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Winning for The Queen

The late Queen never missed a Royal Windsor Horse Show since it began in 1943. Alex Robinson looks back at some of the monarch's horses and ponies who reigned at the show in recent years

'The most informed lady I've ever met'

The Queen’s presence ringside at Royal Windsor Horse Show was a special sight, one we’ll all miss. Polly Bryan and Jennifer Donald ask leading riders to recall some of their royal encounters

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The King: 'Five horses I'll never forget

In the noughties, H&H ran a series, “Five I Won’t Forget”, featuring riders’ favourite horses. The King – then Prince of Wales – shared his memories of those who’ve touched his heart, from racehorses and hunters to a dear polo pony

6 mins |

Long live the sport of king's

Those worried royal interest in racing is waning can take heart. The King and Queen Consort are perpetuating The Queen’s commitment,

6 mins |

Gasping for air

Breathing is the most automatic thing – until it isn’t. Eleanor Storey MRCVS explains how vets help a horse who is struggling to draw breath

6 mins |

Platinum Jubilee artist

Freddy Paske on launching his art career on tour in Afghanistan, the privilege of working for The late Queen - and dressing his Shetland as an army vehicle

Sarah Clark

The Badminton debutante talks to Lucy Elder about her journey to five-star, the unorthodox Jeanz and the best three seconds of her life so far

8 mins |

Foxes win by a whisker

Despite weather putting these championships in turmoil, organisers did an incredible job to make it happen, with an exciting finale

A smart prospect

Trainers and jockeys team up to record a brace of victories, while one horse makes a surprise return to form

‘My horse ran a blinder under the circumstances’

Isaac Shelby will next contest the French 2000 Guineas

Kitty provides a ray of Light

We celebrate a poignant winner of the Scottish Grand National and Newbury’s Classic trials provide some interesting results

The start of a Legacy

A former in-hand star reigns under saddle, a hack is ready to flourish, while a former Olympia winner returns to the ring

Crime scene investigator solves the winning puzzle

Ascientist who leads a double life and a gelding back on form after a mystery illness are among the winners

Last-minute change of plan pays dividends

A slightly “feral” horse lands a grand prix and Joe Trunkfield keeps the in-laws happy

‘He is my dream horse’

Dannie Morgan and Davy Harvey proved kings of Hartpury, claiming seven titles between them, while young horses provide plenty of names to watch

Dantina dances to glory

Sadie Smith continues riding the crest ofa wave, while Becky Moody proves. queen of the music and a breakthrough star claims his first national title

5 mins |

Do as I did, not as I say...

Ahead of next week's big event, Netia Walker talks memories, advice and more with three former Badminton winners and the competitors they are training in this year’s field

5 mins |

Do as I did, not as I say...

Ahead of next week's big event, Netia Walker talks memories, advice and more with three former Badminton winners and the competitors they are training in this year’s field

WHAT'S NEW in the veterinary world?

Peter Green MRCVS reports on research into kissing spines in thoroughbreds, and a diagnostic test for ataxia

Curtailing crisis

Stringent health control measures require effort, but applying them is crucial to avoid potentially serious consequences.

Badminton ground jury president

Angela Tucker recalls riding at Badminton, competing alongside her late husband, the commentator Mike Tucker and a whirlwind appearing in the dressage arena

Access All Areas Oaksey House

The state-of-the-art centre for jockeys not only gives jockeys and their families tremendous physical, mental and holistic support, but it’s also a home away from home. Kate Johnson visits the Injured Jockeys Fund’s hub in Lambourn

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