# dressage (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover dressage. Page: Feed: --- ## [Who are your heroes? Time to nominate World Championship stars – or others – for the Horse & Hound Awards](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equine/who-are-your-heroes-time-to-nominate-world-championship-stars-or-others-for-the-horse-and-hound-awards) _2026-08-27 · Eleanor Jones · Latest from Horse & Hound_ Time is running out to have your say in the 2026 Horse & Hound Awards, in partnership with NAF and Agria ## [Progress made in tackling equine obesity – but welfare must be key in judging](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/showing/weigh-to-win-awards-2026) _2026-08-27 · Eleanor Jones · Latest from Horse & Hound_ The weigh to win awards update for 2026 showed significant change but the need for more still to be done ## [‘The challenge of a championship held on grass sifted out all but the very best riders,’ says William Funnell](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/showjumping/world-championships-on-grass-william-funnell) _2026-08-27 · William Funnell · Latest from Horse & Hound_ William Funnell on Aachen’s clever course building and a dramatic individual final ## [How equestrians can mitigate back pain: spinal surgeon weighs in](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//horse-training/how-equestrians-can-mitigate-back-pain-spinal-surgeon-weighs-in) _2026-08-27 · Lucy Elder · Latest from Horse & Hound_ How equestrians can mitigate back pain: spinal surgeon weighs in ## [Three core exercises for horse riders backed by an expert spinal surgeon](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//horse-training/core-exercises-for-horse-riders) _2026-08-27 · Lucy Elder · Latest from Horse & Hound_ Three core exercises for horse riders backed by an expert spinal surgeon ## [\*Exclusive\* Olympic medallist Tina Cook walks iconic fences on 2026 Burghley cross-country course](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/eventing/tina-cook-walks-burghley-horse-trials-cross-country-course-videos) _2026-08-27 · Lucy Elder · Latest from Horse & Hound_ Watch as Tina Cook analyses three key fences on the 2026 Burghley Horse Trials cross-country course ## [The Horse & Hound Podcast 180 with Robert Whitaker: ‘Winning the King’s Cup three times is amazing – and I think we can do it again’](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/showjumping/hh-podcast-180-robert-whitaker) _2026-08-27 · Carol Phillips · Latest from Horse & Hound_ Robert Whitaker won Hickstead’s King George V Gold Cup for the third time this season – and is eyeing up a fourth title next year ## [Sharpen your horse’s straightness, engagement and balance with Joe Stockdale’s go-to jumping exercise](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//horse-training/jumping-angled-fences-exercise) _2026-08-27 · Martha Terry · Latest from Horse & Hound_ Angled approaches to single fences ramp up the concentration for both horse and rider, with plenty of options to work on your weak spots ## [Burghley ‘ahead of the game’ on ground preparation to ensure ideal conditions for horses](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/eventing/burghley-horse-trials-final-preparations) _2026-08-26 · Lucy Elder · Latest from Horse & Hound_ Burghley ‘ahead of the game’ on ground preparation to ensure ideal conditions for horses ## [New championship at Royal International to celebrate equine excellence in hand](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/showing/in-hand-championship-rihs) _2026-08-26 · Eleanor Jones · Latest from Horse & Hound_ The series will run next year, culminating in an in-hand championship in the International Arena during the RIHS ## 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[LeMieux introduces nature-inspired colours for AW26 collection](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//products/lemieux-new-colours-autumn-winter-2026) _2026-08-26 · Franchesca Slack · Latest from Horse & Hound_ It’s the launch we’re always waiting for ## [What’s in this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 27 August](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equine/whats-in-this-weeks-horse-and-hound-in-shops-from-thursday-27-august) _2026-08-26 · Bethany Stone · Latest from Horse & Hound_ What’s in this week’s Horse & Hound, in shops from Thursday 27 August ## [‘His wisdom and kindness will be greatly missed’: farewell to leading dressage judge](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/dressage/jacques-van-daele-obituary) _2026-08-25 · Eleanor Jones · Latest from Horse & Hound_ Jacques van Daele, who officiated at six Olympics and multiple World and European Championships, has died aged 71 ## [‘Another level’: the bizarre case of a pony rescued with two very large ’teeth’ growing in one ear](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equine/ear-teeth-horse) _2026-08-25 · Eleanor Jones · Latest from Horse & Hound_ The pony underwent surgery to remove the large ear teeth that had been causing him problems ## [Global call for owners of horses recently diagnosed with kissing spines](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equine/kissing-spines-research) _2026-08-25 · Eleanor Jones · Latest from Horse & Hound_ the aim of new kissing spines research is to help improve treatment recommendations ## [Give your horse a thorough workout with this versatile four-pole exercise](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//horse-training/hourglass-polework-exercise) _2026-08-25 · Martha Terry · Latest from Horse & Hound_ Loops and elongated figure-of-eights are great for honing both suppleness and straightness, while the four poles give you a focal point for accuracy ## [Meet the brothers behind Faultless, showjumping’s answer to Drive to Survive](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/showjumping/faultless-docuseries) _2026-08-24 · Oscar Williams · Latest from Horse & Hound_ Ben Asselin and Kyle Koss reveal how the show became a reality ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2q3t6CwNxSTM) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Should small country roads have a 20mph speed limit? New guidance for rural routes](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equine/should-small-country-roads-have-a-20mph-speed-limit-new-guidance-for-rural-routes) _2026-08-24 · Lucy Elder · Latest from Horse & Hound_ Active Travel England’s national rural design guide sets out suggested maximum speeds for certain types of country roads ## [How much prize money is on offer at Burghley Horse Trials?](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/eventing/burghley-horse-trials-prize-money) _2026-08-24 · Georgia Guerin · Latest from Horse & Hound_ Find out what the sport’s elite can win at the autumn five-star ## [‘It takes a village’: The US beat their own Paralympic record to win team gold in Aachen](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/dressage/usa-para-dressage-team-gold-aachen-2026) _2026-08-22 · Oscar Williams · Latest from Horse & Hound_ Kate Shoemaker’s Vianne produces the highest score of the championships, Fiona Howard completes a remarkable turnaround and chef d’equipe Michel Assouline already has one eye on LA 2028 – how the US claimed a record-breaking team gold ## [Britain secure Los Angeles 2028 spot despite missing out on the team podium at World Championships](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/dressage/britain-para-dressage-team-results-aachen-2026) _2026-08-22 · Oscar Williams · Latest from Horse & Hound_ It’s a fifth-place finish for Britain’s para dressage team – how day two of the team competition unfolded in Aachen ## [Feeling the change: meet the bridleless rider who opened the World Championships in Aachen](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equine/lisa-rockener-aachen) _2026-08-22 · Eleanor Jones · Latest from Horse & Hound_ Lisa Röckener and Valoo jumped through the Welcome Home arch in the main Aachen arena without a bridle, in front of thousands of people ## [Ben Maher eyes the podium as he starts World Championships individual final in strong position](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/showjumping/showjumping-world-championships-ben-maher) _2026-08-22 · Pippa Roome · Latest from Horse & Hound_ What will Ben Maher and Point Break do on their rest day at the showjumping World Championships? And where would an individual medal fit into Ben’s career? ## [‘Typical dad, my initial thought was that there could not have been too many in it!’ admits Mark Phillips after Zara beats +60 to British open title](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/eventing/mark-phillips-zara-british-open-aachen-review) _2026-08-22 · Mark Phillips · Latest from Horse & Hound_ Mark Phillips reflects on daughter Zara Tindall’s British open win and the British eventing team's performance in Aachen ## [Which nations secured Olympic qualification in last night’s showjumping World Championships team final? And who missed out?](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/showjumping/showjumping-olympic-qualification) _2026-08-22 · Pippa Roome · Latest from Horse & Hound_ Seven countries took home showjumping Olympic qualification for LA28, some delighted with the result and others disappointed to miss out on medals ## [Germany crowned showjumping world champions on home soil before their final rider even jumps](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/showjumping/showjumping-world-championships-team-results-2026) _2026-08-21 · Pippa Roome · Latest from Horse & Hound_ Daniel Deusser secured German gold without Richard Vogel needing to jump, as Belgium’s clear final round sealed silver and the US slid off the podium ## [They’ve done it: three-man Irish team beats the odds