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‘I was so lucky to have him in my life’: young rider’s heartbreak as pony of...
The Till family’s 2019 Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) supreme champion Drakemyre Puttin On The Ritz (Alfie) — one of the most prolific show ponies of the present day — has died from colitis aged...
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Stuart Hollings: ‘Take up the challenge or pay the price’ *H&H Plus*
Stuart Hollings encourages riders to up their game in the ringALTHOUGH the 2021 showing calendar has met with disruption – as some county shows will not be taking place and other events have either...
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Royal International Horse Show 2021 showing judges confirmed
Judges have been confirmed for the showing classes at the 2021 Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) to be held at the All England Showground, Hickstead, from Wednesday 20 to Sunday 25 July 2021. The...
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Kevin Cousins and Christina Gillett: the pony producers with an enviable...
Not everyone can make it work in life, love and business, but two pony producers are proving it’s possible. Alex Robinson meets the successful couple with an enviable Hickstead tallyWITH more producers...
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‘We thought he’d broken his leg’: stallion who survived blackthorn poisoning...
A Welsh section A stallion who nearly died from blackthorn poisoning was pulled forward to take reserve supreme in the Price Family in-hand supreme qualifier at NPS XI’s Heart of England Show (23...
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H&H’s guide to working hunter pony classes: how to present your pony and nail...
Have you ever watched a working hunter pony (WHP) class and wondered what it was that made the winning animal stand out from the crowd? Whether you’re aiming for your first WHP class or want to improve...
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H&H’s guide to M&M working hunter pony classes: how to ride each breed and...
If you own a native pony with a pop perhaps you should consider showing him or her over sticks in mountain and moorland (M&M) working hunter pony (WHP) classes. The following expert insight will...
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The Queen and her granddaughter head national Royal Windsor entries
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II pats a horse on its nose at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.The Queen and her granddaughter head a stellar line-up of national Royal Windsor Horse Show entries (1-4 July)....
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Rebecca Penny: ‘All you have to do is turn up and it’s no laughing matter ’...
RIHS qualifiers need to become more competitive, says Rebecca PennyAS I write this I have seven shows looming over an eight-day period – obviously not with the same horses. I don’t know whether to...
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Julie Templeton: ‘Come over from the dark side’ *H&H Plus*
Show organisers need to move with the times, says Julie Templeton IT’S that time in the show season when entries take up a considerable amount of everyone’s routine. It’s especially laborious for...
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H&H’s guide to intermediate showing classes: which class should you go in and...
With riders up to the age of 25 being able to compete, the three intermediate flat classes plus the intermediate working hunter class are arguably some of the most competitive in showing. If you’re...
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H&H’s guide on how to impress the judges on an ex-racehorse
Showing classes specifically for ex-racehorses have grown in popularity in recent years, as more and more horses take to the ring after careers on the track. If you’re looking to show your ex-racer...
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‘He made our wildest dreams come true’: Farewell to pioneering maxi cob and...
The legendary show cob Hallmark IX (Brandy) has been put down aged 17 after a short illness. The prolific gelding enjoyed illustrious careers as both a lightweight cob and a maxi cob, standing supreme...
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Sir Henry steps up at Midlands Counties *H&H Plus*
A hack stallion is HOYS bound, an Exmoor nets a section title and a show team rack up four qualifier wins at Midland Counties, held at Arena UK, LincsA STUNNING young stallion headed a quality-filled...
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Simon Reynolds: ‘Way of going should reflect type’ *H&H Plus*
Simon Reynolds on the dangers of too much travelling and keeping hunters’ way of going true to typeAT the past few shows I have attended as both a judge and a competitor, I was pleased to see that...
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Bloomfield Valhalla: a brilliant showman with manners to burn out hunting...
After being scouted as a potential superstar by one of the best producers in the game, this upstanding middleweight and hunt horse is yet to let anyone down. Alex Robinson speaks to his connections,...
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Hallmark IX: a special H&H tribute to this legendary cob *H&H Plus*
From being measured out to being hit by a car, six-time HOYS winner Hallmark IX thrived regardless of what was thrown at him. Alex Robinson speak to the connections of this unforgettable show...
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#SundaySchool: how to ride side-saddle
Leading show horse producer Jayne Ross gives her advice on how to get the best out of a horse when riding sideways Jayne has won the supreme titles at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) and Royal...
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Glorious return for Oliver at Three Counties following a freak road accident...
Teamwork makes the dream work for one showing royalist, who returns to the ring in triumph after a particularly turbulent year, at the Three Counties Equine, Three Counties Showground, Worcs CLAIRE...
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Katie Jerram-Hunnable: ‘We’re in a judging crisis’ *H&H Plus*
We’re desperately in need of new judges, warns Katie Jerram-Hunnable KEEPING everyone safe in the show ring has meant changes in the way classes are run. In some cases, this means riders warming up in...
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