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Abuse must not be tolerated

Carl Hester on judging and why FEI officials must be treated with respect

Mixed fortunes for British rare native equine breeds

The Eriskay and Suffolk are in need of urgent support” but New Forest, Exmoors and Cleveland Bays are doing well

The issues and challenges of running eventing in Scotland

As the calendar is squeezed to seven events in 2023, H&H looks at the issues and what is being done

Calls for yard inspections after two fillies die at stud

The owner has settled out of court with the stud’s insurers over the deaths of her two young home-bred horses

Farewell, Promised Land: Derby winner dies aged 28

The superstar showjumper had enjoyed a long and happy retirement after his stellar career

'Can we press the reset button?'

The start of this season has been mired in issues, says Andrew Nicholson

Making memories

Tessa Waugh reminisces over the trials and tribulations of Easter traditions, the whims of dual-personality ponies and getting hands-on among the next generation of pony-orientated mothers

Giant victory

One horse provides connections with a victory that they will remember, while another relishes a marathon trip

'Mind games' pay off

Laura Collett has to leave her superstar London 52 at home but triumphs onher second Badminton hopeful, while a new partnership also rise to the top

Bradburne is on a winning streak

While the Grand National was taking place – a race synonymous with Katie Bradburne’s own family – the teenager proved her own winning credentials

Box office horses take the spotlight

From the dazzling Constitution Hill to Warren Greatrex's emotional Topham success, there was even more to savour

'It's all about Corach. He was brilliant'

A distinctive gelding, who “loves shovels-full of carrots and parsnips”, gives Kinross trainer Lucinda Russell and jockey Derek Fox an incredible second win in the Randox Grand National

Pony philanthropist

Elizabeth Barratt, 17, set up Project Pony in 2021, loaning talented competition ponies to young riders who wouldn't otherwise have an opportunity to compete

Giving them the best chance

A successful vetting can help to make a sale, so what is involved and how can sellers prepare a horse for a vetting

Banned from one sport-banned from all the rest?

Racing and other disciplines are considering whether, and how, sanctions brought by one body could apply elsewhere

Progress made in solving the grass sickness puzzle

Vets and scientists have discussed the challenges posed by the disease and how to tackle it in the future

Calls for changes in racing after deaths

Authorities pledge to review and analyse races after three horses died during the 2023 Grand National meeting

Barefoot hooves have greater motion than those with shoes

The second set of results from a pilot study into equine movement have now been released

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

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

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

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

'They've let down the equestrian world'

Dan Skelton speaks out on Brexit’s impact and why we must sell our sport

You learn so much from watching

Carl Hester on accessibility and viewing greatness in person and online

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

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