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A new bond

Ex-racehorses tend to be cheap, athletic and trainable – but they are used to professional handling. Becky Murray discovers how some amateur riders have clicked with ex-racers in their new careers

Tokyo talking points

With the Games done and dusted, what did the travelling vets and farriers learn from their experience? Andrea Oakes reports

Sophie Wells

Injury, Covid and a green newcomer – it’s been a rocky road for Paralympic star Sophie Wells. Gemma Redrup finds out how she’s turned her luck around

Ex-racehorse charity founder

Grace Muir is the founder of the charity HEROS, which rehomes ex-racehorses and provides training courses for children

Hidden BRITAIN

NICK BAKER Reveals a fascinating world of wildlife that we often overlook.

Scottish beavers on the rise

Eurasian beaver numbers are expanding fast, but not without conflict with farmers and landowners.

FADING queen

Far away in French Polynesia, a little songbird is clinging on to survival. Can the Fatu Hiva monarch beat the odds?

MIKE DILGER'S WILDLIFE WATCHING

ON THE MUDFLATS In his series of great places to watch wildlife in the UK, the star of BBC One’s The One Show points out the surprising joys to be taken from the muddiest of places, teeming with invertebrates and a refuge for waders and wildfowl.

Seabird chicks fall foul of giant centipedes

Petrels are among the unexpectedly varied diet of the very hungry arthropods.

The RIDDLE of the ROAN

Blighted by clumsy conservation could there now be signs of hope for Africa’s second largest antelopes?

LOST SOULS

In May, a minke whale got lost in the Thames, capturing the nation's interest. But why do whales swim up rivers? And how can they be helped?

Spotted among the trees

Capturing the perfect shot of a jaguar in the vast tropical forests of French Guiana proved a tough challenge for Emmanuel.

WILDMONTH

Golden leaves, delicate fungi and migrant wildfowl in all their finery – it’s time to embrace autumn.

‘I often learn from the riders'

Leading course-designer Graham Barclay on how the game has changed

Sabine Schut-Kery

The former exhibition rider and side-saddle princess reveals to Alice Collins how her debut Olympic success has hit her like a bolt out of the blue

‘This was Gemma's day'

Gemma Tattersall shows her pure showjumping experience in coaxing a clear from a tired Chilli Knight, as the placings are tweaked behind her

‘Riders hate it – but it's here to stay'

Mark Phillips on the frangible penalties given at Tokyo and Bicton

Pandemic highlights need to plan ahead to avoid laminitis

Clarity is needed on what owners can do for their laminitis-and obesity-prone horses in the event of future lockdowns

Riders speak out over frangible penalties

The automatic award of 11 penalties for breaking any frangible device is causing debate

Medal-hunting on familiar turf

Carl Hester discusses the Europeans and our inspiring Paralympic team

Longer turnout may mean a reduced risk of equine injury

A study found that horses who spent more time out were less likely to sustain soft-tissue damage

Creating a greener equestrian industry

A number of brands are coming up with innovative solutions to help make our industry more sustainable

Horse Deaths After Horsebox Breakdown Raises Questions

A recent tragic event amplifies concerns among horsebox owners about what to do when a breakdown occurs

What's it like to be a horse: how to improve equine mental health

A World Horse Welfare webinar considered how best to support our horses’ mental wellbeing

‘Unexpected wins are the most beautiful'

Dutchman Harrie Smolders books his ticket to the Super Grand Prix in unusual circumstances while Holly Smith lands a winning treble

Paralympic magic

The unstoppable British team won another superb team gold at the Tokyo Games, as well as a host of individual medals, in a thriller of a championship

New membership to support industry

The British Equestrian supporter scheme is aimed at serving the sector

Para riders call for change for disabled community

A current campaign is good but not enough, say those who face a problematic attitude in their everyday lives and work

More education needed on headcollar injury risk

A study found guidance on fitting and use of headcollars could help prevent incidents, including equine fatalities

Can Britain go one better?

Fresh from their euphoric Tokyo trip, Britain look set for silver, while a shake-up in team selections will incite a close battle for bronze, says H&H dressage editor Polly Bryan