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Licensed trainers may be able to saddle pointers
There are no immediate plans to change, but the idea is being considered as the sport looks at declining numbers
GLORIOUS GATCOMBE
At this year's Magic Millions Festival of British Eventing, we'll be celebrating four decades of horse trials at Gatcombe Park
Gold for Britain at Special Olympics World Games
The British team returned from the Games in Berlin with a haul of 11 medals, including six golds
Research on how horses show positive emotions
The study findings could help improve equine welfare and performance, it is believed
Noseband rules could be changed in all disciplines
The FEI is proposing measuring tightness, to introduce a standard method of to apply across all its horse sports
The other halves
Pursuing an allencompassing equestrian career alongside a full-time relationship is a true balancing act. Polly Bryan finds out how the top riders do it
'He's a dream'
Carl Hester and Fame add another grand prix win to their record, while one rider claims four wins
Moody drops the J-bomb
An upcoming grand prix horse boasts much to get excited about, while a familiar face delights
'I have to do her justice'
Sophie Wells claims a hattrick, while young horses show promise and US riders cause a stir
Turpitt fulfils her dream
An amateur rider celebrates a major milestone, while home-breds excel and a talented mare returns revitalised
Phantom flies to victory
An Olympic rider claims his first four-star win, while two horses score victories after coming back from a spell on the sidelines
Ingham makes history in Aachen
The reigning world champions show their class, while the rest of the Brits suffer mixed fortunes
McLean goes for grands prix glory
A young rider squad member warms up for the Europeans with a grand prix double, and a \"well-oiled wheel\" keeps on winning
Royale is king of the ring
A young hunter pony stallion, two Exmoor mares and a single clear round stand out in front of the judges
Showcasing hunting’s youth
The young handlers’ classes at hound shows – including next week’s Festival of Hunting – have been a hit, reports Andrew Sallis
See You Then
The three-time Champion Hurdle winner, nicknamed “See You When” due to racing so sparingly, was brilliant just when it mattered most. Kate Johnson discovers this fragile superstar’s story
Feeling the heat
High temperatures increase the risk of overheating in active horses. Adam Jackson MRCVS explains equine thermoregulation, the risks and treatments
Capels Hollow Drift
The Burghley runner-up has exceptional trainability, but he can occasionally “let rip”. Gemma Redrup finds out more about this Euros-bound eventer
Equestrian executive
Amanda Bond, head of equestrian affairs at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, on her career path that includes working as a fire-eater, late-night online meetings in PJs and eye-opening celebrations in a drag club
‘A moment I’ll cherish forever'
Ireland’s David Simpson relives the day he fulfilled his childhood dream of landing the Hickstead Derby, and reveals the secrets of his winning preparation
Team announced for the 2023 eventing Europeans
The reigning world champion and Badminton winners are on the squad, along with a championship debutant
Top riders carry Baton Of Hope through London
The last leg of a UK-wide suicide prevention tour was partly on horses
Owners put horses' needs first during cost-of-living crisis
A survey found people are going without to ensure their horses’ care is not affected by increased costs
Contentious elimination rule prompts more calls for change
The rule that allows the ground jury president to halt any rider’s round came into force this year, to controversy
The end could be nigh for compulsory spurs at FEI
A proposal for dressage riders to be allowed to compete without spurs has FEI backing in the 2024 rule revisions
New group set up to tackle unsuitably mounted riders
The working group aims to tackle what can be a sensitive issue, across the industry
Top pointing jockeys, trainers and horses of the year named
Top riders Will Biddick and Gina Andrews have taken their eighth and 10th championship titles respectively
Policy review as new injury data published
The FEI and British Equestrian welcome a new concussion statement
Major census of thoroughbreds to benefit entire British herd
The aim is to help improve the traceability of horses after their retirement from the racecourse
Ridden evaluations are key in poor performance investigations
A study has highlighted why horses should be ridden when being assessed for performance and slight lameness issues