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Turnbull has the last word

A speedy mare provides a \"surprise\" and Nicole Pavitt celebrates success with a home-bred who has made a miraculous comeback from a horrific field injury

'While other industries struggle, showjumping is growing'

Jodie Hall McAteer on making a living out of horses and the vetting debate

How do horses learn?

Horses know how they learn - we can help them best if we also understand it. Gemma Pearson FRCVS explains the first two levels of learning theory

Victorious debut for O'Connor

An Irish student scores on her first outing, while an older pointer makes a winning return following injury and a promising maiden makes his first run a winning one

A magical mystery tour

One of the many thrills of hunting is discovering new and beautiful places off the beaten track, and Tessa Waugh enjoys just such a day with the Percy only a stone’s throw from home

Taylor's future stars deliver

Young horses, an Olympic gold medallist and a comeback grey score in the sunshine

Horse meat and disease risks if ID is not updated

The Government has been told in no uncertain terms why a digital equine ID system is crucial

Event horse owner

Alex Wakeley, chairman of the Event Horse Owners Association, on his lucky first horse, giving back to the sport and his passion for seeing \"horses and riders\" smiling

Flying the flag for the life-changing power of horses

A 10-year-old shared his story to help others realise just how important a contribution horses make to society

Holly and Rosie Smith

Olympic showjumper Holly Smith and her daughter Rosie, who clinched gold at last year's children's Euros, tell Jennifer Donald about their journey of gritty success, a remarkable stallion and hopes for 2025

Proving them wrong

Laura Shillam is one of a small handful of women hunting hounds. Tessa Waugh finds out more about this energetic, enthusiastic young master

'Our greatest teachers are our horses'

Carl Hester on a new competition format that rewards relaxation

Buster takes the crown

A gelding who is equally at home escorting children's ponies gives his rider a thrilling first win

Unpolished GEMS

You don't have to remortgage to find a top-class animal – some have been bought for less than a pair of designer shoes. Bethan Simons finds out more

Farewell to inspirational coach and friend Caroline Moore

Caroline Moore has died aged 56, leaving a legacy of excellence in eventing for generations

Under pressure

More so than many other disciplines, showing is a sport steered by subjectivity, but what is it like working in an industry so heavily influenced by opinion? Millie Bowles finds out

Call for Government to review hunting & legislation

A political paper urges policymakers to act, and considers how a ban on trail-hunting would affect the country

Cool cucumber delivers

A last-minute find turns into a winning partner, polar opposite stablemates both take titles and a determined rider triumphs after a week sick in bed

A rattling good day

A classic day in High Leicestershire serves to showcase the Cottesmore's country, hounds, huntsman and long-serving stalwarts

Pageant

This “darling of the West Norfolk” has been the perfect mother-daughter share since the day he arrived from Ireland

Former Olympic champion gets further four-year ban

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled on Eric Lamaze's dope-test case

Super Sonic steps up

Oakley Nash lands a 128cm double with \"wild\" project pony and a determined 138cm rider is in flying form

Townend takes two

A familiar face and a potential future star triumph for Oliver Townend, as the eventing season gets under way

Last-minute dash ends in triumph

A change of plan leads to victory and a home-bred star proves that talent runs in the family

William's the Lad

It's back-to-back victories in the hunt race he sponsors for a delighted – and generous – William Fox Grant

Saving Britain's in-hand show tradition

Kim Wilson investigates how Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain is tackling the decline of in-hand classes and working to secure the future of youngstock

'This unspoilt hunting heaven

A visit by the RS Surtees Society to Northumberland provides a showcase for the Percy hounds and their hunting country

Local hero is all heart

A Borders team lifts Scotland's richest hurdle for the second year with a gutsy six-year-old and a £1,000 purchase richly rewards a patient owner

Access all areas Gavin Cromwell

The former farrier is sending his strongest team of Cheltenham Festival runners yet. Jennifer Donald meets the team behind a remarkable success story

Saffron Cresswell

The young event rider, who suffered a serious spinal injury in a fall last year, talks to Pippa Roome about her journey so far and what the future holds