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Making history

Three horses of a lifetime, three superb riders and a raft of back-room supporters make dreams come true in Tokyo as Britain wins its first Olympic eventing team gold for 49 years

Australia to field individuals only after two were ruled out

One showjumper was suspended, while the alternate had already decided not to travel his horse to the Tokyo Games

Showing welfare and conduct in spotlight

The Showing Council has a new chair, and a new welfare working group

‘Complain using the correct channels'

Showing is currently cast under a cloud of negativity, writes Stuart Hollings

‘A strong position'

Britain lead despite none of the trio doing their best test, while favourite Michael Jung is a class apart

‘Tiny margins decided the medals'

Richard Davison analyses the riding in Tokyo and where the freestyle was won

Julie and Rachael Helliwell

Like mother like daughter as the saying goes. Alex Robinson meets the northern show producers who are winning with their meticulous methods, eye for a champion and secret weapons that money can’t buy

‘Britain must future-proof its horsepower'

Anna Ross on the Olympic format and how to keep the medals coming

Household Cavalry riding instructor

Lance Corporal of Horse Liana Nicholas on being the Household Cavalry’s first female riding instructor, guarding The Queen, and teaching recruits how to pick out a hoof

Industry condemns welfare issues in slaughterhouse footage

Racing and the wider horse-world have spoken out on images seen in a BBC TV documentary

‘Is the mark system failing us?'

Rebecca Penny analyses changes to the 2021 RIHS pony qualifying format

Hello Jefferson

Scott Brash’s Olympic ride “Jezza” is the horse Nick Skelton would have been tempted out of retirement for, boasting a spectacular jump and bundles of charisma, as Jennifer Donald finds out

Five years on, rider size policy is making change

At this year’s Great Yorkshire Show, no rider was seen on a mount for whom they were inappropriately sized

Bronze for Britain

Carl Hester, Lottie Fry and Charlotte Dujardin pull out all the stops in a Tokyo thriller

Changes on the cards in international eventing

The FEI has put forward plans to adapt eligibility, course-design and returning to play

Brilliant bronze – and more to come

Britain’s success in Tokyo with three upcoming horses offers a taster of what’s still to come, while Germany claim gold – but change is afoot

‘I worshipped the ground she walked on'

It’s easy to feel isolated in the horseworld, and many pros turn to a mentor for guidance. Kate Johnson speaks to those who have reaped the benefits

Mollie Summerland

From living in her horsebox to being “on top of the world”, the youngest-ever winner of the Luhmühlen CCI5* has learnt to take the rough with the smooth, says Martha Terry

Vet who fabricated Home Office letter is struck off

Dr Sue Dyson was found to have committed disgraceful conduct in a professional respect at a disciplinary hearing

Living the Swiss Tokyo dream

Andrew Nicholson reflects on Barbury and going to the Olympics as a coach

Valdecaz is the finest

The HOYS qualifying circuit storms on, as more riders and their steeds capture coveted spots to the anticipated final

Fairytale win for perfect filly

A coloured horse defies the formbook, a Connemara is supreme native and a novice working hunter displays ability and potential

Toy entrepreneur

Karen Clithero has revolutionised the soft toy market, turning her Crafty Ponies into widely acclaimed creative play products, with some very famous fans

Honour roll for amateur's star

An amateur rider lifts her first-ever supreme championship, fresh-faced novices learn their trade and a young Irish Draught scoops the top in-hand accolade

Durable

This dreamy grand prix stallion has a temperament to die for and still amazes his rider every day, finds Polly Bryan

Are You Sitting Comfortably?

So your saddle fits your horse to perfection, but does it fit you? Leslie Bliss finds out why it is crucial to make sure this key piece of equipment is as comfortable for the rider as it is for the horse

Running out of steam?

What could be behind a horse’s failure to develop or maintain fitness as expected? Andrea Oakes investigates

‘He's done everything for me'

A partnership’s journey from novice to inter I results in a national title, while Scottish riders and unconventional breeds prosper, and young riders shine

Record royal run for Walker

The hunter of the circuit achieves a rare hat-trick, a seasoned mare tops the riding horses and top cobs do battle for the overall championship

Pony centre manager

Natalie O’Rourke heads up a community pony centre that became known as the “National Horse Service” during lockdown, raising spirits all around London