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Full steam ahead for Paris as the Olympics approach

Riders, organisers and support teams are now on the last lap of preparation for the Games

'Talking and tech improve the sport'

Philip Surl on officials’ roles, how the sport has changed and more

Needle felter

Lifelong horse enthusiast and artist Tomás Varela took the leap and transformed his wholesome hobby into a thriving felt figure business

Lucy Latta

The young Irish event rider was an overnight sensation at Badminton when she finished second. Pippa Roome meets her to hear more about her two jobs

Home dope testing and postfall interviews are proposed

A variety of suggested changes to international competition rules also includes field-of-play decisions and fence heights

'So special': Brits score impressive win

The British riders clinch the competitive team contest, while one horse keeps on stepping up for individual glory

Dazzling displays earn supreme spots

SHOW hunter ponies were in vogue in the £1,000 supreme finals. Taking his first Thomas Family supreme pony accolade was Reise Shakespeare aboard Anthony Gribbin's 153cm contender Rosscon Copycat.

Prim dances to a debut win

DESPITE never having ridden a freestyle test- or practised one - Alicia Prim bagged her first medium freestyle victories riding Judy Peploe's 11-yearold mare Sapphire Blue with plus-71% scores.

'I couldn't believe it'

MAISIE ALLSOP and Vaughann De Vuzit collected a HOYS pony showjumper ticket on their first attempt, when they delivered the sole clear of the class.

'He has incredible energy'

Home-breds delight their riders with the top two spots in the grand prix and records are smashed in the puissance

Wire sculptor

Rupert Till on the chance stumble that ignited his sculpting medium, working with Willie Mullins' superstars, and his priceless Shetland

Sitting pretty

Of course the saddle has to fit your horse, but what about how it fits you as a rider? Sarah Isaacs speaks to saddlery experts to find out just how important it is to consider your own body shape and posture in the saddle fitting process

Being transparent is key to securing equestrian sport

Experts discuss acceptance of horses in sport, after the most recent survey on the public's opinion of it

Imagine's connections are living the dream

A new partnership is off to a flying start and one rider's patience with a £1 tricky youngster is richly rewarded

High honours for the Heythrop

The Heythrop takes both championships, but local packs revel in some success, too

A picture of Elegance

A determined breeder experiences a memorable day of firsts, while a show hunter pony reigns with two sisters

Stephen Clarke and Charlotte Wittbom

The leading international dressage judge and classical trainer tell Oscar Williams about combining their two approaches and continual learning

'I considered kissing the sand'

Groom Mark Beever recalls his stubborn superstitions, swearing in front of royalty - and the emotion of winning gold

Banzai battles for a Paris place

World champions Yasmin Ingham and Banzair Du Loir top the hotly contested CCI4*-S, while Belgium's Lara de Liederkerke-Meier takes her first CCI5* win on a home-bred mare

Ouch!

Pain in humans is easy enough to detect - they'll tell you about it. But how can it be spotted in horses? Liz Richardson MRCVS demystifies pain physiology and recognition

Giraldo

Abi Lyle's top ride Giraldo is going from strength to strength, flying the flag for Irish dressage. Oscar Williams meets the Paris-bound superstar

Caccia can't be caught

A laid-back Otangelo youngster, who fell asleep on the ferry, is a star of the show, and jumping bridleless at home proves the winning formula for one combination

Rio's regal victory

A new face of the riding horse scene shows promise, breeder's dream a run continues and a cob specialist dominates

Hazel Hill

\"An absolute monster\" and \"a professor\", prolific point-to-pointer Hazel Hill was in a class of his own. His connections tell Gemma Redrup about his stellar career - and the shenanigans of transporting the Foxhunter cup home

Lack of accountability highlights issues as vulnerable horses saved

No authorities took any action after 26 horses in transit were intercepted near Dover last year

Germany's decision to ban training young horses raises questions

The education of young horses has been thrust into the spotlight with a change to welfare law in Germany

A tricky start

Health problems in the first phases of life require prompt attention. Equine nurse Samantha Feighery RVN discusses common disorders in newborn foals

Dispute over places at Paris Olympics

Chile is fighting for its dressage place at the Games this summer, and has lost its one eventing individual slot

Private investigator

Sean Memory is a retired detective now assisting the National Trainers Federation, dealing with online and in-person abuse

City Of Troy hailed as greatest ever

The megastar colt silences his critics with an emphatic Derby success and there's plenty to celebrate for the Gredley family in the historic race