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Toledo De Kerser

Tom McEwen’s world team gold medallist was picked by William and Pippa Funnell to feature in this week’s magazine. Pippa Roome meets him

Gemma Tattersall

The Olympian on embracing modern fitness methods, her dislike for sunrise starts and why she does her mindset preparation before she gets on the horse

William Funnell and John Whitaker

John Whitaker has inspired generations of riders, not least William Funnell. The pair sit down to discuss horsemanship, riding Milton, keeping motivated and years of friendship

Giving something back

Hunts receive a lot of support from their local communities, but what do they do in return? As Abi Butcher discovers, one thing is raising a great deal of money for charitable causes

Welfare chief

Pippa Funnell asks World Horse Welfare chief executive Roly Owers to discuss his role and hopes for equine welfare

Fiona Benger

The Cotley Harriers hunt secretary “steadies the ship” and is a dedicated supporter of the pack and all things hunting

‘A step back to a more positive time'

Julie Templeton on how jockeys benefit from changes in the show ring

Breeding trouble

Equine viral arteritis may be rare in the UK, but we cannot afford to be complacent, warns Karen Coumbe MRCVS

‘Talent isn't enough'

Not everyone makes the jump from young riders to elite level. Eleanor Jones finds out just what it takes to step up to the highest echelons of the sport

¡Arriba! ¡Arriba!

They’re flashy and exuberant, but can Iberians really challenge the warmbloods in top-level dressage? Helen Triggs tracks down some top performers

The rise of the Iberians

We’ve seen Iberians excelling in international dressage with Spanish and Portuguese riders, but they are growing in popularity with amateurs in the UK, too. Tessa Waugh charts the growing interest

Reading between the lines

There are mixed emotions for Tessa Waugh as she ponders the best way to market a much-loved member of the family, while ensuring he goes to the most suitable home

Linsfort Ear To The Ground

Winners of the SEIB Search for a Star finals often go on to achieve great things. Alex Robinson meets the connections of the 2019 overall champion

Justine Armstrong-Small

The showing producer on her regular county show blunder, a dreamy middleweight and how she hates running late on competition day

Home alone

Can enriching a horse’s stable environment help him cope with indoor life? Andrea Oakes investigates

Facing up to truths could help riders improve their safety

Calls have been made for the sport to become “braver” at addressing poor cross-country riding when it happens

James Wilson

The young British showjumper on the importance of good feet, his competition day scheduling and why he’s always working to be the best

Supergroom

Nick Skelton’s long-term groom Mark Beever on unruly manes, swearing in front of Princess Anne and having a demi-perm to look like John Francome

‘Brexit plus Covid is the perfect storm'

James Fisher on why the window is narrowing for championship hopefuls

Train with the experts

Want the opportunity to learn from top-class trainers? Wise Owl Equitation connects riders with coaches around the world through video lessons

‘Don't risk the universality of dressage'

Carl Hester questions a rule change and pays tribute to a great character

Team spirit

Behind every top rider is a top groom, sharing in the highs and lows of the sport. Andrea Oakes investigates how to keep morale high

David Anker

This “cheerful and positive” man had an impressive 44-year career at the sharp end of hunt service

Brexit import taxes hit UK horse buyers hard

The complex situation is changing, but new import VAT requirements have come in

Ben Maher

When 2020 took a nosedive, the British number one hit a low point. But after life-changing surgery and with some serious horsepower in his stable, Ben has Tokyo back in his sights, as Jennifer Donald finds out

A proper cracker

A last day’s hunting before lockdown turns out to be a special one as hounds fly on a screaming scent

Brexit Headache For UK Horse Businesses But Hope For Better

Equestrian firms are facing extra issues but it is hoped the situation will improve soon

Vital to act now to save our equine heritage

The science and technology are there to protect the future of Britain’s native horses and ponies

More forest road deaths show need for awareness

Seven donkeys and ponies died in two road accidents within a month in the New Forest at the end of last year

Solid foundations

Cobs may have the attitude for top-class sport, but does their conformation stop them reaching the heights, asks Andrea Oakes