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Up in the air

Rearing can be dangerous for both horse and rider, but once a horse has developed the habit can it be reversed? Andrea Oakes finds out

True heroes

Simple yard chores are among the few things keeping NHS staff sane during the pandemic. Lucy Elder tracks down healthcare workers to find out how they are coping

‘Not many huntsmen were blessed by Desmond Tutu'

Old Surrey Burstow and West Kent master Richard Gurney’s hunting life has come full circle, as Catherine Austen finds out

The future of vetting

The veterinary world has evolved significantly over the past 20 years, but where is the industry heading? Stephanie Bateman speaks to vets to find out more

Putting a brake on degeneration

Cushing’s disease is one of the most common illnesses in horses older than 15, but is your own horse or pony at risk? Gil Riley MRCVS investigates

In season, unsound or unhinged?

Is your mare suffering from a hormone imbalance or is there something else causing that unwanted behaviour? Charlotte Thomas MRCVS investigates

A day to remember

American foxhounds fly with a “ferocity of pace” hot on the heels of a coyote, as only the boldest of Bull Run followers manage to keep up with the action

Insurance Remains Key As Rumours Debunked

Insurers answer a number of common queries from clients during lockdown

‘When can we get back to normality?'

Mark Phillips makes plans to alter cross-country courses later in the year

Robert Walford

The trainer tells Martha Terry about the horse that was primed for a Grand National win, lessons from his father-in-law, and his goal for next season

Preparing to fly high

Still, looking for an edge? Sport may be off for now, but the quest to improve, innovate and scrutinize continues. Lucy Higginson investigates behind the scenes in British sport

Material concerns

Stephanie Bateman investigates how to build or adapt stables on a low carbon footprint and why constructing a yard need not be a drain on the environment

Dope-testing on the up in ‘high-risk' competition areas

Eight endurance cases were heard by the FEI Tribunal in a single month

Access All Areas Laura Tomlinson

German efficiency and Cotswold charm characterise Laura Tomlinson’s new base; Martha Terry spends a morning at home with the Olympian

A national standstill

This year’s Grand National isn’t the first to be called off– bomb scares and wars have played their part, too. Hannah Lemieux finds out about the others that didn’t go to plan

The rise of the video jockey

One positive thing that may come out of this crisis is a more versatile approach to coaching. Andrea Oakes discovers how riders make remote coaching work.

Summer wardrobe

Some of our horses have more “outfits” than we do. Alex Robinson checks out the options to keep your horse clean, dry and bite-free this summer

Early Pointing Start Plan After Virus Halted Sport

The possibility of starting next season in October has been put forward along with other plans

Hold your horses

Avoiding hasty decisions can head off equine health issues during the Covid-19 pandemic, says Andrea Oakes

Coronavirus Measures Could Lead To Increase In Laminitis

As the way horses are managed changes, owners are urged to be aware of equine weight changes

‘He's a new breeding legend'

Polly Bryan travels to Denmark to meet the super sire Blue Hors Zack and the other stallions set to keep this stud’s star rising for many years to come

Showing the way

Some of the world’s best jockeys, eventers, showjumpers and dressage riders started their equestrian careers in the show ring. Tricia Johnson finds out why it’s the perfect foundation

Shades of foot-and-mouth year

Mary King on the last time eventing was in lockdown, and her sailing venture

Rose Loxton

The point-to-point trainer tells Hannah Lemieux about her battle with cancer, a fruitful arrangement with Paul Nicholls and the joy of training quality horses

Riders urged not to panic-buy, with enough feed for all horses

There are no reported issues in the supply chain, equestrians are reassured

Charities' pleas as virus hits incomes

Organisations are losing money as visitor centres close and shows cancel

Breeding for the ring

Alex Robinson asks if show horses are ever bred specifically for the job, or if they are strategically given new career paths after another one has failed

Equestrian Sport Cancelled As Part Of ‘Drastic' Coronavirus Measures

Eventing had been called off with immediate effect on Monday while other disciplines looked unlikely to go ahead

Coping With Covid-19

The coronavirus pandemic is already decimating sport at every level. Andrea Oakes assesses the escalating damage and how the British horse industry would cope under a lockdown

Sweet success for Sponer

Olivia Sponer takes the top spot in the final round, Tabitha Kyle continues on winning form and Izzy Harris proves successful on her mission to qualify