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Townend's masterclass

Top combination are foot-perfect across a technical course to add another win to their collection, as future prospects also stand out

Golden future

Against a backdrop of controversy in the wider dressage world, Britain's next generation bring optimism back to the sport with historic wins

When our farmers went to London

It's the 75th anniversary of the Piccadilly Hunt ride. Matt Ramsden explains what the protest involved, and relates the tale of its recent celebration

Copycat is a class act

Two ponies and riders from the unstoppable Team Jinks take home the coveted supreme and reserve spots in this year's final pony showdown

I'll never have another like

Taking a risk in the supreme pays for one rider and a true working hunter, who land the biggest accolade of the show

'I had to check it's true'

Michael Jung is eventing's first three-time Olympic individual gold medallist and Laura Collett claims her first individual honour at a senior championship

'Good enough for gold'

Japan play snakes and ladders, while Britain's trio get the job done to bring home the all-important team gold medal

Brits rule at the Palace of Versailles

The Olympics open with a magnificent eventing showdown, in which the favourites, Britain, take team gold - led by individual bronze medallist Laura Collett - over a fascinating three days of surprises, stories and superb sport

TV producer

Melanie Leach on filming Champions - a new series going behind the scenes of jump racing - and why jockeys should be as famous as Formula One stars

Alex Bragg

The former farrier is flying high after finishing third at Badminton and has just won Hickstead's eventers' challenge. He tells Becky Murray how he's nurtured the \"suspicious Diva\" to be a major player

'The Olympics are life-changing'

Highs, lows and high drama in an extraordinary setting, says Mark Phillips

Study on dressage judges' eye movements could help training

Scientists used eye-tracking technology to assess where judges focus when watching horses perform

Dispute over £21k deposit shows importance of sales contracts

A legal case about the return of the deposit after a vetting found the issue could have been avoided

Understanding how sound horses move is a vital step

Researchers looked at the behaviours shown by horses not in discomfort, and how they differ to those who are

Charlotte's suspension a wake-up call for the sport

The double Olympic champion has withdrawn from the Paris Olympic team after a video of her whip use emerged

Gold! Britain does it again

A historic win in the Palace of Versailles as Great Britain takes a fifth Olympic team title and individual bronze

Home dope testing and postfall interviews are proposed

A variety of suggested changes to international competition rules also includes field-of-play decisions and fence heights

'So special': Brits score impressive win

The British riders clinch the competitive team contest, while one horse keeps on stepping up for individual glory

Ellison scores an emotional first

An unconventional gelding wins Norfolk's feature class and a missed holiday flight has its benefits

Dazzling displays earn supreme spots

SHOW hunter ponies were in vogue in the £1,000 supreme finals. Taking his first Thomas Family supreme pony accolade was Reise Shakespeare aboard Anthony Gribbin's 153cm contender Rosscon Copycat.

Impact and planning key factors in critical colic decision-making

Researchers have looked into the decision-making process involved in critical cases of colic in horses

Last-minute efforts pay off for Precious

A breeder strikes gold at her local county show, and an owner's faith in her Welsh cob mare is repaid

'I couldn't believe it'

MAISIE ALLSOP and Vaughann De Vuzit collected a HOYS pony showjumper ticket on their first attempt, when they delivered the sole clear of the class.

'I spent two months in a brace'

EIGHT months ago, BE100 winner Tyler Simpson's eventing future hung in the balance. The rider had fallen off a horse at home, landed on his head, broken his neck and fractured five vertebrae.

Prim dances to a debut win

DESPITE never having ridden a freestyle test- or practised one - Alicia Prim bagged her first medium freestyle victories riding Judy Peploe's 11-yearold mare Sapphire Blue with plus-71% scores.

Begg bags memorable double

Debutants are on top form as the next generation of riders and horses step into the spotlight

Glamourdale's back

The world champions look in fantastic form ahead of the Paris Olympics as Britain’s up-and-coming horses impress in Aachen’s Nations’ Cup

Irish Paris riders lead the way

Ireland's \"best team\" land the Nations' Cup, with British pairs also on good form

Needle felter

Lifelong horse enthusiast and artist Tomás Varela took the leap and transformed his wholesome hobby into a thriving felt figure business

Community urged to work together for off-road riding

Two recent examples show that taking the right action can help restore access to important safe places to ride