A childhood spent in the saddle sparks special memories. Here’s a snapshot of the halcyon days before busy traffic, health and safety, and comfy girths
A childhood spent in the saddle sparks special memories. Here’s a snapshot of the halcyon days before busy traffic, health and safety, and comfy girths
H&H’s hunting columnist on pandemic pressures, and horse and hound wellbeing
Many of yesteryear’s top riders are now enshrined in legend. Here’s the pick of some of our readers’ memories of the stars of their time
Many of yesteryear’s top riders are now enshrined in legend. Here’s the pick of some of our readers’ memories of the stars of their time
Riders are returning in full force to the new-look national sport, while British and Irish competitors are already making an impact overseas, by Penny Richardson and Jennifer Donald
Riders are returning in full force to the new-look national sport, while British and Irish competitors are already making an impact overseas
With the Derby and Oaks taking place behind closed doors at the Surrey racecourse, it’s set to be a very different meeting this year, but the horses will remain the stars of the show. Carl Evans takes a look
With the Derby and Oaks taking place behind closed doors at the Surrey racecourse, it’s set to be a very different meeting this year, but the horses will remain the stars of the show. Carl Evans takes a look
It can be easy to forget about your own fitness when you are focused on keeping your horse in peak condition. Here, sports therapist Debbie Rolmanis explains the importance of a rider’s core — and busts some misconceptions about it
Sports therapist Debbie Rolmanis explains the importance of a rider’s core — and busts some misconceptions about it
Looking back at black and white photos of the dressage supremo competing on grass, or aboard his coloured ride from the 1980s Jolly Dolly, you’d be excused for struggling to recognise the Olympic gold medal-winning rider. To celebrate Carl Hester’s 52nd birthday today (29 June), we’ve dug deep into the archives to chart his rise to the top
Looking back at black and white photos of the dressage supremo competing on grass, or aboard his coloured ride from the 1980s Jolly Dolly, you’d be excused for struggling to recognise the Olympic gold medal-winning rider
The commentator and broadcaster gives his insight on how to return the sport to our screens
Jim Crowley was champion Flat jockey in 2016 and is the retained rider for leading owner Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum. The former National Hunt jockey enjoyed six victories at this year’s Royal Ascot, including the Group One King’s Stand Stakes on Battaash.
The jockey reflects on his most successful Royal Ascot to date
As midges spread a deadly equine virus through Thailand, Professor Debra Archer MRCVS discusses the risk of a UK outbreak
As midges spread a deadly equine virus through Thailand, Professor Debra Archer MRCVS discusses the risk of a UK outbreak