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Controversial rule changes voted in by federations

A range of new FEI rules has been passed to come into force next year

Wise up on ailments

With winter upon us, Emily Bevan explores some of the most common ailments that horses experience at this time of year, and how you can prevent them

Legends of the big city

Of the 12 native breeds, 11 have secured the London M&M title since its beginning in 1978. Alex Robinson hears about each of the representatives who became the first of their breeds to reign

It's alright for Gino

A \"buzzing\" jockey triumphs in the Coral Gold Cup and an Olympic gold medallist finds herself in the winner's enclosure

'The grading method needs upgrading'

Pammy Hutton on the para dressage grading system and needle-happy vets

From Surtees to spectres

Rory Knight Bruce scours his library for hunting fiction to while away the cold winter nights

'One of the great horses'

Harry Charles enjoys a surprise World Cup success and completes a five-star double with \"the fastest horse in the world\"

Frost and fridge-raiding

H&H's hunting editor Catherine Austen frets about whether or not hunting will be frozen off- and what traces of thievery she might find in her kitchen after returning from a day's hunting

A winning verdict

A trainer secures a convincing double, while another makes a flying start

Cor-Leon Vd Vlierbeek Z

This dancing TikTok sensation needs careful management after colic surgery, but he has taken Lily Attwood, 21, to five-star podiums and the Nations Cup Final, reveals Jennifer Donald

'It starts with a story'

Assessments are both an art and a science. Thijs de Bont MRCVS explains how pattern recognition can aid veterinary diagnosis in equine orthopaedics

What goes in...

Knowing what's normal for your horse in terms of droppings and noticing changes can be key to keeping him healthy. Emily Bevan finds out more

Experts gather to address major equestrian staffing issues

Recruitment challenges are being faced across the industry, including among equine vets, so what can be done?

All disciplines should look into fall statistics for safety

The FEI general assembly heard recommendations for improved rider safety across the horse sports

More optimism for the future of riding schools

Demand is high and action is being taken to reduce issues with workforce across the country

Racing photographer

Edward Whitaker on Princess Anne's fall launching his career, super blue blood moons and getting the perfect shot from 100ft high

Monica Spencer

New Zealand's world eventing team medallist talks to Pippa Roome about why she moved into top-level sport in her thirties, confidence, family and shifting her career towards the US

The record-breaking

The last three freestyle world records have been set at the London International. Oscar Williams looks back and speaks to the experts to find out what makes this show so special

Sophie Staveley

She piloted a novice five-year-old to the highest accolade in pony showing, but what does the up-and-coming rider have planned for the future? Alex Robinson finds out

Film-maker

Ashley Avis wrote and directed Black Beauty, starring Kate Winslet, and the documentary Wild Beauty about the eradication of America's wild horses

All in a good cause

A charity sale is always a good idea, although the reality of making it happen can be less satisfying, as Tessa Waugh discovers - at least, until all the pennies are counted

'Taking time for some breathing space'

Jodie Hall McAteer discusses rider mental health and a change of scene

Amateur Rider of the Year

The rider has claimed two of the most coveted amateur titles this year

Young Rider of the Year

A second Burghley top-10 finish secures the prize for this 21-year-old with her \"incredible\" home-bred

Groom of the Year

Hard work behind the scenes pays off for Carl Hester's groom of seven years, after a bumper year

Vet of the Year

The super-vet who juggles premium veterinary care, competition and motherhood

Showjumping Horse of the Year

Small in stature but a big winner on the national circuit, consistent \"Tinks\" nails another victory

Show Horse of the Year

The formidable hack campaigner scored a fifth HOYS title this term en route to the supreme

Unsung Hero of the Year

Selflessly helping others while enduring her own health battle makes this winner one in a million

'Should we introduce feedback forms?'

Simon Reynolds on how we can make showing more fair and transparent