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'Riesenbeck was like a rock concert'
Carl Hester reflects on the Europeans, the nationals, and his ones to watch
The future's bright for Irish breeders
Irish breeders and producers again dominate these championships, with future stars shining, and a stallion continues to make his mark
Answering public questions at events could benefit horse sport
The use of dedicated \"info stewards\" at the Europeans in Riesenbeck, Germany has been widely welcomed
Superstar makes eye-catching grand prix debut
LAURA MANTEL headed the 1.40m September finale for the second year running, this time making a successful grand prix debut with J Superstar.
Supreme status for genuine gem
Novice mares with bright futures shine in the final county show supremes of the season
Gino is back at the top
The multi-winning Gino F returns to form for grand prix glory, while a young rider picks up several strong placings and a really special” mare is victorious
BETA executive director
Claire Williams on handling anything from safety garments to prohibited substances, helping BETA members through the pandemic and advising on camels...
Find your perfect pad
From identifying what you actually want to discerning soil type and unravelling agricultural ties, Polly Bryan outlines the steps to buying your dream equestrian home
Hello William
A wild-child gelding and teenage Olli Fletcher began their partnership jumping 80cm and were recently placed in their first five-star grand prix - on a comeback from life-threatening colic. Jennifer Donald meets the brilliant \"Willy Wonka\"
Relief as ingredient won't be banned in competition
The FEI has accepted evidence that adding MSM to the prohibited substances list would not be appropriate
It's been a long time coming'
From the warm-ups to fuelling on McDonalds, Kitty King tells all about her week winning European individual silver and team gold last month
Prickly issue
Europe's urban corvids are using anti-bird spikes from nearby buildings to make their nests
FOREST DOCTORS
Chimpanzees in Gabon's Loango National Park have been observed treating each others' wounds using insects - a unique demonstration of potentially advanced cultural activity
The burning issue
Wildfires are on the rise in the UK, but scientists have been developing innovative ways of preventing them, using the power of nature
Businesses' contributions are recognised at industry awards
The equestrian firms and new products of the year have been honoured at the 2023 BETA International event
ONLY IN HORSE & HOUND - 'Let's have more vertical fences'
Andrew Nicholson analyses Burghley's course and which riders impressed
'Current amateur rulings are frustrating'
Rebecca Penny on why showing societies need to come together and unite
The ballet of the working horse Wontem
A Lusitano display team is bound for London this Christmas. Briony Reed goes to Portugal for an insight into their preparations
Racing TV presenter
Former jockey Leonna Mayor on a love of horses, the highs and lows of race-riding, and how her former career has worked to inform her new one
Review protections for beavers, say MPs
Influential committee argues that the rules safeguarding the rodents are too stringent
SHAKE A LEG
Despite carefully maintaining their eight appendages, harvestmen will part with one to live another day
TRUE COLOURS
Summer may have gone but the trees are about to dazzle with an uplifting display
Highest ever ocean temperatures recorded
Experts express alarm that the average global sea surface temperature hit new highs this summer
Fattening up for Christmas
Squirrels are super-busy getting ready to survive the winter months
Sweet nothings
Do honeyguide birds really help honey badgers find bees' nests? Well, probably.....
Izilot comes of age
Ros Canter nets a third top-level win this season ina duel between the world champion and the world number one. And Harry Meade has a second top result this month
Factors identified that could affect cross-country success
Researchers think their work identifying factors associated with success could improve safety
Involvement of horses in sport is ethically justifiable
A study finds horse sport can be justified, as long as certain conditions are met
Calls to help promote rare equine breeds
Britain’s endangered horses and ponies should be shouted about”
The man above the fireplace
WH Hudson was a pioneering naturalist, writer and campaigner - and his bold ideas about connecting people with the natural world hold true today