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'I have to confess, I did shed a tear'
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'I have to confess, I did shed a tear'

After a 13-year wait, Great Britain bring the Nations Cup home-and there wasn't a dry eye in the house

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4 mins  |
August 03, 2023
Rocking result for Red the legend
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Rocking result for Red the legend

A hogged cob hoping to go one better and a home-bred plaited mare lift the top two spots in the overall supreme

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2 mins  |
August 03, 2023
Tiger pounces to win
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Tiger pounces to win

The youngest rider in the hunter championship steps up to seal top honours aboard her mother's small hunter, while a mannerly middleweight is reserve

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August 03, 2023
Dreammaker gallops to glory
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Dreammaker gallops to glory

A seasoned working hunter steals the show in the pony supreme, ahead of a novice show pony mare who belies her lack of experience to shine

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4 mins  |
August 03, 2023
Move over for Brilliant Will
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Move over for Brilliant Will

Young talent shines throughout the week, as two supreme firsttimers land top honours in the final reckoning of the show

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5 mins  |
August 03, 2023
On the hop
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On the hop

A horse on three legs is a clear cause for concern. Sarah Woods MRCVS explains the possible causes of serious lameness and how it should be handled

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5 mins  |
August 03, 2023
Flying Tinker II
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Flying Tinker II

Mark Edwards' 15.3hh home-bred has 75 wins to his name and is described as the coolest horse on the circuit. Jennifer Donald meets the \"little cracker\"

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2 mins  |
August 03, 2023
The Horse Trust CEO
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The Horse Trust CEO

Jeanette Allen on heading up the world's oldest equine charity, changing horses' lives and a right royal faux-pas

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August 03, 2023
Davy Harvey
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Davy Harvey

This talented dressage rider is on a roll. Polly Bryan hears how he continues to surprise himself

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7 mins  |
August 03, 2023
'One of the best weeks of my life'
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'One of the best weeks of my life'

John Whitaker reflects on two momentous wins and ponders the blood rule

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August 03, 2023
'Promote top horses' personalities'
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'Promote top horses' personalities'

Pammy Hutton on ways to improve public perception of equestrianism

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2 mins  |
August 03, 2023
New faces and old hands to represent Britain in Europe
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New faces and old hands to represent Britain in Europe

The squad has been announced for the para dressage championships, which run in Germany in September

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August 03, 2023
New standard for equestrian air jackets on the way
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New standard for equestrian air jackets on the way

Work has started on a new standard for those products made specifically for equestrians' use

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August 03, 2023
Future of our Nations Cup hangs in the balance
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Future of our Nations Cup hangs in the balance

As H&H went to press, the FEI was deciding whether or not Hickstead would host the competition from next year

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2 mins  |
August 03, 2023
Pidgley packs a punch
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Pidgley packs a punch

Annabella Pidgley spearheads a golden week for Britain’s young riders, with personal bests and medals galore

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3 mins  |
July 27, 2023
Chair of British Horse Loggers
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Chair of British Horse Loggers

Kate Mobbs-Morgan on the high emotions of working with horses, and the need for a stubborn streak

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July 27, 2023
A manual for a champion
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A manual for a champion

Caroline Moore’s new book is a thorough, precise guide through her training system, with detailed exercises and performance-enhancing ideas

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July 27, 2023
Windgalls - when to worry
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Windgalls - when to worry

Windgalls can look alarming, but what do horse owners need to know about them and when are they of concern?

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6 mins  |
July 27, 2023
Ellie Hirst
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Ellie Hirst

The 26-year-old is making headway in the working hunter and showjumping spheres from her Norfolk base. Alex Robinson learns about the horses who made her and the ones to watch

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7 mins  |
July 27, 2023
'Good manners go a long way'
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'Good manners go a long way'

Gratitude, mementos and the upcoming Euros are on Piggy March’s mind

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July 27, 2023
Imhotep
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Imhotep

Charlotte Dujardin’s top horse is brilliant, bouncy – but not as bold as he might seem

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July 27, 2023
Bragg brings competition
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Bragg brings competition

EVENT rider Alex Bragg decided to use Bicton’s Foxhunter second round as a warm-up for Nations Cup duties at Haras de Jardy with his five-star mare Quindiva.

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July 20, 2023
Smith keeps it clear
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Smith keeps it clear

A mare steps up to secure a HOYS ticket, while a first season attempting seniors continues to be successful for one rider

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July 20, 2023
Shields scores a Yorkshire hat-trick
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Shields scores a Yorkshire hat-trick

A rider clocks three wins on three rides and riders battle the weather for a thrilling result

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July 20, 2023
Golden result for Pussy Galore
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Golden result for Pussy Galore

Home-breds reign for their breeders while the next generation of major championship victors make their marks in ridden ranks

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7 mins  |
July 20, 2023
The safest course
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The safest course

It might be tempting to self-medicate a horse, but the first step should always be to speak to your vet. Liz Richardson MRCVS explains

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July 20, 2023
Multitasking trainer
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Multitasking trainer

Vet Ilka Gansera-Lévêque on training with Monty Roberts, her jockey grounding, and living \"the American dream\" alongside the giants of the turf in Newmarket

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July 20, 2023
Dan Jocelyn
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Dan Jocelyn

The New Zealand event rider is targeting Paris, 20 years after his last Olympic appearance, and enjoying the sport again after taking a step back to evaluate his business and goals. He talks to Pippa Roome about what keeps him motivated

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July 20, 2023
'The Yorkshire is a big ask for a young horse'
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'The Yorkshire is a big ask for a young horse'

Katie Duxbury on her judging appointment at the 2023 Great Yorkshire

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2 mins  |
July 20, 2023
'Should judges be aided by technology?'
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'Should judges be aided by technology?'

Anna Ross on potential rule changes and some suggestions by the public -

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July 20, 2023