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Cotswold defies the elements

The wet weather has forced team chase cancellations, but the Cotswold provides a great venue for teams from the top to the bottom of the scale

Myth-busting

\"Hunting is really scary and you have to jump huge fences. Not so, says Gemma Redrup - it's a sport that welcomes everyone

Getting your wool processed fleece by fleece

Rampisham Hill Mill has established itself as the 'go to' mill for smallholders, crafters, and spinning/weaving guilds alike Jack Smellie visits to find out why

Choosing a frugal Christmas full of joy

Andrew Oldham continues his diary from his home at Pig Row

Heroes in their time

Horses are so often the stars of the show, whether pulling royal wedding carriages or enabling blind people to enjoy riding. Lottie Morgan meets five veterans extolled for their life in service

'The ride of my life'

When everything goes right, when there is total harmony and a horse gives his all – those precious moments are what a partnership is all about. Eleanor Jones finds out about some unforgettable wins

Taking up residence

Resident equestrian artists capture the glimpses behind the scenes that are the essence of the sport. Madeleine Silver finds out how a residency works and what it brings to both artist and viewer

Riders reminded that pain medication is to be banned

Athletes may not use tramadol in competition from 1 January 2024

Calls to follow Scotland in new fireworks law

Councils now have powers to establish control zones near facilities such as animal hospitals and livery yards

Thinking inside the box

It is an unfortunate fact that recovery from injury or surgery can require box rest, and the management challenges it brings. Kieran O'Brien MRCVS explains how best to approach such challenges

Scientists find way to calculate our horses' carbon hoofprint

The aim is to understand the current situation, to inform changes that can continue for the long term

New FEI social media policy could mean bans for breaches

The proposal, which would cover all in international horse sport, could come into force on 1 January next year

Stud manager

Tracy Vigors runs the Hillwood Stud with husband Charlie, and takes in top-class racehorses for their holidays

David Doel

The Burghley runner-up talks to Pippa Roome about improving his dressage marks, British team ambitions and ice cream

First among equals

Doghound packs are sometimes compared unfavourably to their flashier sisters, but their positive attributes of drive, tenacity and instinct to hunt as a pack are never illustrated better than at the Belvoir

'A big milestone for all of us'

A Dutchman is crowned 2023 champion of champions and the final ticket to the LGCT Super Grand Prix is claimed

'Horses are to be enjoyed!'

All was not looking good for autumn hunting, says Tessa Waugh, when the family's hunt horses started falling like flies - until a certain showing luminary rocks up and appears to save the day...

Topspin

He lived up to his name of \"Spin\" as a young horse, but has become a five-star stalwart. Gemma Redrup meets the Casburns' third-generation home-bred

From family pet to champion hurdler

The unbeaten Constitution Hill is being prepped for another stellar season over hurdles. Kate Johnson tells the remarkable story of the horse nobody wanted

Federations say proposed rule would infringe human rights'

The FEI is proposing a new rule that would allow it to demand information

'She's back on top form'

A grand prix prospect beats her nerves and an ex-racehorse finds his dancing shoes

'The greatest of all time'

Racehorses Belonging To The Duke Of Richmond Exercising At Goodwood, 1759–60

Spooky Isaac scores debut

Ros Canter scores her second fivestar win of the year, on a young horse making his first attempt at the level, and heads an allBritish top six as the European eventing season concludes

Harry Meade

The event rider is in the form of his life, moving up to number six in the world after top placings at the major autumn three-days. Martha Terry finds out more about his formidable string

Contamination means Paris Olympic place changes hands

Alex Hua Tian has been disqualified after his ride ate hay contaminated with a controlled medication

Back to work

Rehabilitating a horse after injury or surgery requires a comprehensive approach. Adam Jackson MRCVS explains how a vet might create such a plan

Vernon enjoys all the Glory

A strong field enjoy getting competitive while two working riders crack n’ to makea welcome return to the winner’s enclosure

Foot-perfect gelding is top Lad

Senior horses and ponies are celebrated, while coloured show animals get their pre-HOYS miles in the bag

'Be mindful of your cheeky offers'

Julie Templeton on the worrying future of British Riding Pony breeding

Freestyle music designers

Kelly Hobden on forming Equidance with her non-horsey husband, Tony, how the freestyle routine comes to life – and the occasion when dressage rider Anna Ross burst into song mid-test