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‘There is no grand prix this horse can't win'

Scott Brash scores a record-breaking 13th LGCT grand prix win aboard Olympic hopeful Hello Jefferson

‘There's no better place'

Whether planning a holiday or moving lock, stock and barrel, discover the best of Scotland with its Caribbean-style beaches, terrific training terrain and popular native breeds, says Becky Murray

Students take the spoils

Two riders juggling riding with university clinch significant wins in Scotland

Buckley takes inspiration from Brash

Simon Buckley finds the winning formula, Annabel Shields continues her tremendous purple patch and Holly Smith makes a successful visit north of the border

Uist titled best of the breed

The buzz of the usual Royal Highland format is missed, but the blue sashes and top-class competitors are still evident

‘Ladies' man' wows the judges

A Scottish young rider aces the under-25 grand prix and inter II, while Charlotte Dujardin claims the grand prix after a last-minute entry at the venue’s first-ever Premier League

Glorious return for Oliver

Teamwork makes the dream work for one showing royalist, who returns to the ring in triumph after a particularly turbulent year

Eriskay enthusiast

Ruth McMinn on preserving this athletic rare breed

Alex Hua Tian

This Chinese eventer not only has two horses qualified for Tokyo, but is also steadfast in his aim to build the sport’s profile in China and globally, says Lucy Elder

JL Dublin tops a massive field

Nicola Wilson’s promising 10-year-old pulls offa pillar-to-post victory in the senior three-day class, as rising stars and five-star campaigners mix at the top of the leaderboard

Top prize for superstar

Hard-working home-producers are on form as the final few Hickstead places are confirmed

Dujardin introduces new superstars

With a massive grand prix class and fierce competition for para Olympic spots, Wellington showcased British dressage at its finest

Sir Henry steps up

A hack stallion is HOYS bound, an Exmoor nets a section title and a show team rack up four qualifier wins

‘Exhilarating and terrifying at the same time'

Behind every headline of medal glory is a team of journalists covering the big event. So what is life really like for the equestrian press on the Olympic front line? Jennifer Donald hears stories of golden moments, blushes and deadline meltdowns

You're hired!

Finding employment after education is key. Stephanie Bateman discovers which of the versatile equine-based courses are most likely to get you a job

A case of scatterbrain

The unforgiving comments of a former boss spring to mind as Tessa Waugh attempts to take Jack to a Pony Club rally, but a friend is on hand to guide them to the right place

H&H Hero to Hero Andrew Hoy and Katy Marchant

The seven-time eventing Olympian met the Team GB track cyclist to talk about training, competing in the heat and hopes for Tokyo

The hound showing season is underway; Alastair Jackson explains the process that culminates at the Festival of Hunting in July

Hunting – How To Take The First Steps

Lots of people think they might like to go hunting, but are unsure how to go about it. Abi Butcher explains what to do this summer to get yourself ready for the winter

Toshiyuki Tanaka

Despite only taking up eventing aged 22, this determined Japanese rider reached the London Olympics five years later and is now preparing for his home Games in Tokyo. Martha Terry meets him

Toytown

What this horse of a lifetime lacked in looks as a “toad” of a youngster, says Catherine Austen, he made up for in talent and presence, partnering Zara Tindall to World and European Championship glory

The House of Windsor effect

In her seventh decade on the throne, the effect of The Queen’s love of horses has extended not only to her family, but to the equestrian world at large, says Horse & Hound’s former Editor Michael Clayton

‘I didn't mean to do that!'

Some quick thinking from Robert Whitaker pays dividends for the sole double clear in the area trial, while a horse bought after a couple of beers shows superstar credentials

‘I hope my kids are watching'

Jockey Adam Kirby turns around a “gut-wrenching” decision to win the 242nd running of the Derby

Teenager scores first win

Two riders score their first victories at intermediate level and an RAF flight sergeant has a magical day

Summer lovin'

With the delights of summer come potential risks to your horse’s soundness and health. Alex Robinson looks at common problems and how to deal with them

Hughes steps up

Phoebe Hughes clinches the junior two-star, while the jumping phases prove tough in the pony championship

A royally good start

From rocking horses to Shetlands and sturdy Pony Club steeds, horses infiltrate every aspect of a royal childhood, whether the Olympics beckons or a trot around Balmoral is the extent of their riders’ equestrian prowess, finds Madeleine Silver

Coats Of Many Colours

Why are some hunting coats red, some yellow, some blue? Andrew Sallis MFH explains the history of hunt liveries

Canter clocks up a double

Ros Canter dominates both the CCI3*-L sections, while slick jumping from Emily King and William Fox-Pitt earns them a victory apiece