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‘Top pros, don't compete at novice'

Pammy Hutton discusses top riders at the lower levels and winter positivity

Use your leg

The leg aid is one of the most fundamental ways to communicate with your horse. Leslie Bliss finds out how to refine it to the ultimate level

Ollie Cornock

Imagine if you could “design” the day’s hunting of your dreams… What hounds would be hunting, where would it be, who would you take with you?

Once upon a time...

H&H’s winter short-story competition conjured up a feast of winter tales for the judges, from the poignant to the magical. Here are this year’s two winners

Natasha Baker

The Paralympian tells Lucy Elder about her life post-Tokyo, involving wedding plans, riding with a music megastar and why inclusivity in her sport is the name of the game

Hovis

H&H’s much-loved blogger gives us his thoughts on this festive time of year and feels baffled by humans’ New Year’s resolutions

Do they know it's Christmas time?

Festive onesies, carrot-filled stockings, or just another day in the life of an equine star... Alex Robinson asks connections of a handful of top horses exactly how they do Christmas

A star is found in Dakota

A Welsh section A colt from a small stud is crowned overall supreme ahead of a top-drawer field of future champions

Stopping the spread

Taking a horse’s temperature may feel like just one of the less glamorous aspects of horse care, but routine monitoring has a vital role to play in curbing disease, as Briony Reed finds

What price is a decent hunter?

The hunter market is sky-high and good ones are hunter? hard to find. Abi Butcher tries to discover why

Horse and rider osteopath

One of the longest-standing equine osteopaths in the country, Liz Launder also treats riders and is a keen breeder of Welsh ponies and sport horses

‘The right way forward for our sport'

Carl Hester feels confident that the future of dressage is in safe hands

‘She's exceptionally talented'

Holly Smith sings the praises of Billy Sarafina, who steps up for grand prix victory, and a barefoot mare impresses

‘A very positive vibe'

The Braes of Derwent is a hunt with a long history, an air of confidence and an inclusive atmosphere

WHAT'S NEW in the veterinary world?

The latest research examines factors contributing to stable vices, and whether thoroughbreds truly deserve their “flighty” reputation, as Peter Green reports

Mr Trix

The grade B showjumper and “full on gentleman” who survived injury twice to field master for 14 seasons

Biddick bags a treble

One jockey enjoys success at his local track, while an in-form trainer follows suit with winners aplenty

Access all areas… Ben Maher

The reigning Olympic champion isn’t resting on his laurels – Martha Terry spends one of the rare days Ben Maher is in the country visiting his UK base

Checking out the competition

As the annual hunt quiz gets underway, Tessa Waugh’s competitive side comes to the fore, but an English teacher and a team of retirees put paid to her plans of winning

‘We must promote our industry'

Kim Bailey on the importance of showcasing racing to all audiences

‘He'll be out partying with us tonight'

The quirky Cloudy Glen carries the colours of the late Trevor Hemmings to victory, while there’s a deadheat at Newcastle

Sabino leads starlets

A coloured mare with quirky tendencies gets her head in the game, a 14-year-old pilot shines on a riding horse and a trusty Exmoor excels

Two major landowners act to ban trail-hunting

The National Trust and Natural Resources Wales have both said packs will no longer be able to hunt over their land

Wainwright earns grand prix glory

Harry Wainwright nets his first grand prix victory, while James Whitaker has an unexpected qualifying win

New coaching scheme to help transform lives

British Equestrian is working with urban riding schools to support coaches, and inspire the next generation of riders

Tack-theft prevention highlighted as saddles stolen at major show

Trackers, chips and postcode stamps all have pros and cons for those trying to protect their tack

Fil D'Ariane jumps to glory

Doug White pilots equine debutant Fil D’Ariane to the front of the pack in the VWH’s new hunt ride

Beagling: the connoisseur's field sport?

If you haven’t been beagling, you should go, says Matthew Higgs. With none of the expense of keeping a horse, these superb little hounds offer links to the foundations of country sports

A general guide to wintering out

Winter can be one of the most challenging times for equestrians, especially if your horse spends the majority of his time outside. Emily Bevan investigates how we can winter out with success

Felicity Collins

The breakout star of Bicton five-star talks to Pippa Roome about beating mental demons, making a business viable and next year’s Badminton