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‘When can we get back to normality?'

Mark Phillips makes plans to alter cross-country courses later in the year

Robert Walford

The trainer tells Martha Terry about the horse that was primed for a Grand National win, lessons from his father-in-law, and his goal for next season

Preparing to fly high

Still, looking for an edge? Sport may be off for now, but the quest to improve, innovate and scrutinize continues. Lucy Higginson investigates behind the scenes in British sport

Material concerns

Stephanie Bateman investigates how to build or adapt stables on a low carbon footprint and why constructing a yard need not be a drain on the environment

Dope-testing on the up in ‘high-risk' competition areas

Eight endurance cases were heard by the FEI Tribunal in a single month

Access All Areas Laura Tomlinson

German efficiency and Cotswold charm characterise Laura Tomlinson’s new base; Martha Terry spends a morning at home with the Olympian

A national standstill

This year’s Grand National isn’t the first to be called off– bomb scares and wars have played their part, too. Hannah Lemieux finds out about the others that didn’t go to plan

The rise of the video jockey

One positive thing that may come out of this crisis is a more versatile approach to coaching. Andrea Oakes discovers how riders make remote coaching work.

Summer wardrobe

Some of our horses have more “outfits” than we do. Alex Robinson checks out the options to keep your horse clean, dry and bite-free this summer

Insurance Remains Key As Rumours Debunked

Insurers answer a number of common queries from clients during lockdown

Greys and Timnehs continue to dwindle

Frequently included with the most traded of all bird species listed under CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) are the African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus), and the now separately recognised (from 2010) Timneh Parrot (P. timneh).

What is light and why is it so important?

In this fourth part of John Courteney-Smith’s series on light, he explains the importance of choosing the correct UV lamp in order to provide the correct amount of natural UV light depending on individual requirements

Complete Psittacine

Parrot Environments are Evolving

Chillies a passion for parrots

Ever had that burning feeling when your parrot pecks you affectionately on the cheek?

Your feathered friends' feet

Louise Caddy, Head of Parrots at Paradise Park (home of the World Parrot Trust) gives some tips and advice on how to provide the best foot care for your birds. She suggests ways you can help prevent foot problems, increase enrichment and have a healthy bird.

Cuttlefish bone is not enough!

Most bird owners know the importance of calcium in the diets of our birds. It is absolutely necessary for laying females, pairs rearing young and species such as Grey Parrots, which are susceptible to seizures, leading to death, without this vital element. Unfortunately, many deaths, including egg-binding, can be attributed to a calcium deficiency.

Is Your Parrot Happy?

Our pet companions are very special to us and it is therefore important that we care for them in the best way possible. Their surroundings, a proper diet, adequate and sufficient housing, stimulation and the opportunity to fly are major considerations that must be borne in mind if your parrot is to be happy.

Hold your horses

Avoiding hasty decisions can head off equine health issues during the Covid-19 pandemic, says Andrea Oakes

‘He's a new breeding legend'

Polly Bryan travels to Denmark to meet the super sire Blue Hors Zack and the other stallions set to keep this stud’s star rising for many years to come

Showing the way

Some of the world’s best jockeys, eventers, showjumpers and dressage riders started their equestrian careers in the show ring. Tricia Johnson finds out why it’s the perfect foundation

Shades of foot-and-mouth year

Mary King on the last time eventing was in lockdown, and her sailing venture

Rose Loxton

The point-to-point trainer tells Hannah Lemieux about her battle with cancer, a fruitful arrangement with Paul Nicholls and the joy of training quality horses

Riders urged not to panic-buy, with enough feed for all horses

There are no reported issues in the supply chain, equestrians are reassured

Charities' pleas as virus hits incomes

Organisations are losing money as visitor centres close and shows cancel

Breeding for the ring

Alex Robinson asks if show horses are ever bred specifically for the job, or if they are strategically given new career paths after another one has failed

Top 10 Gundog Crimes

There are times when we, as gundog owners and handlers, wish the ground would swallow us up. Fear not. Here are the cures for the worst sins

Coronavirus Measures Could Lead To Increase In Laminitis

As the way horses are managed changes, owners are urged to be aware of equine weight changes

‘The week between Storms Ciara and Dennis may not have been a good choice, but building work commenced'

It’s taken longer than anticipated, but the builders finally arrive to renovate diarist Corinna Bull's home — and all goes well until they dig through a power cable under the patio

On the sick list

With Coronavirus dominating the headlines, Helen Babbs asks how smallholdings can be kept going in the face of adversity or the owner’s illness

Looming large

In the second part of her beginner's guide to using fleece, Marcella Craven explains how to operate the ancient and brilliantly simple peg loom