CATEGORIES

At-home testing could come in for top competition horses

The aim is to ensure a level playing field for all, as the anti-doping laws undergo a full revision this year

A legend bows out

William Fox-Pitt is retiring from the top level of eventing after a stellar career in the sport

'Winning never entered my mind'

A breakthrough star, the retirement of a legend and a shock result are among the factors making this a superb milestone edition of Badminton

The joys of spring

With the hunters roughed off, Tessa Waugh is enjoying some time pottering around among the spring blooms, defuzzing the ponies and catching up on the postman's gossip

'That golden thread, and a zest for life'

In the latest of his series about great huntsmen he knew personally, Alastair Jackson remembers Tim Langley, who spent 30 years at the Berkeley

Notable leaves us Speechless

All-weather winners switch to turf to claim the first two Classics of the season and a globe-trotting son of Frankel scoops his biggest win at the age of nine

Faultless Faurie

Emile Faurie and Bellevue's mistake-free performance secures them an emotional freestyle win while “family horse” Goldstrike continues to step up

Dean proves untouchable

A Windsor debutante brushes aside some fierce opposition and a \"quirky and feisty\" chestnut mare follows in her sister's footsteps

Fuchs claims back-to-back victories

The sensational Swiss rider is richly rewarded with a “special” double on his phenomenal grey, with Robert Whitaker best of the Brits

Super-Bert's royal return

Beloved natives are the order of the day and two coloureds triumph under saddle

Welsh stallion is the perfect Example

A stallion bred in Holland is the top inhand pony, while a Connemara shines once more at his favourite showground

Gambler is the real deal

A coloured pony breaks records, perseverance with a tricky show pony pays and a working hunter pony is a standout winner

Slip collector organiser

Fi Norbury on the childhood thrill of being mistaken for a competitor, perfect grooming and Badminton’s crowds

Homer's magical royal run

A top showing family leads the hunters, a maxi is best of the cobs and a worker steals hearts with his ride

A shared responsibility

Biosecurity measures are not always implemented as they should be, but that needs to change. Liz Richardson MRCVS examines research on the impediments

Libby Seed

Libby Seed schools in a field, cold-showers with a bucket before driving to work in hospitals, and prepares for Badminton in her spare time. Martha Terry finds out how she does it

'Klaus Balkenhol wanted to see it'

Laura Tomlinson on competition plans and scoring the warm-up

How to protect yourself as a buyer or seller of horses

Equestrian legal experts go through steps that can be taken to safeguard all parties involved

FEI 2025 senior Europeans at risk with no live bids

A lack of venues coming forward to host championships is a cause for concern with costs proving a major blocker

New competition and classification to mean dressage will be for all

The new partnerships with British Dressage will provide opportunities for riders with intellectual disabilities

Pressure grows on the FEI to tackle concerns in dressage

A leading judge has made some recommendations he believes will help support the sport's future

Aidan Coleman

Just a week after he announced his enforced retirement with a career-ending injury, Aidan Coleman talks through his raw emotions with Kate Johnson as he ponders life outside the weighing room

Badminton groundsman

Phil Cole on flawless going for cross-country, perfecting his craft on polo pitches and being at the mercy of the weather

Pulling power

Carriage-driving horses have a very specific job, and with that can come specific injury risks. Rosie Mould MRCVS explains

'Plenty to get your teeth into'

This year's Badminton track is testing, but fair, says Nicola Wilson, the 2021 European champion who finished in the top 10 at this five-star four times

Townend leads British domination

The world number one spearheads a British clean sweep of the podium as he contests his 100th five-star

Birch is back in the big time

A former Olympic reserve rider scores her first international win in four years, while Kelsall specialists make their mark again

Comeback queens reign

Rehab work pays off for Anna Ross as she makes a winning return, while a pair of young riders' birthday wishes come true

Pender keeps it in the family

Ireland's Mikey Pender begins a remarkable grand prix winning double and it all comes together in the ring for a \"special character\"

A case of déjà vu

The same two riders finish first and second for the second successive international show, and an exciting home-bred appears from nowhere”