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Groom of the Year

Hard work behind the scenes pays off for Carl Hester's groom of seven years, after a bumper year

Young Rider of the Year

A second Burghley top-10 finish secures the prize for this 21-year-old with her \"incredible\" home-bred

Amateur Rider of the Year

The rider has claimed two of the most coveted amateur titles this year

Professional Rider of the Year

Honouring celebrating one top rider who is a superlative season

Show Horse of the Year

The formidable hack campaigner scored a fifth HOYS title this term en route to the supreme

Showjumping Horse of the Year

Small in stature but a big winner on the national circuit, consistent \"Tinks\" nails another victory

Dressage Horse of the Year

The incredible European team gold medallist aiming for a repeat in Paris

Event Horse of the Year

The 2023 Badminton winner who picked up double European gold

Lifetime achievement

A tribute to The Queen's stud groom and manager, who's enjoyed a rich and varied equestrian career

A new arrival

Kieran O'Brien MRCVS details how to smooth the transition to a new home for a horse

Film-maker

Ashley Avis wrote and directed Black Beauty, starring Kate Winslet, and the documentary Wild Beauty about the eradication of America's wild horses

Sophie Staveley

She piloted a novice five-year-old to the highest accolade in pony showing, but what does the up-and-coming rider have planned for the future? Alex Robinson finds out

'Should we introduce feedback forms?'

Simon Reynolds on how we can make showing more fair and transparent

'Taking time for some breathing space'

Jodie Hall McAteer discusses rider mental health and a change of scene

Sefton

The Household Cavalry horse that survived the IRA bombing in Hyde Park became a symbol of defiance, whose extraordinary character was hewn in his early years. Bernard Bale charts his story

Vaughan breaks his duck with a treble

A young jockey gets his career off to a strong start, and a change of lifestyle gives one runner a new zest for racing

'That showed true courage'

Stage Star battles back from a juddering error at the last to win the Paddy Power Gold Cup, while Jonbon makes a spring-heeled return

'The pressure was immense'

The 2023 LGCT season draws to a glittering conclusion where the stakes soar sky high and a flying Frenchman is crowned

Jimmy

Bo Wilson's unstoppable grey \"got her the gig\" as a joint-master at the Pytchley and loves to lead huge fields

Terra incognita

Two Irish packs have amalgamated - and a visit for the Muskerry into the United country ends with a good hunt

Up and running

H&H's hunting editor Catherine Austen's fraying nerves - and temper - are remedied by finally getting the season proper underway

'Stunning debut' for Robinson

An amateur jockey having her first hunt race ride takes the Melton Hunt Club Ride in great style

Access all areas Danielle Heath

The showing producer is still floating on air after lifting her first HOYS supreme title in October. Alex Robinson meets Danielle and her team of stars

Fuel for the field

Whether for Dutch courage or a warming glug on a winter's day, the secret ingredients poured into certain hip flasks are coveted across the country. Netia Walker discovers some of the best cocktails

'Twas the night before Christmas

From the field master preparing for a busy Boxing Day meet to the child who is desperate for a pony for Christmas, various festive scenarios play out across the country, imagines Catherine Austen

A vet's view

Grass sickness is harrowing for both horse and owner, including for vets. Liz Richardson MRCVS details her experience when her own horse was afflicted

Diego V

Lewis Carrier's first horse has taken him from young riders up to grand prix. Oscar Williams meets him

Grooms' liaison

Jenny Ellis on giving the London International grooms a good party to thank them for their work, travelling the world with It's Otto and pot-hunting on a puissance star

Pippa Funnell

Two decades on from her epic Rolex Grand Slam victory, Pippa Funnell seems as hungry as ever for top-level success. Luz Wollocombe finds out how her love of horses drives this zeal

Cotswold defies the elements

The wet weather has forced team chase cancellations, but the Cotswold provides a great venue for teams from the top to the bottom of the scale