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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Shane Breen: ‘Spectators certainly got their money’s worth at Hickstead’
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Stuart Hollings: ‘Will new intermediate show riding type qualifying system cut entries?’
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Mark Phillips: ‘Why selectors, not computers, pick the British team’
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William Funnell’s thoughts on top of the Hickstead Derby bank and who’s going to win this year...
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Laura Tomlinson: ‘Will the double bridle be consigned to history?’
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Rebecca Penny: ‘Nothing beats winning a large class, so how do we keep numbers up?’
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H&H’s eventing editor: ‘Bramham’s cross-country was happier, while still being influential’
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Richard Davison: ‘Why don’t we reward riders and grooms for good welfare?’
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Being a champion in any sport takes more than just talent
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Graham Fletcher: ‘Is now the time to introduce six-star shows?’
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Carl Hester: ‘Our dressage stewards deserve more thanks’
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Adam Cromarty: ‘Within 10 years, whips and spurs will be banned in competition’
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Martin Jones: ‘Why I chose a set show over a freestyle performance at Royal Windsor’
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Anna Ross: ‘We must engage with horse sport’s critics’
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Royal Windsor judge Sarah Kate Coward: fit not fat – and why first impressions matter
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Piggy March: ‘Ros Canter is the ultimate professional – every inch of her is proper class’
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Katy Carter: ‘Are we doing enough to prepare young riders so they can progress?’
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Mark Phillips: ‘Riding standards and horsemanship is in decline’
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Nick Skelton: ‘We don’t abuse our horses – we’ve nothing to hide’
