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Eric Lamaze insists he had cancer despite judge's view

The 2008 Olympic gold medallist is at the centre of a debate over the true state of his health

'One of my biggest dreams'

Martin Fuchs is the new Rolex Grand Slam contender, while a thrilling Nations Cup goes to a rejuvenated Ireland

'Perfect' mare delivers

Young horses are in the spotlight as two British senior squad riders showcase future stars, while an experienced horse and a teenager cement their partnership

High marks for Jinx

A home-bred mare restores her rider’s mojo, while a family horse with pin-up credentials is also a winner

Golden glory

Britain scoops team gold for the first time since 2012, with individual medals and exciting horses sending hopes sky-high ahead of Paris 2024

'Lottie Fry was my Euros freestyle winner'

Anna Ross on Europeans fervour and how team efforts bring stars together

Newbury Racecourse CEO

Julian Thick on skipping school, the challenges of communicating the brilliance of the sport to occasional viewers and keeping The Queen happy

Cracking up

While some hoof cracks are of no concern, others can cause pain and lameness. Here's all you need to know to avoid them, and treat them if they do occur

Megson has winning down to an Art

A project manager for a bank and a teenager on a home-produced horse are among the winners

Piper calls the tune

A rescue horse lands the Pony Club title, Kitty King extends her super run of form and Pippa Funnell lets the handbrake off on a star campaigner

Snakes and ladders

The final phase yields just six clear rounds inside the time and sends riders up and down the leaderboard

New vision to help break the equine crisis cycle

The science behind human behaviour is thought to hold the answer to improving equine welfare in the long term

Barbury's international classes to Aston-le-Walls

The FEI fixture has moved for the 2024/2025 season, but eventing will still run at the Wiltshire venue next year

'Dope testing keeps the sport clean'

Robert Walker on finding young horses, dope testing and ex-racehorse rules

Vitali makes history

A flawless performance gives Tim Price a clear lead, with Brits and US riders behind the New Zealander

An all-time great

Oliver Townend pilots the superstar Ballaghmor Class to the horse's second Burghley win, six years after his first, and heads an all-British top three with a rising star in second

Equine therapy field growing as more people see horses' benefits

Horses are helping people with mental health issues, dementia and terminal illness, and more are being referred for therapy by health professionals

Unequalled and undaunted

Di Grissell, who is stepping down from the East Sussex and Romney Marsh after 30 years, is a \"Manchester United of lady masters\"

Canter's in the Clover

A horse with a brother who has been on the podium at fivestar secures the five-year-old final

Technology cannot replace people in animal welfare

Tech has a part to play in looking after horses and other animals but it must be meaningful, and human input is key

'There's a new energy at Burghley'

The British autumn five-star sets the standard

Karl Morris and Liam Glynn

The passionate showing producers are enjoying their best season yet, thanks to an adoration of the sport and a string of top-drawer ponies. Alex Robinson learns about their journey

Horse psychic

Cooper Wilson, \"The Yorkshire Horseman\", on overcoming his fear of derision to use his clairsentience, tapping into horses' souls and improving their lives

A great week for the Whitakers

The Whitaker brothers score a grand prix apiece while a third one is snatched from final draw

Galloping over Grand Canal in Olympics test

A purpose-built pontoon was part of the test event in a \"historic\" part of preparation for the Paris Games

Prizes awarded for the most harmonious combinations

The suitably mounted awards were just the start, it is hoped, of positive change in the industry

Burghley's plans to speed up entry in a 'vintage year'

E-ticketing has been brought in for the first time, along with a new fan zone and garden drinks and shopping area

Rider 'pops down for one class' to seal winning double

Ex-eventers win the same championship for the second year in a row and a sales livery proves an ideal candidate for success

Are young horses pushed to their limit?

Laura Tomlinson on the World Breeding Championships and Pony Club fun

'He's built like a Herbie car'

A one-horse amateur rider scores her biggest win to date in the three-star, while a precocious sixyear-old mare takes the two-star