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Making history
Three horses of a lifetime, three superb riders and a raft of back-room supporters make dreams come true in Tokyo as Britain wins its first Olympic eventing team gold for 49 years
10 min |
August 05, 2021
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Australia to field individuals only after two were ruled out
One showjumper was suspended, while the alternate had already decided not to travel his horse to the Tokyo Games
2 min |
August 05, 2021
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Showing welfare and conduct in spotlight
The Showing Council has a new chair, and a new welfare working group
2 min |
August 05, 2021
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‘Complain using the correct channels'
Showing is currently cast under a cloud of negativity, writes Stuart Hollings
3 min |
August 05, 2021
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‘A strong position'
Britain lead despite none of the trio doing their best test, while favourite Michael Jung is a class apart
8 min |
August 05, 2021
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‘Tiny margins decided the medals'
Richard Davison analyses the riding in Tokyo and where the freestyle was won
3 min |
August 05, 2021
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Julie and Rachael Helliwell
Like mother like daughter as the saying goes. Alex Robinson meets the northern show producers who are winning with their meticulous methods, eye for a champion and secret weapons that money can’t buy
8 min |
July 29, 2021
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‘Britain must future-proof its horsepower'
Anna Ross on the Olympic format and how to keep the medals coming
3 min |
July 29, 2021
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Household Cavalry riding instructor
Lance Corporal of Horse Liana Nicholas on being the Household Cavalry’s first female riding instructor, guarding The Queen, and teaching recruits how to pick out a hoof
3 min |
July 29, 2021
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Industry condemns welfare issues in slaughterhouse footage
Racing and the wider horse-world have spoken out on images seen in a BBC TV documentary
4 min |
July 29, 2021
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‘Is the mark system failing us?'
Rebecca Penny analyses changes to the 2021 RIHS pony qualifying format
3 min |
July 29, 2021
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Hello Jefferson
Scott Brash’s Olympic ride “Jezza” is the horse Nick Skelton would have been tempted out of retirement for, boasting a spectacular jump and bundles of charisma, as Jennifer Donald finds out
4 min |
July 29, 2021
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Five years on, rider size policy is making change
At this year’s Great Yorkshire Show, no rider was seen on a mount for whom they were inappropriately sized
3 min |
July 29, 2021
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Bronze for Britain
Carl Hester, Lottie Fry and Charlotte Dujardin pull out all the stops in a Tokyo thriller
3 min |
July 29, 2021
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Changes on the cards in international eventing
The FEI has put forward plans to adapt eligibility, course-design and returning to play
3 min |
July 29, 2021
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Brilliant bronze – and more to come
Britain’s success in Tokyo with three upcoming horses offers a taster of what’s still to come, while Germany claim gold – but change is afoot
4 min |
July 29, 2021
BBC Wildlife
DUNE BUGS
Corrugated sand spanning some 20km fringes the Sefton Coast in Merseyside. It’s the UK’s largest undeveloped dune system – bustling with rare insects, reptiles and amphibians – and is the focus of a major conservation project.
4 min |
August 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 heeds the call of canal towpaths, with their rich abundance of plant, animal and aquatic life – from kingfishers to water voles.
5 min |
August 2021
BBC Wildlife
Hidden BRITAIN
NICK BAKER Reveals a fascinating world of wildlife that we often overlook.
3 min |
August 2021
BBC Wildlife
MY WAY OF THINKING MARK CARWARDINE
The conservationist discusses the tricky problem faced by New Zealand when it comes to the harm caused by non-native hedgehogs.
3 min |
August 2021
BBC Wildlife
NOW YOU SEE ME...
Some animals use colour change to blend into the background; for others it is a powerful form of communication. But how exactly do they do it?
9 min |
August 2021
BBC Wildlife
Protect the protectors
Rangers are nature’s first responders. They risk their lives to protect our planet, yet some don’t even own a pair of boots. So, why are rangers not respected and supported? And what’s being done about it?
10+ min |
August 2021
BBC Wildlife
The mouse map
The harvest mouse is the smallest and least known of all British rodents, mainly because it is so difficult to find. A five-year citizen science survey in Kent is revealing valuable new information.
8 min |
August 2021
BBC Wildlife
WILDMONTH
Flowers are blooming and butterflies and bees are on the wing. Don’t miss August’s wildlife highlights.
4 min |
August 2021
BBC Wildlife
High-Tech Trafficking
Documenting the illegal trade in Australian reptiles, Doug encountered native lizards concealed in electrical equipment.
1 min |
August 2021
BBC Wildlife
The Dam Busters
Across Europe, hundreds of rivers are blocked by dams, dykes, locks and levees. But a movement is gathering pace to remove these barriers and restore water flow.
9 min |
August 2021
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‘I worshipped the ground she walked on'
It’s easy to feel isolated in the horseworld, and many pros turn to a mentor for guidance. Kate Johnson speaks to those who have reaped the benefits
7 min |
July 22, 2021
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Mollie Summerland
From living in her horsebox to being “on top of the world”, the youngest-ever winner of the Luhmühlen CCI5* has learnt to take the rough with the smooth, says Martha Terry
8 min |
July 22, 2021
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Vet who fabricated Home Office letter is struck off
Dr Sue Dyson was found to have committed disgraceful conduct in a professional respect at a disciplinary hearing
3 min |
July 22, 2021
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Living the Swiss Tokyo dream
Andrew Nicholson reflects on Barbury and going to the Olympics as a coach
3 min |