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Louise Hoadley

The East Essex hunt secretary is the first person to offer a helping hand, and has passed her love of hunting on to her “mad keen” daughter

A Post-Covid World May Give Fresh Opportunities For Sector

Equestrian businesses could benefit from an increase in interest as a result of restrictions

Disckoboy does the double

The grand prix produces an end-of-season test for the 21 contenders as Olli Fletcher dominates the top classes

Mike Felton

One of the country’s most experienced masters, Mike Felton is an integral part of the Blackmore and Sparkford Vale. Tessa Waugh meets him

Jessica Burke

How did a Galway maths teacher become the hottest new name on the international showjumping circuit? Jennifer Donald finds out

Christmas magic

Boxing Day may be hunting’s most visible day of the season, but there’s something magical about hunting on Christmas Eve – even if things don’t go to plan, says Frank Houghton Brown

Tamarillo

Known for his quirky attitude, this spooky part-bred Arab proved brilliantly athletic after a sticky start. Catherine Austen pays homage to this class act

‘This was a Christmas miracle'

Carl Hester reflects on a very special national championships in tough times

Imperial Aura

The Cheltenham Festival winner is an “absolute gentleman” and a careful jumper who loves to show off, as his connections tell Hannah Lemieux

Enough

Owners are urged to act to help bring an end to fireworks’ devastation

Staying in the plate

It’s an honour to ride other people’s horses as hunting correspondent, says former H&H editor Michael Clayton, but definitely a risky business

Nicol gives a Winning performance

Carron Nicol leads over a tough grand prix course, while a daring turn pays off for a competitive Joe Trunkfield

Perfect Priscilla reigns supreme

Show animals of the future ensure they’re heading into the 2021 term with overall accolades to their names

Nativity play producer

Henrietta Fiddian-Green organises animals in a bonanza nativity play, which draws thousands to the Surrey Hills

Kirsty Aird

The Scottish show producer and showjumper on parting with perfectionism, the importance of quality feeding and her superstitious habit

A tale of two Christmases

H&H’s inaugural Christmas shortstory competition produced a feast of wintry tales for the judges, from the poignant to the ghostly to the downright funny. Here are our two winners

Sonnar Murray-Brown

The international dressage rider tells Polly Bryan how he has rebuilt his career following catastrophic injury

Totilas

The black stallion and his phenomenal scores lit up the dressage world. Alice Collins tracks his path to fame and the story behind his high-profile sale

Livanos leads the way

A young rider recovers from a rare condition to take grand prix victory, while international prospects excel

Groundhog day

Tessa Waugh is feeling “flat” – albeit thankful to be fed, watered, and sheltered – and will be glad to see the back of 2020. On the upside, rose hips abound, life is busy – and there’s a shiny new fence

A top-class pack of hounds

The hard-working Bicester with Whaddon Chase team enjoy great support, and are proof of how a hunt can operate successfully in an increasingly busy country

Daisy Berkeley

The Olympic medallist on appreciating every moment with the horses and people you love, and the importance of feeding the best you can afford

Adapting to survive - and thrive

Kennel-sharing arrangements are becoming increasingly popular, and are a good way boost both packs’ coffers, discovers Rebecca Jordan

‘Propelled into the dirt'

Tessa Waugh branches out from hunting and is reminded that the coloured poles can prove fiendish foes, while it transpires that she may have a canine crowd at Christmas, even if not a human one

Hats off to Cloth Cap

A winning pair score a 10-length victory and a six-year-old hurdler prevails in a closely matched fight to the finish

From the horse's mouth

From Trojan horses to currying favour, everyday expressions are laced with references to the part horses played throughout our culture and history. Author Adam Jacot de Boinod traces the origins of some popular idioms

Judgement call

Judging is often seen as the preserve of the middle-aged and pensioners, so where will our future officials come from? Pippa Cuckson finds plenty of hope in the next generation

Drafting a sustainable future

The heavyweight grafters of the equine world were the backbone of industry for centuries, yet are now fighting for survival. Ellie Hughes discovers some working horses bucking the trend with renewed, sustainable purpose

‘A fun, spoiling pack'

The “correspondent’s curse” strikes as November gales hit Cornwall’s exposed moors, but the hunting community and a determined pack make for a memorable day nonetheless

Safe, sound and seen

A highway is not a horse’s natural habitat, and many drivers are unfamiliar with equines, but you can reduce the risk of riding on the roads. Briony Reed finds out how