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Mandy Burchell-Small

The Rowfantina prefix is dominating the mini circuit thanks to several Welsh section A stars. Rebecca Haywood meets the lady at the stud's helm

Harvey maintains his spring

A veteran gelding gives his rider an emotional victory, while other winners battle the odds to take home titles | British Riding Clubs SEIB Insurance Brokers Novice Winter Championships, Arena UK, Lincs

Dalera delights

Germany's outstanding duo retain their title, while a new combination finish second

King Edward grows his greatness

Henrik von Eckermann continued world domination, while British riders put up a strong fight

Access all areas Dan Skelton

The Warwickshire trainer has been firing out big race winners this season. Jennifer Donald goes behind the scenes to find the team's focus shifting towards the Cheltenham Gold Cup and beyond

Mind the gap

The equestrian gender gap may be closing, but it still prevails in certain disciplines. Luz Wollocombe analyses the shifts, and where the sport gains and loses representation for both male and female riders

Home safe

A stable may be a comfortable and sheltered environment for a horse, but can also present various hazards. Kieran O'Brien MRCVS details how to avoid potential stable injuries

'Considered talk, not rushed rules'

Make changes carefully or risk the consequences, says Mark Phillips

Peak performance

Vets provide a vital service at equine events, but it’s always possible to fine-tune emergency response. Professor Patrick Pollock FRCVS explains the benefit of tailored incident management training

What makes a top event rider?

A touch of talent, a particular personality or just lots of hard work Luz Wollocombe finds out what needs to be in the melting pot for a rider to become a five-star winner or eventing world number one

ITV Racing presenter

This week, Alice Plunkett is part of the BAFTA-winning ITV Racing team showcasing the Grand National to nearly 10 million viewers. She reveals a chaotic moment off air, juggling domesticity and the time she was lost for words.

Sharon and Sarah Harrison

The STARS Championships are fast becoming a pinnacle of the grassroots showing calendar. Tricia Johnson speaks to the women at the show’s helm

'I said it won't be life changing, but it was

Ahead of Saturday's Randox Grand National at Aintree, Jennifer Donald finds out what it means to win the world's greatest steeplechase

Para classification is unfair'

Natasha Baker discusses the need to level up classifications in para dressage

Joined-up approach needed to improve animal welfare

MPs and animal charities are looking at how better to enforce welfare law

Research looks at horses’ genes and stress response

The study may help to identify horses who need a different training style

Officials raise major concerns about the way they are treated

Calls have been made for the FEI to put in place clear sanctions and rules to protect officials

Gene-editing law paves way for tech to be used in animals

The legislation only applies to plants at present, but there is provision to explore how it could apply to animals

New dressage rule means fewer riders in top classes

The FEI has increased the qualifying score for progression in four- and five-star international dressage competitions

Eventing comes together to discuss the sport's future

After the wet spring wreaked havoc, a meeting was called at Thoresby on the way forward

Engelmann strikes again

Saffron Walden RC remain the team to beat, while native ponies take top spoils in the junior classes

Seven-year-old sensation springs another surprise

SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Annabel Widdowson will now have two rides in Hickstead’s 128cm winter final, after piloting the great Whinney Lass to a win with the sole double clear.

'It's time to see what he's made of

Tony Pearson pilots a very exciting new ride to victory and a sensational seven-year-old's winning streak continues

Racing to glory

RoR classes have seen a huge rise in popularity, but where was the idea of showing racehorses born and how have classes changed to meet demand?

Luck, skill - or just deep pockets?

If you're looking to buy a show horse but have no clue where to start, Tricia Johnson asks the best in the showing business for some insight into where they go to find their top stars

Farm ride organiser

Jackie Howard-Jones has made a success of farm diversification by offering rides in the glorious Chilterns

Gaspard Maksud

The French rookie burst onto the championship scene in Pratoni, and now looks set to spearhead the home team in the build-up to Paris 2024. Martha Terry meets Gaspard Maksud and his beloved mare, Zaragoza

'We all stood in awe'

Kim Bailey reflects on a vintage Cheltenham, but warns of Irish domination

'Enjoy showing, don't endure it'

Simon Reynolds flags up some changes as the showing season begins

A week of feeling all the emotions

Piggy March loses a special home-bred and retires a stalwart from top level