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British Olympic gold medallist scores epic eighth four-star win this season
Olympic and world gold team medallist Tom McEwen is having a season to remember, as he records his eighth four-star win.
Top riders speak up in debate over changes to 128cm pony showjumping finals
The decision to move the 128cm showjumping finals away from major spectator events has sparked huge discussion
‘The working hunter ponies’ judge was a masterstroke,’ says Stuart Hollings
Well-respected judge Stuart Hollings reflects on an exciting week of showing action at HOYS, including the decision not to confirm judges until the night before
Brown Drops Civil Suit Against Ex-Wellington International CEO; Both Criticize WLP’s Handling
WELLINGTON, FL—Wellington International’s Lenore Brown, director of sponsorships and vendor sales, has voluntarily withdrawn her civil claims against former CEO Murray Kessler, resolving their months-long legal dispute, which began with a police report filed in February and led to a criminal charge and a civil suit. No payment or other consideration from Kessler was involved
Therapy horses must be treated as ‘active participants’ not ‘tools’
Researchers have reviewed literature on the human-animal therapeutic relationship to understand “both sides of the interaction”
Why Gemma Stevens is set to be even more competitive after Burghley win
Gemma Stevens, the 2026 Burghley winner, talks about finally securing “a big B”, her five-star journey, the unassuming horse who’s given her two top-level wins, his dam and siblings
This top-of-the-wings leap was my HOYS 2026 highlight – what was yours?
H&H showjumping editor Jennifer Donald shares her highlights and stand-out wins from HOYS 2026
What’s in this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 15 October
This week’s Horse & Hound, on sale Thursday 15 October, features in-depth reporting from the Horse of the Year Show and much more
Incidents at HOYS prompted rules reminder on behaviour, underage drinking and unaccompanied children
British Showjumping (BS) said it was “disappointing” members had to be contacted to remind them of “key” rules on behaviour, alcohol consumption and unaccompanied children, after a number of incidents at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS).
How do UK sport horse auctions stand against European versions? H&H investigates
In this second part of a new series investigating the current UK horse sales market, H&H has looked at auctions
Rio Olympic horse’s clone wins with new rider: ‘There’s a bit of dynasty’
Chilli Morning III, one of three Chilli Morning clones, has moved to a new rider. The nine-year-old gelding, owned by Chris and Lisa Stone, has switched from Alex Hua Tian to world number one Tim Price. Chilli Morning III made his British Eventing debut in 2023 with Alex, who has produced him to three-star. Their last event together was the intermediate at Bishop Burton in May, where they finished 14th. Tim took on the ride this autumn and their first event together was the open novice at Pontispool on 13 September.
Mark Bluman Believes, Therefore His Is (the Winner)
If Mark Bluman is familiar with William James, he likely finds common ground with the turn-of-the-century American psychologist and philosopher who famously gave the lecture “The Will to Believe.” In it, James argued that the evidence for whether certain beliefs are true depends first on adopting those beliefs without evidence—especially during tasks that require confidence
Sharon White Takes Claus 63 From “Bad Dressage” to the Top of the Podium
Sharon White has always believed in her partner, Claus 63. But she’s also had to play a bit of a long game. Having imported the 14-year-old Holsteiner from Germany as a 5-year-old, White spent a lot of time balancing the gelding’s clear athleticism with his naturally intense personality. “We did some really bad dressage for
‘Such a buzz!’: HOYS grand prix results in edge-of-your-seat jump-off
British rider Jodie Hall McAteer and Hardessa claimed the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) leading showjumper of the year grand prix for the second time in four years on Sunday (11 October 2026).
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The LGCT is Abdel Saïd’s Roman Empire
Belgium’s Abdel Saïd had the championship title on his brain as he stormed to victory in the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) Grand Prix of Rome on Sunday. And, he joked, so did his mount, Wathnan Quaker Brimbelles Z. “I am very proud of my horse. He was on the ball with me today. I
EIC Up Too Jacco Blue Gives a Good Feeling in Oslo
Max Kühner is up to winning in Norway—on EIC Up Too Jacco Blue. The Austrian and his partner of six years took the first leg of 13 in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Western European League 2026/2027 season on Sunday at the Agria Oslo Horse Show. It’s their second five-star GP win of 2026, following their LGCT in Paris title in June, and puts then clearly on track to qualifying for the Final in Gothenburg out of the gate.
HOYS supreme pony win for young Whitaker with not a fence in sight!
Thistledown Wood Owl and Gracie-May Whitaker landed the supreme pony title at the 2026 Horse of the Year Show (HOYS).
Harlow White leads Connemara clean-up in HOYS junior mountain and moorland showdown
Harlow White and King Bunowen Castle Ali took the 2026 Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) junior mountain and moorland (M&M) crown in a one-two championship for Connemaras.
‘I can’t believe it’: rider takes second HOYS championship in two days
Tandridge State Affair has been crowned show pony champion at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), giving his 15-year-old rider her second tricolour in two days.
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