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'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

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

Perfect storm for industry after budget confirmed

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

Jankorado hits the jackpot

Paul Sims is triumphant despite his interrupted jump-off preparation and a borrowed horse comes up trumps

Peanut

From \"dangerous, scary\" to hedge-hopping brilliance, hunting has been the making of this unstable but very lovable equine character

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

Smith hits flying form

A \"her way or no way\" mare helps Zoe Smith to an impressive ribbon haul and a rider beats his own boss to the top spot

MARK CARWARDINE

\"Restricting the distance ships can approach a polar bear is not the answer\"

Metamorphosis: a life-changing event

WITH EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGIST JV CHAMARY

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.

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

OPINION - GILLIAN BURKE

\"We can make a start by living with more ecological humility\"

Loss of Antarctic sea ice could impact seabird food supply

Albatrosses and petrels may be forced to fly further to feed

New series for BBC One: Asia

Settle in this autumn for a new natural-history extravaganza on BBC One and iPlayer: the longawaited Asia, presented by Sir David Attenborough.

VISIONS OF NATURE

The winners of the Wildlife Artist of the Year competition 2024, from David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation

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

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

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

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

RETURN OF THE GIANTS

After two decades of preparations, the island of Floreana in the Galápagos is ready to welcome back an iconic tortoise

Tarsiers in trouble

Urgent action is needed to ensure survival of the Yoda-like primate

SNAP-CHAT

Chien Lee on shrew loos, rogue drones and being rained out of bed

'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

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

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\"

KEY TO CHANGE

Change is afoot in Florida, as ecotourism is being made a priority

'The change was refreshing to watch'

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

'What eventing needs to thrive'

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

10 HOLIDAYS FOR CONSERVATION

Our round-up of the best ecotourism projects around the world. Here's how to help wildlife while having a blast!