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‘It will mean more to me to win at Cheltenham now'

Trainer Kim Bailey has shown the “survival instincts of a fox” since completing a Gold Cup/Champion Hurdle double in 1995, as Julian Muscat finds out

Hidden talents

From horticulture to piano-playing, sculpting and plastering, Britain’s huntsmen have skills that might surprise you, says the Beaufort’s Matt Ramsden

Jack Andrews

The reigning men’s point-to-point champion jockey is shaking off the shackles of having famous sisters to chase some major ambitions, finds Gemma Redrup

Charlotte Hignett

Whether it is fundraising, taking children under her wing or helping out with the skinning, this Fernie “good egg” is always on hand to help

‘I'd ride Master Craftsman at Burghley…'

Take six top riders and ask what their fantasy competition would be – their horse, the venue, their team-mates and who joins them on the podium. Pippa Roome delves into the world of imaginary eventing

Captain

“He’s one in a million”, says this Cheltenham Festival-bound National Hunt jockey about the horse who’s as good on the moor as he is over a huge hedge

‘We are a force to be reckoned with'

The Nations Cup title goes to the home side, with team debutante Bliss Heers producing a double clear, while Germany’s Daniel Duesser enjoys grand prix spoils

A heart at 96% capacity

How fit do you need to be to ride cross-country? Sport scientist Rosa Dakin tackles this question and what you can do to prepare yourself for the challenge

‘A Good Start In Life 100% Bears Fruit'

Gold Cup winners See More Business and Cool Dawn, and 2020 runner-up Santini all began their journeys on a British point-to-point field. Lucy Elder looks at recent graduates who could be the rising stars of Cheltenham

Digital Dressage Trainer

Online dressage trainer Peter Dove on the value of digital lessons, explaining the jargon – and the thrill of live magic

Allister Hood

The legendary showman on embracing the journey, his collecting ring assessments and why he’s always watching and learning

Stunt double

Amy Obiajulu on taking a break from prison work to star in Wonder Woman 1984, and how she deals with stress

‘We need to rewrite the rules'

Carl Hester discusses the issues involved in transporting horses post-Brexit

‘The next few months are crucial'

Kim Bailey ponders a depressing Cheltenham Festival without owners

‘Loving your mare isn't enough to breed'

Katie Jerram-Hunnable on how Covid has affected breeding and sales

The first word

A competition debrief helps a rider assimilate their experience, and provides valuable team information. Ellie Hughes talks tactics to riders and coaches

Liz Halliday-Sharp

The US event rider learnt her equestrian trade in Britain – and her mental strength in a racing car. She talks to Pippa Roome

Equine America Billy Diamo

William Funnell describes his Olympic shortlisted 18.2hh home-bred as “the best I ever had”. Jennifer Donald finds out more about this loveable gentle giant with a playful streak

Access All Areas Spencer Wilton

After relocating to a stunning new base in Gloucestershire, Spencer Wilton is as ambitious as ever and gearing up for a big year in 2021, finds Polly Bryan

Not A Creature Was Stirring…

…until late at night, when a horse showed signs of colic. Andrea Oakes discovers what happens when illness or injury occurs “out of hours”

Toledo De Kerser

Tom McEwen’s world team gold medallist was picked by William and Pippa Funnell to feature in this week’s magazine. Pippa Roome meets him

Gemma Tattersall

The Olympian on embracing modern fitness methods, her dislike for sunrise starts and why she does her mindset preparation before she gets on the horse

William Funnell and John Whitaker

John Whitaker has inspired generations of riders, not least William Funnell. The pair sit down to discuss horsemanship, riding Milton, keeping motivated and years of friendship

‘A blissful landing'

In the face of dark evenings and home schooling, a weekend ride in the snow with the children lifts the spirits, says Tessa Waugh, despite a tumble and the prospect of retrieving a runaway pony

Giving something back

Hunts receive a lot of support from their local communities, but what do they do in return? As Abi Butcher discovers, one thing is raising a great deal of money for charitable causes

The medal makers

They are the heroes of equestrian sport, but how much of that star material do they pass on to their descendants? Lucy Elder looks at the offspring of some high-profile medal winners to find out if the apple falls far from the tree...

Welfare chief

Pippa Funnell asks World Horse Welfare chief executive Roly Owers to discuss his role and hopes for equine welfare

The winning formula

The future looks bright for Vicky Tuffs and Andrew Williams, as their business producing young event horses goes from strength to strength. Catherine Austen meets them

‘A step back to a more positive time'

Julie Templeton on how jockeys benefit from changes in the show ring

Irish hunting's linchpin

David Lalor has been a master since 1992 and is in his second term as IMFHA chairman. Liam Clancy talks to him about his life, and whether the sport is under threat in Ireland