CATEGORIES

A Happy New Year?

They’re the stars of our Christmas cards, but how healthy is the future for donkeys? Patrick Pollock FRCVS reports

Will Goodall

The ‘pre-eminent huntsman of his time’, from an illustrious hunting family

‘We Live And Breathe These Beagles'

Inclement weather fails to dash the spirits of hounds and humans, and an improvement in scent makes the day for this hard-driving pack

Snow Ball

Polo isn’t just a summer sport. Polly Bryan charts the history, development and unique skill set of the winter game, played in dramatic locations at high altitude

‘The Best Pair In The Sport Right Now'

Ben Maher and Explosion W make history and Shanghai Swans succeed

Timeless Fun Wilful Ponies And Tiny Heroines

Thelwell’s iconic cartoons remain as popular as ever. Martha Terry investigates the inspiration for his recalcitrant ponies, and why they stand the test of time

Lucy Jackson

The New Zealand event rider talks to Pippa Roome about selling her prospective Olympic mount, working with racehorses and fi nding balance in her life

Power Failure

What might cause a loss of hind-end propulsion? Dr Charlotte Oastler MRCVS explains

Hunting Stallions

Treat them appropriately and stallions can make some of the best hunters in the field, finds Stephanie Bateman

Hearton Du Bois Halleux

The ‘proud as punch’ puissance specialist who has also nailed a record-breaking Hickstead Derby win

Equine Flu: Why Six-Month Boosters Are Recommended

An expert in the spread of diseases has explained what vets have learnt from the flu outbreak

‘I Am Mad For The Sport'

Champion point-to-point jockey Will Biddick talks to Hannah Lemieux about finding his love for racing and his showjumper wife’s riding influence

Winter Management: Facts And Falsehoods

Myths abound about how to keep horses healthy in winter. Andrea Oakes asks veterinary experts to separate the fact from the fiction

Scratching The Surface

The causes and consequences of inflammation of the blood vessels, a condition called vasculitis, remain poorly understood as Andrea Oakes discovers

Red Bull Gets His Wings

A Welsh section D gelding advances on his second place to scoop the overall championship, while a Welsh section B clinches the inaugural small breeds final

Judy Reynolds

The Irish dressage stalwart tells Helen Sharp why the ‘Girls in Green’ have the edge, how her ‘ordinary’ horse has turned into a star and why the future is bright for her nation

Innovative Syndicate Aims To Keep Good Horses For Britain

Shareholders will not have to pay running costs, and should make money back

How Changing Bridle Pressure Can Affect Horses' Movement

A study looked into the forces applied on different horses’ heads, and its effect on gait

Hounds At Their Best

With an infectious enthusiasm, the Glamorgan hounds show their mettle with accuracy and plenty of music

Creating New Courses

Building a point-to-point course is a big ask but, says Lucy Elder, it’s made all the more achievable with unstinting teamwork — and the best birch

Coulton

Charlie Shirley-Beavan’s massive mount with a buck to match and a strong sense of competition, but who is a gentleman on the ground

Martin Fuchs

The European showjumping champion talks to Pippa Roome about giving horses confidence and how it felt to get gold after a run of second places

How Safe Is Riding?

The ‘hunting surgeon’ Pedro McDonald debunks a few myths to explain why riding is not as dangerous as its public perception

H&H Hero To Hero: Gemma Tattersall And Pippa Funnell

Our guest editor talks to her hero, the recent Burghley winner Pippa Funnell, about nerves, special horses and stepping off the eventing treadmill

Crossing The Line

Riders who compete at the very top level in more than one discipline are rare. How do they do it and what do they learn from the experience? Catherine Austen finds out

A Settled Future For A Renamed Hunt

Capt Ian Farquhar finds history runs deep at the Cresselly — even though he was attending its inaugural opening meet

Young At Heart

Growing old in company with your horse can be an uplifting — and competitive — experience. Stephanie Bateman meets some partnerships whose combined age puts them well into their 80s

Riding Into The Sunset

Do the rewards outweigh the challenges of keeping a veteran horse? Lucy Higginson weighs it up

Dujardin Sets A Challenge

The queens of dressage trade places as Charlotte Dujardin sets her sights on Las Vegas for the first time since Valegro

A Warm Welcome

Fearsome weather fails to dent the enthusiasm at the Tetcott, as the next generation discover the joys of the sport