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A Gem Of A Show For Smolders
Scott Brash and John Whitaker make the biggest impacts of the Brits, including with some rising equine stars, while the big class goes to the Netherlands
Frangibles will not be made compulsory
The FEI says it needs more evidence before it imposes a rule on mandatory frangible cross-country fences
New Focus On Accurate Endurance Deaths Data
Concerns about the inaccurate reporting of horses who suffer fatal injuries in competition are being acted on
FEI Cracks Down On Injections At Shows
Most injections are being outlawed at FEI competitions
Safe In Their Hands?
When a newly qualified vet turns up to treat your horse, how confident can you be about their capabilities? Lesley Barwise-Munro MRCVS outlines the journey from vet school to ‘real-life’ equine practice
Joe Clayton
The showjumper talks to Stephanie Bateman about moving back home to Yorkshire, being part of the Whitaker dynasty and what the future has in store
The Big Hitters
H&H news editor Eleanor Jones rounds up the biggest stories in the equestrian world from 2017 — and finds out what we can expect to happen next.
The Risks Of Putting Older Mares In Foal
Broodmares are more likely to suffer pregnancy complications later in life
MP's To Debate Fireworks As 'Wind Of Change Blows'
100,000 people sign new petition
Warts And All
An eruption of lumps can spoil the good looks of any youngster, but the effects are usually short-lived, as Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains
Pony Driver's Gold After Crowd-Fund Campaign
Pony Driver's Gold After Crowd-Fund Campaign
New Tech Sparks Call To Redefine Lameness
New Tech Sparks Call To Redefine Lameness
Klimke Beats Her Nemesis
There are exhilarating highs and disappointing lows in the final phase, where Britain maintain their grip on gold
Winning Zagreb Puts In Capital Performance
Seasoned campaigner Zagreb claims the CIC2*, while Morelands Casanova heads the CIC* under Selena Milnes
'A Rare And Special
A day splashing about in the river with the Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire Minkhounds is a reminder of the long-gone art of otterhunting
Beaufort Blue Go Out With a bang
Quartet secure hotley-contested Gannon final in their last year as a team with a golden goal, while talented young player credits Pony Club polo for his award
Leading From Behind
When watching a really good pack and their huntsman, you will notice that the hounds are always in front of him. Frank Houghton Brown explains why, and how it is done
Growth In Participation Is 'Huge' For Para Sport
Dressage and showjumping opportunities for disabled riders are paving the way for future success, it is believed
'Truly Exceptional': The Out Of The Ordinary Dope Tests
Two unusual cases of positive samples at international showjumping competitions have recently come to light
Drug-Resistant Equine Super Bugs Are On The Increase
Alarming ‘wake-up call’ highlights the challenges vets face
Breastplates Affect Jump Shape, New Research Finds
The locomotion of the horse over a fence while wearing a variety of breastplates was studied during the analysis
Keeping Horses Safe From Unwanted Visitors
OWNERS who struggle with the public approaching and feeding their horses have been given some advice about their legal position.
Riders 'Shut Off' From The Best Countryside
THE lack of access to off-road hacking has been highlighted after the British Horse Society (BHS) revealed riders cannot use many of the best countryside trails.
In Fine Feather?
Lustrous lower leg hair can harbour unwelcome visitors at this time of year. Nadine Page MRCVS offers advice on mite management
Branduardi Comes Of Age
An upcoming stallion stamps his authority on the top levels, while Mount St John accrue a collection of titles and a horse completes his comeback from a road accident with a victory
Interest In Dressage Is Hitting New Highs
The inclusion of a freestyle class at the Liverpool International shows how popular the discipline has become thanks to British Olympic triumphs
'Riders' Voices Must Be Heard' On Access Laws Consultation
Horse owners have been urged to submit their views on changes that could have an effect across the country
Shows And Events Fall Foul Of Weather
UNSEASONABLY heavy rain has led to a string of postponements and cancellations at shows and events across the country.
A Bronze For Bronze Dandylion
Britain collects team silver and individual bronze at the European CIC2* Championships, a biennial event which includes a unique team dressage test
Herrling Cruises To Gold
Britain’s pony event riders return home with three medals