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Better judges' cover a must to protect the sport's future

A group insurance option has been found to protect the officials showing needs but only if enough sign up

IVF with frozen sperm is a 'milestone' in equine breeding

The first successful use of frozen semen in the technique has been recorded in an American study

Challenging ourselves to be and do better for our horses

The 2024 FEI general assembly heard how we should all challenge ourselves to give horses the best lives possible

Scottish jockeys to benefit from fund's top services

A new centre in Galashiels has been built thanks to a legacy donation

How horse simulators could help encourage people into riding

It is hoped the new model will help break down barriers to the sector for a wide range of people

Many horses' needs aren't met: study finds chance to improve

Researchers say all must ensure horses have space, friends, forage and good experiences

Humble pie

How many ladies does it take to cook a shepherd's pie? It’s a complicated one, says Tessa Waugh, on a quest to find appropriate ovens for the impending hunt auction dinner

I love an underdog

The arrival of the winter mud brings with it a Venetia Williams hat-trick, but the day belongs to a warrior gelding, who never stops trying”

Jumping Jack cracks it

A scopey grey is learning to be quick” anda broodmare makes up for lost time

A star is born

A nine-year-old mare helps put Luxembourg on the map and we celebrate a remarkable grey’s comeback

Goodnight, and good hunting

HSH hunting editor Catherine Austen reflects on the loss of a great friend

The hunt should be involved in the rural community

Charlie Barclay was one of the longest serving and most well-respected MFHs and hound breeders of the 20th century, as Alastair Jackson explains in the latest of his articles about great foxhunters he knew personally

Joey

From huntsman’s horse to huntsman’s wife’s horse, this superstar is pretty perfect as longas he's in front

Channel your inner Munnings

Tackling the anatomy of a horse with a pen or paintbrush is a great leveller, but an admiration of the equine form is the only prerequisite for taking the plunge on a drawing course, finds Madeleine Silver

For the love of dogs

Horses and hounds” are inextricably linked. Sarah Isaacs speaks to some icons of the equestrian world to find out more about their pet pooch

Rubbed raw

Persistent itching is hard to live with, causing both physical and mental distress. Kieran O’Brien MRCVS explains what may cause it in horses, and what to do

LJT Egebjerggards Samoa

Sophie Wells’ Paralympic bronze medallist is on track to be one of the best in the world. Oscar Williams meets her

Services jumping champion

Captain Lara Dixon on revived showjumping dreams, learning to ride again and the mare who made it happen

Emma Thomas

The Bramham under-25 champion talks to Pippa Roome about going for it in eventing, her two contrasting top horses and riding round Burghley nursing a serious kick injury

'Sorry, but I wasn't feeling it'

Fresh from the opening meet, Tessa Waugh hasn't quite yet been bitten by the hunting bug. Without the crisp autumnal air and cheek-pinching cold she hoped for, it's a sluggish start

New pair pull off a win

A former European Championships pony is on form with his new rider, while elsewhere former showjumpers and eventers take ribbons

Lording it over the rest

Horses who have returned from injury, a second generation homebred and a long format specialist score on the final weekend of the British season

Smith hits flying form

A \"her way or no way\" mare helps Zoe Smith to an impressive ribbon haul and a rider beats his own boss to the top spot

Jankorado hits the jackpot

Paul Sims is triumphant despite his interrupted jump-off preparation and a borrowed horse comes up trumps

Peanut

From \"dangerous, scary\" to hedge-hopping brilliance, hunting has been the making of this unstable but very lovable equine character

She's a corker

Communication, says long-standing and highly respected Belvoir master Lady Sarah McCorquodale, is the key to all, as Catherine Austen discovers

Access all areas Cavalier Centre

The Cavalier Centre is a fully accessible, state-of-the-art equestrian centre designed to improve lives through horse-based activities. Ellie May Forrester pays a visit

'Use it or lose it'

Not everyone wants to reach for the pipe and slippers at a certain age. Becky Murray speaks to some veteran horse-and-rider combos for their secrets of human and equine longevity

A new way forward

Worm control in horses is vital, but established methods will not remain effective for much longer. Tim Mair FRCVS explains why and how we need to change

Michael Owen

There's plenty of synergy between top-class football and racing, proves Michael Owen as his Manor House Stables continues to churn out winners under trainer Hugo Palmer. Martha Terry pays a visit to the striker's Cheshire base