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Small but venerable

The Pau Hunt offers a soupçon of fast-paced hunting near the Pyrenees, with a new joint-master to refresh the “venerable institution” with Anglo-French roots

Sensational sport

The four days may have been overshadowed by coronavirus, but there were plenty of surprises and stories

In the pink

New research into gums is giving dental experts something to chew on

David Jones

He may be retired, but giving up totally couldn’t be further from this diehard’s mind, as David Jones continues to fly the flag for hunting at home and abroad

Daniel Bachmann Andersen

The Danish dressage star tells Polly Bryan about his early obsession with dressage, his passion for training and how his family help him keep perspective

Champagne Super Nova II

Spencer Wilton secures grand prix double on board his Tokyo hopeful

Al Boum Photo does the double

The eight-year-old Al Boum Photo joins a select band of great steeplechasers to have won consecutive Gold Cups after a thrilling finish

True colours

There is considerable variety in hound colouring and, while some hues have been deliberately developed, others reveal long-forgotten genetic inheritance, says William Chanter

Stake your claim

When making an insurance claim for veterinary fees, the process need not be tricky to navigate at a time of high stress, as Georgia Guerin discovers

Robert Whitaker

The leading showjumper talks to Jennifer Donald about Catwalk IV, the tough quest for future stars and hoping to represent his family at the World Cup Final

Double graft

Dedicated amateurs being able to compete alongside professionals is a special aspect of equestrian sport. Gemma Redrup meets three inspirational amateur eventers who are taking on the top riders

Penalties for flouting employment law are huge, equestrian employers are warned

Employers must be aware of the legislation and abide by it, or they face paying the price in court

Peak performance

Training up and downhill can bring all-round benefits for the equine athlete, as Liz Brown MRCVS explains

March dominates with a pair of wins

The Badminton champion rules the roost with last year’s Blenheim winner and an “odd character”

Henrietta Knight

The former racehorse trainer reflects on her favourite breed, the importance of patience and admitting when you’ve made an error

Harking back

Visiting beautiful stately homes is one of eventing’s unique selling points, and different locations have come and gone. Catherine Austen takes a nostalgic tour and catches up on plans for two venues that return to the fixtures list in 2020

A Savage day

With a pack of hounds that are “second to none”, the Teme Valley enjoy an excellent day’s trail-hunting, despite the inclement weather

‘A tough mare'

Flourishing trainer Philip Kirby talks to Hannah Lemieux about his Festival hopeful, dealing with setbacks and why his horses work in an outline

Taking breeding to a new level

Across the Atlantic, an ambitious jumping stud with British and Irish links is pushing boundaries in a bid to revolutionise US breeding, writes Nancy Jaffer

Northern stars

Becky Murray investigates the health of breeding in Scotland, and finds there is much to be excited about

Well worth a visit

Capt Ian Farquhar finds the Essex and Suffolk to be an ‘impressive show’ on his first trip to the region, as hounds run well with a really good cry

Hazel Shannon

Martha Terry talks to the rider from the Australian bush who has taken an unwanted ex-racer from ignominy to the eventing history books

Getting the ‘Dartmoor bug'

With nothing to stop the impressive hounds in any direction, a day with the Mid Devon is a rollercoaster experience for the uninitiated

Bridging the gap

If there was anything to coax you through the final hurdles of school drudgery, it is the prospect of a whole year hunting. Madeleine Silver finds out how to get your gap year fix on the hunting field

A Quality family

The Kennedy family stand seven stallions including OBOS Quality 004, sire of Burghley winner MGH Grafton Street, and breed 60 foals a year. Pippa Roome visits them at home in Ireland

The historic Haydon

Steeped in tradition, the ‘happy ship’ of the Haydon has much to be proud of, not least its supporters, many of whom have followed the hunt since childhood

Paul Nicholls

The reigning champion trainer tells Martha Terry about his big-race contenders, a reformed tearaway and why Bryony Frost might become the first woman to win the Grand National

Train like a pro

William Fox-Pitt demonstrates his systematic approach to fl atwork training with his two top horses — and suggests a handy pre-season exercise for fresh jumpers

High Quality magic for Morton

Skilled course building and plenty of strong entries produce gripping competition at South View

Behind the scenes at the Beaufort

Rebecca Jordan visits the Duke of Beaufort’s immaculate kennels and meets the team behind the seamless operation