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‘This was Gemma's day'

Gemma Tattersall shows her pure showjumping experience in coaxing a clear from a tired Chilli Knight, as the placings are tweaked behind her

‘Riders hate it – but it's here to stay'

Mark Phillips on the frangible penalties given at Tokyo and Bicton

Pandemic highlights need to plan ahead to avoid laminitis

Clarity is needed on what owners can do for their laminitis-and obesity-prone horses in the event of future lockdowns

Riders speak out over frangible penalties

The automatic award of 11 penalties for breaking any frangible device is causing debate

Medal-hunting on familiar turf

Carl Hester discusses the Europeans and our inspiring Paralympic team

Longer turnout may mean a reduced risk of equine injury

A study found that horses who spent more time out were less likely to sustain soft-tissue damage

Creating a greener equestrian industry

A number of brands are coming up with innovative solutions to help make our industry more sustainable

What's it like to be a horse: how to improve equine mental health

A World Horse Welfare webinar considered how best to support our horses’ mental wellbeing

‘Unexpected wins are the most beautiful'

Dutchman Harrie Smolders books his ticket to the Super Grand Prix in unusual circumstances while Holly Smith lands a winning treble

Paralympic magic

The unstoppable British team won another superb team gold at the Tokyo Games, as well as a host of individual medals, in a thriller of a championship

New membership to support industry

The British Equestrian supporter scheme is aimed at serving the sector

Para riders call for change for disabled community

A current campaign is good but not enough, say those who face a problematic attitude in their everyday lives and work

More education needed on headcollar injury risk

A study found guidance on fitting and use of headcollars could help prevent incidents, including equine fatalities

Can Britain go one better?

Fresh from their euphoric Tokyo trip, Britain look set for silver, while a shake-up in team selections will incite a close battle for bronze, says H&H dressage editor Polly Bryan

Elin shines throughout

A home-bred Welsh broodmare steals the show, a former hunt horse dominates over sticks and Irish Draughts perform

Ben Maher

The new Olympic champion has had little opportunity to bask in the golden hue of Tokyo, but he talks to Jennifer Donald about the road to victory, his “freak” of a horse and why Paris 2024 is already on the agenda

An annual extravaganza

Tessa Waugh takes a trip down memory lane as the family return to Dorset to enjoy the sights and sounds of the bustling Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show

Maxi masters supreme

A near-perfect score of 29/30 secures the top accolade for Jordan Cook aboard a coloured cob

Wilson unveils a new star

Nicola Wilson rises up the ranks with foot-perfect jumping rounds, while Caroline Harris puts a fall behind her to make the podium

The lure of the Emerald Isle

Brilliant breeding, top-class competition and the ultimate challenge for hunting enthusiasts, Ireland is a Mecca for all horse folk. Helen Sharp sums up its appeal

‘Hooray for the new season'

Finding lost spurs for Adam and preparing son Jack for his first morning’s hunting on the lead-rein is all part of Tessa Waugh’s first day out, as she tries to rein in her own nervous excitement

A flawless performance

Yasmin Ingham makes her mark, finishing on her dressage score with Banzai Du Loir to head a top-class field including the world champion and two Tokyo Olympic medallists

Radionic analyst

Rose Shanahan on being a “signpost” to help treat horses, Grand National clients and dealing with cynics

Joint victory for Ross and Walker

Two of the biggest names in showing further cement their places in the record books by making supreme history

Brits triumph finally after a decade's wait

Laura Collett and Emilie Chandler lead our eventers to victory, while Lottie Fry stars for the British dressage team and Daniel Deusser nets a grand prix win

Austin O'Connor

Ireland’s alternate rider came offthe bench and into the reckoning with a smashing performance in this year’s Tokyo Games. Austin O’Connor tells Martha Terry about the mindset of an Olympian and his horse of a lifetime

A divine result

A horse recovers from a mystery infection to win, while other top para combinations strut their stuff

The Mental Health Work That Could Help Save Riders' Lives

The aim of Riders Minds is to be the go-to for equestrians, with help there for all who need it

Tokyo Games leave a lasting legacy for Japan's horse sport

It is hoped the Olympics and Paralympics will provide tangible and long-lasting benefit for equestrianism

Kerry Wainwright

Founded by Les Wainwright in the 1950s, the famous Skellorn Stud is still producing champions of the showing world and beyond. Alex Robinson meets the stud’s current owner