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Warriors battle to GCL glory

There's a surprise win for a standout squad boasting tremendous girl power, and John Whitaker works his magic

Romelus shows star quality

Jessica Burke's stunning sevenyear-old gelding enjoys the spotlight as these new-look championships receive great acclaim

Vets face ethical dilemmas treating competition horses

Research reveals the challenges faced by vets who are working with sport horses used in competition

Pentathlon's goodbye to the riding phase

Showjumping was part of the sport at the Paris Olympics for the last time

Laura Collett

From the \"horrific\" last-day nerves to walking through Champions Park, the double Paris medallist debriefs with Pippa Roome

Ready, steady, GO

Never mind the prospect of a fearsome cross-country course, managing a quirky horse in the start box can be just as nerve-racking. Ellie Hughes asks top riders to reveal their tactics

Signs of stress

Stereotypies are born of distress, not malice, and horses who display such behaviours deserve understanding. Rebecca HamiltonFletcher MRCVS explains why they develop and how they should be approached

Show Judges Must Act To Combat Equine Obesity And Dispel Myths

Representatives of showing organisations and societies, as well as judges, vets and other professionals, met at the Agria Royal International on 24 July to discuss the progress of the Weigh to Win scheme, a Horse Trust initiative, under which horses and ponies in the healthiest body condition receive awards.

Britain's heroes deliver gold

Team GB win a showjumping gold for the fourth Olympics in a row as Ben Maher, Scott Brash and Harry Charles execute the first team victory since 2012 in spectacular style

Rising stars, lasting legends

The reigning Olympic champions stand their ground, a legendary mare bows out and Britain turns the tide

Shaw pulls a Blinder

A flawless show hunter takes the overall crown, Welsh ponies are the ones to beat in the ever-popular supremes and age proves no barrier in amateur ranks

Chris Collins

Excellence, respect and friendship - few riders embody the values of Olympism better than the former jockey and event rider. Catherine Austen talks to the decorated race-rider and almost-Olympian

Future of Olympic legacy riding centre is uncertain

No decision has yet been made on the London equestrian centre created after the 2012 Games

Saunders' SOS call answered

A competitor gets the shock of her life as she's crowned rider of the year for the first time, while a former HOYS in-hand star books his return under saddle

On all four feet

Developments in surgery now allow for certain fractures to be repaired under sedation only, allowing vets to avoid the use of general anaesthetic. Phil Cramp MRCVS explains when standing fracture repair is an option

Jumping gold and dressage bronze as fabulous Olympic Games continue

Britain has added another team gold, and bronze to its tally in Paris - plus another individual bronze

I suspect I have bred a townie'

How long do you persist in insisting a reluctant child should enjoy horses as much as you do, ponders Tessa Waugh, as she settles for one last roll of the dice before she'll throw in the towel

'It's all about trust'

Dalera does it again, while Lottie Fry boosts Britain's medal tally

Changing Of The Guard Talk turns to the political landscape and the future of trailhunting at the hound shows

Talk turns to the political landscape and the future of trailhunting at the hound shows - but despite worries the promise of youth brings a boost to the community,

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

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

Storming to the supreme

After being part of the working hunter championship the previous day as a hunt horse, a 27-year-old part-bred becomes the new senior of the show

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

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

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

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

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

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