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Meet Pippa Funnell

Find out all about Pippa’s family life, training with William and the relaunch of her children’s books   As one of ... Read Article

Laura Collett

Gumption, talent and serious hard work – find out more about Laura Collett’s early riding career

She’s just claimed her second five-star title in as many years, and her efforts were enough to put Great Britain ... Read Article

Scott Brash

Five things you didn’t know about Scott Brash

How much do you know about British showjumping’s shining star, Scott Brash? From a tiny village in Scotland to the ... Read Article

Mark Todd Land Rover team

Q&A with Mark Todd

This extraordinary Kiwi answers your most pressing questions The factfile Name: Sir Mark Todd KNZM CBE Date of birth: 1 ... Read Article

Ben Hobday

Ten minutes with Ben Hobday

Ever wondered what eventing star Ben Hobday would do if horses were out of the picture? He answers all the ... Read Article

Nicky Fletcher, owner of Equisafety

Ten minutes with Nicky Fletcher

She’s the woman behind one of the most iconic high-vis clothing brands on the market, Equisafety. From technical fabrics to ... Read Article

Meet Monty Roberts

Monty Roberts, famously known as the man who listens to horses, talks to Georgia Guerin about his life and where ... Read Article

Ten minutes with Charlotte Dujardin

From dream days off to desert island must-haves, Charlotte Dujardin reveals the answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ... Read Article

Meet Sophie Wells, Paralympic gold medallist

I’m a classified Grade IV para dressage rider because I was born with amniotic band syndrome. Before I was born, ... Read Article

Meet Sam Wilmott, War Horse Puppeteer

Georgia Guerin went to the New London Theatre to see War Horse, then popped backstage to speak to puppeteer Sam ... Read Article

Behind the scenes: spring/summer gear guide 2019

Ever wondered what happens on a fashion shoot? Rachel Dyke reveals what happened when Team H&R went on location to ... Read Article

Meet Pippa Funnell

Horse&Rider spoke to Pippa Funnell to find out what it is she really loves about eventing I first wore the ... Read Article

Meet Piggy March

I’ve ridden for as long as I can remember and my first pony was called Sunny, but was also fondly ... Read Article

Meet Nicola Naylor, Para dressage rider

Riding a dressage test can be daunting enough, but imagine doing it in the pitch black. Charlotte Anderson met blind ... Read Article

A day in the life of Emily King

What does a typical day look like for one of eventing’s rising stars? Emily gives us a sneak peek into ... Read Article

Ten minutes with Lucinda Green

FACTFILE Name: Lucinda Green MBE Date of birth: 7 November 1953 Hometown: Andover, Hampshire Notable achievements: Six-time Badminton winner, two-time ... Read Article

Ten minutes with William Fox-Pitt

FACTFILE Name: William Fox-Pitt Date of birth: 2 January, 1969 Hometown: Hampstead, London and Nonington, Kent, but now based in ... Read Article

William Fox-Pitt’s words of wisdom

More than 30 years at the forefront of eventing has given William a unique insight into its inner workings. He ... Read Article

Michael Jung and Sam

10 minutes with Michael Jung

From the most memorable moment of his career so far to how he unwinds away from the yard, Michael Jung ... Read Article

Mark Todd

Ten minutes with Mark Todd

Name: Sir Mark Todd KNZM CBE Date of birth: 1 March 1956 Hometown: Cambridge, New Zealand, but based in Swindon, ... Read Article

Valegro’s visits to Hartpury

Valegro’s visits to Hartpury

Dr Kathryn Nankervis, who oversees all treatment at Hartpury Equine Therapy Centre, shares the inside scoop on her celebrity client’s ... Read Article

Natasha Baker MBE interview: Preparing for competition

Natasha Baker MBE was catapulted into the limelight following her double Olympic gold medal win at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Read Article

Andrew Nicholson interview: Preparing for competition

New Zealand's Andrew Nicholson is one of the most natural horsemen to have ever graced the equestrian sporting world. With a serene exterior that belies an intensely competitive core, Nicholson has had an incredibly successful career so far, collecting no less than three Olympic medals and three World Championship medals. Read Article

Equine Escapes

A short flight from Gatwick to Malaga was all it took to land me in bright sunshine ready for my four-day riding adventure on the Cortijo Las Minas Health with Horses programme. Read Article

DIY Christmas gifts

It can be hard to know what to get a horsey friend or livery yard owner who seems to have everything. A handmade gift can be just the thing to treat anyone on your list. What's more, it can be fun to get crafty making these gift ideas and get you into the Christmas spirit, too. Read Article

The Dressage Convention Round-up

Didn't manage to make it to The Dressage Convention 2015? Don't panic! Horse&Rider brings you a round-up from all the action. Read Article

Challenging the status-quo in equine welfare

With the theme of the day at The World Horse Welfare Conference 2015 focusing on challenging the status-quo in equine welfare, it was set to be a day filled with topical debate and discussion. Read Article

Céleste’s Hickstead Blog – It’s derby time!

H&R's Staff Writer and showjumping fanatic Céleste Wilkins tells you everything you need to know about the Hickstead Derby. Read Article