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‘I pushed it to the limit'

The 12-week Winter Equestrian Festival concludes with a career-best win for US rider Adam Prudent, while Irish riders prove their competitiveness

The rise of the show coloured

Coloureds are one of the most hotly contested sections within showing, but this hasn’t always been the case. Alex Robinson looks at what’s led to this influx of fans and how you can impress in these classes

‘It will be difficult for some of them'

Remember children won’t be ring-ready straight away, says Julie Templeton

What drives today's young riders?

As we look to move into the “new normal” following Covid-19, will the appeal of financial stability overtake the lure of team selection for young professional riders, or can the two go hand in hand? Lucy Higginson investigates

At home with Julian Walters and David Hodge

The duo on a mission to breed “proper”, true-to-type natives for the ridden market talk to Rebecca Haywood about their greatest achievements and plans for the future

‘A thank you to the NHS staff '

Graham Fletcher ponders worst case scenarios and a badger problem

On trend in the ring

Showing has witnessed many trends, but which have had the most impact? Tricia Johnson reports

An education in hunting

School and college packs of beagles have played a considerable role in teaching young people about hounds – and life – for many generations, as Andrew Sallis explains

Time to tackle tricky topics in a different way to save lives

Fresh advice is available to help vets broach the challenging issue of equine obesity with owners

‘Stay local' as showing prepares for restart

An updated guide for organisers has been released as competition is allowed to get going again after lockdown

‘Ring rustiness is a reality for us all'

Laura Tomlinson on preparing mentally for the restart of competitions

‘Ridiculous? It's really off the scale'

Mark Phillips reviews the current global travel and competition challenges

Study's findings on the online ‘experts'

Research indicates those who shout loudest on equestrian social media are those who have the least knowledge

EHV: last British horses due to leave Valencia

One more horse has died, but there have been no new reported outbreaks of the virus linked to shows in Spain

Tobago proves unbeatable

Daniel Deusser’s unbelievable winning streak continues in the penultimate week of the Florida series

‘Reputation is an important asset'

Rebecca Penny on the resumption of shows and social media blunders

Finding the key

Nearly every rider has experienced a horse that pulls like a train – and it’s not an enjoyable feeling. Lucy Elder talks to those who have found the key to famously strong horses and how these blossomed into wonderful partnerships

Delight and frustration as sport allowed to start

Law made public three days before the restart had an unexpected omission on indoor arenas

Concerns Over Combinations Yet To Qualify For Tokyo

Shows’ cancelling and travel issues have led to some not yet achieving necessary scores

Trade's Covid Recovery Better Than Expected

It is hoped that the industry will soon bounce back after the pandemic

Hope As Horse Sport Prepares To Restart

Competition looks set to get going again at the end of this month under guidelines for lockdown easing

A Horseman – And A Hound Man

Guy Landau has been a jump jockey and a top showman. Now he is hunting one of the country’s premier packs. Catherine Austen learns how these previous careers influenced a third

New Self-Certification To Help Prevent Spread Of Herpes Virus

Governing bodies have introduced the protocol after 17 horses died in the European EHV-1 outbreak

‘We still need to qualify for the Olympics'

Carl Hester on the difficulties of competing abroad and team selection

Towing: all you need to know

Legal requirements, maximum loads, snaking and braking – there’s much to think about when towing your horse. Victoria Rea navigates the minefield

The winning ingredient

Robust, versatile and trainable, Welsh breeds continue to have a strong influence in the flashiest of sports ponies, both here and on the Continent, finds Madeleine Silver

Playing it safe

How can we maximise the benefits of field time, while minimising risk? Kieran O’Brien MRCVS offers advice for trouble-free turnout

‘Let's re-introduce some fun classes'

We need to promote the plaited ridden pony, says Stuart Hollings

WHAT'S NEW in the veterinary world?

Peter Green MRCVS looks at the creatures that call our horses home

Sandy Thomson

The jumps trainer is proving a maestro at reinvigorating jaded racehorses. Julian Muscat finds out how his rugby background influences his training plan