CATEGORIES
Technology cannot replace people in animal welfare
Tech has a part to play in looking after horses and other animals but it must be meaningful, and human input is key
'There's a new energy at Burghley'
The British autumn five-star sets the standard
Karl Morris and Liam Glynn
The passionate showing producers are enjoying their best season yet, thanks to an adoration of the sport and a string of top-drawer ponies. Alex Robinson learns about their journey
Horse psychic
Cooper Wilson, \"The Yorkshire Horseman\", on overcoming his fear of derision to use his clairsentience, tapping into horses' souls and improving their lives
A great week for the Whitakers
The Whitaker brothers score a grand prix apiece while a third one is snatched from final draw
Galloping over Grand Canal in Olympics test
A purpose-built pontoon was part of the test event in a \"historic\" part of preparation for the Paris Games
Prizes awarded for the most harmonious combinations
The suitably mounted awards were just the start, it is hoped, of positive change in the industry
Burghley's plans to speed up entry in a 'vintage year'
E-ticketing has been brought in for the first time, along with a new fan zone and garden drinks and shopping area
Rider 'pops down for one class' to seal winning double
Ex-eventers win the same championship for the second year in a row and a sales livery proves an ideal candidate for success
Are young horses pushed to their limit?
Laura Tomlinson on the World Breeding Championships and Pony Club fun
'He's built like a Herbie car'
A one-horse amateur rider scores her biggest win to date in the three-star, while a precocious sixyear-old mare takes the two-star
'Championing our young horses'
William Funnell on finding a venue to showcase the best of British
A touch of show business'
Hound parades at shows and events are very popular with the public - but take a lot of organisation and a willingness to suffer public humiliation, advises Andrew Sallis
White's time to shine
A popular trainer tastes grand prix success and there are multiple wins for Jezz Palmer and Joe Bright
Burghley clerk of the course
Philip Herbert on the wizardry of Burghley's irrigation system, the challenges of creating the illusion of a \"big\" course - and the time the team dog disgraced himself
Timber takes it in his stride
A three-year-old gelding makes a stunning show ring debut, a heavyweight legend impresses several judges and a home-produced hunter nails it
A Classy double
Wills Oakden dominates the top long-format classes over a wet weekend in Scotland, while new European champion Ros Canter is also on form
Lauren Innes
The amateur event rider balances a fulltime job with five-star competition – and is now eyeing up a first Burghley. Martha Terry finds out how she does it
Gold within Britain's grasp again
A strong German side poses a significant challenge, but Britain head to Riesenbeck with their best chance in years of grabbing gold, says Polly Bryan
Sweet Sugar Tot steals the show
A home-produced first ridden, a Shetland with gusto and the reigning RIHS supreme pony champion dazzle under the spotlight
Milestone for iconic eagles
For the first time in 240 years, a white-tailed eagle has fledged in the wild at a secret location in southern England
GILLIAN BURKE
\"People still believe there's a ticking human population time-bomb\"
BLOWIN' IN THE WIND
Catch all the action as spectacular cetaceans swim by our shores
Algae: simple plants or simply plant-like?
WHAT ARE ALGAE? THE TERM IS used for everything from microscopic bacteria and plankton to pond slime and seaweeds, but unlike animals and many other living things, algal groups are an assortment without a single common ancestor. That said, one feature is shared by most algae in every group: photosynthesis – the ability to make food from carbon dioxide and sunlight, releasing oxygen, just like plants.
Lancaster ticks all the right boxes
William Whitaker could now be world championships-bound with his sevenyear-old victory and a six-year-old wins the same championship as his dam
Fit for purpose
Even when you start with a perfectly fitting saddle, things change as your horse's musculature develops and the saddle itself may suffer wear and tear. Carol Phillips learns how to assess fit in between professional checks
Strong Beau
The part-bred Connie making his championship debut for Britain at the Europeans is a big character but always looks after his rider, finds Polly Bryan
Tinker hits another milestone
Mark Edwards adds a landmark success with his homebred and a teenager makes a winning return from injury
Return of the dragons
Endangered lizard seen for the first time in more than 50 years
Mighty migrants
Bar-tailed godwits show admirable athleticism