Charlotte Dujardin: why cross-country terrifies me and hard work matters
The record-breaking rider spoke candidly in an interview on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour this morning
Rachael joined Horse & Hound in 2014, initially as a digital sub editor then became part of the news team as a writer in 2015. The philosophy graduate studied journalism at the Press Association before working as a local reporter at the Brentwood Gazette. Rachael is now a mum of two and still loves all things equestrian, including hacking, dressage and jumping with her cob Bert. Rachael left the H&H staff to go freelance in June 2019, but still contributes to our magazine and website, as well as our sister magazine Country Life, among others.
The record-breaking rider spoke candidly in an interview on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour this morning
'Delicato and I are looking forward to giving Charlotte and Freestyle a run for their money!'
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The club's business licence has been revoked
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She was suffering from exhaustion having been trying to free herself from the dyke
‘The idea for the song was triggered by some tragic events involving racing staff last year’
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‘My horse took off and the last thing I remember was trying to stop her’
‘When I was asked by a prospective buyer if she was unflappable, I just thought, let's see…’
Essex-based campaign group Canewdons Equestrians has created the short documentary