Opinion
Welcome to the home of expert equestrian opinion on the Horse & Hound website. Below are the latest thoughts of our columnists, whose views are published in Horse & Hound magazine each week.
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Laura Tomlinson: ‘I’m backing the Brits to win Olympic gold in Paris’
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British Eventing CEO Rosie Williams: ‘Running a sport’s governing body is as challenging as competing at five-star’
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Anna Ross: ‘It’d be a shock if there wasn’t a drama on social media, but spectator judging mainly agreed with the FEI judges’
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Alex Robinson: ‘What actually constitutes an amateur in the show ring?’
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Adam Cromarty’s 2023 reflections: ‘It feels like showjumping has returned to normality’
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Carl Hester: ‘It’s time our industry stepped up to offer tangible rewards for grooms’
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Connor Swail on London International: ‘The atmosphere is so cool, and so much fun’
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Rebecca Penny: ‘Riders must utilise valuable forums to raise suggestions and concerns – not just vent on social media’
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Kim Bailey: ‘What do farmers and racehorse trainers have in common?’
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Pammy Hutton: ‘The grading method needs upgrading... and who’s culpable should an accident happen?’
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Is farriery a craft or a profession? It’s time to make your mind up!
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Simon Reynolds: ‘Would showing benefit from the introduction of feedback forms?’
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Jodie Hall McAteer: ‘The glitz and glamour of elite showjumping may appeal on Instagram, but logistically it can prove exhausting’
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‘For the Portuguese, the horse is part of life – not a privilege exclusive to the elite’: Carl Hester on his bucket list visit to the Golegã Horse Fair
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Why rollkur is so damaging to horses: an equine osteopath’s view
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‘I was verbally attacked and intimidated by some of the leading names’: Katie Jerram-Hunnable on her early judging experiences
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William Funnell: ‘I’m heading to Paris 2024 looking for a medal, but not as a rider’
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Kim Bailey: ‘There’s nothing more rewarding than making people very happy with a win’
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Anna Ross: ‘Changes are afoot – and I’m glad to hear it’
