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Horse Hero News & Comment - 3rd September 2010

Filming. Last weekend we visited Highclere Horse Trials to make a sports psychology video with 4* eventer Alex Peternell. Riding his own AP Uprising, we followed Alex through the competition and asked other competitors for their views on the subject, including WEG contenders Mark Todd, Sharon Hunt, Lucy Wiegersma and Sam Watson, plus we spoke to Zara Phillips. Previously, we visited Australian polocrosse player and horse behaviourist Jason Webb to do some filming with problem horses and youngsters. Jason rode a sharp 3 year old for the third time, dealt with spooking, rearing and bolting issues. Fiona took the opportunity to have a go at Polocrosse and showed her competitive spirit! Coming soon, more training with Laura Bechtolsheimer and the National Dressage Championships.

Blogs. Lynne Crowden makes an impassioned plea, Hannah Biggs gets withdrawal symptoms, Fiona Price is in a whirlwind, Natalie Allen hosts a Markus Gribbe clinic, Sienna Myson Davies takes a break in Cyprus, Georgie Somerset finds some extra marks, Anna Ross Davies moves yard, Georgie Davies shines at Hartpury and Flora Harris puts in a great performance there too. Alex Peternell has an adventure in France, Richard Maxwell does boot camp, Anne Marie Perry gets ready for the Nationals and Louise Bell suffers another tragic loss. (View a selection of last month's highlights, or click for current blogs.)

Guest Feature. If you ever think you have it tough attempting to realise your equestrian dreams, rest assured it's a breeze compared to blind Para' rider Nic Thompson. Nic is living her dream, despite all odds! Read her amazing story.