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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
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.
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
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
We’re galloping towards the end of a particularly wet, muddy hunting season. H&H’s hunting editor summarises what we’ve learnt...
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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The Irish showjumper proves he is king of Liverpool once again with grand prix success
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William Fletcher and Alfie Diaper win the Glenbrook Property Mini Major Pairs at Liverpool International Horse Show
James Whitaker wins the under-25 grand prix on the first day of the TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show
“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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The British medal-winning horse has been sold to represent another country ahead of the Tokyo Olympics
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Hunting makes fools of all of us, and is the greatest leveller imaginable. But don’t worry, we are all in the same boat...
There is also a gate-jumping competition with a first prize of 500 guineas
‘I know everyone says their horses deserve a win, but he really does. I’m super-lucky to have him – he’s a mega horse.’