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Burghley's first ladies

Tough, stubborn, determined, brave - these are words we associate with the best mares and the qualities needed to do well at Burghley. Becky Murray finds out about the event's premier female runners throughout history

This course tests every area of training

Recent European double medallist Kitty King says that riders will need to show good horsemanship over the Burghley cross-country track, with the intensity of the later stages of the course increased from last year

A pain in the posterior

How concerned should you be about pinworms and what else may cause similar signs? Kieran O'Brien MRCVS explains

Strong Beau

The part-bred Connie making his championship debut for Britain at the Europeans is a big character but always looks after his rider, finds Polly Bryan

Horse bones musician

Matthew Herbert on making music from an equine skeleton - tapping into the history of both music and the horse, bringing the horse back to life through sound – and the day a bronze horse turned up on his land

This win means the world

Robert Whitaker began the day repairing fencing and finished with one of the greatest wins of his life. He reveals the inside story to winning the King George V Gold Cup

'We need more novice classes'

This is the time for our young talent to shine, writes Katie Jerram-Hunnable

'The most exciting team since Valegro'

Carl Hester on why this year's Europeans are so exciting for British dressage

British championship squads and national winners named

The 2023 endurance and driving championship teams have been chosen, and national endurance titles awarded

'Snaffles should be allowed in all international dressage'

Riders should have the option to leave the double bridle aside, according to a leading equestrian research body

Amateur definition in spotlight after major title changes hands

A Royal International championship went to a rider who was not eligible for it

Woman jailed for fraud linked to equestrian Australia relief auction

The fraudster raised £34,000, supposedly for victims of the major bushfires, but spent most of it on herself

Musical Legend calls the tune

A home-bred mare scores a wide-margin victory in the 100, while a team of fun-loving \"middle-aged\" women surpass their expectations

Hot Property hits the big time

A lightly shown mare with a good step and a versatile Shetland take the top two spots in an ultra-competitive ridden supreme

A remarkable return

Just two months after injuring his neck in a fall, Peder Fredricson and teammate Olivier Philippaerts of Stockholm Hearts enjoy GCL success

Hotshot mare makes it a British hat-trick

A Brazilian makes good his plan, Henrik von Eckermann continues his winning streak and a five-star first-timer enjoys a great show

'They're like a Ferrari and a go-kart'

A 14-year-old jockey bags two BE90 Badminton tickets at a wind-battered Port Eliot

'He gave me a great spin'

A win after injury puts Piggy March's consistent campaigner back on track and two horses show promise in their first long format

Buzzing to the podium

Ros Canter and Kitty King fight off the pressure to secure medals as Germany squeak to silver by a narrow margin

Gluey going sieves the field

The shortened cross-country provides a challenge, with Sarah Ennis, Sandra Auffarth - and of course Ros Canter - among those clocking standout rounds

'The British are so professional'

Ground jury president Judy Hancock on where marks were won and lost

Brits dominate

Riders wearing the Union flag hold five of the top six places after the first phase, but three-time European champion Michael Jung claims the individual top spot

Winning at a Canter

Ros Canter pilots the still relatively inexperienced - but extraordinarily talented - Lordships Graffalo to individual gold, spearheading the Brits to a 24th European team title

Time to shape up

Equine obesity is an epidemic with serious health implications. Sarah Jenkins asks how we can all contribute to a less obesogenic environment and prevent avoidable illness

Racing syndicate innovator

James Ramsden founded the Quantum Ellipsis syndicate and opened the first racehorse ownership shop in London

Tim Gredley

After several years away from the sport, the father-of-two has made a mighty comeback, including being selected for his first championship for 17 years. Jennifer Donald meets him

'A nice reminder of how my career started'

Jodie Hall McAteer discusses opportunities for young riders and keeping up with ever-changing rules

'A good decision on soft ground'

Andrew Nicholson reflects on last week's European Championships

Dressage dream team heading to Europeans

The riders who won silver two years ago will be heading to Germany hoping to go one better this time

Concerns about impact of low emission zones on equestrians

The Government's clean-air initiatives have already affected the industry - and plans for expansion have now been given the go-ahead