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It started with an in-hand ticket

For some horses and ponies, their experience of HOYS begins when they are youngsters. Alex Robinson learns why some young animals were aimed for the in-hand supreme prior to becoming successful in ridden ranks

Lured to Lincolnshire

Ros Canter has put this county on the map as prime turf for an equestrian set-up, says Madeleine Silver, with Cotswolds allure at a fraction of the price

'I sort-of remember how to do it'

After a summer spent almost exclusively out of the saddle, H€9H hunting editor Catherine Austen recovers from a first morning back out with hounds and commends saint” Flynn for his relative readiness

Showing societies unite against 'abusive' social media posts

Those who are online friends with the creator have been told they cannot be judges

Hundreds take to the roads in annual awareness rides

The Pass Wide and Slow campaign has hailed a successful event again in 2023

Top coach's relief as probe clears her of rapping horses

The Irish trainer said she welcomed the eventual publication of the judge's report

'Riesenbeck was like a rock concert'

Carl Hester reflects on the Europeans, the nationals, and his ones to watch

The future's bright for Irish breeders

Irish breeders and producers again dominate these championships, with future stars shining, and a stallion continues to make his mark

Answering public questions at events could benefit horse sport

The use of dedicated \"info stewards\" at the Europeans in Riesenbeck, Germany has been widely welcomed

Superstar makes eye-catching grand prix debut

LAURA MANTEL headed the 1.40m September finale for the second year running, this time making a successful grand prix debut with J Superstar.

Supreme status for genuine gem

Novice mares with bright futures shine in the final county show supremes of the season

Gino is back at the top

The multi-winning Gino F returns to form for grand prix glory, while a young rider picks up several strong placings and a really special” mare is victorious

BETA executive director

Claire Williams on handling anything from safety garments to prohibited substances, helping BETA members through the pandemic and advising on camels...

Find your perfect pad

From identifying what you actually want to discerning soil type and unravelling agricultural ties, Polly Bryan outlines the steps to buying your dream equestrian home

Hello William

A wild-child gelding and teenage Olli Fletcher began their partnership jumping 80cm and were recently placed in their first five-star grand prix - on a comeback from life-threatening colic. Jennifer Donald meets the brilliant \"Willy Wonka\"

Relief as ingredient won't be banned in competition

The FEI has accepted evidence that adding MSM to the prohibited substances list would not be appropriate

It's been a long time coming'

From the warm-ups to fuelling on McDonalds, Kitty King tells all about her week winning European individual silver and team gold last month

Prickly issue

Europe's urban corvids are using anti-bird spikes from nearby buildings to make their nests

FOREST DOCTORS

Chimpanzees in Gabon's Loango National Park have been observed treating each others' wounds using insects - a unique demonstration of potentially advanced cultural activity

The burning issue

Wildfires are on the rise in the UK, but scientists have been developing innovative ways of preventing them, using the power of nature

Businesses' contributions are recognised at industry awards

The equestrian firms and new products of the year have been honoured at the 2023 BETA International event

ONLY IN HORSE & HOUND - 'Let's have more vertical fences'

Andrew Nicholson analyses Burghley's course and which riders impressed

'Current amateur rulings are frustrating'

Rebecca Penny on why showing societies need to come together and unite

The ballet of the working horse Wontem

A Lusitano display team is bound for London this Christmas. Briony Reed goes to Portugal for an insight into their preparations

Racing TV presenter

Former jockey Leonna Mayor on a love of horses, the highs and lows of race-riding, and how her former career has worked to inform her new one

Review protections for beavers, say MPs

Influential committee argues that the rules safeguarding the rodents are too stringent

SHAKE A LEG

Despite carefully maintaining their eight appendages, harvestmen will part with one to live another day

TRUE COLOURS

Summer may have gone but the trees are about to dazzle with an uplifting display

Highest ever ocean temperatures recorded

Experts express alarm that the average global sea surface temperature hit new highs this summer

Fattening up for Christmas

Squirrels are super-busy getting ready to survive the winter months