Becky Murray

3 weeks ago | horseandhound.co.uk | Becky Murray

British eventer Lizzie Baugh, 27, has taken over the ride of Crazy Du Loir and En Taros Des Vernier, as she becomes a rider for Caunton Manor Stud. Both horses were formerly ridden by Oliver Townend and made their five-star debuts with him at Pau last autumn. Caunton executive director Victoria Wright said it was “organically the right time to move on”; Oliver is based three hours from Caunton and Victoria is keen to have the horses at home.

3 weeks ago | horseandhound.co.uk | Becky Murray

World number one dressage rider Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour and her wife Rasmine have welcomed a baby daughter. Rasmine gave birth to Palma at 12.59am on 31 May 2025, “and with that our life changed,” said the couple. “Unreal that you are our daughter and the one cooking in my belly for the last nine months,” said Rasmine, a showjumper who competes to CSI3* level. “You gave me the perfect pregnancy.

3 weeks ago | horseandhound.co.uk | Becky Murray

There are many components that make up a successful competition season. Horse and rider fitness and nutrition, sufficient training and preparation, and perhaps one of the biggest factors for ensuring a great season: being clear on what you want to achieve. Goal-setting is key in how to be a successful horse rider. If someone asked what you are going to do with your horse when you ride today, what would you say?

4 weeks ago | horseandhound.co.uk | Becky Murray

Injuries sustained by equine vets get “discussed like pub stories”, as new research highlights concerning attitudes towards kicks and bites, and the need for a culture change. H&H reported that CVS Equine vets and nurses will wear safety helmets when handling horses. This was a result of research published by the University of Liverpool on 25 April, which found that more than 90% of vets had been injured while working (news, 29 May).

4 weeks ago | horseandhound.co.uk | Becky Murray

By Liz Benwell, Equestrian Trade News, with thanks to Jenny Hammett. Polly Dickson, the co-founder of equestrian retailer Derby House died on 18 April, aged 81. Polly and her husband Brian set up the saddlery shop that became one of the most famous names in equestrian retailing, in Newburgh, Lancashire, in the 1970s. Derby House quickly built a strong reputation for selling high-end, top-quality products. Anyone who visited the shop will remember what a maze it was.