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Lewis Carrier

The young grand prix rider has big dreams for 2023 and beyond, finds Polly Bryan, and he has every chance of making them a reality

Sounds cape

An emerging science is making waves in the world of conservation. Discover the exciting potential of ecoacoustics.

Top tips for choosing the right chick feed this spring

Joanna Palmer, Nutritionist for Smallholder Range offers advice on choosing the right feed for your chicks

Have a healthy hatch!

Lisa Mancell, National Coordinator from Farmgate, gives her advice on how to prepare for hatching season

Sprinter Sacre

The Black Aeroplane” was one of the best twomile chasers the world has ever seen. Brilliant from the outset, it was his return to glory from a heart condition that sealed his place as a racing legend

Access All Areas Laura Collett

Whether schooling racehorses, winning Olympic gold or going about her daily routine, there's never a dull moment on Laura Collett's yard. Martha Terry goes behind the scenes as the Badminton winner gears up to defend her title

The end of an incredible party'

Three of the United’s joint-masters are retiring after a wild and celebrated tenure, and their final meet shows there are no snowflakes’ here

Gilmour dances to surprise win

An intermediate combination dazzle with an unexpected qualifier win, while two pairs of sisters are in sync

Speller takes the spotlight

A stable jockey to the Breens emerges with a championship double, while the boss adds to the yard haul

Hopping lame

Hoof abscess known as pus in the foot - can present in an alarming way but be easily remedied. Here's how to deal with this common problem

A Common Interest in Rare Breeds

Rare Breeds Survival Trust Chief Executive Christopher Price celebrates people, places and their livestock

All about Bee Hives

Claire Waring continues looking at how bee hives developed.

Three Different Approaches...

Grant Brereton quite engaging weighs up the benefits of three methods of breeding

Ready, Set... Go!

In the third in a series on chicken breeding using broody hens, Fiona & Hugh Osborne guide you through supporting your broody hen during the incubation period.

Keep it Local for Livestock Welfare

Megan Perry of the Sustainable Food Trust, examines why small abattoirs are essential for farmers, smallholders and all those who value local food production

Calls for change after rider severely injured at trot-up

Lisa Marriott was badly hurt when her horse kicked her as she waited for the vet inspection

Cap on dressage penalties may help prevent cross-country falls

A major study on eventing safety found higher dressage penalties meant increased risk of horse falls

Team chasing's new fall rule trialled this season

Riders who come off will be eliminated instantly and have to retire in a measure that will be reviewed by autumn

Clydesdale breeder

TV star Pete Black on preserving the Clydesdale legacy through his family's Collessie Stud, the art of silky feathers and how the breed tugs a different heartstring to any other

Last chance to act on live transport for slaughter

The Government has been urged not to backtrack on its manifesto promise

Farewell to event horse who helped make history

The incomparable medal-winner Primmore’s Pride has been put down aged 30

'Talent is not enough in dressage'

Anna Ross on Addington CDI and what is needed to succeed at the top

All good things...

~The last meet of the season gets off to a lively start thanks to generous stirrup cups, as Tessa Waugh enjoys a final spin with hunting friends before lambing takes over

Novice pair shine for supreme honours

A Dartmoor mare and her young jockey are foot-perfect to come out on top, while a self-confessed OAP” and a data analyst are also among the winners

Bovine Abortion and Stillbirth Investigation

From Vanessa Swinson and Alan Murphy, Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) Cattle Expert Group

Flower Power - good for mind, soul and income

Andrew Oldham explains why you cannot have vegetables without flowers

Weighing up what you can drive

John Sones looks at driving licences and towing trailers

Simple Elderflower Wine

Fiona and Hugh Osborne say you too can capture the flavour of spring by making this distinctive wine

'We are hunting people'

James Andrews, who is moving from the South and West Wilts to become master and huntsman of the Cotswold on 1 May, is the fourth generation of his family to hunt a pack of hounds

Wot no tomatoes?

Why smallholders are uniquely positioned to weather the supply chain storm. Liz Wright follows the ever-changing issue of food supply.