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Safari guide

Natalie McComb owns Nile Horseback Safaris, leading expeditions through the Ugandan wilderness

Thousands see inappropriate methods of training horses

The welfare of horses at home, at all levels, has come under discussion after a major survey of riders

Happy, healthy horses the aim in move to combat equine obesity

A training day focusing on the implications of healthy and excess weight is well received

Edwards' remarkable home-soil hat-trick

The Welsh wonder Mark Edwards dazzles on home soil and a syndicate horse does his owners proud

The start of something special

Royal Windsor is often a show horse's first experience of an electric atmosphere. Alex Robinson learns how the pros use the prestigious fixture to see if an animal has what it takes for the big league

Kittel takes thriller

Patrik Kittel becomes the second Swedish rider to win a World Cup Final, while the British favourite is eliminated

Sore jaws

True pathology of the temporomandibular joint is an uncommon cause of a number of relatively common signs. Robyn Graham MRCVS explains how the problem is identified and treated

Fox-Pitt's 'tough' mare scores

Laura Collett and London 52 throw down their Olympic selection gauntlet, while William Fox-Pitt shows that he and Grafennacht are primed for Badminton

We've got each other's backs

As part of H&H's 140th anniversary this year, we are celebrating Britain's great horsey families with a series of interviews. In our second instalment, we speak to multi-medallist Gareth Hughes, his wife Rebecca and their daughter Ruby

A win for Cesar and Claire

The VWHs Claire King battles demanding going to take the Wynnstay hunt ride on honest and clever” Cesar Et Rosalie, reports Catherine Austen

Cognac

This \"Jekyll and Hyde\" ex-racehorse never said no to a fence and had a definite sense of humour

McLean's dash north pays dividends

The Scottish rider picks up a raft of Highland qualifiers and there's an unusual jumping test in Somerset

I've ever 'He's the best ridden'

Dannie Morgan wins three national titles and the next generation of dressage stars rise to the occasion as one title goes down to the wire

I Am Maximus hailed hero

The Grand National produces a triumph of sporting brilliance, with several fairy-tale endings

A sash, at last!

Sarah Moy fulfils a lifelong ambition, a spooky superstar” retains a title and polocrosse provides a winning formula

Concern as Welsh section B added to rare breeds list

It is the first time any of the Welsh sections has been classed as “at risk” for a quarter of a century

Richard Maxwell

The equine behaviour specialist talks to Martha Terry about how he learnt to change a horse's mind, riding for Monty Roberts, and knowing when a horse is in pain

Stud director

Jake Warren on learning the family business, finessing foal buying, and hitting the Newmarket sales with his university peers’ student loans in his pocket

Buy Some Time finds the winning factor

A six-yearold makes a welcome return to form and some unexpected fast ground produces an epic clash

Evergreen mare takes top spot

Familiar faces take top honours, as eventers impress and new combinations win championship titles for the first time

A match made in Paradise

The 1,000 supreme titles are netted by a much-admired 138cm show pony and a consistent heavyweight hunter

Infection alert

Infection of synovial fluid can present a threat to life, but the prognosis is usually good with prompt care. Therese de Souza MRCVS explains

First Black international para rider aims to be role model

Tegan Vincent-Cooke hopes to inspire other people of colour into equestrianism, as there is still work to be done

Lack of evidence to support neck X-rays in vettings

A new study has found that cervical imaging may be of limited value in pre-purchase examinations

Campaign to build trust tackles concerns head-on

British racing has taken a new approach to educate fans and the public about racehorse welfare

"Teamwork makes the dream work'

Carl Hester on the hard work being done behind the scenes ahead of Paris

'I didn't think I'd win it from the front'

Jamie Wingove claims an unexpected grand prix victory and a super-versatile 15hh working hunter comes away crowned a showjumping champion

The pick of the picnics

Sport is the main part of an equestrian day out, but good food enhances it. Netia Walker finds out about picnics that will beat the burger van if it ever stops raining

Sweet dreams

Whether you're looking to smarten up an existing yard or build a new one from scratch, there's a growing range of kit to add comfort and quality, finds Stephanie Bateman

Ready to roll

A lot goes into ensuring safe road travel for horses, be it training, vehicle safety or on-the-day measures. Kieran O’Brien MRCVS explains