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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‘Be prepared with a plan B, and plan C – and there is no shame in calling it a day at any stage,’ says Simon Reynolds on first shows for young horses
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‘The unpredictable spring weather is tough for organisers and riders,’ says Mark Phillips
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John Whitaker: ‘Equine America Unick Du Francport is getting his air miles in!’
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Richard Davison: ‘Reform of dressage judging is the top concern’
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Kim Bailey: ‘The Grand National is a race of dreams and drama’
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Rebecca Penny: ‘Changes and challenges ahead for the showing world’
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Piggy March: ‘We need to believe in our British events’
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Anna Ross: ‘Going round and round in circles won’t keep any horses sound and healthy – in mind or body’
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Graham Fletcher: ‘A serious offer from serious people’ for a serious horse
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Stuart Hollings: ‘We need some exciting new superstars to grace the show rings in 2025’
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Mark Phillips: ‘This change feels like a retrograde step’
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Davy Russell: ‘A late Cheltenham Gold Cup entry is a bold decision that could change a trainer’s future’
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Jodie Hall McAteer: ‘While other industries struggle, showjumping is growing’
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Carl Hester: an interesting new young horse class that rewards relaxation over pizzazz
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Katie Jerram-Hunnable: ‘Where the pony societies have it right’
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Andrew Nicholson: ‘Where’s the progression and aspiration that was once central to eventing?’
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Pammy Hutton: ‘We need better marketing’
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Rowland Fernyhough: ‘Selling a horse may soon become impossible’
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William Funnell: ‘Hearing your national anthem never gets old’
