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Fiona Benger

The Cotley Harriers hunt secretary “steadies the ship” and is a dedicated supporter of the pack and all things hunting

Everdale

The impressive black stallion wowed crowds at Olympia in 2019 and is set to be a contender for Britain’s Tokyo Olympic team this summer. Polly Bryan finds out more about him

‘Talent isn't enough'

Not everyone makes the jump from young riders to elite level. Eleanor Jones finds out just what it takes to step up to the highest echelons of the sport

Breeding against the odds

The coronavirus pandemic has turned the world on its head. Alice Collins investigates how breeders have fared, and the impact Covid-19 has had on the market

Breeding trouble

Equine viral arteritis may be rare in the UK, but we cannot afford to be complacent, warns Karen Coumbe MRCVS

Hidden BRITAIN

BLUE-RAYED LIMPET

Living lightbulbs

From the ocean depths to remote rainforests, bioluminescent organisms light up the natural world. We take an illuminating look at the species that glow in the dark.

LEE DURRELL

In our series about people with a passion for a species, we ask naturalist, author and TV presenter Lee why she adores the ploughshare tortoise.

On thin ice

Tempted out of the hive by bright spring sunshine, these hungry honeybees quickly became frozen in their tracks.

EDGES OF EXISTENCE

Riverside habitats are coming under scrutiny as the next big prospect on the rewilding landscape.

BEYOND TOURISM

How do you create sustainable conservation without relying on tourist dollars? A new pan-African competition hopes to provide the answers…

Family MATTERS

Great crested grebes are known for their synchronised courtship choreography, but these birds work just as well together when it comes to raising chicks.

Jessica And Rebecca Ely

Alex Robinson meets two up-and-coming equestrians who are garnering attention in the show ring with their eye for detail and talent in the saddle

Cracking The Mystery

Why is the guillemot egg so shaped? ‘To stop it rolling away’ is the textbook answer. But is it correct? Follow one man's mission to get to the bottom of an evolutionary mystery.

Sahara: The Forgotten Ecosystem

Journeying into the fickle and ever changing Saharan landscape reveals the hidden lives of the desert’s most-endangered species.

Mike Dilger's: Wildlife Watching

In his series of great places to watch wildlife in the UK, the star of BBC One’s The One Show this month advocates paying close attention to the periphery of woodlands, rather than venturing between the trees.

7 Principles Of Starting Young Horses

A sound foundation is essential for young horses, regardless of which discipline they follow. Alice Collins finds out how the Billy babies start out

¡Arriba! ¡Arriba!

They’re flashy and exuberant, but can Iberians really challenge the warmbloods in top-level dressage? Helen Triggs tracks down some top performers

The rise of the Iberians

We’ve seen Iberians excelling in international dressage with Spanish and Portuguese riders, but they are growing in popularity with amateurs in the UK, too. Tessa Waugh charts the growing interest

Reading between the lines

There are mixed emotions for Tessa Waugh as she ponders the best way to market a much-loved member of the family, while ensuring he goes to the most suitable home

Linsfort Ear To The Ground

Winners of the SEIB Search for a Star finals often go on to achieve great things. Alex Robinson meets the connections of the 2019 overall champion

Justine Armstrong-Small

The showing producer on her regular county show blunder, a dreamy middleweight and how she hates running late on competition day

Home alone

Can enriching a horse’s stable environment help him cope with indoor life? Andrea Oakes investigates

Facing up to truths could help riders improve their safety

Calls have been made for the sport to become “braver” at addressing poor cross-country riding when it happens

James Wilson

The young British showjumper on the importance of good feet, his competition day scheduling and why he’s always working to be the best

Supergroom

Nick Skelton’s long-term groom Mark Beever on unruly manes, swearing in front of Princess Anne and having a demi-perm to look like John Francome

‘Brexit plus Covid is the perfect storm'

James Fisher on why the window is narrowing for championship hopefuls

Train with the experts

Want the opportunity to learn from top-class trainers? Wise Owl Equitation connects riders with coaches around the world through video lessons

‘Don't risk the universality of dressage'

Carl Hester questions a rule change and pays tribute to a great character

Team spirit

Behind every top rider is a top groom, sharing in the highs and lows of the sport. Andrea Oakes investigates how to keep morale high