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Oceanic plastic rubbish hosts marine life

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is the unlikely home for a range of normally coastal-dwelling species

Wonder Woman actress

Lilly Aspell on being talent-spotted for a role that would change her life, and juggling top-flight showjumping with acting and school

King's Warrior

The horse to beat in his day, the \"kind and hugely talented\" Kings Warrior set the bar high for those who have followed. Tricia Johnson finds out all about him

BACK TO NATURE

In Argentina's Iberá Wetlands, a showcase initiative is returning several keystone species and restoring this wondrous ecosystem

FEMALE OF THE SPECIES ECLECTUS PARROT

Lucy Cooke on the flamboyance of the female eclectus parrot

Mila

Ludger Beerbaum’s quirky grand prix-winning mare loves naps and cuddles – just don’t be late with her feed. Jennifer Donald finds out more

Nemo

The “extraordinary” field master’s horse on whom Paul Lyon-Maris led 165 thrusters round the Goodwood estate

Limbless wonder

A secretive snake that performs cartwheels to escape from danger

Happiness in herbs Top Ten to grow

Kim Stoddart outlines her pick of the most flavour some, resilient best for your smallholding biodiversity-boosting, vegetable garden....

Everything's Coming Up Rhubarb

Andrew Oldham praises a very British practical crop, easy to grow but so diverse in uses and recipes

Injury case a reminder to all riding schools

A successful claim shows why centres must have the right insurance in place

Dates swap for major 2024 events confirmed

Badminton and Royal Windsor are switching dates owing to 'exceptional' circumstances related to BBC scheduling

First locations for The Wildlife Trusts' Atlantic rainforest recovery programme announced

Isle of Man and North Wales are first to benefit from £38million Aviva fund

Runner ducks are all the rage - but they aren't the ideal garden duck

Chris Ashton looks into their needs and natural behaviour

RBST Watchlist 2023: Concern Deepens For UK's Native Pig Breeds

But rare poultry breeds also impacted by recent events

Keeping the flag flying for pure breeds of poultry

Grant Brereton gets breeders and owners together and considers eBay for hatching eggs

Get cracking with eggs.

Paul Donovan investigates the biology of an egg which is a marvel of nature

The sustainable Shetland cow that combines beauty and usefulness

Helen Babbs meets the small Scottish cow that's perfect for smallholders

'We must engage with our critics'

Anna Ross on the importance of listening to those who criticise our sport

Biddick powers towards title

Leaderboards are hotting up as the end of the season approaches, while some smart youngsters impress

Sweet memories are made

A picture-perfect lead-rein contender, on-form young jockey and versatile Welsh section C shine in the supremes

Time to talk turkey again

Liz Fairbrother says with summer upon us we need now to think of the festive season and plan for turkeys

Know your horse

There are certain health checks every horse owner should know, and must conduct regularly in order to be alert to when a horse is off colour

Ruth McMullen

Ruth McMullen's sympathetic and effective way with horses, and her skill as a trainer, are held in high esteem. Martha Terry meets her and hears about an equestrian life well lived

Growing Up & Independence

Fiona & Hugh Osborne steer you through how broody hens raise chicks for you until they become independent young birds

Unusual routes to jumping success

Contrary to popular belief, it's not all silver spoons and Olympic parentage in the showjumping world. Jennifer Donald discovers some successful riders with an unusual career path

Barefoot - a fad or the future?

A growing number of top showjumpers are seeing the benefits of taking shoes off their horses, but can it provide the winning edge?

Full review of insurance planned after so many events lost to weather

British Eventing is to look at the cover after a huge number of fixtures have fallen victim to the wet spring this year

'A set show ensures consistency'

Martin Jones on the quality of exhibits, set shows and avoidable upsets

Finding our Homestead in the Highlands

Rachel Alvey-Anderson and her family make their dream come true