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A prescription for body and soul
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A prescription for body and soul

H&H's hunting editor Catherine Austen discovers a novel about hunting that had passed her by, and is both gripped and inspired

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2 mins  |
December 21, 2023
Former star shines on
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Former star shines on

Two previous stars of the ridden circuit triumph as veterans on their debuts in the big city

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1 min  |
December 21, 2023
Charlotte's back on top
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Charlotte's back on top

It's a British one-two-three as Charlotte Dujardin returns to London to win with Imhotep, on a night that also saw new stars break through

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8 mins  |
December 21, 2023
'He's my horse of a lifetime'
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'He's my horse of a lifetime'

A young Scottish showjumper is on the crest of a wave and emotions run high among the pony riders

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3 mins  |
December 21, 2023
Whitaker shows how it's done
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Whitaker shows how it's done

The legendary John Whitaker says that winning in front of his home crowd “keeps me young” and shows his rivals exactly how to do it – twice

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5 mins  |
December 21, 2023
Williams makes puissance history
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Williams makes puissance history

Guy Williams wins a record fifth puissance at the show, and British riders are off to a flying start

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5 mins  |
December 21, 2023
'I was hungry for the win today'
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'I was hungry for the win today'

Ireland's Daniel Coyle triumphs with his horse of a lifetime and Matt Sampson is crowned the show's leading rider

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3 mins  |
December 21, 2023
'The class everyone wants to win'
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'The class everyone wants to win'

Spectators were treated to \"the best sport you can get\", with Ben Maher leading a British one-two in the World Cup and an Irish show debutant in third

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3 mins  |
December 21, 2023
Vital slumbers
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Vital slumbers

A horse’s sleep patterns vary from our own, but their need for sufficient rest is the same. Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS explains equine sleep behaviour

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7 mins  |
December 21, 2023
Veterinary consultant
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Veterinary consultant

Jane Hastie née Nixon on a fascination with equine structure that began back in childhood, her involvement in the showing world and why she rates the farrier as the most important player in a horse's support network

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3 mins  |
December 21, 2023
Austin O'Connor
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Austin O'Connor

The event rider reflects on his rollercoaster ride to victory at Maryland, why Burghley was devastating, and how he and his not \"over-brave\" horse prevailed to give Ireland its first five-star winner for 58 years. Catherine Austen tells all

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7 mins  |
December 21, 2023
'Grooms deserve reward for all that they do'
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'Grooms deserve reward for all that they do'

Carl Hester on recognising grooms and the London International

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3 mins  |
December 21, 2023
A future in which horses, humans and planet thrive
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A future in which horses, humans and planet thrive

British Equestrian has released the results of its research into the impact of equestrianism on the environment

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1 min  |
December 21, 2023
King as patron in Royal Windsor's show plans
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King as patron in Royal Windsor's show plans

Organisers will also give financial aid to riders to deal with post-Brexit costs

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1 min  |
December 21, 2023
Para riders' aims for more opportunities in showing
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Para riders' aims for more opportunities in showing

Competitors say they'd like more of a level playing field at higher-level competitions

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2 mins  |
December 21, 2023
Experts make proposals to strengthen helmet testing
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Experts make proposals to strengthen helmet testing

An FEI helmet working group has made recommendations on testing criteria and an improved injury reporting system

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2 mins  |
December 21, 2023
Concerns raised at 'miserable failure' from flagship show
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Concerns raised at 'miserable failure' from flagship show

Top riders complain about issues at this year's Europeans and the World Cup

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2 mins  |
December 21, 2023
Owners of horse who severed leg on mirror call for more regulation
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Owners of horse who severed leg on mirror call for more regulation

The promising young gelding had to be put down after he kicked out at the mirror in his owners' arena

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3 mins  |
December 21, 2023
Law changes on live transport to slaughter make progress
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Law changes on live transport to slaughter make progress

The UK and European Union governments have both announced legislative changes that affect equine transport

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1 min  |
December 14, 2023
Horse welfare is key as new dressage rules introduced
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Horse welfare is key as new dressage rules introduced

British Dressage has reviewed its policies and brought in changes for the 2024 rulebook

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2 mins  |
December 14, 2023
Riders call for leading sport sponsor to ask for change
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Riders call for leading sport sponsor to ask for change

Vets, judges and riders are calling on Longines to put pressure on the FEI to make changes

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2 mins  |
December 14, 2023
Dreaming of a white Christmas
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Dreaming of a white Christmas

Snow delays play havoc as the country is blanketed in the white stuff, but the meet goes ahead on foot and Tessa Waugh sees the beauty in the snow and the scenery

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2 mins  |
December 14, 2023
What a feeling!
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What a feeling!

World number 12 Richard Vogel describes winning his first Rolex grand prix as \"unbelievable\" while Ireland's rising star tops the podium

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4 mins  |
December 14, 2023
Tales from the countryside
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Tales from the countryside

Nostalgia to one generation, new to another - there's plenty of enchanting and instructive children's hunting fiction to be found, says Rory Knight Bruce

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7 mins  |
December 14, 2023
The happiest of days
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The happiest of days

The North Cotswold's hunt horse day - which raises funds to buy hunt horses is a rip-roaring success despite foggy conditions

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6 mins  |
December 14, 2023
Festive fun and games
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Festive fun and games

Christmas is a time of fun, festivities, food and, in some cases, misadventure. Things don't always go quite according to plan for our dedicated vets...

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7 mins  |
December 14, 2023
Hughie
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Hughie

Showjumpingbred but mistaken for a thoroughbred, Hughie's versatility has made him a West Norfolk legend

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2 mins  |
December 14, 2023
Pantomime producer
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Pantomime producer

Nicky de Neumann on running away to the circus with her childhood pony, the freebie pantomime star and creating the magic of Cinderella on horseback

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3 mins  |
December 14, 2023
Henrietta Knight
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Henrietta Knight

With the popular racehorse trainer returning to the fray, this National Hunt specialist tells Kate Johnson about her foolproof training tactic, her ambitious plans to win more big races and a certain lucky blue suit

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6 mins  |
December 14, 2023
The stars who steal the show
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The stars who steal the show

For every equine movie blockbuster, there's a host of talented, superbly trained and biddable horses that produce the magic. Bernard Bale uncovers the equine actors who deserve their place in the spotlight

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7 mins  |
December 14, 2023