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9 superstar in-handers who caught the eye last show season
With the cancellation or postponement of all shows for the forseable, it’s going to be a hard few months for the showing community. However, in an attempt to keep our spirits up let’s throw it back to...
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Nurturing mini ridden combinations to success *H&H Plus*
Is the mini ridden combination the hardest nut to crack, and how do you produce one to succeed at top level? Tricia Johnson finds outPonies UK South Spring Show, 5th May 2012, General Views of Pony...
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Cabin crew, a chance Facebook advert and 8 other things you might not know...
In January, H&H went to visit show producers Mark Robert Reeves and Steven Hulston of the Cheshire-based Cuddington stud to see what they’ve been up to over winter and ask about their plans for the...
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The debate over the structure of M&M workers *H&H Plus*
The mountain and moorland working hunter pony classes are some of the most popular and well contended, but how do competitors really feel about the current system? Rebecca Haywood investigates Do you...
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Access all areas: show producers Mark Robert Reeves and Steven Hulston *H&H...
Alex Robinson meets the savvy production duo who are confirming there are still proper horse people in the sportL-R CUDDINGTON CAVALLI Steven Hulston Mark Reeves CUDDINGTON MR BURBERRYAs last month’s...
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#SundaySchool: How can I get my novice horse to work from behind?
Show producer Sam Quiney (pictured) gives her advice on how she encourages her young horses to use their hindlegs correctly when schooling at home*NB: the latest recommendation from the British...
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Top riders who started off in the show ring *H&H Plus*
Some of the world’s best jockeys, eventers, showjumpers and dressage riders started their equestrian careers in the show ring. Tricia Johnson finds out why it’s the perfect foundation...Ponies UK South...
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7 M&M working hunter ponies that jumped to victory last show season
Not only are they easy to keep, low-maintenance (no plaiting, yay) and fun, natives can also be super athletic. Last show season we saw a host of mountain and moorland (M&M) ponies and their plucky...
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Stuart Hollings: The current scenario is more serious *H&H Plus*
As we embark on another decade of showing, we also find ourselves living amid an unprecedented and movie-like crisis with increases of Covid-19 cases reported daily throughout the world. The...
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Showing 2019 nostalgia: best of April — loose horses, floral sashes and a...
While we can’t get out and about to any shows for the foreseeable due to the Coronavirus lockdown, H&H takes a look back at its April 2019 showing reports to bring you our favourite stories, best...
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Life lessons: show producer Kirstine Douglas *H&H Plus*
Kirstine is a leading showing figure who is based in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. She has been producing horses and ponies for just under 30 years and over that time she has won accolades at all major...
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7 Shetland ponies with charisma and cuteness who won last show season (you’ll...
They might be the smallest of the British native breeds but don’t be fooled, a quality Shetland pony is more than capable of taking home a top title in the show ring. Here are seven stunning pint-sized...
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‘If he was in a good mood he was untouchable’ — Farewell to multi-garlanded...
Much loved and hughley successful Welsh section B Muskerry Blue Danube has passed away aged 21 after a bout of colic. The striking roan gelding, known as Billie at home, was crowned mountain and...
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Horse & Hound’s definitive guide to show pony classes *H&H Plus*
In the first of a new online series, Tricia Johnson explains why the British show pony remains the envy of the world, what it takes for a pony to succeed and shares exclusive insight from top judges on...
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Robert Walker: Keep working to stay motivated *H&H Plus*
At the start of the 2020 season, I made a mistake and tempted fate. I remember being so excited that we possibly had the best string of horses we have ever had. I was waking up earlier each day in...
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Carl Hester, Jilly Cooper or hunting three times a week? Choose your...
We all need some light relief from the Covid-19 lockdown, so we invite you to choose your fantasy equestrian lockdown house… which would be your preferred quarantine scenario? For the purposes of the...
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‘I didn’t really ride him, I just hung on’: top riders on their (memorable)...
‘What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’ has never rung so true when it comes to some top riders’ early equestrian memories on ponies... Zara Tindall, eventer (pictured, above) My earliest equestrian...
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Life lessons: Show producer Clare Fitch *H&H Plus*
The show producer on forgetting set shows at crucial times, her techy talents and the winning advice she was given as a child...Clare Fitch at home - New House Farm, Glewstone, Herefordshire, United...
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‘The first time I saw him he took my breath away’: heartbreak after loss of...
Welsh section B gelding Colby Silver Sprite (Toby) has died aged 10. Following a minor hock injury in the paddock, he had a devastating reaction to anti-inflammatory medication. The palomino was a big...
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Throwback: 21 stunning combinations we snapped at the 2019 BSPS winter...
With the BSPS Winter Championships, which is usually held at the end of April, lost due to the coronavirus pandemic, we take a look back at last year’s winning combinations...The British Show Pony...
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