CATEGORIES

Austin O'Connor

Ireland’s alternate rider came offthe bench and into the reckoning with a smashing performance in this year’s Tokyo Games. Austin O’Connor tells Martha Terry about the mindset of an Olympian and his horse of a lifetime

A divine result

A horse recovers from a mystery infection to win, while other top para combinations strut their stuff

The Mental Health Work That Could Help Save Riders' Lives

The aim of Riders Minds is to be the go-to for equestrians, with help there for all who need it

Tokyo Games leave a lasting legacy for Japan's horse sport

It is hoped the Olympics and Paralympics will provide tangible and long-lasting benefit for equestrianism

Kerry Wainwright

Founded by Les Wainwright in the 1950s, the famous Skellorn Stud is still producing champions of the showing world and beyond. Alex Robinson meets the stud’s current owner

New service to help event riders after injury or illness

The British Eventing Support Trust aims to provide the “best care for the people in our sport” when most needed

Super silver and bronze for Britain

The squad that took two medals at this summer’s Tokyo Olympics has won two more in superb style at the European Dressage Championships

New guide launched to help prevent equine disease spread

British Equestrian’s experts have released guidance for event organisers and the public to protect horses’ health

‘In short, we need to do better'

Graham Fletcher on what Britain needs to do to raise standards

Surround sound

An understanding of how horses hear can help us keep them happy, as Peter Green MRCVS explains

Willem's on the up

Laura Schrøter breaks her international duck, while two riders seal their recoveries from season-ending injuries

‘This is what dressage should be'

Laura Tomlinson gives her take on the British team’s Europeans success

‘He gave me a fantastic ride'

Oliver Townend sings the praises of “high-class” Tregilder as they win on their dressage score, and a final competition outing ends in triumph for one university-bound rider

‘The terrain makes this a reel five-star'

Mary King, who has won four times at this level, assesses the cross-country challenge that Mark Phillips has set for the one-offCCI5* at Bicton next month

Kaleche conquers the age classes

Ronnie Jones adds the six-year-old final to Kaleche’s four- and five-year-old titles, while a Scottish rider claims the technical two-star grand prix

How riders can do all possible to increase safety on the road

High-vis, being polite and paying attention can all help towards keeping horses and drivers safe

Lorries of the stars

How do the equestrian elite live on the road? Alex Robinson talks to professionals in different sports to see what they prioritise in a horsebox

Toyko success is a gift to ‘grab with both hands'

The industry looks at how the buzz from the Games can help boost our sport in years to come

Celebration over sadness

Penny Richardson is remembered at Pyecombe, while pony riders battle for a spot on the podium at the Europeans

Heat and time limits in new transport laws

Legislation making its way through parliament is aimed at improving the welfare of horses and livestock in transit

Can Swedish riders continue their global dominance?

H&H’s showjumping editor Jennifer Donald assesses the form in this bonus year of back-to back championships

‘We're slightly overqualified!'

An Olympian from Canada prevents a British whitewash in the grand prix, but otherwise the national anthem rings proud throughout three days of high-calibre action

Shanghai Swans are serene for league victory

The Shanghai Swans GCL squad claim their third podium finish of the season, chased home by “local” pack London Knights in this 16-leg team series

Tom McEwen

Team GB’s double eventing medallist Tom McEwen talks to Martha Terry about his superstar Toledo De Kerser, being almost too relaxed, and eating pizza on TV in the small hours

Tales of Tokyo

With the world’s best horses and riders descending on Tokyo, there was action aplenty. Martha Terry looks back on those gold medal-winning moments, the ups and downs, and the best stories to come from the Games

Stars are born

Tokyo 2020’s dressage line-up was notable for the abundance of upcoming equine talent at the Games. Alice Collins gives us the lowdown on the new names

Olympic groom

London 52’s groom Tilly Hughes is still pinching herself after her charge’s success with boss Laura Collett in Tokyo

Determination and experience win the day

Top German riders dominate, a Japanese Olympian flies to victory – and there’s no stopping John Whitaker

Catch the Swedes if you can!

A week after claiming two Olympic medals in Tokyo, Sweden’s Peder Fredricson lands the show’s feature class in a thrilling tussle with John Whitaker

Dublin on sensational form

Super-consistent horses continue their run of form, one rider has a long-awaited win and young riders impress