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‘The next few months are crucial'

Kim Bailey ponders a depressing Cheltenham Festival without owners

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

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

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

Welfare chief

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

‘A step back to a more positive time'

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

The rise of the Iberians

We’ve seen Iberians excelling in international dressage with Spanish and Portuguese riders, but they are growing in popularity with amateurs in the UK, too. Tessa Waugh charts the growing interest

Reading between the lines

There are mixed emotions for Tessa Waugh as she ponders the best way to market a much-loved member of the family, while ensuring he goes to the most suitable home

Linsfort Ear To The Ground

Winners of the SEIB Search for a Star finals often go on to achieve great things. Alex Robinson meets the connections of the 2019 overall champion

Justine Armstrong-Small

The showing producer on her regular county show blunder, a dreamy middleweight and how she hates running late on competition day

James Wilson

The young British showjumper on the importance of good feet, his competition day scheduling and why he’s always working to be the best

‘Brexit plus Covid is the perfect storm'

James Fisher on why the window is narrowing for championship hopefuls

‘Don't risk the universality of dressage'

Carl Hester questions a rule change and pays tribute to a great character

David Anker

This “cheerful and positive” man had an impressive 44-year career at the sharp end of hunt service

Brexit import taxes hit UK horse buyers hard

The complex situation is changing, but new import VAT requirements have come in

Ben Maher

When 2020 took a nosedive, the British number one hit a low point. But after life-changing surgery and with some serious horsepower in his stable, Ben has Tokyo back in his sights, as Jennifer Donald finds out

A proper cracker

A last day’s hunting before lockdown turns out to be a special one as hounds fly on a screaming scent

More forest road deaths show need for awareness

Seven donkeys and ponies died in two road accidents within a month in the New Forest at the end of last year

Solid foundations

Cobs may have the attitude for top-class sport, but does their conformation stop them reaching the heights, asks Andrea Oakes

How to blow a hunting horn

It’s a skill that will win you admirers and teach you more about what is happening on a hunting day, says Rory Knight Bruce. Just warn your neighbours first...

Salinero

Behind the gawky facade of this sensitive soul lay an outstanding talent. Alice Collins uncovers the story of a powerhouse who set global dressage alight

Ian Boylan

The in-hand show producer on the importance of patience, his obsession with breeding the best and his days as a restaurant manager

Game of bones

New insights into how bone forms, adapts and heals are revolutionising fracture prevention and repair, explains Patrick Pollock FRCVS

Alex Bragg

A late starter who took an unorthodox route into eventing, the five-star event rider’s life experiences nonetheless prepared him well. Pippa Roome meets him

Productive hacking

Having an arena is attractive, but is it essential for competition prep and keeping horses fit? Verena Bowyer finds out top riders’ views

Cherry

The “catlike” point-to-pointer who crossed Dartmoor as though she was made for it

New horizons

Covid has put huge pressure on the job market, but some horse owners have diversified and reaped the benefits of different roles, writes Stephanie Bateman

Katy Green

The showing rider draws huge inspiration from her mentors and has big plans for the working hunter scene. Alex Robinson checks in with Katy Green to find out how she juggles business and competition

First ladies

Male and female riders may now compete as equals, but a few skilled horsewomen paved the way in a historically masculine sport, finds Jennifer Donald