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Eyes right

Guard against sore, scratched or sun-damaged eyes this summer, with advice from Ria Chalder MRCVS

Eventing prepares to restart within weeks

Plans are under way for events to run over the first weekend in July with protective measures in place

Start like the pros

Taking tumbles, grappling with tack cleaning and discipline are all par for the course of a child’s initiation into ponies – even when your parents happen to be famous equestrians, finds Madeleine Silver

Taming the tiny tyrant

Quick-thinking, intelligent or downright delinquent, ponies have all manner of tricks in their armoury. Andrea Oakes checks out seven common problems and how to solve them

Hayley Reynolds

The HOYS-winning native pony producer counts horses as her saviours alongside a hectic work schedule. Alex Robinson discovers how she’s made her “hobby” so successful

Lucinda Green

The event rider’s record of six Badminton titles has yet to be surpassed. Lucinda Green tells Catherine Austen about those winning horses and the lessons each one taught her

‘I'm more motivated without shows'

Carl Hester on the benefits of stress-free schooling and generating income

The barefoot debate

Some say barefoot is natural, others argue that modern competition horses are purpose-bred and need shoes. Polly Bryan consults the experts

Studies show the importance of biomechanics for horse and rider

Separate work on rider position has had interesting results for all equestrians and their horses

Midnight Dancer

This family-produced Connemara has won pony European gold medals for both Ellie Healy and her younger brother, Finn. Pippa Roome profiles the sensitive grey who does whatever is asked of him

Is he hale and hearty?

Even the most robust pony needs a helping hand in old age, as Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS explains

Best foot forward

We’ve all heard the expression “no foot, no horse”, but what actually constitutes a bad foot and can anything be done about it? Stephanie Bateman investigates

A Symbiotic Relationship

Each equestrian sport can benefit from the specialist expertise of another. Catherine Austen investigates the advantages of interaction between eventing and racing

Marion Mould

The teenage girl on a pony that conquered the world stage has become the stuff of showjumping legend. Penny Richardson finds out more about Marion Mould and her partnership with the inimitable Stroller

It's all about the hounds

A dedicated whipper-in, working quietly with the hounds and supporting the huntsman, is pivotal to good sport on a hunting day, explains Tessa Waugh

William Fox-Pitt

The British event rider on making sure you have enough time, dealing with nerves, taking his mother’s advice and how patience pays off

Lockdown living

What’s it like living with an elite athlete grounded by the abandonment of all sport? H&H asks the partners of top riders how they are coping with lockdown

Petra Ingram

Brooke’s CEO tells Sarah Jenkins about the charity’s impact, changing attitudes and the effect of Covid-19 on animal welfare in the developing world

Under attack

Summer pasture is home to all manner of biting pests and parasites, as Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains

Equine rehabilitation chief

Moorcroft Equine Rehabilitation Centre chief executive Mary Frances on giving horses another chance

Could you rehome a rescue horse?

With Britain’s equine welfare charities full to capacity, finding the right home for their residents has never been so important. Madeleine Silver finds out what it takes to rehome a rescue horse – and how to make a success of it

Breeding the best

Rebecca Jordan charts the story of Cattistock Devious’s first litter of puppies, from conception to going out to walk

Reopening And Restarting As Lockdown Starts To Lift

Riders and coaches have been told they may resume training while adhering to the new rules

New Service Aims To Support All Riders' Mental Health

The free-to-access scheme has been launched during this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week

Responsible breeding to protect welfare

The industry must ensure all future foals are the result of careful consideration, with the uncertain economic future

Not born in the saddle

Horsey parents can give children bent on an equestrian livelihood a massive leg-up. But what of those young riders determined to pursue a competitive ridden career despite a different background, asks Gemma Redrup

Jack and Harry Moore

Two young producers are on track to become part of the senior showing elite. Alex Robinson meets the brothers heading up Team Moore

From Meynell to the modern day

Alastair Jackson explains how riding to hounds has evolved, and how it developed into the sport we enjoy today

Farrington dared and won

Also in 2017, in Windsor’s inaugural five-star grand prix, we witnessed what showjumping editor Jennifer Donald still describes as “one of the best jump-offs I’ve ever seen”

Calm down!

Is your horse stressy and anxious? Simple management strategies should help him settle, explains Kieran O’Brien MRCVS