to secure Olympic place](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/showjumping/ireland-showjumping-world-championships) _2026-08-21 · Eleanor Jones · Latest from Horse & Hound_ Darragh Kenny and Eddy Blue withdrew before tonight’s final but the team stood strong to qualify for LA28 Games ## 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[Improve your horse’s suppleness, collection and responsiveness with this 10m circle sequence](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//horse-training/10m-circles-centre-line) _2026-08-21 · Martha Terry · Latest from Horse & Hound_ If your horse has nailed single 10m circles, try this offset figure-of-eight drill to focus the mind and body ## [Ireland squeak into showjumping World Championships team final](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/showjumping/world-championships-ireland-team-final-2026) _2026-08-20 · Pippa Roome · Latest from Horse & Hound_ It was touch and go for the riders in green today, but strong clears from the final riders pushed Ireland through to the showjumping World Championships team final ## [Highs and lows for Britain in Aachen, as one showjumper shares his disappointment](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/showjumping/ben-maher-second-team-qualifier-aachen) _2026-08-20 · Becky Murray · Latest from Horse & Hound_ Great Britain is through to the team final, but it wasn't all smooth sailing ## [‘Dad would be down the pub telling everybody’: Sophie Wells returns to the top with an emotional gold](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/dressage/sophie-wells-world-para-dressage-gold) _2026-08-20 · Oscar Williams · Latest from Horse & Hound_ A personal best, two schooling sessions all week and a horse so laid-back Sophie Wells says she has to do less work rather than more – how the unflappable MSJ Gold Standard delivered gold on her worlds debut for Britain’s most decorated para rider ## [British World Championship bronze vindicates late horse swap, as Team US cruises to another gold medal](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/dressage/nicola-naylor-world-championships-bronze) _2026-08-20 · Oscar Williams · Latest from Horse & Hound_ A blind rider’s worlds debut delivers after a last-minute change of ride, and one of para dressage’s most talked-about mares continues imperious form – how grade IV unfolded in Aachen ## [Germany keep team lead in showjumping World Championships, while other nations swap places](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/showjumping/world-championships-team-results-thursday-2026) _2026-08-20 · Pippa Roome · Latest from Horse & Hound_ The home side were sure of their top spot in the showjumping World Championships team competition after their first three rounds on Thursday ## [Delight as Scott Brash secures Great Britain’s team final place in Aachen – and moves into individual gold](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/showjumping/scott-brash-second-team-qualifier-aachen) _2026-08-20 · Becky Murray · Latest from Horse & Hound_ Great Britain has secured its place in the team final ## [‘Did I just dream that?’ Richard Davison reflects on a golden week at the dressage World Championships](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/dressage/richard-davison-reflects-golden-week-dressage-world-championships) _2026-08-20 · Richard Davison · Latest from Horse & Hound_ From the British point of view, could Aachen have gone any better? ## [Try this five-fence exercise, which you can ride in 60 different ways, to practise landing on the correct lead](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//horse-training/butterfly-jumping-exercise) _2026-08-20 · Martha Terry · Latest from Horse & Hound_ The butterfly jumping exercise offers multiple variations of bending and straight lines, with the focus on landing on the correct lead and maintaining the canter quality on a curve ## [Jemima Green stuns herself with career-best bronze at World Para Dressage Championships](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/dressage/jemima-green-world-para-dressage-championships-bronze) _2026-08-19 · Oscar Williams · Latest from Horse & Hound_ Jemima Green and Fantabulous edged a personal best for individual bronze in a grade II class that had it all – a near miss for the eventual winner, an agonising wait for the scores and a costly mistake from the favourites ## [‘This is our story’: Mari Durward-Akhurst’s emotional silver on Britain’s opening day](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk//equestrian-sports/dressage/mari-durward-akhurst-world-championships-silver) _2026-08-19 · Oscar Williams · Latest from Horse & Hound_ Silver on an emotional worlds debut for Mari Durward-Akhurst, an unbeaten run continues for Rixt van der Horst and a golden birthday for the USA’s Marie Vonderheyden – the World Para Dressage Championships get under way in Aachen