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Cookstown makes cracking comeback
A working hunter returns to the ring, a coloured show cob cements his partnership with a new rider and a Fell shows ample promise

Pharoah is just divine
A New Forest fulfils his late breeder's wishes as he nets a first ticket to the NEC before he lands the section title

Catering for competitors in British Dressage elections
Two candidates are campaigning to be the sport operations director, a position for which members can vote

Chilli Morning
The only stallion to win Badminton, who not only brought home championship medals, but helped William Fox-Pitt return from injury. Kate Green uncovers his story

On the lookout for Lyme
Lyme disease remains a threat to both horses and humans in the UK. It is a constant concern, and can seriously affect quality of life.

Nations Cup setback may create new opportunities
Hickstead has not been chosen for the new League of Nations series, the FEI has confirmed

'Eventing faces a huge dilemma'
Rising costs and bad weather are tough for stakeholders, says Mark Phillips

'These were deserving winners'
Young talent's success at Hickstead was well deserved, says Simon Reynolds

The Price is right for Magic
A Connemara stallion books a return ticket to Birmingham, a former hunting pony jumps to glory, and a borrowed belt and safety pins ensure that one competitor makes the evening performance by the skin of his teeth

Price scores a double
One rider takes both international classes at the festival of youth sport at Bishop Burton and a competitor turns her Dauntsey fortunes around

Riders and horses confirmed for showjumping Europeans
Selectors have chosen a combination of new faces and championship experience to compete for medals in Milan

Working together key against obesity
An equine weight forum at the Royal International considered what more can be done by all of us

Tiger pounces to win
The youngest rider in the hunter championship steps up to seal top honours aboard her mother's small hunter, while a mannerly middleweight is reserve

Rocking result for Red the legend
A hogged cob hoping to go one better and a home-bred plaited mare lift the top two spots in the overall supreme

'He's taken it all in his stride'
An \"incredible\" eight-year-old turns heads to win the grand prix for young horses for a delighted Matt Sampson

New faces and old hands to represent Britain in Europe
The squad has been announced for the para dressage championships, which run in Germany in September

New standard for equestrian air jackets on the way
Work has started on a new standard for those products made specifically for equestrians' use

Future of our Nations Cup hangs in the balance
As H&H went to press, the FEI was deciding whether or not Hickstead would host the competition from next year

'Promote top horses' personalities'
Pammy Hutton on ways to improve public perception of equestrianism

The Horse Trust CEO
Jeanette Allen on heading up the world's oldest equine charity, changing horses' lives and a right royal faux-pas

Flying Tinker II
Mark Edwards' 15.3hh home-bred has 75 wins to his name and is described as the coolest horse on the circuit. Jennifer Donald meets the \"little cracker\"

On the hop
A horse on three legs is a clear cause for concern. Sarah Woods MRCVS explains the possible causes of serious lameness and how it should be handled

Davy Harvey
This talented dressage rider is on a roll. Polly Bryan hears how he continues to surprise himself

Celebrations continue for the Whitaker family
Emotions run high once again as Robert Whitaker lands the historic King George V Gold Cup-on a horse bred by his father John

'One of the best weeks of my life'
John Whitaker reflects on two momentous wins and ponders the blood rule

'I have to confess, I did shed a tear'
After a 13-year wait, Great Britain bring the Nations Cup home-and there wasn't a dry eye in the house

Dreammaker gallops to glory
A seasoned working hunter steals the show in the pony supreme, ahead of a novice show pony mare who belies her lack of experience to shine

Move over for Brilliant Will
Young talent shines throughout the week, as two supreme firsttimers land top honours in the final reckoning of the show

'Good manners go a long way'
Gratitude, mementos and the upcoming Euros are on Piggy March’s mind

Imhotep
Charlotte Dujardin’s top horse is brilliant, bouncy – but not as bold as he might seem