite speculation. Rumours have been circulating on that Addington Manor Equestrian Centre in Buckinghamshire was due to...
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9 reasons we’re both very sad and (quite) happy that the eventing season is over
Well that’s it. Another eventing season done and dusted. We are sure it was only March and the first weekend of events yesterday. It’s all gone far too quickly for our liking and now we find ourselves...
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Shocking amputation videos emerge online *graphic content*
Amputation of parts of the lower legs of Middle Eastern endurance horses, videos of which have emerged online, has provoked concern from the FEI and the charity World Horse Welfare. Roly Owers of the...
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Top showjumping stallion ridden by Michael Whitaker dies
Give Me Remus and Bily Twomey at Hickstead in 2001Rem during his retirement An elite showjumping stallion, who made several Nations Cup appearances and came second in the Hickstead Derby, has been put...
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7 incredible moments from the 2015 showing season *PICTURES*
Simon Charlesworth and Fait AcobbliThere were so many highlights in the show ring during 2015, and we have gathered pictures of some of the best. 1 Spectacular cobs Simon Charlesworth and Fait Acobbli...
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Hovis’ Friday diary: It’s physics people, it’s not my fault
Dear diary, To quote Mr Jack Nicholson: “I’m baaaccckkkk”! Apart from the fact I am neither a crazed psychopath nor am I sticking my head through a hole in a door while saying it, obviously… Admittedly...
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Exciting new BD competition series for grassroots riders
Grassroots riders can take part in a new competition series with British Dressage (BD) next year, following the success of Team Quest. Team Quest was launched two years ago and is currently open to...
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A skeleton riding a spider — and 15 other spooky horse Halloween costumes...
Forget trick-or-treating — dressing your horse up as a ghost/ joker/ skeleton/ Grim Reaper is the way to celebrate Halloween in style this year. Whether you’re the type of person that slaves over a...
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Don’t miss your chance to star in Horse & Hound
If going around Badminton or tackling the Hickstead Derby aren’t next on your agenda, there is another way to make your mark in H&H — the H&H reader issue. This is your chance to tell us your...
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AP McCoy to join Channel 4 Racing team
Racing fans are in for treat this season as 20-time champion jockey AP McCoy is to join the Channel 4 Racing team. AP’s first broadcast will be on Saturday 14 November, at The Open at Cheltenham. “I’ve...
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What is ‘breath energy’ and could it help your riding? *VIDEO*
In her book 'Breathe Life Into Your Riding', Jenny Rolfe explains her 'breath energy' techniques and how they could help your riding. Watch her in action with Eva, a warmblood mare who has recently...
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William Fox-Pitt out of intensive care
Chilli Morning conformation and William Fox Pitt Portraits portraitTop British event rider William Fox-Pitt is now out of intensive care, following a serious cross-country fall nearly a fortnight ago....
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And finally… my little pony café
Funny, weird and wonderful goings on the horse world. As we come to the end of the week H&H provides a light-hearted readFans of My Little Pony can now take their appreciation of the popular...
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Swiss Federation bans draw reins *H&H VIP*
Draw reins have been banned by the Swiss Federation in warm-up and competition in an attempt to improve the profile of horse sport. Welfare issues in training have come under the spotlight in recent...
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Carl Hester and a bra, a hound on a roof plus other tweets that took us by...
Enjoy some of our favourite tweets from the past seven days. From an over-keen dressage mother to the possible secret behind a top eventer’s success, it all happened on Twitter this week. Don’t miss...
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Pinworm has returned: what you need to know *H&H VIP*
Recent news about the re-emergence of pinworm as a parasitic problem has prompted a flurry of stories from owners who’ve spotted these unwelcome visitors around their horses’ hindquarters. “They seem...
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The (painful) hunt for the perfect pony: ‘We were heading straight into the...
Moving house and divorce might be deemed the most stressful lifetime events, but surely the hunt for the perfect pony is a close runner-up... Kate Flynn takes us on the next stage of her turbulent...
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Improving rider core stability can increase a horse’s stride length *H&H VIP*
A recent study has found that improving rider core stability can increase a horse’s stride length considerably. The research examined the effects of an eight-week unmounted rider core fitness programme...
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Alice Dunsdon’s Adelaide blog: We’re free at last!
Quarantine is OVER! Well, that was tougher than I thought it would be. Thank you to all my friends and family for your support messages. They truly mean so much to me. There are moments when I feel as...
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