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Cost of Living Crisis: How we can grow back

Andrew Oldham shows how to take back some control of your food

From Fleece to Floor

Jack Smellie explains the process of turning newly shorn fleece into fibre for rug making

Beat the heat!

Andrew Fothergill, National Poultry Advisor at Farmgate Feeds gives his advice on keeping your hens comfortable in the warmer months.

Transporting livestock thoughts on trailers

John Sones gives top towing tips and looks at the legalities

Carrot tops it off

The championships are awarded to the Beaufort and Heythrop, but local packs also shine at Ardingly

Access all areas Robert Walker

He’s a legend in the world of show hunters, but how does the producer achieve such consistent results year after year? Alex Robinson meets him at home to find out

Therapy pony handler

Sarah Woodland and her five Dinky Ponies bring a little joy to those facing challenging times, sadness or loneliness

'Pressure is a privilege'

Laura Collett keeps her cool to lead throughout on her horse of a lifetime, achieving her third five-star victory

Wyoming leaves his rivals for dust

Tony Pearson scores a poignant win on Father’s Day and a winning mare has amassed quite a fan club

Alpacas-Identification and Record keeping

Joy Whitehead explores what you must do, what you might do and what you should do!

Can My Goat Dairy Be Eco-Friendly?

Tamsin Cooper finds greener ways to manage productive goats

You think you're past all that

Pippa Funnell shows why you should never rule her out when she wins the flagship class on a new “project” ride

Upton doubles up

Bubby Upton enjoys the perfect preparation for a tilt at Burghley with an under-25s win on her Bramham debut

Scientific data could help good cross-country going

The aim of the research work is to benefit horse welfare, and the future of the sport as a whole

Debate over pony strides comes into the spotlight

Parents and a course-designer have expressed concerns over ponies' being asked to jump horse-distance doubles

Government accused of refusing to protect horses

The US is proposing to withdraw a rule that was aimed to stamp out the \"systemic cruelty\" of soring horses

Suzi comes home in fairy-tale victory

Cross-country is the dominant phase in the under-age championships, while elsewhere horses and riders score comeback successes

Lorry driver's long journey pays off

Amateur riders star in the BE80 championships as a pair who spend their winters hunting triumph

'I came thinking he could win'

Two equine rising stars and a fivestar horse having his first run since Kentucky take the podium spots in the four-star short

International dressage judge

Isobel Wessels on being catapulted into an elite community, making sacrifices and accepting that you're human - mistakes happen

Treat, or trouble?

Many people give edible titbits in return for our horses’ work or simply as a treat. But have we considered how they understand a “reward”, asks Rebecca Hamilton Fletcher MRCVS

Flash Cooley

The recent Millstreet four-star long runner-up offers a powerful package in a tiny body - and he loves a snooze. Pippa Roome finds out more

Lily Attwood

Showjumping's rising star tells Martha Terry about lessons learnt from going solo, the feisty veteran that propelled her to the top of ponies and her latest move to the Continent

Vigilance urged after major spike in cases of laminitis

Vets across the country are seeing a large number of horses with the potentially fatal condition

Pete hits new peaks

Charlotte Dujardin and Carl Hester do battle for the grand prix spoils, while a newcomer to the level shows promise

"They thrive off it"

From 21-year-old Gammon to Shane Breen's teenage charges, why does the Hickstead Derby bring out the best in veterans? Jennifer Donald finds out

Local issues

Many surgical procedures that involve a horse's head can be carried out under local anaesthetic, to the benefit of both horse and vet. Liz Richardson MRCVS explains

Owners' attitudes to emergency colic planning are under review

Research found that vets are seen as the most influential figures when it comes to colic planning

Edwards is in Flying form

The Welsh rider continues his county show domination and there's a surprise proposal from the course-designer

Midsummer madness

The Great British summer has its downsides when it comes to caring for horses. Becky Murray finds out how to alleviate the banes of the hotter months