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Neil 55 has lift off

The brilliant 148cm goes airborne” and five-star event riders are out in force

Take a check

Cold, wet winters can take their toll on trailers. What can you do to ensure yours is roadworthy when spring arrives? Stephanie Bateman investigates

'I was nervous until the end'

World number five Martin Fuchs endures a long wait to discover his World Cup fate and there's a symbolic win for an Olympic silver medal-winning event rider

Daisy Berkeley

Second at Blenheim was a strong comeback for the former British team stalwart. She tells Pippa Roome about the horse who made it possible, other projects and whether fivestar beckons again

How to be the perfect hunting visitor

Rory Knight Bruce has some sage advice on how to behave when visiting other packs that should ensure your name doesn’t become a byword for bad manners

Soneva Gili

A racing career wasn't what suited this gentle thoroughbred - instead, he became a trusted all-rounder with a particular love for hunting and hounds

WHY CONNIES CUT THE MUSTARD

Connemara ponies are often hailed the sportiest natives, but what gives this remarkable breed its edge? Bethany Stone uncovers what makes Connies a competitor's perfect partner

Flipper Darco UKZ

This huge-striding superstar is blind in one eye, but that hasn’t hindered his sensational rise to the top. Jennifer Donald meets a young rider’s horse of a lifetime” and a beloved family pet

Protecting youngsters

Young horses' worm control needs differ from those of adults. Tim Mair FRCVS explains the approach needed

A lot has changed since I first started'

Laura Tomlinson on the evolving landscape of dressage

Riders back calls for change after Harry Charles's fall

The FEI is to discuss two-stride vertical to oxer doubles after Harry Charles and his horse fell

Gemma Stevens

A London International win sealed her place on the showjumping world stage, but Gemma Stevens still has unfinished business in eventing. Martha Terry finds out how she juggles two sports, about the Chilli clones and her Olympic prospects

Failing to flourish

Good health is not guaranteed even in youth. Emma Saric MRCVS illuminates causes of ill-thrift in weanlings and youngsters

GREAT BRITISH Traditions

A proper steeplechase” and a Derby that’s more than 200 years older than Epsom’ are threads in England’s rich racing tapestry, writes Xander Brett

'The good, the bad and the ugly..."

Kim Bailey applauds a recent winner and discusses a boycott threat

Life's a Beach for Archibald

A milestone victory, a post-HOYS comeback and an on-form rider's brace make up this week's key moments

An elusive scent

Tessa Waugh steps up the hunting outings as the season presses on with two meets in a week. Despite great camaraderie and cracking canapés, the wait goes on for a humdinger...

Hunting campaigner

Ed Swales calls on “all hunting people” to unite, as he works to defend hunting and find justification to revisit the ban

For the love of the horse

Routine care is essential for good health, but can generate stress in equines. Imogen Burrows MRCVS explains what to consider for everyday welfare

Dog warning after young rider and woman savaged by pack

A man has been sentenced and three dogs put down after two attacks at an equestrian yard

Noseband gauges to be tried in Britain this year

The new tool is to be trialled by British Dressage as part of new regulations

An 'extraordinary flair' for hound breeding

SIR ALFRED GOODSON founded the College Valley Foxhounds in 1924 and is recognised as one of the great hound breeders of the 20th century. The College Valley were a unique pack of fell-cross hounds with a devastating ability to kill a large number of their hunted foxes.

Fred bosses his rivals

A horse scores yet another victory in the Lord Ashton of Hyde's Cup, while one who's had considerable success under Rules returns with an emotional win

'Spotters' and fitness of horse and rider key points in eventing

Experts have been discussing different aspects of human and equine fitness, at the 2025 FEI eventing forum

A season for everything

MANAGING your land for horses or livestock is a year-round commitment, but with the right approach, it can also be rewarding. From getting your soil in shape in spring to maintaining fences and drainage in summer, and managing winter mud, every season has its tasks.

Change of view needed as stats show horses still dying on roads

British Horse Society figures show 58 horses died on our roads in 2024 and many drivers do not pass safely

Seeking a suitable match

From family all-rounders to five-star eventers, buying the right horse at the right time is a huge responsibility. Ellie Hughes talks avoiding common pitfalls and increasing the chances of finding “the one”

Daryl Jacob

Fresh from retiring at the top of his game, the Grand National-winning jockey tells Kate Johnson about his favourite horses, an affinity with greys and his decision to call it a day

‘What qualities do we value most?'

Anna Ross on young horses, good horsemanship and the future of tack

What drives the trust that will allow horse sport to thrive?

Major new research shows what the public thinks of horse sport and what we can do about it