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Vet advice from an experienced poultry vet
David Parsons MRCVS says do have your say on the proposed registration of all poultry keepers
Gaspard Maksud
The French rookie burst onto the championship scene in Pratoni, and now looks set to spearhead the home team in the build-up to Paris 2024. Martha Terry meets Gaspard Maksud and his beloved mare, Zaragoza
A week of feeling all the emotions
Piggy March loses a special home-bred and retires a stalwart from top level
'We all stood in awe'
Kim Bailey reflects on a vintage Cheltenham, but warns of Irish domination
'It's time to see what he's made of
Tony Pearson pilots a very exciting new ride to victory and a sensational seven-year-old's winning streak continues
Riders seek true connection, which may not always be best
An anthropologist delves into why riders want to know and be known so well by their horses
Seven-year-old sensation springs another surprise
SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Annabel Widdowson will now have two rides in Hickstead’s 128cm winter final, after piloting the great Whinney Lass to a win with the sole double clear.
Racing to glory
RoR classes have seen a huge rise in popularity, but where was the idea of showing racehorses born and how have classes changed to meet demand?
'We'll be hard pushed to experience a better week'
From Honeysuckle's emotional farewell to Constitution Hill's nine-length victory and a Gold Cup to relish, this was an unforgettable Cheltenham Festival.
Luck, skill - or just deep pockets?
If you're looking to buy a show horse but have no clue where to start, Tricia Johnson asks the best in the showing business for some insight into where they go to find their top stars
Engelmann strikes again
Saffron Walden RC remain the team to beat, while native ponies take top spoils in the junior classes
New campaigns to help improve rider road safety
A county council is displaying posters, as the Government launches a new safety initiative for rural roads
'Enjoy showing, don't endure it'
Simon Reynolds flags up some changes as the showing season begins
Pidgley produces a clean sweep
Annabella Pidgley dominates on all three of her horses, while upcoming stars and old hands shine at grand prix
Farm ride organiser
Jackie Howard-Jones has made a success of farm diversification by offering rides in the glorious Chilterns
Chief executive's aims for charity's next 50 years
The Riding for the Disabled Association’s new leader wants as many people as possible to benefit from horses’ power
Court rules in Totilas semen legal battle
The case has hinged on whether the stallion's previous owners sold exclusive breeding rights as well as the horse
You learn so much from watching
Carl Hester on accessibility and viewing greatness in person and online
King is twice crowned
A relatively new pairing claim victory in a brace of hunt races, but more familiar faces post wins as well
Stress relief
A day out with the beagles is the best way to escape the intense pressures of student and city life
The double debate
The virtues of double bridles versus snaffles at international grand prix level has divided opinion in the dressage world. Alice Collins examines the issue and finds out why feelings are strong on both sides of the argument
'They've let down the equestrian world'
Dan Skelton speaks out on Brexit’s impact and why we must sell our sport
Mark Sartori
Never one to fight shy of a challenge, the British Eventing chair discusses making money and the importance of being as clean as possible” and reveals to Becky Murray why his competition days are over
Take a second look
A mare is exhibiting behaviour - but is tricky it her oestrus, or does something else lie behind it? Adam Jackson MRCVS explains what may be the root cause
Cheltenham artist
Emily Johnson on the wow factor of working at the capital ofjump racing as artist-in-residence, her obsession with anatomy and messy mishaps
Nicholls is in flying form
Trainers Paul Nicholls and Gary Moore peak just at the right time, and an equine dentist has more to celebrate
Concern as nearly half of grooms employed illegally
A survey found many grooms are not being paid the minimum, and are working extra unpaid hours
Tiny tempter
It's showtime stickleback for the male three-spined as he tries to attract a mate
Sloths in new study are stronger on their left side
The consistent tendency for left sidedness across the individuals researched was unexpected
Do not stroke the lion
From patting penguins to selfies with bison, are people becoming more reckless around wildlife? And is education or punishment the answer?