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Ivar Gooden

Despite having a “cheeky side”, this eventer has an impressive record at five-star level with rider Imogen Murray. Hannah Lemieux speaks to his connections

A sticky situation

Inflammation of the normally smooth stomach lining, a condition called peritonitis, can be life-threatening – as Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains

A slice of history

Working yards worthy of an old-fashioned storybook aren’t always easy to come by, but when they do, their associated listed status needn’t cause the headache buyers dread, finds Madeleine Silver

Happiness Is A Winning Mare

Tom Whitaker tops a classy field, Irish youngsters shine and two riders score one-twos at this well-attended show

‘I'm a lucky boy'

A twist of fate lands Tom Marquand St Leger glory, the O’Briens make it a family affair and Longchamp results leave the Arc door wide open

Wilson has her eyes on the prize

A British Olympian recovering from injury and an up-and-coming Kiwi are among the winners

Spence keeps her cool

Jumping phases play into the hands of Georgie Spence at this “stunning” event

‘A winning machine'

Sally Goding cleans up with a plethora of wins at Keysoe, while John Crippen is building up an exciting team

Harvey Smith

Outspoken and a phenomenal character, the talented Yorkshireman remains one of showjumping’s biggest names, says Jennifer Donald

Juan Matute Guimón

The grand prix dressage rider talks to Polly Bryan about surviving a brain bleed this year, and why he is feeling more ambitious than ever

Handy pony turns circus star

Complacency turns to terror as Tessa Waugh is left clinging to the reins of a rearing pony while her six-year-old gamely hangs on – before withdrawing from the ensuing handy pony class

Fully loaded

The suspensory ligaments play a vital supporting role in athletic movement, so what’s the prognosis when damage occurs? Dr Rachel Murray MRCVS discusses outcomes

Francesca Nimmo

The point-to-point trainer on her daily routine, the importance of manners and being influenced by her father’s meticulous ways

Brash lays down a challenge

Scott Brash is close to grand prix glory as the GCT makes a brief return, and Aintree beckons for some exciting talent

'It was the test of my life'

A petite but tricky gelding finally shows what he’s made of, while a Friesian show-off causes a stir

Good Relationships Key As Harvest Picture Unknown

Horse owners are urged to build relationships with suppliers and be prepared, after a challenging harvest

Nights in and days out

Tessa Waugh is only too happy to pay to ride around her own farm as the normally cumbersome gates are propped conveniently open, but her trusty steed finds the excitement too much to handle

The missing link

Your horse may be microchipped, but have you let the paperwork lapse? A new law requires the process to be complete, discovers Andrea Oakes

Peas in a pod

Living with an equally competitive rider has its pros and cons. Lucy Higginson asks some power couples how they balance family life with competitive goals

Jayne Ross

The showing supremo on sitting quietly and checking your horse’s mood, her sporting bloodlines, Frankie Dettori’s style and why jacket colour is key

Fruselli rockets to the top

A speedy round claims the grand prix spoils for Holly Smith as Hickstead smoothly hosts its one show of this pandemic-plagued year

Double delight from Durable

Combinations demonstrate lockdown training has worked with improved scores and personal bests

Dargun dares to win

Piggy March claims a fourth victory aboard Dargun as he grows in “strength and confidence”, while Tom McEwen enjoys a successful weekend

A baptism of fire

Working with horses is hard graft, so it’s no surprise that the equestrian industry demands some of the toughest initiations. Madeleine Silver talks to those who have taken the plunge

‘We need investment in venues'

Carl Hester on great memories at Hickstead, and change needed in the sport

‘The best one we've ever had'

Team Walker present their next string of top-class horses, while two young sisters reign

What might have been…

In the absence of a real Burghley, it’s fun to speculate on how this year’s leaderboard might have looked – even though such “events” can never be used to give prize money or influence Olympic selection. Diarmuid Byrne from EquiRatings plays out a simulated competition

Snug as a bug?

Understanding the body’s natural temperature mechanisms can help us get rugging just right, explains Rick Farr MRCVS

Most treasured possessions

A hunting horn often carries a deeper significance than merely a tool to hunt hounds, finds Polly Portwin

10 of the greats

From the inaugural winner to a modern day star, Ellie Hughes, Catherine Austen and Pippa Roome pick Burghley’s horse heroes