CATEGORIES
Aimee Devane On Improving Suppleness Using Shoulder-Fore
The top show producer reveals how she uses shoulder-fore to improve flexion and engagement, while maintaining impulsion and power.
The Hon Diana Beaumont
The long-standing Tynedale secretary who always looks on the bright side
Scotland
Katie James enjoyed a confidence boost with her new freestyle music ahead of the regionals.
A Comeback Win
Joey Richards wins on her comeback ride after having a baby, while also scoring her fi rst training double
Yard Star Claims Fourth Track Win
Two horses rack up their fourth wins at the course, while clever horse management pays off
Riders 'Have No Say' In The Future Of Their Sport
Changes to FEI athlete rep voting rights have sparked growing discontent due to the ‘elite’ electorate
Safer Roads For Riders: The Battle Is Not Over
Despite a decrease in the number of accidents, the BHS continues to spread the word when it comes to rider safety on the roads
The Cross-Country Starter
British Eventing volunteer Nick Tompkins on working at London 2012, locating the bacon sarnies and emotional reunions with injured riders
South
A pony that rides ‘like a sports car’ had the perfect tune-up for the regionals.
Wales & West
Lotte Seal’s quirky mare Safira made easy work of the mediums at Hunters EC, winning both with scores over 70%.
'World Class' Approach To Jockeys' Concussion
'World Class' Approach To Jockeys' Concussion
Locating Lameness
Can modern digital gait analysis systems rival a trained human eye? Dr Thomas Witte discusses their role in lameness detection
Klimke Leads German Charge
Germany confi rm their dominance ahead of the Europeans, while there are highlights for Britain in a somewhat disappointing fifth-place team finish
A New Pair Triumph
A New Pair Triumph
Burton Aims To Reign Again
Challengers line up for Gatcombe’s prestigious titles, while riders fi nd time to get married in the middle of the season
Questions Asked After Rider In 'Shocking' Round Banned From Competing
An Austrian rider is facing disciplinary action and has been barred from all equestrian competition for three months
'Vets Should Not Be Afraid To Challenge The Status Quo'
Owners are less loyal to practices than in the past, which could make prioritising equine welfare more difficult
Jo Bates
The showing producer talks to Aimi Clark about world-class ballet, riding the great Fleetwater Opposition and almost giving up horses for love
Balzac Bags The Big One
A local rider goes all out to secure grand prix success, while one of the youngest competitors triumphs with a daring win and an American keeps her cool on her way to victory
Success For The Squibb Sisters
The Squibb sisters fight out the 128cm grand prix, while Lily Freeman-Attwood scores a wide-margin win in a 148cm championship
Renaissance Rewarded
Good flying changes secure a silver win for Jo Curling, while a long-legged novice shows potential for prix st georges
South-East
Emma Thomas scored 66.05% and 65.13% at inter I and PSG with the ‘very Spanish’ Aquilino.
How 'Simple Changes' Could Combat Prize-Giving Dangers
The FEI is examining its existing protocols for possible safety improvements
Horses In Divorces: When Marriages Break Down
THE high-profile divorce of show jumpers Athina Onassis and Álvaro Affonso de Miranda Neto has brought the subject of how horses are viewed in marriage breakdowns into the spotlight.
Why Being A Groom Is A 'Proper Job'
WORKING as a groom is a “proper job”, with opportunities to learn and achieve qualifications as well as other benefits, industry professionals have stressed.
The Dressage Music Composer
Tom Hunt, 31, on learning to distinguish piaffe from passage and how his nerves kicked in at London 2012.
Annabel Has A Strong Cartender
Annabel Shields is excited to have a new potential top horse, while Millie Allen makes a triumphant return with Newton Tigra
Middle-aged Mums
Tempted to breed from an older mare? Emma Houghton MRCVS outlines the costs, complications and considerations to bear in mind.
Daring Agent Makes Decisive Cut
JAKE MYERS made his biggest win to date an emphatic one.
Pilgrim Completes His Mission
IT takes some guts, if you are a journeyman jockey who is not riding winners on a daily basis, to sit motionless upsides two rivals going down to the last in a £100,000 race.