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Tokyo talking points
With the Games done and dusted, what did the travelling vets and farriers learn from their experience? Andrea Oakes reports
Sophie Wells
Injury, Covid and a green newcomer – it’s been a rocky road for Paralympic star Sophie Wells. Gemma Redrup finds out how she’s turned her luck around
Ex-racehorse charity founder
Grace Muir is the founder of the charity HEROS, which rehomes ex-racehorses and provides training courses for children
Horse Deaths After Horsebox Breakdown Raises Questions
A recent tragic event amplifies concerns among horsebox owners about what to do when a breakdown occurs
‘I often learn from the riders'
Leading course-designer Graham Barclay on how the game has changed
Sabine Schut-Kery
The former exhibition rider and side-saddle princess reveals to Alice Collins how her debut Olympic success has hit her like a bolt out of the blue
‘This was Gemma's day'
Gemma Tattersall shows her pure showjumping experience in coaxing a clear from a tired Chilli Knight, as the placings are tweaked behind her
‘Riders hate it – but it's here to stay'
Mark Phillips on the frangible penalties given at Tokyo and Bicton
Pandemic highlights need to plan ahead to avoid laminitis
Clarity is needed on what owners can do for their laminitis-and obesity-prone horses in the event of future lockdowns
Riders speak out over frangible penalties
The automatic award of 11 penalties for breaking any frangible device is causing debate
Medal-hunting on familiar turf
Carl Hester discusses the Europeans and our inspiring Paralympic team
Longer turnout may mean a reduced risk of equine injury
A study found that horses who spent more time out were less likely to sustain soft-tissue damage
Creating a greener equestrian industry
A number of brands are coming up with innovative solutions to help make our industry more sustainable
What's it like to be a horse: how to improve equine mental health
A World Horse Welfare webinar considered how best to support our horses’ mental wellbeing
‘Unexpected wins are the most beautiful'
Dutchman Harrie Smolders books his ticket to the Super Grand Prix in unusual circumstances while Holly Smith lands a winning treble
Paralympic magic
The unstoppable British team won another superb team gold at the Tokyo Games, as well as a host of individual medals, in a thriller of a championship
New membership to support industry
The British Equestrian supporter scheme is aimed at serving the sector
Para riders call for change for disabled community
A current campaign is good but not enough, say those who face a problematic attitude in their everyday lives and work
More education needed on headcollar injury risk
A study found guidance on fitting and use of headcollars could help prevent incidents, including equine fatalities
Can Britain go one better?
Fresh from their euphoric Tokyo trip, Britain look set for silver, while a shake-up in team selections will incite a close battle for bronze, says H&H dressage editor Polly Bryan
Elin shines throughout
A home-bred Welsh broodmare steals the show, a former hunt horse dominates over sticks and Irish Draughts perform
Ben Maher
The new Olympic champion has had little opportunity to bask in the golden hue of Tokyo, but he talks to Jennifer Donald about the road to victory, his “freak” of a horse and why Paris 2024 is already on the agenda
An annual extravaganza
Tessa Waugh takes a trip down memory lane as the family return to Dorset to enjoy the sights and sounds of the bustling Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show
Maxi masters supreme
A near-perfect score of 29/30 secures the top accolade for Jordan Cook aboard a coloured cob
Wilson unveils a new star
Nicola Wilson rises up the ranks with foot-perfect jumping rounds, while Caroline Harris puts a fall behind her to make the podium
The lure of the Emerald Isle
Brilliant breeding, top-class competition and the ultimate challenge for hunting enthusiasts, Ireland is a Mecca for all horse folk. Helen Sharp sums up its appeal
‘Hooray for the new season'
Finding lost spurs for Adam and preparing son Jack for his first morning’s hunting on the lead-rein is all part of Tessa Waugh’s first day out, as she tries to rein in her own nervous excitement
A flawless performance
Yasmin Ingham makes her mark, finishing on her dressage score with Banzai Du Loir to head a top-class field including the world champion and two Tokyo Olympic medallists
Radionic analyst
Rose Shanahan on being a “signpost” to help treat horses, Grand National clients and dealing with cynics
Joint victory for Ross and Walker
Two of the biggest names in showing further cement their places in the record books by making supreme history