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A smile and a

These cheeky mountain and moorlands have banished the assumption that the hardier types are the source of an easy ride. Alex Robinson speaks to some of the riders who have channelled their ponies’ unique temperaments

'He's all speed'

A slick round of jumping secures victory for a familiar face, while another enjoys perfect prep for Cheltenham’s Gold Cup

'Never underestimate a Forester'

The New Forest pony’s popularity is on the rise and not just in the show ring, as Alex Robinson discovers

Kindness at the end

The thought of euthanasia often prompts an emotional response, but it is vital to take a clear-headed approach when assessing the possibility. Liz Richardson MRCVS explains

A wonderful day in Wales

The Monmouthshire have long been one of hunting’s hidden secrets, with a great grass country and a good deal of support, and hounds are flying this season

Rosie Williams

The new head of British Eventing acknowledges the tough realities faced by all in the sport, but believes its strengths will prevail as participants work together. Eleanor Jones meets her

In safe hands

It requires time, effort and knowledge alongside the right facilities to return a horse to fitness after injury, surgery or even just a break. Leslie Bliss discovers what specialist rehabilitation centres offer

Inner-city riding school SOS

Sobering news suggests that Britain's riding schools are on the brink of disaster - and in desperate need of our support. Lottie Morgan takes a look at the powerful impact of inner-city equestrian centres and the challenges they face

A super start'

The German team triumphs over Ireland in a thrilling battle to kick off the new-look League of Nations

Team chasing unveils big steps to modernise

A tremendous” amount of work has been put in to improve the sport

Catling's on fire

Friesians win a host of regional titles while the ponies upstage the warmbloods at Aintree

Lower-leg goals

Developing an independent lower leg is a major goal for most amateur riders, says Luz Wollocombe but how much do our stirrup length, style and physique play a part?

TROUBLE afoot

An abscess in the foot can develop quickly, and is one of the usual suspects when a horse becomes lame, be it gradually or suddenly. Kieran O'Brien MRCVS explains why they occur and how they are treated

Mr Blue Sky UK

There's no wall too high for one of the greatest puissance horses in history, but he's also a versatile family horse and the Hickstead Derby is again a goal. Jennifer Donald meets the enigmatic giant

What will be, will be, for top retrained racehorse of 2024

A versatile family horse is named Retraining of Racehorses horse of the year during an evening of inspiring stories

Governing body responds to concerns over new series

There has been much debate over the British Show Horse Association's Rising Star qualifiers and the final

Extra care is needed if taking children's pictures at events

Calls have been made for all involved to be aware of issues of consent, as some children's photos should not be online

Equestrian model

Marketing specialist Sophie Hall balances her corporate day job with eventing, modelling and influencing

The analytical mind of a classical scholar'

In the second of a series about great foxhunters he knew personally, Alastair Jackson tells us about the renowned hound breeder and long-serving master of the New Forest, Sir Newton Rycroft

'What dreams are made of'

Celebrations ring loud on a monumental day for a small team and the key is unlocked on an enigmatic gelding

Bubby Upton

Learning to deal with her new \"normal\", the eventing champion tells Becky Murray about resilience and the man who has given her a second chance in life

Proposal to have officials in riders' tent at major events

The idea is that a ground jury member could benefit from the feedback of top competitors

Let it grow

No mud, no poo-picking, no worms, just healthy grass with a mix of wild flowers and year-round turnout on around an acre per horse. Too good to be true? Some intrepid horse owners have managed to achieve exactly that. Leslie Blissfinds out how

Sport horse producers

Marti Rudd, who runs Monbeg Sport Horses with husband Tomas Doyle, on the importance of a feeling when buying and selling horses to the right rider

Lucy Scudamore

Carl Hester's award-winning head groom Lucy Scudamore tells Polly Bryan how she's living her childhood dream and why En Vogue will always hold a special place in her heart

Like gamblers, we keep turning up'

FOMO fear of missing out has a lot to answer for sometimes. Tessa Waugh observes that an optimistic let’s see what they do” is on occasion best ignored in favour of cutting your losses

Vamos powers to victory

Anabella Pidgley and Vamos Amigos take the grand prix while Iwan and Shareholder II rack up the wins

Frangibles, falls and the future safety of eventing

Frangible fences are having a major effect, but more work needs to be done to improve safety and protect the sport

Mixed reaction to new plan for HOYS judges

Horse of the Year Show organisers have taken a new approach to the judge announcement process for 2024

'Racing is being diluted'

Kim Bailey on the current state of the sport and a tribute to a special horse