Strong British contingent heads Olympia dressage line-up

Visitors will be able to watch the best of British at Olympia
Visitors will be able to watch the best of British at Olympia
The scales of training — rhythm, suppleness, contact, impulsion, straightness and collection — are the stepping stones we use to train our horses. They help us evaluate where our horses are in their education, and form the basis of how judges assess dressage tests. But progression though these scales is rarely linear, and it can […]
Love both dressage and jumping? Find out why the British Dressage (BD) combined training series could be perfect for you
Love both dressage and jumping? Find out why the British Dressage (BD) combined training series could be perfect for you
If you know of a mare who has made a significant contribution to British breeding, this is your last chance to nominate her for the 2019 Horse & Hound Outstanding Mare Award. This prestigious award will be presented at the British Breeders Awards dinner at London’s Leonardo Royal Hotel on Saturday, 11 January 2019. If […]
The winter game is a high adrenaline alternative to traditional grass polo, and a fascinating sport in itself as we discover…
The winter game is a high adrenaline alternative to traditional grass polo, and a fascinating sport in itself as we discover…
Much as we hate to admit it, not everyone always gets it right when it comes to Christmas presents, especially when it comes to well-meaning equestrian gifts from non-horsey friends and family. We round up some of the horsey Christmas present fails that would have us smiling through gritted teeth come Christmas morning…
We round up some of the horsey Christmas present fails that would have us smiling through gritted teeth come Christmas morning…
Dinner served by Spencer Wilton and Ben Maher is also on offer
2019 has seen several equine stars emerging – here are seven big names that you may not even have heard of before the start of this year.
1. Sintano Van Hof Olympia This nine-year-old son of Sandro Hit has been with Gareth Hughes for some years, but it has been in 2019 that he has really made people sit up and take notice. The talented, bouncy bay, whom Gareth describes as an “out-and-out athlete”, caught the eye when beating Charlotte Dujardin and […]
The nominations open today for the 2019 Horse & Hound outstanding mare award, which will be presented at the British Horse Foundation Awards Dinner at London’s Leonardo Royal Hotel on Saturday, 11 January. If you know of a mare who has made a significant contribution to British breeding, whether she has excelled in sport herself, or […]
We ask international grand prix rider and trainer Anna Ross for her top tips to avoid indoor issues at your next winter show