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Understanding how sound horses move is a vital step
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Understanding how sound horses move is a vital step

Researchers looked at the behaviours shown by horses not in discomfort, and how they differ to those who are

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August 01, 2024
Townend's masterclass
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Townend's masterclass

Top combination are foot-perfect across a technical course to add another win to their collection, as future prospects also stand out

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August 01, 2024
Golden future
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Golden future

Against a backdrop of controversy in the wider dressage world, Britain's next generation bring optimism back to the sport with historic wins

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3 mins  |
August 01, 2024
Storming to the supreme
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Storming to the supreme

After being part of the working hunter championship the previous day as a hunt horse, a 27-year-old part-bred becomes the new senior of the show

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August 01, 2024
Alex Bragg
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Alex Bragg

The former farrier is flying high after finishing third at Badminton and has just won Hickstead's eventers' challenge. He tells Becky Murray how he's nurtured the \"suspicious Diva\" to be a major player

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August 01, 2024
TV producer
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TV producer

Melanie Leach on filming Champions - a new series going behind the scenes of jump racing - and why jockeys should be as famous as Formula One stars

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August 01, 2024
Brits rule at the Palace of Versailles
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Brits rule at the Palace of Versailles

The Olympics open with a magnificent eventing showdown, in which the favourites, Britain, take team gold - led by individual bronze medallist Laura Collett - over a fascinating three days of surprises, stories and superb sport

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August 01, 2024
I'll never have another like
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I'll never have another like

Taking a risk in the supreme pays for one rider and a true working hunter, who land the biggest accolade of the show

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August 01, 2024
Study on dressage judges' eye movements could help training
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Study on dressage judges' eye movements could help training

Scientists used eye-tracking technology to assess where judges focus when watching horses perform

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August 01, 2024
Dispute over £21k deposit shows importance of sales contracts
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Dispute over £21k deposit shows importance of sales contracts

A legal case about the return of the deposit after a vetting found the issue could have been avoided

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August 01, 2024
Charlotte's suspension a wake-up call for the sport
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Charlotte's suspension a wake-up call for the sport

The double Olympic champion has withdrawn from the Paris Olympic team after a video of her whip use emerged

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August 01, 2024
Gold! Britain does it again
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Gold! Britain does it again

A historic win in the Palace of Versailles as Great Britain takes a fifth Olympic team title and individual bronze

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August 01, 2024
When our farmers went to London
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When our farmers went to London

It's the 75th anniversary of the Piccadilly Hunt ride. Matt Ramsden explains what the protest involved, and relates the tale of its recent celebration

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August 01, 2024
'The Olympics are life-changing'
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'The Olympics are life-changing'

Highs, lows and high drama in an extraordinary setting, says Mark Phillips

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August 01, 2024
'I had to check it's true'
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'I had to check it's true'

Michael Jung is eventing's first three-time Olympic individual gold medallist and Laura Collett claims her first individual honour at a senior championship

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August 01, 2024
'Good enough for gold'
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'Good enough for gold'

Japan play snakes and ladders, while Britain's trio get the job done to bring home the all-important team gold medal

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August 01, 2024
Copycat is a class act
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Copycat is a class act

Two ponies and riders from the unstoppable Team Jinks take home the coveted supreme and reserve spots in this year's final pony showdown

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4 mins  |
August 01, 2024
Impact and planning key factors in critical colic decision-making
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Impact and planning key factors in critical colic decision-making

Researchers have looked into the decision-making process involved in critical cases of colic in horses

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July 11, 2024
Last-minute efforts pay off for Precious
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Last-minute efforts pay off for Precious

A breeder strikes gold at her local county show, and an owner's faith in her Welsh cob mare is repaid

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July 11, 2024
'I spent two months in a brace'
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'I spent two months in a brace'

EIGHT months ago, BE100 winner Tyler Simpson's eventing future hung in the balance. The rider had fallen off a horse at home, landed on his head, broken his neck and fractured five vertebrae.

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July 11, 2024
Ellison scores an emotional first
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Ellison scores an emotional first

An unconventional gelding wins Norfolk's feature class and a missed holiday flight has its benefits

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July 11, 2024
Begg bags memorable double
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Begg bags memorable double

Debutants are on top form as the next generation of riders and horses step into the spotlight

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July 11, 2024
Glamourdale's back
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Glamourdale's back

The world champions look in fantastic form ahead of the Paris Olympics as Britain’s up-and-coming horses impress in Aachen’s Nations’ Cup

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July 11, 2024
Community urged to work together for off-road riding
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Community urged to work together for off-road riding

Two recent examples show that taking the right action can help restore access to important safe places to ride

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July 11, 2024
Irish Paris riders lead the way
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Irish Paris riders lead the way

Ireland's \"best team\" land the Nations' Cup, with British pairs also on good form

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July 11, 2024
A metabolic master
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A metabolic master

The liver is tough and versatile, but signs of disease in horses are often subtle until it is advanced, and so it can be devastating. Angela Jones MRCVS explains

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4 mins  |
July 11, 2024
Hidden disability scheme to help sport's inclusivity
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Hidden disability scheme to help sport's inclusivity

British Dressage says it is proud to join the scheme to give more opportunities

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July 11, 2024
Eventer's disappointment as Paris place changes hands
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Eventer's disappointment as Paris place changes hands

A combination were unable to achieve their last Olympic qualifying result after being eliminated across country

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July 11, 2024
Full steam ahead for Paris as the Olympics approach
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Full steam ahead for Paris as the Olympics approach

Riders, organisers and support teams are now on the last lap of preparation for the Games

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July 11, 2024
'Talking and tech improve the sport'
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'Talking and tech improve the sport'

Philip Surl on officials’ roles, how the sport has changed and more

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July 11, 2024