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Off The Record

This consistent Irish-bred led the US team to silver at the World Championships last year. Pippa Roome meets him

'We must engage with our critics'

Anna Ross on the importance of listening to those who criticise our sport

Biddick powers towards title

Leaderboards are hotting up as the end of the season approaches, while some smart youngsters impress

King scoops the Jackpot

A new ride gives Emily King reason to smile, while an agriculture student and a new mum are among the other winners

Sweet memories are made

A picture-perfect lead-rein contender, on-form young jockey and versatile Welsh section C shine in the supremes

Ben triumphs over his namesake

Ben Maher is pipped at the post in the five-star grand prix - by a horse called Ben while a 21-yearold rider lands an impressive Derby double

Sports performance coach

Poppy Blandford on lessons in self-belief, preparing for the Olympics and why her niche job is becoming much more mainstream

Dates swap for major 2024 events confirmed

Badminton and Royal Windsor are switching dates owing to 'exceptional' circumstances related to BBC scheduling

Injury case a reminder to all riding schools

A successful claim shows why centres must have the right insurance in place

Disappointment for many as Olympic tickets sell out again

There has been huge demand for the Paris Games, and the equestrian events have sold out

Full review of insurance planned after so many events lost to weather

British Eventing is to look at the cover after a huge number of fixtures have fallen victim to the wet spring this year

Know your horse

There are certain health checks every horse owner should know, and must conduct regularly in order to be alert to when a horse is off colour

Ruth McMullen

Ruth McMullen's sympathetic and effective way with horses, and her skill as a trainer, are held in high esteem. Martha Terry meets her and hears about an equestrian life well lived

'A set show ensures consistency'

Martin Jones on the quality of exhibits, set shows and avoidable upsets

Unusual routes to jumping success

Contrary to popular belief, it's not all silver spoons and Olympic parentage in the showjumping world. Jennifer Donald discovers some successful riders with an unusual career path

Barefoot - a fad or the future?

A growing number of top showjumpers are seeing the benefits of taking shoes off their horses, but can it provide the winning edge?

Hester deploys super duo

Carl Hester steals the show with his newest superstar and the long-awaited return of his Olympic partner

Dujardin dances again

Charlotte Dujardin makes a winning comeback after her baby break and an upcoming star rides the test of his career

Mum's the word

A student credits her mother for her victory in the under-25 grand prix and a rider returns from a broken hip to clear 7ft in the puissance

'When you do well at a show, you have a good vibe'

Flying Belgian Abdel Saïd rockets to a repeat win in the King’s Cup and a British rising star records her first five-star success

'I knew who I had to watch'

Martin Fuchs enjoys a turn of fortune to claim victory over his key rivals in the Rolex grand prix, including Explosion W and Ben Maher, who are back with a bang

'It's only taken me 76 years'

A cob ticks off another item from his rider’s bucket list, while an untouchable hunter reigns on royal ground for the second time on the trot

Rocking start to senior campaign

A nurse and a firefighter are among the winners who triumphed with their senior show animals at Royal Windsor

Lomond locks on

A breeder’s small-time prefix hits the heights, Connemaras excel in multiple spheres and mannerly leadrein ponies take centre stage

Showtime stuns them all

The daughter of showing royalty makes her mark, a rider has a last hurrah in pony ranks and a show team cleans up

Student pips the master mast to the post

A lightweight hunter steps up to the plate, a coloured cob lands a double and a hack breaks more records

Keeping bugs at bay

Recent outbreaks of disease have highlighted the need for tight biosecurity. Kieran O’Brien MRCVS outlines the measures that provide the required protection

Horse-drawn hearse provider

Sue Robinson on the importance of etiquette, and how horses can help at times of heartbreak

Team Harker

Two teenagers and their mother are making a great start to the season after nailing their first HOYS victory in October. Tricia Johnson finds out what lies ahead for Jenny and daughters Victoria and Emma

'First impressions are essential'

Sarah Kate Coward on judging Royal Windsor's novice and amateur cobs