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Perfect Priscilla reigns supreme

Show animals of the future ensure they’re heading into the 2021 term with overall accolades to their names

Nativity play producer

Henrietta Fiddian-Green organises animals in a bonanza nativity play, which draws thousands to the Surrey Hills

Odin

This “unbelievable” horse could get out of any trouble, carrying huntsman Gary Boon safely through trappy country

Kirsty Aird

The Scottish show producer and showjumper on parting with perfectionism, the importance of quality feeding and her superstitious habit

‘A real people person'

With 17 years as secretary of the Beaufort, Nigel Maidment is a much-loved face on the hunting field. Catherine Austen chats to his connections

Hollie Doyle

The golden girl of racing talks to Martha Terry about smashing records and dead-lifting 125kg, her partner in crime and enjoying anonymity offthe track

Friend or foe?

It worked for our horses’ wild ancestors, but is it wise to co-graze equines and livestock today? Peter Green MRCVS discusses the pros and cons

A tale of two Christmases

H&H’s inaugural Christmas shortstory competition produced a feast of wintry tales for the judges, from the poignant to the ghostly to the downright funny. Here are our two winners

WILDLIFE CHAMPION - FRANK GARDNER

In our series about people with a passion for a species, BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner reveals his love of the common cuckoo.

TALES FROM THE BUSH - You'd better be bear aware

Keen to see kokanee salmon in Canada, Josh Pysanczyn encountered more wildlife than he’d bargained for.

Silver linings

Natalie Fée, environmentalist and author of How to Save the World for Free, says that 2020 was full of good news...

MY WAY OF THINKING - MARK CARWARDINE

The conservationist discusses the pollution levels in England’s waterways and invites your thoughts on the subject.

MIKE DILGER'S - WILDLIFE WATCHING

In his series of great places to watch wildlife in the UK, the star of BBC One’s The One Show this month takes a trip to the peaceful suburbs, where an eclectic mix of wildlife appears to feel perfectly at home.

Hidden BRITAIN

Reveals a fascinating world of wildlife that we often overlook.

Changing with the SEASONS

Throughout the year, a wealth of wildlife reveals itself in a tranquil English orchard.

Big brother is watching

Getting to know the inhabitants – human and simian – of an unusual Thai town helped Joan capture a telling image of urban wildlife.

Club together

The Self-Isolating Bird Club was the online hit of 2020, but presenters Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin only have eyes on the future…

50 Reasons To Be Cheerful In 2021

In the face of a devastating pandemic, organisations across the globe have continued to do battle for our most precious species and habitats. As we leave 2020 behind and look forward to a more positive year ahead, it’s time to celebrate their successes.

Sonnar Murray-Brown

The international dressage rider tells Polly Bryan how he has rebuilt his career following catastrophic injury

Totilas

The black stallion and his phenomenal scores lit up the dressage world. Alice Collins tracks his path to fame and the story behind his high-profile sale

Livanos leads the way

A young rider recovers from a rare condition to take grand prix victory, while international prospects excel

Mad Max

Powerful but “a pussycat around the hounds”, this “reformed character” thrives on being one of the pack

Groundhog day

Tessa Waugh is feeling “flat” – albeit thankful to be fed, watered, and sheltered – and will be glad to see the back of 2020. On the upside, rose hips abound, life is busy – and there’s a shiny new fence

A top-class pack of hounds

The hard-working Bicester with Whaddon Chase team enjoy great support, and are proof of how a hunt can operate successfully in an increasingly busy country

Howley holds the lead

Irishman Richard Howley claims grand prix honours in the competitive 1.45m finale, while an 11-year-old stallion steps up for Anna Power

Daisy Berkeley

The Olympic medallist on appreciating every moment with the horses and people you love, and the importance of feeding the best you can afford

Adapting to survive - and thrive

Kennel-sharing arrangements are becoming increasingly popular, and are a good way boost both packs’ coffers, discovers Rebecca Jordan

A Skelton masterclass

A new training regime brings out the best in John Hales’ champion chaser, Politologue, and Harry Skelton’s Grade One double is the toast of Sandown

‘Propelled into the dirt'

Tessa Waugh branches out from hunting and is reminded that the coloured poles can prove fiendish foes, while it transpires that she may have a canine crowd at Christmas, even if not a human one

The effects of heavy falls

A hefty fall can leave a horse winded, but how do we know if he has suffered internal injury, asks Gil Riley MRCVS