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A proper cracker
A last day’s hunting before lockdown turns out to be a special one as hounds fly on a screaming scent
Brexit Headache For UK Horse Businesses But Hope For Better
Equestrian firms are facing extra issues but it is hoped the situation will improve soon
Vital to act now to save our equine heritage
The science and technology are there to protect the future of Britain’s native horses and ponies
More forest road deaths show need for awareness
Seven donkeys and ponies died in two road accidents within a month in the New Forest at the end of last year
Solid foundations
Cobs may have the attitude for top-class sport, but does their conformation stop them reaching the heights, asks Andrea Oakes
How to blow a hunting horn
It’s a skill that will win you admirers and teach you more about what is happening on a hunting day, says Rory Knight Bruce. Just warn your neighbours first...
Tania Bullard
The former master and secretary of the West Norfolk, who has an “uncanny affinity with animals” and works as an auxiliary nurse
Salinero
Behind the gawky facade of this sensitive soul lay an outstanding talent. Alice Collins uncovers the story of a powerhouse who set global dressage alight
Ian Boylan
The in-hand show producer on the importance of patience, his obsession with breeding the best and his days as a restaurant manager
Game of bones
New insights into how bone forms, adapts and heals are revolutionising fracture prevention and repair, explains Patrick Pollock FRCVS
Alex Bragg
A late starter who took an unorthodox route into eventing, the five-star event rider’s life experiences nonetheless prepared him well. Pippa Roome meets him
Hunters In lockdown
There’s no hunting, yet many of us have fit, clipped horses. Let’s find ways still to enjoy them, says Catherine Austen
Organic livery yard owner
Susi Anderson, who runs an organic livery yard in Kent, on planting tens of thousands of trees and encouraging baby steps towards sustainability
Kingshaugh Hailstorm
Alex Robinson speaks to the connections of the five-year-old Dartmoor gelding who reigned supreme against a spectacular field of native ponies at the 2020 BSPS Heritage championships
Charlotte Dujardin
The double Olympic champion chats to Polly Bryan about the highs and lows of 2020, and how her training methods have developed
The ‘high' hunting gives
It was a brief return to the field for H&H’s hunting editor Catherine Austen before the third lockdown begun, but well worth it
Mary Low
The former world champion on having an “in-between horse”, and the Olympian who inspired her to take up eventing
Productive hacking
Having an arena is attractive, but is it essential for competition prep and keeping horses fit? Verena Bowyer finds out top riders’ views
Riding from the ground
Long-reining is a hugely valuable tool that can benefit all horses. Stephanie Bateman talks to young horse expert Brendan Gallagher to find out how to long-rein efficiently and what exercises you can do
Fancy Footwork
Gridwork not only improves elasticity and technique, but also builds a horse’s confidence and concentration. Olympian Gemma Tattersall shows us how
Cherry
The “catlike” point-to-pointer who crossed Dartmoor as though she was made for it
New Year Honours for those who change people's lives
Bob Champion and leading figures in racing, the Riding for the Disabled Association and equine therapy are named
New horizons
Covid has put huge pressure on the job market, but some horse owners have diversified and reaped the benefits of different roles, writes Stephanie Bateman
Sports psychologist
Michael Caulfield on why any form of sport helps make a person whole
High And Mighty
The dun gelding took consecutive Badminton titles in the 1950s, and put the “glamour girl” of eventing Sheila Willcox on the map. Madeleine Silver charts his swift – and turbulent – rise to the top
Katy Green
The showing rider draws huge inspiration from her mentors and has big plans for the working hunter scene. Alex Robinson checks in with Katy Green to find out how she juggles business and competition
First ladies
Male and female riders may now compete as equals, but a few skilled horsewomen paved the way in a historically masculine sport, finds Jennifer Donald
Louise Hoadley
The East Essex hunt secretary is the first person to offer a helping hand, and has passed her love of hunting on to her “mad keen” daughter
Aimee Devane
The mountain and moorland specialist on pursuing her dreams, her laid-back personality and what motivates her to get out of bed in the morning
Better out than in
A diseased or damaged molar that is beyond repair is best removed, but how? Neil Townsend MRCVS explains