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Superstar Sophie's Dazzling Double

No one could touch Paralympian Sophie Wells in the gala classes, as she showcased her talent to produce big horses with the lightest touch.

The Winning Position

With the cross-country phase firmly back in the spotlight and determining results at the biggest events, Catherine Austen charts the evolution of the rider’s jumping position across country

Divine Expression Makes Judges Smile

A former advanced event rider tops the prix st georges, while a newcomer to medium scores a surprise victory

Birley Beats The Blistering Heat

A run of six double clears culminates in victory for Laura Birley, while jumping practice pays off for the OI winner

Delatio Delights

Heath Farm stables land a one-two in the strong grand prix, Sara Gallop pulls off the same feat in the freestyle and the Haylers have a horse to fight over

Cyclists And Riders Work Together For Safer Roads

Vulnerable highway users have been joining forces and sharing their concerns in the hope that all will benefit

Guy Wins Before Rain Stops Play

Guy Wins Before Rain Stops Play

Breisner Joins The Stats Kings

High-performance and statistics combine this month, plus Izzy Taylor scores a one-two-three in Ireland and the eventing family grows with a new baby

Conan Books A Grand Date

A former HOYS winner books his return trip to Birmingham, while a coloured cob heads both his amateur and open classes

The Cost Of Hook-Up: Show Centres Explain

DEBATE over the cost of electric hook-up services at shows has arisen again as the competition season gets under way.

Paul Tapner On Developing The Canter Stride

The Australian event rider explains how to improve the horse’s ability to shorten and lengthen his canter using two poles

Central

Lucy Norris and her mare enjoyed a successful return to competition after a four-month winter break.

FEI Listens On Major Changes To Eventing

The international body has taken feedback on board in its final draft of proposed new rules for the sport next year

Millions More On Offer At Global League Play-Offs

A new show at the end of next season takes the total prize money on offer in the elite showjumping series to £31m

Growing Calls For Frangible Fences To Be Compulsory

‘The time is now’ for rules to make the safety devices mandatory on all suitable fences, international bodies agree

Mark Bellissimo

As the American business tycoon prepares to host the 2018 World Equestrian Games, Madeleine Silver heads to North Carolina to talk million-dollar projects and why the equestrian world needs a shake-up

Hunting For The Winner's Enclosure

It’s not just exracers that enjoy the hunting field, dozens of current stars relish a ‘day off’ following hounds, says Catherine Austen

Rider's Safety Fight

An eventer whose horse was ‘sent fl ying’ in a collision with a car wants police to take more action to help riders.

Racing Must Lead The Way

THE head of Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) has called for industry communities across the world to take responsibility for the welfare of former racers. 

Unique Insurance Deal

Harry Hall is offering liability and accident cover, as well as a permanent discount on all its brands and products

Talent On Top Again

James Sommerville bounces back from his fall on his Badminton debut to win

Saturday Jobs In Yards: How To Make It Work

With fewer teens having part-time jobs, H&H investigates how young people can legally be employed in the industry

Tracing Foals From Birth To Racecourse

New measures will help monitor the welfare of foals bred for a racing career.

Tennessee's shame

A change aimed at stamping out the barbaric practice of soring has been put on hold.

Clouds Goes Out In Blaze Of Glory

THISTLECRACK lost his cloak of invincibility at Cheltenham on Saturday when he was beaten for the first time over fences. However, a thrilling finish to the Betbright Trial Cotswold Chase was marred when the horse that beat him by the gamest of heads, the 2015 Grand National winner Many Clouds, collapsed and died moments after the line.

A Way With The Ladies

Despite the bad press surrounding mares, some top riders seem to have a magic touch with them. Julie Harding susses out the secret for a match made in heaven.

John and Michael Whitaker

THE people in showjumping I’ve always admired are my uncles John and Michael.

Berkeley Outfit Storm To Home Win

Berkeley Balls won their first open team chase in the Skinner’s Pet Foods national championship qualifi er at the Berkeley with a bold round over a hilly, varied track

Enable — ‘The Best Filly I've Ever Ridden'

Proving there is nothing to touch her, Enable pushes her way out of a tricky draw to give Frankie Dettori his fifth Arc

South-West

Faith Boswell, 57, won a novice at West Wilts, five years after learning to ride.