Horse & Hound
Smith seizes the moment
New face Becky Smith clinches pole position in this competitive hunt ride, while a team of non-thoroughbreds head the Foxhunters race
5 min |
May 06, 2021
Horse & Hound
Living the good life
Turning natives away for part of the year not only benefits their mental wellbeing but also their overall health, discovers Stephanie Bateman
8 min |
May 06, 2021
Horse & Hound
Making tracks
Could moving away from conventional grazing systems help weight management?
5 min |
April 29, 2021
Horse & Hound
Julia Krajewski
Julia Krajewski’s hopes of setting her Olympic record right in Tokyo may have been shattered, but she will be back. Pippa Roome meets her
8 min |
May 06, 2021
Horse & Hound
‘It's our responsibility'
With the challenge of climate change, what part are equestrian professionals playing to be more sustainable in their roles?
7 min |
April 29, 2021
Horse & Hound
Hindsight is a marvellous thing
The classic combination of children and animals tests the limits of Tessa Waugh’s enthusiasm, as an outing intended to introduce small people to the joys of hunter trials takes a predictable turn…
2 min |
May 06, 2021
Horse & Hound
‘I did not expect that'
A surprise grand prix win with one of her rising stars delights Alice Oppenheimer, while the Mount St John team are among other big winners
5 min |
April 29, 2021
Horse & Hound
Golden boys do themselves proud
Welsh ponies land top honours as competitors flock to vie for prestigious novice accolades and HOYS qualifications
6 min |
May 06, 2021
Horse & Hound
Understanding and support for whole team is key to success
Resilience, pressure and mental health for riders and their teams have been on the agenda
4 min |
April 29, 2021
Horse & Hound
Fandango is foot perfect
Two supreme champions are found in a “jack of-all-trades” ex-racehorse and an impeccable riding horse
4 min |
May 06, 2021
Horse & Hound
Palmer's Super Saturday
A high-achieving mare, a venue specialist and a popular Pony Club district commissioner are in the ribbons
4 min |
April 29, 2021
Horse & Hound
Drakemyre Puttin On The Ritz
The level-headed gelding with HOYS and RIHS wins has achieved more than most in his youth. Alex Robinson speaks to those who love him best
4 min |
May 06, 2021
Horse & Hound
‘He's like a pony to ride'
Helen Rees hits winning form on home soil, while the British team finishes second in the first of a new Nations Cup series
2 min |
April 29, 2021
Horse & Hound
Cuckoo calls the win
A new event finally runs its inaugural fixture after Covid cancellations, and Tom Jackson scores his seventh win in a month
5 min |
May 06, 2021
Horse & Hound
The country's finest
The British Show Horse Association’s northern and southern spring fixtures see famed horse producers go head to head, racehorses adapt and cobs impress
2 min |
April 29, 2021
Horse & Hound
A sense of connection
Nothing quite beats riding a native pony in the very landscape that has shaped its conformation and temperament, finds Lucy Higginson
7 min |
May 06, 2021
Horse & Hound
Laura Kraut
With one team gold medal already in the bag, US showjumper Laura Kraut is focused on Tokyo to add to her tally, despite the unconventional build-up to the Games. Nancy Jaffer meets her
7 min |
April 29, 2021
Horse & Hound
Dujardin dominates
Charlotte Dujardin triumphs over Germany’s best, while Lottie Fry debuts her latest superstar stallion
3 min |
April 29, 2021
BBC Wildlife
SHIELDBUG SUCCESS
They’re colourful, accessible and popular, and many are expanding their ranges into and across the British Isles. We uncover more about the changing fortunes of some of Britain’s favourite insects.
10 min |
May 2021
BBC Wildlife
WILDMONTH
With birdsong in full force and summer knocking on the door, there’s plenty to discover this month.
4 min |
May 2021
BBC Wildlife
The GATHERING
In May, the quiet coastal town of Whyalla bursts into life as thousands of Australian giant cuttlefish gather offshore to breed.
8 min |
May 2021
BBC Wildlife
On the trail of wolves
Much of the Italian landscape has long been bereft of wolves. Now, a burgeoning population is reclaiming old haunts.
1 min |
May 2021
BBC Wildlife
THE RECLAIMERS
Across the world, land that has been used and abandoned by humans is being recolonised by the plants and animals that were there in the first place. Cal Flyn highlights ten hotspots where wildlife is thriving among the ruins.
8 min |
May 2021
BBC Wildlife
MARK CARWARDINE
The conservationist discusses the much-anticipated UK Environment Bill and invites your thoughts on the subject.
3 min |
May 2021
BBC Wildlife
Hidden BRITAIN
Many insects are easy to miss in the melee of summer buzzing. Our eyes and ears become bamboozled by the gaudy and gallant – butterflies, dragonflies, bees, beetles – and we overlook the more subtle species. But low-key insects, such as this month’s dipteran delight, are worth seeking out.
3 min |
May 2021
BBC Wildlife
Tales From The Bush Befriended By A Fox
A change of scene saw Chuck Graham form an unexpected bond with one of his new neighbours – a wild island fox.
2 min |
May 2021
BBC Wildlife
Bringing Back The Tiger
Just over a decade ago, leaders of all 13 tiger range countries came together in a bold and inspiring pledge to save this iconic big cat. Their pledge? To double tiger populations by 2022, the next Chinese Year of the Tiger. So, with seven months to go, who is on track to deliver?
10 min |
May 2021
BBC Wildlife
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 heads for upland watercourses, which hold many unexpected surprises not found in their lowland counterparts.
4 min |
May 2021
Horse & Hound
Tipping the balance
Even forage and pasture can contribute to an excess of sugar and starch, triggering a cascade of health problems. David Rendle FRCVS offers dietary advice
4 min |
April 22, 2021
Horse & Hound
Smooth as silk
A part-bred mare reigns in a breed role, last year’s supreme novice is recrowned and an Exmoor turns heads
7 min |