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The most magical edition
Horse & Hound

The most magical edition

A breeder's first to get home-bred to HOYS lifts the ultimate native accolade, while Welsh ponies keep their knees up to dominate over fences

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6 mins  |
October 12, 2023
'Its beauty was in its simplicity'
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'Its beauty was in its simplicity'

Jodie Hall McAteer on format and an epic week at the \"pinnacle of the year\"

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2 mins  |
October 12, 2023
'I've thought about winning for years'
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'I've thought about winning for years'

A first HOYS title comes after 10 years of trying, one rider steps in for her injured sister and multimillion pound offers flood in for the seven-year-old champion

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4 mins  |
October 12, 2023
A huge achievement
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A huge achievement

Hollie Gerken accumulates an incredible haul of ribbons and an \"almost perfect\" pony lands a second title

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5 mins  |
October 12, 2023
Safe passing of horses helps win HGV driver of the year award
Horse & Hound

Safe passing of horses helps win HGV driver of the year award

A logistics company included a horse in its challenge to assess how lorry drivers deal with vulnerable road users

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2 mins  |
October 12, 2023
Could artificial intelligence be used in horse sport?
Horse & Hound

Could artificial intelligence be used in horse sport?

Tech such as that used in other sports was a talking point at the Europeans

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1 min  |
October 12, 2023
Most livery owners would support licensing scheme
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Most livery owners would support licensing scheme

A survey found that a majority of owners would welcome a mandatory licensing scheme, which could benefit welfare

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1 min  |
October 12, 2023
'Carl Hester needs a knighthood'
Horse & Hound

'Carl Hester needs a knighthood'

Pammy Hutton on why the dressage world is so lucky to have Carl Hester

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2 mins  |
October 12, 2023
Castra displays her feminine charm
Horse & Hound

Castra displays her feminine charm

Girl power prevails in the as championship two classy mares dazzle en route to the top two spots

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2 mins  |
October 12, 2023
Hyde Park lands the big one
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Hyde Park lands the big one

A consistent gelding finally achieves supreme status after taking his third hack of the year title on the same spot

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6 mins  |
October 12, 2023
Progress made towards diversity of equestrianism
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Progress made towards diversity of equestrianism

Campaigners report positive news in drive for change as the governing body takes action

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2 mins  |
October 05, 2023
'I'm so excited for next year'
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'I'm so excited for next year'

Germany triumphs, despite it not all going seamlessly, and there's plenty for the British squad to celebrate, too

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7 mins  |
October 05, 2023
'It's a funny old game'
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'It's a funny old game'

The pre-dawn malaise and pouring rain evaporate as Tessa Waugh relishes a morning's autumn hunting - even when her pony gets a bit frisky and things don't go entirely to plan

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2 mins  |
October 05, 2023
Exciting times as two major championships move venues
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Exciting times as two major championships move venues

The dressage and showjumping winter championships are moving from Hartpury to Addington Equestrian in 2024

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2 mins  |
October 05, 2023
Goodbye, my friend: reporter is laid to rest
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Goodbye, my friend: reporter is laid to rest

PYECOMBE, West Sussex, came to a halt on 30 September for a final goodbye to reporter and former H&H showjumping editor Penny Richardson, who died on 9 November 2020, aged 68.

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1 min  |
October 05, 2023
A different pace of life
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A different pace of life

Many racehorses go on to have fruitful second careers once they retire from the track, but the transition isn't without challenges, as Alex Robinson discovers

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7 mins  |
October 05, 2023
When the horse wobbles
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When the horse wobbles

Equine neurological emergencies are thankfully rare in the UK, but are serious and dangerous when they do happen. Jessica Thurston MRCVS explains why they might occur

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6 mins  |
October 05, 2023
Jay and Paige Buxton
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Jay and Paige Buxton

Riders who are making a living form the backbone of our sport and some face big challenges every day. Jennifer Donald meets an inspirational couple

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October 05, 2023
Farndon finds his feet
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Farndon finds his feet

A gelding comes into his own as top-class combinations head to East Anglia for a valuable long-format prep run

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4 mins  |
October 05, 2023
Links confirmed between equine weight and airway restriction
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Links confirmed between equine weight and airway restriction

A study has identified correlation between excess weight and changes to the structures of equine upper airways

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2 mins  |
October 05, 2023
Vets have a key role in changing owner behaviour
Horse & Hound

Vets have a key role in changing owner behaviour

Changing hearts and minds to improve equine welfare was a key topic at a major vets' conference

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2 mins  |
October 05, 2023
'Quirky' mare is worth the wait
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'Quirky' mare is worth the wait

The feature class results in a surprise watershed victory while a mare proves well suited to being produced in the UK

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2 mins  |
October 05, 2023
Breeders' dreams realised
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Breeders' dreams realised

A pair of driven Shetlands break barriers, a Connemara is the gift who keeps on giving and half-sisters prevail under saddle

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9 mins  |
October 05, 2023
Manilla breaches new heights
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Manilla breaches new heights

Combinations bloom to new levels of success at the senior Home Nations, while non-traditional dressage types excel elsewhere

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4 mins  |
October 05, 2023
It started with an in-hand ticket
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It started with an in-hand ticket

For some horses and ponies, their experience of HOYS begins when they are youngsters. Alex Robinson learns why some young animals were aimed for the in-hand supreme prior to becoming successful in ridden ranks

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3 mins  |
September 28, 2023
Lured to Lincolnshire
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Lured to Lincolnshire

Ros Canter has put this county on the map as prime turf for an equestrian set-up, says Madeleine Silver, with Cotswolds allure at a fraction of the price

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6 mins  |
September 28, 2023
'I sort-of remember how to do it'
Horse & Hound

'I sort-of remember how to do it'

After a summer spent almost exclusively out of the saddle, H€9H hunting editor Catherine Austen recovers from a first morning back out with hounds and commends saint” Flynn for his relative readiness

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2 mins  |
September 28, 2023
Showing societies unite against 'abusive' social media posts
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Showing societies unite against 'abusive' social media posts

Those who are online friends with the creator have been told they cannot be judges

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2 mins  |
September 28, 2023
Hundreds take to the roads in annual awareness rides
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Hundreds take to the roads in annual awareness rides

The Pass Wide and Slow campaign has hailed a successful event again in 2023

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1 min  |
September 28, 2023
Top coach's relief as probe clears her of rapping horses
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Top coach's relief as probe clears her of rapping horses

The Irish trainer said she welcomed the eventual publication of the judge's report

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September 28, 2023