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The Sports Archives – Hickstead – The All England Jumping Course 2016

Posted on August 13, 2016 by

The Hottest Venue in Equestrian Sport So much is happening at Hickstead – from riders of the future making a name for themselves to one of the best show jumping events in the UK. Hickstead is one of the UK’s … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Preview Of The FEI European Championships Aachen 2015

Posted on July 23, 2015 by

From the 11th through to the 23rd of August, around 450,000 people are expected to visit Aachen, Germany, for the 2015 Fédération Equestre Internationale European Championships. With five main events on show, 2015 looks set to be a phenomenal year. … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Planning The Hickstead Derby Meeting

Posted on July 3, 2015 by

Hickstead is an event that takes a lot of planning – from selecting staff to ensuring that there’s enough power to keep things running smoothly. The Hickstead Derby Meeting is regularly cited as one of the most important show jumping … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – A Minor Explosion That Could Save Riders’ Lives!

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

Three day eventing is a dangerous sport which has been plagued over the years by a string of both horse and rider fatalities, some of which have made headline news. Most accidents that result in serious injuries and fatalities occur … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Breaking Down Barriers – Arab Women in Sport!

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

In the western world women don’t think twice about taking up sport and aiming to compete at the highest level. Indeed their exploits are celebrated and many female sports stars become icons and national heroines. In a world where obesity … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Some Of The World’s Weirdest And Most Unbelievable Sports – Have You Heard of Wife Carrying?

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

If you are looking for a new sport to get involved in but are not drawn to any of the classes that are offered down at your local leisure center, take a look at some of the weirder sporting activities … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Inspired by the Olympics – 5 Equine Sports to Get Involved in!

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

London 2012 was an incredible few weeks for the equestrian world. 18 medals were won, with Team GB bagging 5, the Germans and Dutch taking 4, and Switzerland securing its first gold in over 80 years. All this extra publicity … Continue reading →

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