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Hovis’ Friday Diary: ‘I am not cute, I am the Destroyer’
Dear Diary I hate my life. I hate the fact that I am a big butch man, with killer moves, natural athletic ability, a jump that Milton would have envied and a lot of man love to give, but all of that —...
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From white boards to catwalk: Charlotte Dujardin signs modelling contract
Dressage star Charlotte Dujardin has signed a modelling contact. The double Olympic gold medallist will be working with London-based MOT Models and will be working within the sports personalities...
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No farmer’s tan — and 8 other things that winter has over summer
With record rainfall, low temperatures and hurricane Gertrude it is hard not to long for the next few months to go quickly. But before you wallow too deeply in your mid-winter depression, here are a...
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Five endurance riders disqualified for beating horses *H&H VIP*
Fice young riders, including three of the front runners, were disqualified for beating their horses during an endurance race in Abu Dhabi on 30 January. Officials were warned by the FEI at the start of...
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8 (sometimes annoying) questions non-riders ask riders
You’ve met an ordinary member of the public, perhaps at a party, perhaps at work. Conversation has somehow turned to the fact that you own a horse. Unable to escape without looking rude, and realising...
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International Olympic Committee ‘closely monitoring’ Zika virus situation
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said it is “closely monitoring” the situation surrounding the Zika virus in Brazil ahead of this summer’s Games. Since the first reported case in Brazil in May...
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‘We are deeply concerned and shocked’: Endurance GB calls for further action...
Endurance GB (EGB) has responded to scandals in the sport in the UAE, saying the organisation is “deeply concerned and shocked” by recent footage that has emerged. On 30 January five riders —...
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Isobel Wessels: 9 tips for dressage success
If you’re struggling to get the dressage marks you think you deserve, take a look at this expert advice from five-star dressage judge Isobel Wessels — from the benefits of planning well to setting...
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$100,000 fines for stables involved in endurance horse-beating incidents
Five endurance stables involved in the horse-beating incidents at Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, last weekend (30 January) have been locally fined $100,000 dollars each, with their trainers suspended, as the...
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Five-month-old foal rescued from muddy ditch
A five-month-old foal has been rescued from a muddy ditch by equestrian charity HorseWorld. The colt, who has been named Joey, was spotted by a member of the public on Thursday (4 February). They...
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Ant and Dec to host Queen’s birthday equestrian extravaganza
Television favourites Ant and Dec will host the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations in May. The celebration, hosted at the Royal Windsor Horse Show (12-15 May), will feature around 900 horses as well as...
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7 super schoolmasters for sale this week
If you’re looking for a “been there, done it, got the T-shirt” sort of horse or pony take a look at our selection of schoolmasters for sale on the Horse & Hound website this week. 1. ‘Everyone’s Mr...
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Darren Edwards: Let’s embrace the media bubble surrounding Victoria Pendleton...
On many occasions in past columns I have put forward my views on the importance of marketing and PR in making point-to-pointing a public facing and sustainable sport. Overall I think we have made giant...
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New study into health of British endurance horses
A study to investigate the health of endurance horses in Britain has been launched by the Animal Health Trust and Endurance GB (EGB). In 2015, 1,209 horses were registered with EGB, however, no...
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6 things we learnt about indoor cross-country in Bordeaux
Karin Florent Laghouag and Punch De L'Esques win the Devoucoux indoor derby at Bordeaux 2016. Picture by Christophe BricotLast night was the third running of the Devoucoux indoor derby at Jumping...
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7 reasons that ponies can give horses a run for their money
If you’ve ever watched a pony storming round a 1.10m showjumping class in a jaw-dropping time, and winning, you’ll already known that small is beautiful — not to mention bold, fearless and cheeky!...
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Horse & Hound presents ‘The Cheltenham Festival A Celebration’– on sale now
Horse & Hound has launched The Cheltenham Festival A Celebration — a thick, glossy “bookazine” that features the highlights and history of the world’s most prestigious National Hunt race-meeting....
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Move over ponies, here comes elephant polo
An unusual polo event raising funds for elephants in Thailand will be held in March (10-13). The King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament, now in its 14th year, is held on the banks of Bangkok’s Chaophraya...
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Celebrating the ‘Best of British’: why we couldn’t do without the Pony Club
The Pony Club is just one of the enduring equestrian institutions that make us proud to be British. Andrea Oakes takes a look at what makes it quite so special The early years Back in 1929, young...
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One British showjumper qualifies for World Cup final
Britain will have one rider at the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final in Gothenburg in March after Laura Renwick secured her spot with a strong performance in the final qualifier tonight (6 February)...
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