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Hot and bothered

As the weather continues to be unpredictable, Liz Shankland warns pig-keepers to prepare well for the next heatwave

Courting popularity

Tim Tyne looks at two Welsh breeds of sheep — the Lleyn and the Llanwenog — neither of which is particularly easy to pronounce, but both of which are equally deserving of plaudits

French Cows And A Few Goats

In an extract from his book, French Cows and Four Kisses, Philip Dixon relates what happens when he pays his first visit to his resident goats shortly after purchasing a farm in France.

Marion Mould

The teenage girl on a pony that conquered the world stage has become the stuff of showjumping legend. Penny Richardson finds out more about Marion Mould and her partnership with the inimitable Stroller

It's all about the hounds

A dedicated whipper-in, working quietly with the hounds and supporting the huntsman, is pivotal to good sport on a hunting day, explains Tessa Waugh

William Fox-Pitt

The British event rider on making sure you have enough time, dealing with nerves, taking his mother’s advice and how patience pays off

Lockdown living

What’s it like living with an elite athlete grounded by the abandonment of all sport? H&H asks the partners of top riders how they are coping with lockdown

Petra Ingram

Brooke’s CEO tells Sarah Jenkins about the charity’s impact, changing attitudes and the effect of Covid-19 on animal welfare in the developing world

Under attack

Summer pasture is home to all manner of biting pests and parasites, as Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains

Equine rehabilitation chief

Moorcroft Equine Rehabilitation Centre chief executive Mary Frances on giving horses another chance

Could you rehome a rescue horse?

With Britain’s equine welfare charities full to capacity, finding the right home for their residents has never been so important. Madeleine Silver finds out what it takes to rehome a rescue horse – and how to make a success of it

Breeding the best

Rebecca Jordan charts the story of Cattistock Devious’s first litter of puppies, from conception to going out to walk

A Symbiotic Relationship

Each equestrian sport can benefit from the specialist expertise of another. Catherine Austen investigates the advantages of interaction between eventing and racing

Responsible breeding to protect welfare

The industry must ensure all future foals are the result of careful consideration, with the uncertain economic future

Not born in the saddle

Horsey parents can give children bent on an equestrian livelihood a massive leg-up. But what of those young riders determined to pursue a competitive ridden career despite a different background, asks Gemma Redrup

Jack and Harry Moore

Two young producers are on track to become part of the senior showing elite. Alex Robinson meets the brothers heading up Team Moore

From Meynell to the modern day

Alastair Jackson explains how riding to hounds has evolved, and how it developed into the sport we enjoy today

Farrington dared and won

Also in 2017, in Windsor’s inaugural five-star grand prix, we witnessed what showjumping editor Jennifer Donald still describes as “one of the best jump-offs I’ve ever seen”

Calm down!

Is your horse stressy and anxious? Simple management strategies should help him settle, explains Kieran O’Brien MRCVS

A teen's perfect model

The ideal horse for youth championships does not have to be an elite star, Catherine Austen says, finding that temperament and partnership are as vital as talent

A royal winner was crowned

In the absence of shows, Team H&H is reminiscing. In Royal Windsor week, we relive Barbers Shop’s win for The Queen in 2017, straight after Nick Skelton retired Big Star

Reopening And Restarting As Lockdown Starts To Lift

Riders and coaches have been told they may resume training while adhering to the new rules

‘You need a skin like a rhino'

From peace rallies to being wedged in a tree, Countess Goess-Saurau has learnt that an MFH’s life is certainly varied, as she tells Tessa Waugh

On the brink

Five of Britain’s native breeds are on the critical list, fighting for their survival. Octavia Pollock explains why it’s worth considering these often overlooked horses and ponies.

Sam Darlington

The showing producer on feeding for that show ring glow, smiling for the judges and why she’s so organised on competition day

James Hick

The BHS’s new chief executive discusses the Covid-19 challenge and his passion for heavies with Lucy Elder – and how he’s ended up with a “menagerie”

Ginny Elliot

One of the first female Olympic medallists in eventing, Ginny Elliot also claimed three consecutive European titles to earn her place among the sport’s greats, discovers Andrea Oakes

Good in a crisis

When it comes to support within the hunting community during the Covid-19 pandemic, no stone has been left unturned, says Abi Butcher

Crunching the budget numbers

The Covid-19 pandemic is affecting everyone’s lives, and those in the equestrian world are no exception. While the full economic impact is unknown, H&H speaks to four people from different corners of the horse community to find out how they have been hit and where they are able to manage their costs

A passion for the extraordinary

Some of the world’s lesser-known breeds attract a cult following. Tessa Waugh speaks to fans going against the grain, to discover the roots of their fascination