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By FEI Invitation Only

System for inviting riders should help combat pay cards.

Endurance Horses Are 'not Machines', Vet Warns

Longer rest periods can help prevent injury, while higher speeds in competition contribute to equine eliminations.

FEI Backs Dressage Judging Changes

Plans are afoot to improve the current system before the 2020 Olympics.

Maggots Versus Drugs

Traditional treatments have their place in modern equine veterinary science, as concerns grow over antibiotic use.

Jessica Harrington

The 70-year-old Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning trainer talks to Helen Sharp about Sizing John’s quirks and how her eventing background gives her the edge.

Perfect 10 For Townend

A talented but fragile horse gives Oliver Townend his 10th win in the top class.

Brilliant Brits Blitz Burghley

OLIVER TOWNEND’S win aboard Ballaghmor Class was the pinnacle of a fantastic Burghley Horse Trials for British riders.

Rhian Gibson

The incoming Pony Club chief executive talks to Lucy Higginson about tackling declining membership and why she’s not afraid of change

Allister Hood

THE person in showing I’ve always admired is Allister Hood.

Barry Is The Best

A harrier takes top honours and a fellhound excels as foxhound champion

Hancock Achieves A Healthy Lead

An Irish 18-year-old takes the top spot by a hefty margin, while the journey from Scotland pays off for one family

Bullimore Zooms To Convincing Conquest

Sarah Bullimore enjoys a welcome result after being left off Euro long-list

Leonidas Pings To Lead

Experienced horses from three different countries head the rankings in phase one, but rising British equine and human stars are close behind

Anti-Rollkur Campaign 'Starts To Make Tracks'

A petition calling for an end to hyperflexion is to be submitted to the FEI within weeks, while top judges and trainers are among those joining the call for action

When Riding Turns ‘Bad': Time To Act?

US dressage video sparks debate on qualification criteria and judging

Hard Work Is Rewarded As Companies Honoured

British equestrian companies celebrated the best among their ranks at the annual BETA business awards

An Army Inside

Your horse’s intestines are teeming with millions of friendly bacteria that could provide the key to his overall health. Richard Hepburn MRCVS explains

Jonelle Price

The Kiwi eventer talks to Lucy Higginson about juggling first-time motherhood with horses — and her secret to keeping the show on the road

East- Centaur Trust, Suffolk | Easton & Otley College, Norfolk

Elli Darling and Fix Up Look Sharp collected two advanced medium wins at the Centaur Trust.

Four Horses, One Saddle, No Problem

Alex Bishop takes the top four slots in the Karma qualifi er and lands the Dynamic B and C, all with just one saddle

Law Change In Store After Growing Drone Concerns

RIDERS are increasingly concerned about drones, it has emerged, as the government prepares new control laws.

Flora Harris On Improving Adjustability

Two clock-face style circles, plus canter poles and oxers on specific distances help to hone a horse’s balance and athleticism

Show Jumping

A change of bit makes all the difference for ‘fun horse’ Havana

Allen Takes It Easy

Bertram Allen racks up some good results, while the Rolex grand prix gives the home crowd plenty to cheer about

Vets' Warning As Fewer Owners Insure Their Horses

A drop in the number of individuals taking out veterinary cover has led practitioners to warn of a possible ‘real personal cost’ to those concerned

Suffolk Statistics Cause For Concern

Significant genetic research is planned to help save the rare British breed

Grooms Quit Industry In Anger At 'disgustingly Low' Pay Packets

Low salaries and day rates are forcing grooms and working pupils to switch to more lucrative careers outside horses

Kennedy Tops Young Riders

Young riders impress, Andrew James gallops to glory despite a detour and long-listed stars hit top form

Spence Scores For Britain

Although Team GBR fails to complete the Nations Cup, Georgie Spence claims an impressive individual win

Rasaldo Boosts His Mileage

A British-bred gelding secures a double while one rider juggles dressage with two other disciplines within four days