Pammy Hutton: Objective dressage judging is sacrosanct [H&H VIP]
Our dressage columnist reflects on where where you ride in a class can affect your mark and some changes for the better
Pammy Hutton is joint principal of Talland School of Equitation and an international dressage rider and trainer. She has also competed internationally in eventing. Pammy is the daughter of the late Molly Sivewright, is married to Brian Hutton and mother to successful dressage riders Charlie and Pippa. A regular Horse & Hound columnist, you can read Pammy’s views in the magazine or digital subscribers can view them online below.
Our dressage columnist reflects on where where you ride in a class can affect your mark and some changes for the better
Our dressage columnist reflects on what she believes to be an unfair decision for a para rider, who hopes to train as an instructor
From 'mad' rules to questionable additional show costs, Pammy Hutton covers a range of hot dressage topics in her latest column
Horse & Hound's dressage columnist looks forward to a busy summer and reflects on the quality and quantity of shows ahead
H&H's dressage columnist looks at the British riding school system and what the future hold for it
H&H's dressage columnist welcomes thoughts from World Horse Welfare on monitoring levels of possible abuse within the sport
H&H's dressage columnist is feeling in the Christmas spirit and gives some useful advice to those buying a new horse
H&H's dressage columnist is fed up of an overused phrase in training and reflects on how suppressing emotions can affect rider performance
Legendary rider and trainer Pammy Hutton says being more pushy is sometimes the answer for parents of young dressage riders
H&H’s columnist heaps praise on the British WEG dressage team and discusses the importance of a straight seat
H&H's dressage columnist tries to make sense of the wildcard system, the next generation and owning a horse competing for another country
H&H's expert columnist discusses why BD needs more top level riders, her success at the Hickstead Premier League, whips and qualifications
H&H's dressage columnist questions whether funding might be better spent on elite riders' regular trainers, rather than having an official team trainer
H&H's magazine columnist discusses why top riders deserve big backing and wonders whether it's time to bring in qualification for Premier League shows, while she has also finally had her mind made up on the top hat/crah hate debate after witnessing a horrfic accident
Pammy praises the organisation at the winter champs, but signals a note of caution for an emerging dressage nation
H&H's dressage columnist debates whether more riders would benefit from time spent riding their horses bareback
H&H's dressage columnist shares her thoughts on new dressage tests, why many cooks don't always spoil the broth and the freedom of not being tied to one's mobile
Pammy ponders whether a qualifying criteria might push up the quality of classes at major national shows and whether British Dressage will increase prize-money having now achieved charitable status
H&H's dressage columnist muses on the tricky financial relationship between riders and owners (and livery/training fees vs. sales commission) and hopes for the safe return of the missing grey pony, Tic Toc
H&H's magazine columnist shares her cost-saving tips for this time of year and is facing some dilemmas while planning next year's competition calendar