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International dressage judge

Isobel Wessels on being catapulted into an elite community, making sacrifices and accepting that you're human - mistakes happen

Treat, or trouble?

Many people give edible titbits in return for our horses’ work or simply as a treat. But have we considered how they understand a “reward”, asks Rebecca Hamilton Fletcher MRCVS

Flash Cooley

The recent Millstreet four-star long runner-up offers a powerful package in a tiny body - and he loves a snooze. Pippa Roome finds out more

Lily Attwood

Showjumping's rising star tells Martha Terry about lessons learnt from going solo, the feisty veteran that propelled her to the top of ponies and her latest move to the Continent

Vigilance urged after major spike in cases of laminitis

Vets across the country are seeing a large number of horses with the potentially fatal condition

Pete hits new peaks

Charlotte Dujardin and Carl Hester do battle for the grand prix spoils, while a newcomer to the level shows promise

"They thrive off it"

From 21-year-old Gammon to Shane Breen's teenage charges, why does the Hickstead Derby bring out the best in veterans? Jennifer Donald finds out

Local issues

Many surgical procedures that involve a horse's head can be carried out under local anaesthetic, to the benefit of both horse and vet. Liz Richardson MRCVS explains

Owners' attitudes to emergency colic planning are under review

Research found that vets are seen as the most influential figures when it comes to colic planning

Edwards is in Flying form

The Welsh rider continues his county show domination and there's a surprise proposal from the course-designer

Midsummer madness

The Great British summer has its downsides when it comes to caring for horses. Becky Murray finds out how to alleviate the banes of the hotter months

Seeing the world through the eyes of a donkey

The Donkey Sanctuary's new chief executive hopes to help millions of animals with the charity's new five-year strategy

Herbie

This eye-catching riding horse had only ever competed at two shows before taking the SEIB Search for a Star championship at HOYS last season with his owner, cardiology nurse Alex Windross. Celeste Gall meets him

Equestrian fitness trainer

Ali Cooper talks about inspiring hunting mums, Pony Club district and superstar event riders - and her ubiquitous trainers commissioners

'Looks, balance, stride and pedigree': Derby winner has it all

Aidan O’Brien keeps the faith in Auguste Rodin to land a ninth Betfred Derby, while an unruly 66/1 shot almost springs a surprise

Frustration at decision to scrap welfare legislation

The Kept Animals Bill, which would have banned live export to slaughter, has been scrapped by the Government

Legal cases highlight key issues around vettings

A High Court case involving financial advice has important relevance for the equestrian world

'Predator' jailed after riding centre attacks

\"Time is no barrier\" as 57-year-old sent down for 10 years for historic assaults

Double for Kenealy

One trainer has found the key to a horse's success, while another breaks his duck on his 47th attempt

It's showtime

Hound shows are a great spectacle of beautiful hounds, hunt staff and all manner of hunting folk with whom to gossip and chat, says Frank Houghton Brown

Charlotte Dujardin

The Olympic champion is back to her winning ways after having baby Isabella, but tells Polly Bryan how motherhood has altered her perspective on the sport

"I created a dive team to collect marine data"

Neeve O'Flynn-Mundin is surveying sharks and coastal habitats around the Isle of Wight

Surprise attack from the rear

Sea cucumbers channel their inner spider to entangle predators

Former youth stars show their mettle

Former junior and pony luminaries steal the show at three-star, while a five-star horse bounces back with a perfect Luhmühlen prep run

Gems of our history

In these extracts from The History of Porlock Vale Riding School: the home of British equestrianism, author Jacqueline Peck – daughter of the school’s manager – remembers daily life at Tony Collings’ school

The showing season looms

H&H hunting editor Catherine Austen on hound shows, and the camaraderie they bring to the hunt calendar

Royale effort from Lobo

A working hunter nets a first HOYS ticket, while a prolific middleweight hunter reigns sideways

Fortune favours Fame

Carl Hester comes away with a grand prix one-two and there's a smart winner in the young horse classes

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

The natural world as we know it wouldn't exist without pollination. We delve into the cool science of plant sex

Costs hit competing but overall picture is good

Survey shows riders are competing less frequently - but membership is up