Becky Murray
Becky Murray started freelance writing for Horse & Hound in 2016 alongside other equestrian titles, before joining the H&H news team in July 2018. She moved up to senior news writer in January 2022. During her time at H&H she has reported on a broad range of topics across the equestrian industry including welfare issues, veterinary studies, FEI Tribunal hearings, rider safety, and road safety campaigns. In 2019 she attended the national Strangles Symposium and the Scottish welfare conference.
Becky was part of the home remote reporting team for the Tokyo and Paris Olympic Games as well as multiple European Championships. She has reported in person from Morris Equestrian, the Royal Highland Show, Blair Castle, Scone Palace and Luhmühlen. She is attending the 2025 European Para Dressage Championships as Horse & Hound’s on-site reporter.
Based in north Scotland, Becky learnt to ride at the age of five. She got the showjumping bug with her 13.2hh older pony Phoenix, who used to particularly enjoy a chase-me-Charlie. She went on to compete in British Showjumping and riding club activities as a teenager with her pony Sparkle. After losing two horses in 2015 to illness and injury, Becky is now producing two Irish mares, Ruby and Chloe, and hopes to get back in the showjumping ring in the future. She also has two miniature Shetland sisters, Mootie and Poppet, who keep her on her toes.
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Farewell to breeder, steward and former society president with a ‘lifelong passion’ for Arab horsesObituary
By Becky Murray Published
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New beginnings at Equitana 2027Sponsor Content Created With Equitana
From 18 to 24 March 2027, the horse world comes together at the Messe Essen exhibition centre
By Becky Murray Published
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‘The biggest thing he gave me was belief’: horse who went from Badminton grassroots to five-star retires aged 17Hollie Field and Solo completed three five-stars during their 10 seasons together
By Becky Murray Published
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Olympic medal-winning eventer celebrated in global list recognising 40 inspirational women over 40Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo won Badminton for a third time in May – then helped the Brits to world gold in Aachen
By Becky Murray Published
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Transform your land with Woodland Trust tree packs and reap the rewardsSponsor Content Created With Woodland Trust
Tree planting season is here, so take advantage of subsidised planting packs with the Woodland Trust
By Becky Murray Published
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Farewell to event organiser remembered for her ‘immense contribution’ to the sportPattie Biden, the former rider and event organiser, died on 1 October, aged 74.
By Becky Murray Published
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Understanding fibre for digestive health in horsesSponsor Content Created With Dengie
Dengie explains the added benefits of a fibre-based diet
By Becky Murray Published
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‘Having a carer is not a freebie’: concerns raised over disabled ticket pricing at equestrian eventQuestions have been raised about accessible ticket prices for Your Horse Live
By Becky Murray Published
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What treats can horses eat safely? Plus, what should you avoid?Find your horse’s new favourite treat from our extended list of what horses can eat, plus what you should take care to avoid
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Harry Meade heads new riders’ club to ‘help shape the future of eventing’The aim is to give riders a “clear voice of the rules, governance and development” of the sport
By Becky Murray Published
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‘Horses should not have to suffer’: fresh calls for ban on private sale and use of fireworksThe SSPCA said horses “should not have to suffer as a consequence of celebration”
By Becky Murray Published
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Three-time Olympian sidelined after fall at home results in surgeryThe Australian rider said she will miss the rest of the season
By Becky Murray Published
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British Olympic gold medallist out for the rest of the year with ‘complex injury’The rider was competing on the autumn Mediterranean Equestrian Tour, in Oliva, Spain
By Becky Murray Published
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What’s the price tag for safe and talented? H&H investigates the competition pony marketIn this fourth part of a new series investigating the current UK horse market, H&H has looked at competition sport ponies
By Becky Murray Published
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Top stud ‘deeply devastated’ after broodmares attacked and killed – €10,000 reward for informationPolice are investigating following the incidents between 11 September and 11 October
By Becky Murray Published
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‘I leave with countless happy memories’: Hickstead’s showing director steps downDavid Ingle has been in the role for 11 years
By Becky Murray Published
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‘I’ve got my horse back’: five-star pair mark their comeback from injury with a winThe rider has said the pair will aim for a return to Badminton in spring
By Becky Murray Published
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Top British rider ready for five-star return with ‘most exciting team of horses’ after serious injuryIzzy Taylor is preparing for her first five-star in three years at Pau
By Becky Murray Published
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British Olympic gold medallist scores epic eighth four-star win this seasonTom McEwen and Brookfield Future News stormed to victory in the Strzegom October Festival CCI4*-L
By Becky Murray Published
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Therapy horses must be treated as ‘active participants’ not ‘therapeutic tools’Researchers have reviewed literature on the human-animal therapeutic relationship to understand “both sides of the interaction”
By Becky Murray Published
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How do UK sport horse auctions stand against European versions? H&H investigatesIn this third part of a new series investigating the current UK horse sales market, H&H has looked at auctions
By Becky Murray Published
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Chilli Morning clone wins with new rider: ‘There’s a bit of dynasty and intrigue’The nine-year-old gelding won a British Eventing intermediate section at Little Downham
By Becky Murray Published
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Young rider who swapped motorbikes for horses four years ago eyes step up to three-starThe 16-year-old rider has been recognised with the British Eventing spotlight award for September
By Becky Murray Published
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Three Brits break into the world’s top 10 rider rankingsTop performances this autumn mean five British riders now sit in the top 10 of the FEI eventing world rankings
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