CATEGORIES
A national standstill
This year’s Grand National isn’t the first to be called off– bomb scares and wars have played their part, too. Hannah Lemieux finds out about the others that didn’t go to plan
The rise of the video jockey
One positive thing that may come out of this crisis is a more versatile approach to coaching. Andrea Oakes discovers how riders make remote coaching work.
Summer wardrobe
Some of our horses have more “outfits” than we do. Alex Robinson checks out the options to keep your horse clean, dry and bite-free this summer
Early Pointing Start Plan After Virus Halted Sport
The possibility of starting next season in October has been put forward along with other plans
Hold your horses
Avoiding hasty decisions can head off equine health issues during the Covid-19 pandemic, says Andrea Oakes
Coronavirus Measures Could Lead To Increase In Laminitis
As the way horses are managed changes, owners are urged to be aware of equine weight changes
‘He's a new breeding legend'
Polly Bryan travels to Denmark to meet the super sire Blue Hors Zack and the other stallions set to keep this stud’s star rising for many years to come
Showing the way
Some of the world’s best jockeys, eventers, showjumpers and dressage riders started their equestrian careers in the show ring. Tricia Johnson finds out why it’s the perfect foundation
Shades of foot-and-mouth year
Mary King on the last time eventing was in lockdown, and her sailing venture
Rose Loxton
The point-to-point trainer tells Hannah Lemieux about her battle with cancer, a fruitful arrangement with Paul Nicholls and the joy of training quality horses
Riders urged not to panic-buy, with enough feed for all horses
There are no reported issues in the supply chain, equestrians are reassured
Charities' pleas as virus hits incomes
Organisations are losing money as visitor centres close and shows cancel
Breeding for the ring
Alex Robinson asks if show horses are ever bred specifically for the job, or if they are strategically given new career paths after another one has failed
Equestrian Sport Cancelled As Part Of ‘Drastic' Coronavirus Measures
Eventing had been called off with immediate effect on Monday while other disciplines looked unlikely to go ahead
Coping With Covid-19
The coronavirus pandemic is already decimating sport at every level. Andrea Oakes assesses the escalating damage and how the British horse industry would cope under a lockdown
Sweet success for Sponer
Olivia Sponer takes the top spot in the final round, Tabitha Kyle continues on winning form and Izzy Harris proves successful on her mission to qualify
Small but venerable
The Pau Hunt offers a soupçon of fast-paced hunting near the Pyrenees, with a new joint-master to refresh the “venerable institution” with Anglo-French roots
Sensational sport
The four days may have been overshadowed by coronavirus, but there were plenty of surprises and stories
In the pink
New research into gums is giving dental experts something to chew on
David Jones
He may be retired, but giving up totally couldn’t be further from this diehard’s mind, as David Jones continues to fly the flag for hunting at home and abroad
Daniel Bachmann Andersen
The Danish dressage star tells Polly Bryan about his early obsession with dressage, his passion for training and how his family help him keep perspective
Champagne Super Nova II
Spencer Wilton secures grand prix double on board his Tokyo hopeful
Al Boum Photo does the double
The eight-year-old Al Boum Photo joins a select band of great steeplechasers to have won consecutive Gold Cups after a thrilling finish
True colours
There is considerable variety in hound colouring and, while some hues have been deliberately developed, others reveal long-forgotten genetic inheritance, says William Chanter
Stake your claim
When making an insurance claim for veterinary fees, the process need not be tricky to navigate at a time of high stress, as Georgia Guerin discovers
Robert Whitaker
The leading showjumper talks to Jennifer Donald about Catwalk IV, the tough quest for future stars and hoping to represent his family at the World Cup Final
Double graft
Dedicated amateurs being able to compete alongside professionals is a special aspect of equestrian sport. Gemma Redrup meets three inspirational amateur eventers who are taking on the top riders
Penalties for flouting employment law are huge, equestrian employers are warned
Employers must be aware of the legislation and abide by it, or they face paying the price in court
Peak performance
Training up and downhill can bring all-round benefits for the equine athlete, as Liz Brown MRCVS explains
March dominates with a pair of wins
The Badminton champion rules the roost with last year’s Blenheim winner and an “odd character”