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Wonderful Christmastime

Ever wondered how international riders and their horses celebrate the festive period? Alex Robinson discovers how a few of the best do Christmas in their corners of the world

Tales from the countryside

Nostalgia to one generation, new to another - there's plenty of enchanting and instructive children's hunting fiction to be found, says Rory Knight Bruce

Festive fun and games

Christmas is a time of fun, festivities, food and, in some cases, misadventure. Things don't always go quite according to plan for our dedicated vets...

Pantomime producer

Nicky de Neumann on running away to the circus with her childhood pony, the freebie pantomime star and creating the magic of Cinderella on horseback

The stars who steal the show

For every equine movie blockbuster, there's a host of talented, superbly trained and biddable horses that produce the magic. Bernard Bale uncovers the equine actors who deserve their place in the spotlight

Henrietta Knight

With the popular racehorse trainer returning to the fray, this National Hunt specialist tells Kate Johnson about her foolproof training tactic, her ambitious plans to win more big races and a certain lucky blue suit

Winter hacks

Rain, cold and dark are a challenge, but these expert tips will give you the ammunition to face whatever winter has in store, writes Stephanie Bateman

Law changes on live transport to slaughter make progress

The UK and European Union governments have both announced legislative changes that affect equine transport

Horse welfare is key as new dressage rules introduced

British Dressage has reviewed its policies and brought in changes for the 2024 rulebook

Riders call for leading sport sponsor to ask for change

Vets, judges and riders are calling on Longines to put pressure on the FEI to make changes

What a feeling!

World number 12 Richard Vogel describes winning his first Rolex grand prix as \"unbelievable\" while Ireland's rising star tops the podium

Dreaming of a white Christmas

Snow delays play havoc as the country is blanketed in the white stuff, but the meet goes ahead on foot and Tessa Waugh sees the beauty in the snow and the scenery

The happiest of days

The North Cotswold's hunt horse day - which raises funds to buy hunt horses is a rip-roaring success despite foggy conditions

Hughie

Showjumpingbred but mistaken for a thoroughbred, Hughie's versatility has made him a West Norfolk legend

Controversial rule changes voted in by federations

A range of new FEI rules has been passed to come into force next year

Wise up on ailments

With winter upon us, Emily Bevan explores some of the most common ailments that horses experience at this time of year, and how you can prevent them

Legends of the big city

Of the 12 native breeds, 11 have secured the London M&M title since its beginning in 1978. Alex Robinson hears about each of the representatives who became the first of their breeds to reign

It's alright for Gino

A \"buzzing\" jockey triumphs in the Coral Gold Cup and an Olympic gold medallist finds herself in the winner's enclosure

'The grading method needs upgrading'

Pammy Hutton on the para dressage grading system and needle-happy vets

From Surtees to spectres

Rory Knight Bruce scours his library for hunting fiction to while away the cold winter nights

'One of the great horses'

Harry Charles enjoys a surprise World Cup success and completes a five-star double with \"the fastest horse in the world\"

Frost and fridge-raiding

H&H's hunting editor Catherine Austen frets about whether or not hunting will be frozen off- and what traces of thievery she might find in her kitchen after returning from a day's hunting

A winning verdict

A trainer secures a convincing double, while another makes a flying start

Cor-Leon Vd Vlierbeek Z

This dancing TikTok sensation needs careful management after colic surgery, but he has taken Lily Attwood, 21, to five-star podiums and the Nations Cup Final, reveals Jennifer Donald

'It starts with a story'

Assessments are both an art and a science. Thijs de Bont MRCVS explains how pattern recognition can aid veterinary diagnosis in equine orthopaedics

What goes in...

Knowing what's normal for your horse in terms of droppings and noticing changes can be key to keeping him healthy. Emily Bevan finds out more

Experts gather to address major equestrian staffing issues

Recruitment challenges are being faced across the industry, including among equine vets, so what can be done?

All disciplines should look into fall statistics for safety

The FEI general assembly heard recommendations for improved rider safety across the horse sports

More optimism for the future of riding schools

Demand is high and action is being taken to reduce issues with workforce across the country

Racing photographer

Edward Whitaker on Princess Anne's fall launching his career, super blue blood moons and getting the perfect shot from 100ft high