Catherine Austen
Hunting editor
A St Andrews’ graduate, Catherine joined Horse & Hound in 2002 and stayed for 11 years in a variety of roles until she went freelance in June 2013. She rejoined the team part-time in November 2016 as hunting editor. She pretty much lives on the hunting field or at the racecourse, but also loves eventing, as a journalist, press officer and competitor. She was H&H’s sole accredited journalist at the London Olympic Games and has reported from major race meetings and eventing, showjumping and dressage championships and shows round the world, and has hunted all over Britain and Ireland.
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Love hunting? 7 ways you can make the most of your days during lockdown
The hunting person’s guide to occupying yourself for a whole day during the current Covid-19 crisis...
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H&H Hero to Hero: Andrew Nicholson and Oliver Townend
Two of the world’s most brilliant event riders discuss how they handle pressure, compare their top horses and how many they ride before breakfast time
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Historic eventing venues: A nostalgic tour *H&H Plus*
Visiting beautiful stately homes is one of eventing’s unique selling points, and different locations have come and gone. Catherine Austen takes a nostalgic tour and catches up on plans for two venues that return to the fixtures list in 2020
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8 things to do now the hunting season’s (nearly) over
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8 things we now know about hunting in the mud
We’re galloping towards the end of a particularly wet, muddy hunting season. H&H’s hunting editor summarises what we’ve learnt...
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H&H Interview: Countryside Alliance chairman Nick Herbert *H&H Plus*
Catherine Austen talks to the Countryside Alliance chairman about where hunting lies in the political landscape and what can be done to secure its future
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Exploring the Sahara on horseback *H&H Plus*
Orange dunes, blue skies and forward-going Barb stallions make for an unforgettable trip says Catherine Austen, as she explores the Sahara from the best seat in the house
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Twomey takes Liverpool grand prix for third time
The Irish showjumper proves he is king of Liverpool once again with grand prix success
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McCarthy races to eventing grand prix victory at Liverpool
Ireland's double world silver medallist takes the eventing grand prix honours at TheraPlate UK Liverpool
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‘Dream team’ wins Liverpool mini major pairs class
William Fletcher and Alfie Diaper win the Glenbrook Property Mini Major Pairs at Liverpool International Horse Show
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Young British rider wins under-25 grand prix at Liverpool
James Whitaker wins the under-25 grand prix on the first day of the TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show
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Hunt’s foodbank donations to support those in need at Christmas
“The support from all members of the North Shropshire Hunt has been overwhelming... We hope that other groups might feel inspired to do the same”
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9 nuggets of advice if you’re going hunting on Boxing Day for the first time
If you are going hunting on Boxing Day for the first time, here’s what you need to know
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British gold medal-winning horse sold abroad: ‘He’s been an absolute superstar’
The British medal-winning horse has been sold to represent another country ahead of the Tokyo Olympics
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7 reasons to go hunting this Christmas
There’s something really special about hunting over the Christmas period, says H&H’s hunting editor Catherine Austen. Here’s why you should go...
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8 ways to help ensure your child has a fun-filled day’s hunting
Here are eight ways to help ensure your children enjoy going hunting as much as you do...
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9 things you didn’t know about H&H guest editor Gemma Tattersall
Here are a few facts you probably didn’t know about the British eventing star...
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7 problems we all encounter out hunting at some point...
Hunting makes fools of all of us, and is the greatest leveller imaginable. But don’t worry, we are all in the same boat...
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‘A proper test of horsemanship’: £4,200 on offer to winners of two hunt races
There is also a gate-jumping competition with a first prize of 500 guineas