Richard Dunwoody

‘The first horse I ever rode was Red Rum’ and more amazing tales from Desert Island Discs

We round up some of our favourite episodes from Desert Island Discs — the perfect remedy for busting mucking out boredom

Watch AP McCoy and his Olympia team’s showjumping lesson

H&H goes behind the scenes as the top former jump jockeys prepare for their Olympia appearance...

AP McCoy goes showjumping: check out photos of his training ahead of Olympia

The 20-time champion joins his three ex-jump jockey team-mates for a training session before they make an appearance at the popular Christmas extravaganza

'From denial to panic': long-term effects of concussion explored [H&H VIP]

The long-term study aims to discover whether retired sportsmen have increased incidence of neuro-degenerative disorders

Richard Dunwoody to host book signing in Newmarket

Richard Dunwoody fans will be able to meet their hero next month as the former three-time champion jockey hosts a signing of his new book in Newmarket

Richard Dunwoody to take starring role at Golden Button ride

Popular former champion jockey Richard Dunwoody has been lined up to start the Hayes Golden Button Challenge 2009 on New Year's Eve — and lead the dancing in the evening

Richard Dunwoody scoops top gong at Animal Health Trust awards

Richard Dunwoody’s year in the spotlight continued when he scooped the 2009 Animal Health Trust (AHT) special award, thanks to Horse & Hound readers

Richard Dunwoody voted off Strictly Come Dancing

The former champion jockey became the second celebrity to be voted off BBC programme Strictly Come Dancing this weekend

Richard Dunwoody teaches Strictly Come Dancing partner Lilia to ride

Richard Dunwoody turned the tables on his Strictly Come Dancing partner Lilia Kopylova this week, by taking her riding in London

Strictly Come Dancing to star former jockey Richard Dunwoody

Former three-time champion jockey Richard Dunwoody is undertaking an altogether more pleasant challenge — swapping his walking boots for dancing shoes — in the popular BBC One series starting next month

Richard Dunwoody prepares to walk his final mile

Richard Dunwoody will finally get some sleep tonight, after finishing his 1,000 mile walk this afternoon at Newmarket racecourse

Bid on Ebay to walk the last mile with Richard Dunwoody

Fans of the former champion jockey Richard Dunwoody can now bid to walk with him on the last mile of his epic challenge in Newmarket on Friday

Frankie Dettori to walk with Richard Dunwoody

Top Flat jockey Frankie Dettori will be joining former National Hunt champion jockey Richard Dunwoody on Wednesday 1 July as he continues his 1,000 mile walk.

Richard Dunwoody reaches half-way mark on 1,000 Mile Challenge

Richard Dunwoody reached the half-way mark on his 1,000 Miles in 1,000 Hours Challengeon Friday (19 June)

Riders prepare for Mongol Derby: toughest horserace in the world

Dubbed the longest and toughest horserace in the world, 26 riders will be contesting the Mongol Derby on semi-wild Mongolian horses

Richard Dunwoody reaches 250 miles on his 1,000 Mile Challenge

Today at 8.55am former champion jockey Richard Dunwoody reached the 250-mile mark on his 1,000 Mile Challenge, joined by AP McCoy

Richard Dunwoody reaches 100 miles in 100 hours

Former champion jockey Richard Dunwood has conquered the first phase of his 1,000 Mile Challenge — by yesterday reaching the 100 miles in 100 hours milestone

Richard Dunwoody 'spaced out' after walking 72 miles in 72 hours

Ex champion jockey Richard Dunwoody has had an interesting insight over the past three days for his 1,000 Mile Challenge

Former jockey Richard Dunwoody gets honorary degree

Richard Dunwoody has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Ulster in recognition of his contribution to equine sport.

Richard Dunwoody backs spinal injury social networking website

Three-times champion national hunt jockey Richard Dunwoody is backing the new social networking site for people affected by spinal cord injuries MySpine.org