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‘She thinks there's nothing she can't jump'

Lily Beveridge takes the seven-year-old championship on a bold mare, while Laura Mantel is on winning form

DRESSAGE NAF FIVE STAR WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS 17–23 August

DRESSAGE NAF FIVE STAR WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS 17–23 August

Townend's triumphant four

All sorts of records are broken as international eventing restarts in Britain, with five packed days of sport in Northumberland

Luxury living

If you spend weeks on the road competing, you need somewhere comfortable and practical to sleep and spend your downtime. Stephanie Bateman takes a peep through the keyhole of some of the most salubrious lorries on the market

Blyth Tait

A racing and showjumping background laid the foundations for one of the best eventing careers of the last century. Catherine Austen picks out the highlights with former Olympic and double world champion Blyth Tait

Coney leads Britain to Nations Cup third

The French prove unstoppable on home soil, but two young Brits shine

Battaash the brave

Unbeaten this season, a speed merchant digs deep to victory and girl power wins through for filly Love

‘We shine at being adaptable'

With a young team of horses, Britain’s Paralympic dressage riders may benefit from a year’s delay – although other nations will also have more time to train and progressive illnesses can create extra challenges, finds Andrea Oakes

‘There's life in the old girl yet!'

Mary King enjoys competing in the “new normal” – and scores a win

‘Don't breed complacency'

Showing will not be the same for some time, writes Katie Jerram-Hunnable

Wise beyond his years

A young intermediate with star quality lands the top accolade, standing over one of last term’s most promising hunters

Standing start

In some cases, keeping a horse on his feet for surgery is safer and more effective than general anaesthesia. Patrick Pollock FRCVS outlines what’s involved

Milnes makes it a double

A 21-year-old stallion who refuses to be retired spearheads Charlotte Milnes’ successful event

Kitty King is crème de la crème

Consistent Kitty King scores with a brace of wins over a track that earns coursedesigner Nigel Taylor praise, and lockdown training pays dividends with low scores in abundance

Ann Moore

The enigmatic young showjumper who stole the hearts of a nation by winning silver at the 1972 Munich Olympics turns 70 this week.Ann Moore discusses her brilliant but brief career with Lucy Higginson

Andrew Balding

This year’s 2000 Guineas-winning trainer talks to Catherine Austen about his long-awaited second Classic victory, training for The Queen and the team effort behind his Kingsclere operation

A vital relationship

A huntsman and a field master must work closely together and communicate effectively and frequently, says Kimblewick master and huntsman Andrew Sallis

A Spectacular Misjudgement

Tessa Waugh underestimates trusty Rusty’s summer energy levels, as the 12.2hh scatters the hounds like skittles on his seasonal hound exercise debut in an inadequate snaffle

We are the champions

The path to the peak of riding clubs competition is paved with camaraderie, team spirit and supportive friendships. Emily Bevan meets five of last year’s champions

Quadrille impresario

Clare Chapman on masterminding a daring reveal for last year’s quadrille champions’ costumes, and her patient equine mannequin

King conquers the Castle

Emily King rules with a new ride from the French-bred Biats family that produced five-star winner Oslo, as the cream of the eventing world gather in Cheshire

Princess Anne

As the Princess Royal turns 70 this weekend, Madeleine Silver charts an equestrian career that threw eventing into the spotlight as she became the first member of the royal family to compete at an Olympic Games

‘His biggest win yet'

Louise Saywell and PLS Halo Diamond are crowned national champions, while Billy horses are out in force and a young rider impresses in the under-21 final

Mr Bass

This eventing star recently returned to competition for the first time since an injury at Badminton last year. Pippa Roome finds out why he’s so special

Jasean Spraggett

The show rider, coach and course-builder is garnering a reputation as one of the most versatile and forward-thinking young people in showing. Alex Robinson meets last year’s HOYS lightweight hunter victor

Horseabout Zibu lights up the ring

The under-18 titles are hard fought with Tatiane Mauree preparing for an upcoming Nations Cup with a 148cm win, while Megan Li cleans up in the children-on-horses final

A matter of balance

Are boots or bandages better for leg protection? Professor Roger Smith FRCVS and Professor Michael Schramme weigh up the pros and cons

Jockey coach

Former Flat jockey Richard Perham on talent-spotting, and swimming a Derby runner alongside hippos in Kenya

Time to shape up

An overweight horse is a ticking time bomb for serious health issues. Kieran O’Brien MRCVS outlines a nine-point slimming plan

A Summer Camp With A Difference

Staying in the Olympic Village is a unique experience, with opportunities to meet – and embarrass yourself in front of – athletes from every sport and nation, as riders tell Catherine Austen