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Mud, mud, inglorious mud

Mud is an inevitable part of winter. Helen Triggs checks out how to minimise the damage

Laura Collett

Laura Collett had been knocking at the door of a huge win ever since her much-garlanded pony years. Polly Bryan finds her still on “cloud nine” after her first-ever five-star success

A rubbish refusal

Tessa Waugh’s last meet before lockdown is full of drama before the real action even begins, with a Volvo in a ditch and an urgent call for “strong men” from a flustered hunt secretary

The Burning Question

How significant are hindgut issues? Tim Mair FRCVS discusses the horse’s engine: the large intestine

Juggling Act: Motherhood In Racing Under The Spotlight

A report found challenges faced by working mothers as well as “pockets of good practice” and has come up with a list of recommendations

Never give up

From Hyde Park bomb survivors to a fairytale Grand National winner, Kate Johnson tracks down horses who have made miraculous recoveries

Top dog

From bulldogs going schooling to whippets chasing the racehorses up the gallops, there is no end of tricks a yard dog can get up to. Camilla Swift tracks down a few characters from across the country

Yasmin Ingham

Winning a senior championship class this autumn was a breakthrough moment for a rider who is still only 23. Pippa Roome talks to the eventer about taking ferries to competitions and Paris 2024

‘It's all about the jumping'

Kim Bailey reveals how some eventing input pays dividends on his yard

The Wright stuff

A handful of hardy riders brave the weather to watch the Exmoor hounds at work, hunted brilliantly by Tony Wright

Gio

The bouncy little chestnut – nicknamed Pumpkin – looks all set to be Charlotte Dujardin’s next superstar. Polly Bryan finds out more about him

Here comes the bride

Adrenaline-filled hunting hen dos aren’t for the fainthearted. Saskia Campbell talks to brides who braved one

100 wins and counting

Hannah Lemieux talks to trainer-jockey Claire Hardwick about past successes, emotional wins, and her pre-training and breaking-in operation

Vetting in a new era

During lockdown, vets turned to telemedicine, but how does it work and is there a future for it post-Covid? Stephanie Bateman investigates

Mac

A bargain buy and the “kindest gentleman” who transforms into a hunting machine

Equine film producer

Nathan Horrocks on mixing parkour with eventing and Many Clouds’ role in the development of the JockeyCam

En Vogue

Polly Bryan talks to Carl Hester about his latest British team prospect, the talented 11-year-old En Vogue, who is “the most incredible showman” despite being a worrier under saddle

Leslie Law

The Olympic gold medallist on why there’s no set mould for horses, the importance of patience, and his three equestrian heroes

Craig Elenor and Sara Parrott

Perfectionists in the show ring and business-savvy, this couple have an unstoppable recipe for success. Alex Robinson finds out how they make it work

A general guide to dental care

Dental check-ups should be a regular feature in your horse’s basic health care routine. Andrea Oakes looks at problems that can arise in the mouth

Pony Club's plans for ‘unique' 2021 champs

PLANS have been unveiled for the 2021 Pony Club Championships including a new venue – while the open eventing will take place at the Festival of British Eventing.

Vicky Hesford

The show producer on being ultra-organised ahead of a competition, her honest ethos and keeping her horses forward and happy all season long

Rider protection as more contamination confirmed

Steps are being taken after a banned substance was found in more companies’ feed products

Hunting Field Characters

From the statuesque secretary’s mount to the infallible hireling, there are some horses you meet no matter which pack you’re out with

Whitaker leads a strong British challenge

John Whitaker just misses out in a high-octane jump-off, while there’s a milestone for a popular gelding who has returned from a broken leg

Para showjumper

Disability campaigner Evie Toombes on an accidental foray into grand prix and meeting Harry and Meghan

Time to dig deep

The lasting effect of Covid-19 on our favourite sport cannot be predicted, but history gives us much to feel positive about, says Andrew Sallis

New ears

Catherine Austen gears up for the season aboard a mannerly new ride – even getting airborne – and hopes everyone plays ball when it comes to Covid-19 restrictions

Germany scores Sweet double

Oliver Townend leads the British effort with a silver for his sixyear-old, while German riders are dominant in both classes at the prestigious young horse World Championships

No traditional Boxing Day meets to be held this year

Hunts are following strict protocols and do not want to encourage crowds