CATEGORIES

She's a corker

Communication, says long-standing and highly respected Belvoir master Lady Sarah McCorquodale, is the key to all, as Catherine Austen discovers

Access all areas Cavalier Centre

The Cavalier Centre is a fully accessible, state-of-the-art equestrian centre designed to improve lives through horse-based activities. Ellie May Forrester pays a visit

'Use it or lose it'

Not everyone wants to reach for the pipe and slippers at a certain age. Becky Murray speaks to some veteran horse-and-rider combos for their secrets of human and equine longevity

A new way forward

Worm control in horses is vital, but established methods will not remain effective for much longer. Tim Mair FRCVS explains why and how we need to change

Michael Owen

There's plenty of synergy between top-class football and racing, proves Michael Owen as his Manor House Stables continues to churn out winners under trainer Hugo Palmer. Martha Terry pays a visit to the striker's Cheshire base

'Baffling' US dressage ban on some headpieces

The US federation has introduced a rule banning a certain type of headpiece - only in pure dressage

Horse world mourns as two leading figures lost

Captain Con Power and Guy Avis have died, aged 71 and 77 respectively

Poor working conditions and the effects on grooms' mental health

New research shows the impact of bad and the benefits of good employment, for all in the industry

Shows' challenges as British international event cancels

The dressage festival at Hickstead will not run in 2025 as it could not be made viable, highlighting issues shows face

Perfect storm for industry after budget confirmed

The minimum wage is to increase again, and bosses will also be hit by increased national insurance

Household Cavalry Sculptor-in-Residence - After years in a city job, Zoë Carmichael was destined to devote herself to the antique discipline of sculpture and immortalise her favourite subjects - horses - in bronze

I’ve hunted all my life. Growing up, I hunted with the Cotswold and VWH and I’m lucky to have been out with lots of packs, from the Teme Valley in Wales where I learnt the name of almost every hound, to days out with the Beaufort with a field of 200-plus. My greatest moments have been following my best friends over Ledbury hedges. Eventually, I focused on eventing – I did juniors and under-21s. Then I got a four-year-old, Bertie, and took him up to what would be four-star today.

Understanding What Affects Acceptance of Equestrian Sport - New large-scale research is aimed at digging deeper into what goes into forming public opinion.

New World Horse Welfare research involving more than 5,000 people has aimed to distil what drives public acceptance in horse sports.The project, supported by The Racing Foundation, moves the conversation around public acceptance forward.World Horse Welfare CEO Roly Owers presented the project at The Racing Foundation conference at Ascot racecourse on 2 October.

Mental Health Professional - Mike Delaney helped to introduce equine facilitated psychotherapy to the UK in 2004 and describes how this work feeds his soul besides benefiting people suffering following severe trauma

Mike Delaney helped to introduce equine facilitated psychotherapy to the UK in 2004 and describes how this work feeds his soul besides benefiting people suffering following severe trauma

Moonshine on best behaviour

The county of Cornwall fields a clutch of champions, while a veteran horse earns his 11th title

'My bone was shattered'

A working rider bouncing back from serious injury and a busy farmer are among those securing coveted Badminton tickets

Home-bred takes two

From Star Wars to Harry Styles, riders celebrate music victories, while one amateur has to move her office for the week - but the effort pays off

Genetic susceptibility

A certain number of inherited disorders are limited to specific breeds. Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS explains the what and why of such cases

'The change was refreshing to watch'

H&H's showing editor on the new judging format at HOYS 2024

Actions rather than words are needed for horse sport's future

The 2024 Racing Foundation conference considered how to help maintain public support

We must change worming habits before it is too late

New guidelines on worm control have been published to try to fight the growing threat of anthelmintic resistance

Eventing Euros return to Blenheim after 20 years

The Oxfordshire four-star will mark its 35th anniversary by hosting the eventing Europeans for a second time

Farewell to medal-winning star mare and 'best friend', aged 18

Gareth Hughes' championship ride Classic Briolinca has died nearly six months after she retired from sport

Sour grapes? Possibly...

As Tessa Waugh settles into the novelty of hunting \"alongside\" husband Adam in the field, she accepts that her prospects of playing a couple working in tandem are far-fetched

Alfie

This huntsman's horse had a traumatic start to his career with Gary Thorpe, but turned out to have \"the heart of a lion and a proper engine\"

Take a bow, Mulberry Lane

The show horse of the moment is crowned supreme horse of the year on the flat, after scoring a Hickstead overall victory as a worker three months ago

IT'S TIME TO VOTE!

Welcome to the ninth Horse & Hound Awards - celebrating the dazzling achievements of the 2024 season, both on centre stage and behind the scenes. As ever, we have some very worthy shortlisted candidates, from sublime champions to emotional stories to pull at the heartstrings.

Jilly Cooper

As Rupert Campbell-Black is immortalised on our screens, the bestselling author tells Martha Terry about her own showjumping exploits, real-life inspirations and the day she lost her manuscript on a bus

'What eventing needs to thrive'

Oliver Townend on collecting rings, a new owner's award and prize money

If ponies could fist-bump...

Finding a new home for a pony sets Tessa Waugh reminiscing about her first hunting pony - and the realisation that the mother is just as important as the child in this human-equine relationship

The • test of time

The Badminton stables have the lure of an oldfashioned toy yard you dreamt of boxing your steed in as a child. Nearly 150 years after they were built, they're still in fine working order, finds Madeleine Silver