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BB

The quirky BB morphed from a failed racehorse to one of the most reliable and prolific hunters in the country

Myth-busting

\"Hunting is really scary and you have to jump huge fences. Not so, says Gemma Redrup - it's a sport that welcomes everyone

Coyotes and Pony Clubbers

The stunning countryside of southernmost Canada is outshone only by the glimpse of these hounds' \"indefinably menacing\" prey

Will Biddick

The point-to-pointing great capped off last season with an eighth men's championship title and he has no plans to slow down yet. Gemma Redrup discovers why his passion for the sport is only growing

'The ride of my life'

When everything goes right, when there is total harmony and a horse gives his all – those precious moments are what a partnership is all about. Eleanor Jones finds out about some unforgettable wins

Heroes in their time

Horses are so often the stars of the show, whether pulling royal wedding carriages or enabling blind people to enjoy riding. Lottie Morgan meets five veterans extolled for their life in service

Old-age benefits

If you can't or won't sell a treasured older horse, but are happy to be transparent, lay ground rules and communicate often, loaning can be a dream solution for those in want of a horse, finds Lucy Higginson

Keep a close watch

It is not only ocular disease that manifests in the eyes; early signs of systemic illness can be seen via ophthalmic checks. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains

Bishops Quarter

This ex-eventer, who was too tricky for dressage, has found his forte as a multi-winning puissance specialist. There's no jump too big for Bishops Quarter, says Jennifer Donald

Para charity trustee

Henrietta Cheetham on her mission to provide Britain's top para riders with medal-winning horsepower

Phoebe Peters

The former European pony champion tells Polly Bryan about life at the Van Olsts, learning from Lottie Fry and how taking a break from dressage led to success she never imagined

Spooky Isaac scores debut

Ros Canter scores her second fivestar win of the year, on a young horse making his first attempt at the level, and heads an allBritish top six as the European eventing season concludes

Thinking inside the box

It is an unfortunate fact that recovery from injury or surgery can require box rest, and the management challenges it brings. Kieran O'Brien MRCVS explains how best to approach such challenges

'She's back on top form'

A grand prix prospect beats her nerves and an ex-racehorse finds his dancing shoes

'A big milestone for all of us'

A Dutchman is crowned 2023 champion of champions and the final ticket to the LGCT Super Grand Prix is claimed

'Horses are to be enjoyed!'

All was not looking good for autumn hunting, says Tessa Waugh, when the family's hunt horses started falling like flies - until a certain showing luminary rocks up and appears to save the day...

First among equals

Doghound packs are sometimes compared unfavourably to their flashier sisters, but their positive attributes of drive, tenacity and instinct to hunt as a pack are never illustrated better than at the Belvoir

From family pet to champion hurdler

The unbeaten Constitution Hill is being prepped for another stellar season over hurdles. Kate Johnson tells the remarkable story of the horse nobody wanted

'The greatest of all time'

Racehorses Belonging To The Duke Of Richmond Exercising At Goodwood, 1759–60

Taking up residence

Resident equestrian artists capture the glimpses behind the scenes that are the essence of the sport. Madeleine Silver finds out how a residency works and what it brings to both artist and viewer

Topspin

He lived up to his name of \"Spin\" as a young horse, but has become a five-star stalwart. Gemma Redrup meets the Casburns' third-generation home-bred

Stud manager

Tracy Vigors runs the Hillwood Stud with husband Charlie, and takes in top-class racehorses for their holidays

David Doel

The Burghley runner-up talks to Pippa Roome about improving his dressage marks, British team ambitions and ice cream

Calls to follow Scotland in new fireworks law

Councils now have powers to establish control zones near facilities such as animal hospitals and livery yards

Riders reminded that pain medication is to be banned

Athletes may not use tramadol in competition from 1 January 2024

Scientists find way to calculate our horses' carbon hoofprint

The aim is to understand the current situation, to inform changes that can continue for the long term

New FEI social media policy could mean bans for breaches

The proposal, which would cover all in international horse sport, could come into force on 1 January next year

Federations say proposed rule would infringe human rights'

The FEI is proposing a new rule that would allow it to demand information

Horsey hypochondria

Tessa Waugh hums and haws over her horse's healed injury, looking for invisible signs that all is not well - and learns that she is in the same boat as most riders

Foot-perfect gelding is top Lad

Senior horses and ponies are celebrated, while coloured show animals get their pre-HOYS miles in the bag