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Romelus shows star quality
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Romelus shows star quality

Jessica Burke's stunning sevenyear-old gelding enjoys the spotlight as these new-look championships receive great acclaim

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3 mins  |
August 22, 2024
Honey creates supreme buzz
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Honey creates supreme buzz

An 11-year-old Welsh section D broodmare in the same home since a foal goes through the card to lift the overall Welsh supreme spoils

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4 mins  |
August 22, 2024
Stratton speeds to Victory
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Stratton speeds to Victory

A tight crosscountry time plays into the hands of one intermediate winner, while two Olympians bag double victories

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August 22, 2024
Home-bred hero steals the show
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Home-bred hero steals the show

Dedicated combinations and rising stars overcome challenges to deliver standout performances

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August 22, 2024
Boxing clever
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Boxing clever

Choosing the right size of horsebox comes down to one key factor - how much you want it to carry. Bethany Stone weighs up the options

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4 mins  |
August 22, 2024
'You can spin him to anything'
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'You can spin him to anything'

An ultra-fast gelding scorches to victory with Ireland’s Harry Allen, while Olli Fletcher steps up with a seriously impressive prospect

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August 22, 2024
Charles strikes gold again
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Charles strikes gold again

Barely a fortnight after winning team gold at the Paris Olympics, 25-yearold Harry Charles caps an \"incredible summer\" with a spectacular home win

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August 22, 2024
Youth leader for Power of Polo
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Youth leader for Power of Polo

Jhemar Jonas on how horses have taught him compassion, power in vulnerability, why violence is never the answer - and the joy of scoring goals

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August 22, 2024
Vets face ethical dilemmas treating competition horses
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Vets face ethical dilemmas treating competition horses

Research reveals the challenges faced by vets who are working with sport horses used in competition

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August 22, 2024
Pentathlon's goodbye to the riding phase
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Pentathlon's goodbye to the riding phase

Showjumping was part of the sport at the Paris Olympics for the last time

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August 22, 2024
Ready, steady, GO
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Ready, steady, GO

Never mind the prospect of a fearsome cross-country course, managing a quirky horse in the start box can be just as nerve-racking. Ellie Hughes asks top riders to reveal their tactics

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6 mins  |
August 22, 2024
Signs of stress
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Signs of stress

Stereotypies are born of distress, not malice, and horses who display such behaviours deserve understanding. Rebecca HamiltonFletcher MRCVS explains why they develop and how they should be approached

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August 22, 2024
Laura Collett
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Laura Collett

From the \"horrific\" last-day nerves to walking through Champions Park, the double Paris medallist debriefs with Pippa Roome

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August 22, 2024
Show Judges Must Act To Combat Equine Obesity And Dispel Myths
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Show Judges Must Act To Combat Equine Obesity And Dispel Myths

Representatives of showing organisations and societies, as well as judges, vets and other professionals, met at the Agria Royal International on 24 July to discuss the progress of the Weigh to Win scheme, a Horse Trust initiative, under which horses and ponies in the healthiest body condition receive awards.

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August 08, 2024
'It's all about trust'
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'It's all about trust'

Dalera does it again, while Lottie Fry boosts Britain's medal tally

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August 08, 2024
Shaw pulls a Blinder
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Shaw pulls a Blinder

A flawless show hunter takes the overall crown, Welsh ponies are the ones to beat in the ever-popular supremes and age proves no barrier in amateur ranks

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August 08, 2024
Saunders' SOS call answered
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Saunders' SOS call answered

A competitor gets the shock of her life as she's crowned rider of the year for the first time, while a former HOYS in-hand star books his return under saddle

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August 08, 2024
I suspect I have bred a townie'
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I suspect I have bred a townie'

How long do you persist in insisting a reluctant child should enjoy horses as much as you do, ponders Tessa Waugh, as she settles for one last roll of the dice before she'll throw in the towel

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August 08, 2024
On all four feet
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On all four feet

Developments in surgery now allow for certain fractures to be repaired under sedation only, allowing vets to avoid the use of general anaesthetic. Phil Cramp MRCVS explains when standing fracture repair is an option

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4 mins  |
August 08, 2024
Chris Collins
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Chris Collins

Excellence, respect and friendship - few riders embody the values of Olympism better than the former jockey and event rider. Catherine Austen talks to the decorated race-rider and almost-Olympian

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7 mins  |
August 08, 2024
Future of Olympic legacy riding centre is uncertain
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Future of Olympic legacy riding centre is uncertain

No decision has yet been made on the London equestrian centre created after the 2012 Games

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August 08, 2024
Jumping gold and dressage bronze as fabulous Olympic Games continue
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Jumping gold and dressage bronze as fabulous Olympic Games continue

Britain has added another team gold, and bronze to its tally in Paris - plus another individual bronze

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August 08, 2024
Rising stars, lasting legends
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Rising stars, lasting legends

The reigning Olympic champions stand their ground, a legendary mare bows out and Britain turns the tide

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5 mins  |
August 08, 2024
Britain's heroes deliver gold
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Britain's heroes deliver gold

Team GB win a showjumping gold for the fourth Olympics in a row as Ben Maher, Scott Brash and Harry Charles execute the first team victory since 2012 in spectacular style

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August 08, 2024
Changing Of The Guard Talk turns to the political landscape and the future of trailhunting at the hound shows
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Changing Of The Guard Talk turns to the political landscape and the future of trailhunting at the hound shows

Talk turns to the political landscape and the future of trailhunting at the hound shows - but despite worries the promise of youth brings a boost to the community,

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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
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
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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6 mins  |
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