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Timing is everything

Adam Henson laments the demise of the Lincolnshire Curly Coat pig, but welcomes some Hungarian Mangalitzas to his Cotswold Farm Park

Keep calm and carry on

There are many things you can make and do on your holding to ensure that the Covid-19 lockdown is bearable

Go posh with a practical Porsche

Dream of owning a Porsche? Well you probably can, says Kevin Alviti, as this high-end, vintage tractor is practical and has serious kerb appeal, plus a (usually) lower price tag than its car namesake

Digging for victory (again)

As the battle with the invisible enemy, Covid-19, sweeps across the world, Leslie Bliss looks back into history to see how today's reaction to a global crisis — including a huge shift back to the land — compares to World War II

All you can eat!

Belching bovines are blamed for being the primary culprit when it comes to greenhouse gases, but Christine Page argues that this is down to what and how you feed your cows

A walk on the WILD SIDE

Robin Harford tells Lydia Tewkesbury how plant-based foraging changed his life

Next-Door Nuisance?

Your new neighbours may have some reservations when you mention buying your first pigs. Liz Shankland offers some advice about staying on good terms

Life Under Lockdown

Coronavirus has changed British life, causing heartbreak, isolation and financial ruin for many. It has also shaken up the food chain in a remarkable way and, looking on the brighter side, it may have created new opportunities for smallholders. Charlotte Cooper finds out how smallscale farmers are coping, and where the sector can look for assistance

The loose jumping debate

Is loose jumping detrimental to young horses, or does it give them the chance to learn for themselves without rider interference?

Therapeutic horsepower

Dr Peter “Pedro” McDonald, a keen hunting surgeon, is grateful for a nugget of comfort in this unpleasant new world of viral supremacy as he takes solace in his horse, Galway, away from the horrors at the hospital.

‘I couldn't miss this opportunity'

Brazil’s 2004 Olympic champion Rodrigo Pessoa talks to Pippa Roome about giving up his Irish performance management role to return to the competitive fray and target Tokyo

Wayne Channon

He’s a former dressage star who is fighting to rid the world of Covid-19 – the biotechnology chairman chats to Polly Bryan about the race for a vaccine

Step to it

Movement is key to managing arthritis, so current restrictions call for out-of-the-box thinking, explains Dr Liz Barr MRCVS

Dreams on hold

Whether it’s the Olympics or a grassroots championship, many of this year’s major targets are now off the agenda. Polly Bryan finds out how riders are coping with their shattered ambitions and seeks psychological advice

School beagle pack master

Tom Gurney on swapping rugby for beagling, skipping lessons to get to the kennels and what he’s learnt from being immersed in the rural community

Business as usual

The farming season is at full tilt with youngstock arriving, as Tessa Waugh enjoys a morning herding renegade calves and channelling her inner rejoneadora

'The right time to go'

Catherine Austen talks to Tim Easby about his decade in charge of the Hunting Office and changes afoot

Some Good News For Rare Breed Numbers

The latest figures on numbers of atrisk breeds show both positive and worrying trends in Great Britain

The breaking-in guru

Jay Johnson on learning from his time behind bars and how he’s repaying horses for saving his life

Steffen Peters

The US dressage star talks to Pippa Roome about battling back from “a very dark place” following a confidence crisis

David Broome

From his early days on a dairy farm to the giddy heights of the Olympics, David Broome is one of Britain’s finest ever showjumpers. Penny Richardson charts his career

Up in the air

Rearing can be dangerous for both horse and rider, but once a horse has developed the habit can it be reversed? Andrea Oakes finds out

True heroes

Simple yard chores are among the few things keeping NHS staff sane during the pandemic. Lucy Elder tracks down healthcare workers to find out how they are coping

‘Not many huntsmen were blessed by Desmond Tutu'

Old Surrey Burstow and West Kent master Richard Gurney’s hunting life has come full circle, as Catherine Austen finds out

The future of vetting

The veterinary world has evolved significantly over the past 20 years, but where is the industry heading? Stephanie Bateman speaks to vets to find out more

Putting a brake on degeneration

Cushing’s disease is one of the most common illnesses in horses older than 15, but is your own horse or pony at risk? Gil Riley MRCVS investigates

In season, unsound or unhinged?

Is your mare suffering from a hormone imbalance or is there something else causing that unwanted behaviour? Charlotte Thomas MRCVS investigates

A day to remember

American foxhounds fly with a “ferocity of pace” hot on the heels of a coyote, as only the boldest of Bull Run followers manage to keep up with the action

Can My Dog Get Coronavirus?

Coronavirus that dogs can and do get, but this is quite different to COVID-19.

A Test To End Diseases

Never mind having a DNA test for your family tree — you can even buy a kit to check your dog’s lineage now, says David Tomlinson