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A Year On, Scheme Is Changing Lives

British Horse Society initiative is living up to its name, a year after its launch

Good Vibrations?

Early-season roadwork can build bone strength and develop muscular and cardiovascular fitness, but the concussive forces created can be damaging. Dr David Marlin outlines the risks.

Shamefully Gorgeous

The pocket rocket with a penchant for hounds and sausage rolls.

Lucinda and Lissa Green

 The six-time Badminton winner Lucinda Green and her 28-year-old daughter Lissa talk to Lucy Higginson about family traits and making the horses pay.

Jump Like An Egyptian

Nayel nassar and lordan win the world cup class from an original 97 starters.

Bridget Andrews

The 23-year-old jockey tells Martha Terry about girls lacking opportunities to race-ride and why women might have the magic touch with some racehorses.

It Feels like a New Chapter

Georgie Strang has hit some significant milestones in the past few years, and with a string of exciting young horses and a brand new base, she is hoping this season will be her best yet. She talks to Ellie Hughes.

Routine Tests Needed For At-risk Horses

OWNERS of older horses have been urged to carry out routine tests for PPID (pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction), previously known as Cushing’s.

Crash Highlights The Need For Insurance

Without public liability cover, the rider would have faced huge costs after her spooked horse collided with a car

Eventing Entry Fee Increase Sparks Heated Debate

It will cost more to compete next year but prize money will also increase

Blyth Tait

The world and Olympic champion event rider on dramatic dressage, crossing tracks and celebrating with his fellow Kiwis

A Corn Alert

As autumn rolls on, confirmed cases of acorn poisoning increase. Sarah Smith MRCVS outlines the dangers for horses grazing in the vicinity of oak trees from her work on the toxic effects of acorn ingestion

Damian Hallam On The Walk-Halt-Walk

The grand prix dressage rider and trainer shares a simple exercise that is fundamental to creating a responsive horse

How Sponsors' Deals Have To Work For All

RIDERS and companies have been reminded that sponsorship is business and should be treated as a working relationship.

Trust Award Winners Include Lady Harris

Sportsmen and women were also honoured at the annual ceremony

Second-Career Boost For Racehorses Across The World

Second-Career Boost For Racehorses Across The World

Botham Cherry Picks Best Of Spoils

It all comes together for Adam Botham while Gorgia Lisi and her ‘winning machine’ head 66-strong class

Footpad Is Electric

Exciting times lie ahead for Willie Mullins after Footpad’s impressive victory

South-East​ - Merrist Wood, Surrey

Several riders set exciting plus-75% targets ahead of the Merrist regionals.

Badly Fitting Saddles Are Damaging Horses

A lack of bitting knowledge was also highlighted by experts

Paddy

The charming Irish ‘gentleman’ who reads the country better than any rider

Excess Rider Weight Can Cause Lameness

The latest results of a study into the effect of excessive load show suitable mounts and suitable saddles are paramount

New Events To 'Honour And Celebrate Horses' At Games

SHOWCASE events will run alongside the 2018 World Equestrian Games (WEG) to celebrate horses and raise the profile of equine sport.

South-West

An elementary winner at Colraine EC is aiming for a return visit to the Iberian Dressage Masters.

South-East

Hayley Pile produced 69.65% and 74.28% winning elementaries on 2015 World Young Horse Championships contestant Botero

Central

Kirsty Imm and Barnebie had a successful pre-regionals outing to Swallowfield, where they landed an advanced medium silver.

Davina Whiteman

The outgoing chairman of Ponies Association (UK) talks to Nicola Jane Swinney about the talent needed to judge — and her concerns about the way ponies are being produced today

A tale of two Harrys

Fry started training with a Champion Hurdler in his ranks, and already has another winning machine in Festival banker Unowhatimeanharry. Hannah Lemieux finds out more.

'Patting' Rule Clarified After Rider Eliminated

The FEI judge general has proposed the rule is reworded

Lights, Camera, Action! Future Of Video In Sport

Video has been touted as a way of moving equestrian sport forward and welcomed as a protective measure at shows