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Lucy Eddis’ horsey teen blog: getting back into the swing and hitting full...
After several months of uni, exams and then travelling, my sister Susie announced when I was finally home that she had had enough of doing the dirty work with Cash, and that if I wanted the ride at...
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Hickstead first-timers: army training corp who served in Afghanistan gets...
After serving the country in the armed forces for 17 years, one might consider that Phil Dodds would be ready the lessen the pressure. But not on his watch. Wiltshire-based Phil has well and truly...
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Rebecca Penny: Falling victim to the ‘fat police’ *H&H VIP*
Opinion Great Yorkshire Show (GYS) is always one of my favourites. This year, its special atmosphere turned surreal, as I fell victim to the “fat police”. I’m 5ft tall and wear jodhpurs designed for 11...
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9 things to see, do and buy at the 2018 Royal International Horse Show
Ahead of the highly anticipated BHS Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) (24-29 July), we take a look at nine sure-to-be highlights that you don’t want to miss. 1. Young rider talent What: The Ponies...
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Meet the eight-year-old jockey with five Royal International tickets on...
While most riders would be content with just one ride at the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS), one eight-year-old jockey has managed to secure more than half her ages worth of tickets to the...
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‘There’ll never be another with a trot like his’ — legendary Welsh stallion...
A small but mighty Welsh section C stallion renowned on the showing circuit for his incredible movement and presence has passed away age 21. Tawelfan Red Robin, a liver Chestnut standing at a modest...
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‘A lot of people told us to have her put down’ — quirky Exmoor mare who was...
After taking a malnourished, nervous Exmoor pony under her wing 10 years ago, Rachael Fear’s dream of qualifying for the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) finally came true. The hotel bar manager...
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30,000 gallons of water, 3,500 horses and a quiet tribute to the late Douglas...
All roads lead to Hickstead once again this week (24-29 July) for the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Great Britain at the BHS Royal International Horse Show (RIHS). In anticipation of this most...
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Stuart Hollings: Dodging cover fees and pitiful turnouts *H&H VIP*
Opinion I’m feeling rather pleased with myself — smug, in fact — following my North of England Summer shows. A few years ago, we relocated the series — and not without criticism — to Arena UK, recently...
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Diamonds Are Forever lands second successive Royal International horse supreme
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER, owned by Miss Annabel Jenks and exhibited by Oliver Hood, winner of The British Horse Society Supreme Ridden Horse Championships during The Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of...
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Highland stallion bags supreme pony title at the Royal International Horse Show
BENBREAC OF CROILA, owned by Mrs M Stanford and exhibited by Matthew Cooper, winner of The de la Hey Supreme Ridden Pony Championships during The Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Great Britain at...
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Royal International Horse Show supreme horses hall of fame
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER, owned by Miss Annabel Jenks and exhibited by Oliver Hood, winner of The British Horse Society Supreme Ridden Horse Championships during The Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of...
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Royal International Horse Show supreme ponies: 2002 to 2018
BENBREAC OF CROILA, owned by Mrs M Stanford and exhibited by Matthew Cooper, winner of The de la Hey Supreme Ridden Pony Championships during The Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Great Britain at...
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Louise Bell: What I want in a show hunter *H&H VIP*
Opinion Making my debut on the British Nations Cup dressage team and assessing the ride on some of the UK’s top hunters made for an extra special Royal International. People ask how I switch from one...
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18 winners who reigned at the 2018 Royal International Horse Show
As we wave goodbye to one of the season’s biggest horse shows, the BHS Royal International Horse Show (RIHS), we take a look back at 20 superb combinations who dominated in the show ring. Which duo...
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‘Pony of a lifetime’ reclaims Royal International title 11 years after...
An 18 year-old show pony repeated his winning formula at last weekend’s BHS Royal International Horse Show (RIHS), 11 years after winning the same class with another rider. Roseview Limited Edition...
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Robert Walker: Top horses rarely meet these days *H&H VIP*
Opinion View Point, owned by Jill Day and exhibited by Robert Walker, Champion during the Hunter Championship during in Royal Windsor Horse Show private grounds of Windsor Castle, in Windsor in the...
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Royal Welsh highlights: 9 superb winners who reigned at the legendary show
Senny Kendal (roan section A pony driving) Supreme drivingIt’s the biggest show in the calender for Welsh pony and cob breeders and enthusiasts and this year’s selection of big-moving winners at the...
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Julie Templeton: Accountable for success or failure *H&H VIP*
Opinion This year’s Royal International (RIHS) will be remembered for — among other things — extreme weather, which went from baking to a British weather reality check in the form of a day-long...
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Young jockey overcomes death of ‘beloved’ pony to win at Royal International
While the trials and tribulations of competing horses are familiar to most equestrians, 13-year-old show rider Alicia-Lily Roberts has certainly had her fare share of heartache and disappointment. But...
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