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Gulliver Grabs Victory

A former grand prix horse proves well suited to new career in paras.

Freeman's The Main Man

Ride judge Philip Hess is impressed with the winners of all three age groups, with Hawtins Stud once again enjoying success across the divisions.

Minds Must Change To Win Laminitis War

Owners have to realise weight should be lost in winter, leaving rugs off and managing condition to prevent issues

Hats Off To Heads For Safety Research

New evidence is helping develop better helmet standards, but there is still more work to be done

Call For Prosecutions Over Fireworks Injures

After a spate of serious injuries to horses, an owner believes a landmark criminal case could ‘change the future’

Shows And Stables Are Running On Poo Power

Horse manure is being used to generate enough electricity to light up events and yards in the UK and across Europe

Richard De Pelet

The generous bon viveur who ensures the whole field has a wonderful time

Sarah Cohen

The British event rider has just one horse, but has been long-listed for this year’s European Championships. Catherine Austen finds out how she does it

Jung Conquers

Michael Jung adds to his glittering CV with a win on his Event Rider Masters debut, but Britain puts up a strong showing with two riders fi nishing in the top four

Pickard Strikes The Front

Sarah Pickard returns to Eridge two years after taking intermediate honours to win the top class, while another rider secures a hat-trick

A Gem Of A Show For Smolders

Scott Brash and John Whitaker make the biggest impacts of the Brits, including with some rising equine stars, while the big class goes to the Netherlands

Frangibles will not be made compulsory

The FEI says it needs more evidence before it imposes a rule on mandatory frangible cross-country fences

New Focus On Accurate Endurance Deaths Data

Concerns about the inaccurate reporting of horses who suffer fatal injuries in competition are being acted on

FEI Cracks Down On Injections At Shows

Most injections are being outlawed at FEI competitions

Safe In Their Hands?

When a newly qualified vet turns up to treat your horse, how confident can you be about their capabilities? Lesley Barwise-Munro MRCVS outlines the journey from vet school to ‘real-life’ equine practice

Joe Clayton

The showjumper talks to Stephanie Bateman about moving back home to Yorkshire, being part of the Whitaker dynasty and what the future has in store

The Big Hitters

H&H news editor Eleanor Jones rounds up the biggest stories in the equestrian world from 2017 — and finds out what we can expect to happen next.

The Risks Of Putting Older Mares In Foal

Broodmares are more likely to suffer pregnancy complications later in life

MP's To Debate Fireworks As 'Wind Of Change Blows'

100,000 people sign new petition

Warts And All

An eruption of lumps can spoil the good looks of any youngster, but the effects are usually short-lived, as Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains

Pony Driver's Gold After Crowd-Fund Campaign

Pony Driver's Gold After Crowd-Fund Campaign

New Tech Sparks Call To Redefine Lameness

New Tech Sparks Call To Redefine Lameness

Klimke Beats Her Nemesis

There are exhilarating highs and disappointing lows in the final phase, where Britain maintain their grip on gold

Winning Zagreb Puts In Capital Performance

Seasoned campaigner Zagreb claims the CIC2*, while Morelands Casanova heads the CIC* under Selena Milnes

'A Rare And Special

A day splashing about in the river with the Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire Minkhounds is a reminder of the long-gone art of otterhunting

Beaufort Blue Go Out With a bang

Quartet secure hotley-contested Gannon final in their last year as a team with a golden goal, while talented young player credits Pony Club polo for his award

Leading From Behind

When watching a really good pack and their huntsman, you will notice that the hounds are always in front of him. Frank Houghton Brown explains why, and how it is done

Growth In Participation Is 'Huge' For Para Sport

Dressage and showjumping opportunities for disabled riders are paving the way for future success, it is believed

'Truly Exceptional': The Out Of The Ordinary Dope Tests

Two unusual cases of positive samples at international showjumping competitions have recently come to light

Drug-Resistant Equine Super Bugs Are On The Increase

Alarming ‘wake-up call’ highlights the challenges vets face