CATEGORIES

‘He's Green, So I Kept Him Moving'

SPECTATORS at West Wilts could have been forgiven for thinking they were at Burghley, because the likes of William Fox-Pitt, Andrew Nicholson, Andrew Hoy and Laura Collett, without Burghley rides this year, were out in force.

Whip Rule Change And Use Studies

A governing body has made a major change, as research looks into whip use in equestrian sport.

Where There's A Willa...

WILLA NEWTON enjoyed a golden weekend with a hat-trick of wins from her rising stars and an established campaigner.

Vanir Kamira

Piggy French on the nervy mare who has gloriously proved her wrong.

The People's Horse

Crowd favourite Nip Tuck cruises to a double victory to crown Carl Hester national champion for the 10th time.

Team Meade Triumph Twice

Harry Meade and stable jockey Tim Rogers score, a refocus helps Alex Bragg and Taylor and Townend take two each test felt very correct, so it was nice that was reflected in his mark.”

Syndicate Buyer

Dan Downie on exhilarating sales, his eventing roots and where he hides to watch his horses run

Six-Monthly Flu Jab Rule Sparks Debate

Horses competing with British Dressage will have to have more frequent boosters for influenza

Sintano Sings

Gareth Hughes upsets the formbook to top the inter I while Charlotte Dujardin retains her PSG and inter I freestyle titles.

Roadside Horse Trailer Checks Are On The Up

The government has announced it will be carrying out more roadside inspections of trailers over the next year

Michael Fox

The eventing-mad Downton Abbey star talks to Catherine Austen about his Pony Club years and the resilience required in both event riders and actors.

Kevin Comes Of Age

Wildcard entries enjoy success across the levels, multi-tasking combinations top the novice and a horse with limited vision claims the advanced medium title.

James Bond Spies The Prize

Becky Moody lands the top two spots in a competitive elementary, while Victoria Maw scores her first national title and supportive shoeing pays off for the medium victor

Jail For Horse ‘Rescuer' As Sentence Bill Put On Hold

As a woman is given the current maximum sentence for ‘callous disregard’ of welfare, the sentencing bill is paused.

Healthy Habits

How can we keep infectious disease at bay? We outline how yard practices and routines contribute to biosecurity

Gulliver Grabs Victory

A former grand prix horse proves well suited to new career in paras.

Freeman's The Main Man

Ride judge Philip Hess is impressed with the winners of all three age groups, with Hawtins Stud once again enjoying success across the divisions.

Minds Must Change To Win Laminitis War

Owners have to realise weight should be lost in winter, leaving rugs off and managing condition to prevent issues

Hats Off To Heads For Safety Research

New evidence is helping develop better helmet standards, but there is still more work to be done

Call For Prosecutions Over Fireworks Injures

After a spate of serious injuries to horses, an owner believes a landmark criminal case could ‘change the future’

Shows And Stables Are Running On Poo Power

Horse manure is being used to generate enough electricity to light up events and yards in the UK and across Europe

Richard De Pelet

The generous bon viveur who ensures the whole field has a wonderful time

Sarah Cohen

The British event rider has just one horse, but has been long-listed for this year’s European Championships. Catherine Austen finds out how she does it

Jung Conquers

Michael Jung adds to his glittering CV with a win on his Event Rider Masters debut, but Britain puts up a strong showing with two riders fi nishing in the top four

Pickard Strikes The Front

Sarah Pickard returns to Eridge two years after taking intermediate honours to win the top class, while another rider secures a hat-trick

A Gem Of A Show For Smolders

Scott Brash and John Whitaker make the biggest impacts of the Brits, including with some rising equine stars, while the big class goes to the Netherlands

Frangibles will not be made compulsory

The FEI says it needs more evidence before it imposes a rule on mandatory frangible cross-country fences

New Focus On Accurate Endurance Deaths Data

Concerns about the inaccurate reporting of horses who suffer fatal injuries in competition are being acted on

FEI Cracks Down On Injections At Shows

Most injections are being outlawed at FEI competitions

Safe In Their Hands?

When a newly qualified vet turns up to treat your horse, how confident can you be about their capabilities? Lesley Barwise-Munro MRCVS outlines the journey from vet school to ‘real-life’ equine practice