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Dorothee Schneider
Dorothee Schneider has won team silver and gold at the past two Olympics, and is three-pronged for Tokyo – but competition is hot for a spot on the brilliant German team, says Alice Collins
The childhood dream
Whether you’re new to ponies or are a hotshot budding event rider, a childhood spent mucking out and mucking in with ponies is one to cherish. Tessa Waugh finds out how to make the most of these years
Summer colic casebook
Colic can occur at any time, but what are the dangers during warmer months? Andrea Oakes investigates
Pony-racing chief
Clarissa Daly on spotting future champions and making racing more accessible
‘As good as gold'
Some special ponies live long in the memories of those they teach to ride. Lucy Elder meets the four-legged heroes of the country’s riding schools
Oh so special
Carl Hester wows at grand prix level with his Tokyo hope En Vogue, while a newcomer comes away from her first ever Premier League with a win
Winning comeback for big character
A horse that can be a “handful” comes good, while another bounces back from injury
‘Quirky' mare noses ahead
Charlotte White and her 21-year-old partner of 10 years Sienna II are victorious in the individual 100 class, while Crown RC clinch the team honours
The Healthy Athlete
From grassroots to championships, keeping competitors infection-free requires a robust routine.
‘This is where I've wanted to be my whole life'
Jack Whitaker has announced his arrival in showjumping’s big league with his first five-star victory. The ambitious teenager chats to Jennifer Donald about Olympic goals, dealing with hard times and sharing horses with his dad
‘They have everything it takes'
Scottish riders show off lockdown progress at regionals, while a five-time Grand National runner earns a day-high dressage score
Warrior leaps to glory
Katie Hipkins and Chloe Dunn keep their cool to land a championship class each
‘Border issues must be resolved'
Laura Tomlinson on paperwork headaches and a late start to the season
Producing Top-Level Jumpers
Patience and preparation are key, but is there a tried-and-tested route to producing a horse to the top level? Sarah Radford asks the experts
Kevin Cousins and Christina Gillett
Not everyone can make it work in life, love and business, but two pony producers are proving it’s possible. Alex Robinson meets the successful couple with an enviable Hickstead tally
Escape to the country
For those hankering after the idyll of paddocks and stables, competition is fiercely stiff as the post-lockdown “race for space” takes hold.
Domino does the job
British-bred mares prove that breeding is no barrier to competing successfully, while another small tour winner flourishes in a new role
Caloro is on fire
James Whitaker delivers a brilliant performance in the two-star grand prix, while a former eventer comes up trumps in the one-star final
No 2021 Five-Stars As Burghley Cancels Again
The event director explains why this year’s horse trials could not run, as Dublin Horse Show also cancels
Is It Time To Sell?
When it comes to selling your horse, do you listen to your head or your heart? Alex Robinson asks industry experts how riders can make this tricky decision
Positive news as major shows prepare for fans
International showjumping events are set to welcome up to 4,000 visitors a day this summer as restrictions ease
Henry de Bromhead
What this savvy Irish trainer has achieved in jump racing this season is remarkable. Jennifer Donald meets the incredible driving force behind the team who are rewriting the history books
They don't make 'em like they used to
While we marvel at the efforts of today’s top riders, spare a thought for the colossal exploits of yesteryear’s stars with the challenges of a more experimental phase of equestrianism, says Pippa Cuckson
‘I just took it on'
Making a team debut at an Olympics? No problem. Polly Bryan speaks to riders whose first championship experience has been on the biggest stage of all
The sport of kings
The King’s Troop has had a monumental influence on equestrian sport. Julian Seaman takes stock of some of its luminaries
Squibb is on flying form
Henry Squibb is crowned leading JA rider as he enjoys a very successful show, while an 18-year-old mare eyes up her fourth Hickstead final
MIMclip inventor
Mats Björnetun on his trajectory from hot rods to cross-country safety devices
First international win for Gallagher
Irish riders are in flying form at home and abroad while Ben Maher claims an impressive double
A Ward worker reign
A mother and daughter impress over fences, a local horse producer secures several Royal International tickets and a home-bred tops the riding horses
‘He gives me goosebumps in every phase'
Laura Collett and London 52 continue their winning ways at this “mini Olympics”, and the world champion wins on her dressage score