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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

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

'The Olympics are life-changing'

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

'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

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

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 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.

Ellison scores an emotional first

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

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

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

Irish Paris riders lead the way

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

A metabolic master

The liver is tough and versatile, but signs of disease in horses are often subtle until it is advanced, and so it can be devastating. Angela Jones MRCVS explains

Hidden disability scheme to help sport's inclusivity

British Dressage says it is proud to join the scheme to give more opportunities

Eventer's disappointment as Paris place changes hands

A combination were unable to achieve their last Olympic qualifying result after being eliminated across country

Full steam ahead for Paris as the Olympics approach

Riders, organisers and support teams are now on the last lap of preparation for the Games

'Talking and tech improve the sport'

Philip Surl on officials’ roles, how the sport has changed and more

Needle felter

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

Lucy Latta

The young Irish event rider was an overnight sensation at Badminton when she finished second. Pippa Roome meets her to hear more about her two jobs

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

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.

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.

'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.

'He has incredible energy'

Home-breds delight their riders with the top two spots in the grand prix and records are smashed in the puissance

Wire sculptor

Rupert Till on the chance stumble that ignited his sculpting medium, working with Willie Mullins' superstars, and his priceless Shetland

Sitting pretty

Of course the saddle has to fit your horse, but what about how it fits you as a rider? Sarah Isaacs speaks to saddlery experts to find out just how important it is to consider your own body shape and posture in the saddle fitting process

Being transparent is key to securing equestrian sport

Experts discuss acceptance of horses in sport, after the most recent survey on the public's opinion of it