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A great day for the Tumblers' Club'

The banks and drains of the Ballymacad Tuesday country provide both sport and entertainment for visitors and locals alike

Delami Bravado

The home-produced Welsh section A took the top native pony working hunter accolade of the 2023 season. Alex Robinson meets the connections of this ultimate sweetheart with a sense of humour

Equine researcher

Tamzin Furtado on turning skills learned in human health research to her dream job in the equine world

'He's a cracking horse'

A grand prix prospect sets the bar high as a multi-talented mare and two marvellous cobs also impress

Valmy repeats his triumph

Emily King and Valmy Biats take top honours again at this pre-Badminton fixture, while an educational run” yields a win for Tim Price’s rising star Jarillo

'They could be the next big thing'

Once a vital part of the workforce, the mechanical revolution made horses redundant from the roles in which they once thrived – or did it? Bernard Bale speaks to some of those safeguarding traditions to ensure there is a future for working horses

Cornish Queen: dam to eventing superstars

What goes into producing not one but two elite event horses? Matha Terry meets the broodmare behind half-siblings Lordships Graffalo and Pencos Crown Jewel

HARD knocks

Bone bruises present in different ways, and can require lengthy healing time with variable prognoses. Thijs de Bont MRCVS explains

Laura Kraut

All roads lead to Paris for the multi-garlanded US showjumper, who has three horses in contention for the Games. Nancy Jaffer meets Laura at her Wellington base before she switches to the European circuit for the build-up

'We all have to start somewhere'

Robert Walker on the importance of aiming for the top, regardless of status

Everyone is upping their game'

Andrew Nicholson on the course-designer and riders who've impressed him

A need to breed?

She may be a proven champion or simply the apple of your eye, but what makes your mare suitable to breed from? Andrea Oakes investigates

A fitting finale

Tessa Waugh relates the second part of her husband's final day hunting hounds, which looked to be a hip flask tasting session until the proverbial three o'clock offered one last hurrah

'What a day to be Irish'

One nation is looking stronger than ever, but there is disappointment for the Brits in a thrilling second leg of the new-look League of Nations

The ultimate all-rounder

Romeo gave Robert Walker his love of showing - and hunting, with a five-mile point and an eight-mile hunt in the afternoon one memorable Boxing Day

Bouncing, bonny - and sound

H&H's hunting editor Catherine Austen is delighted to report that her horse has finished the season in fine form, and takes a look at the future

'Will there be any riding schools left?'

Pammy Hutton on the current challenges faced by the equestrian industry

New competition to replace Aachen's FEI Nations Cup

The venue will host its own elite team dressage competition instead

Seven Badminton champions on this year's event entries list

Seven former winning riders are due to start, but no previous equine victors are on the list

Blair lost as concerns grow for eventing in Scotland

Blair Castle Horse Trials will run for the 35th and last time this summer, sparking concerns for eventing in the region

A risk to horse health: warning against importing unauthorised medication

Illegally imported equine drugs have been seized by the relevant authorities in four recent cases

Protect your pocket

Insurance is a big monthly hit, but small tweaks can lower your premium. Sarah Isaacs finds out how to save costs appropriately

'You'll never see the likes of him again'

Rory Knight Bruce pays tribute to Captain Ian Farquhar – master, huntsman, hound man and friend to the countryside

You be the judge

Judging can be rewarding and stimulating for dressage enthusiasts, but it has its challenges. Stephanie Bateman discovers what it takes to thrive in the judge's seat

Castration considerations

Castration is a necessary evil for the majority of young colts or stallions. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains how best to plan the procedure

Course inspector

Richard Linley MBE is the former senior inspector of courses. He tells of a concussed meeting with John McCririck, understanding 400 soil types and the evolution of the going stick

Elliee Stunt

The up-and-coming star of the show ring had her best season in 2023 as both a rider and a producer. Alex Robinson learns of the ambitious equestrian's hopes and dreams for the future

'Joy and relief - something I've not felt for years'

Kim Bailey reveals the inside story of an unforgettable Cheltenham Festival

Putting dressage to the test

Ever wondered why some people win time after time? Polly Bryan investigates what goes into being a great test rider - and how you can become one

Itacare 'does it well'

Connections \"take a chance\" that pays off, while another jockey returns from the sidelines to secure victory and one horse brings \"a tear to the eye\"