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Ponies are our nemesis

Entrusting the most precious thing you have on this earth to a pony is stressful, especially when the said pony is so obviously in charge of its middle-aged minder, realizes Tessa Waugh

Underdog mare rules

A small-time rider and breeder set the standard, as top riders and stable jockeys both enjoy success

‘She's taught me patience'

Future talent is on display across the levels, with Vivaldi offspring asserting themselves

Nicholson makes it seven

Experience pays dividends for two seasoned campaigners as they triumph in the CCI4*-S

It's all to play for

H&H dressage editor Polly Bryan predicts a thrilling Olympic Games full of unpredictability – where Britain’s bright young stars could flourish

Horses for courses

What does it take to win as a working hunter at the Royal International? Ahead of the 2021 show, Alex Robinson speaks to those who know the track best

Mike Bullen

With just seven days to go to the Tokyo Olympics, event rider Mike Bullen reminisces about his own Games experience, something he “wouldn’t have missed for anything”, says Kate Green

Equine dentist

Royal Warrant holder Grant Chanter on keeping ceremonial horses’ teeth in top condition, Princess Diana’s funeral and a special moment with the Duke of Edinburgh

Mount St John Freestyle

Charlotte Dujardin’s superstar Olympic ride is a girly girl with a heart of gold, finds Polly Bryan

Fresh career for former flat star

Horses prove that it’s never too late to change it up and shine in a new sphere

Airborne invasion

Coughing, sneezing or a cluster of skin bumps could indicate a summer allergy, as Richard Hepburn FRCVS explains

Adam Kirby

Once better known for his exploits on the all-weather, Adam Kirby scored a win on only his second Derby ride. He tells Catherine Austen about that winning feeling, racing pigeons and his passion for starting youngsters

Peepers peeled for a pygmy

When Jo Caird went diving in Malaysia, patience and eagle eyes were needed to spot the tiniest of seahorses.

TIGER of the WOODS

Follow a raptor monitor as she delves deep into the forests of Shropshire in search of a rare but particularly magnificent bird of prey: the goshawk.

Do Not Disturb

With overseas holidays largely off the cards, Britain is bracing itself for a season of ‘staycations’. But what does this mean for our local wildlife?

Mob rule

In the well-defined strata of meerkat society, Mum’s firmly in charge – but, despite the dominance of a fierce matriarch, it takes a mob to raise a litter of hungry, playful pups.

THE LOST VOICE

The regent honeyeater – a tiny bird found in Australian forests – has become so rare that it is forgetting how to sing its own song.

Why months matter

Though largely disliked by the general public, moths provide valuable ecological services – which makes the sharp decline in their British numbers all the move worrying

WILD MONTH

With verdant hedgerows, the hum of insects, warmer days and milder nights, summer is in full swing.

My Way Of Thinking Mark Carwardine

The conservationist discusses Britain’s new fossil fuel projects, from airports to coal mines, and invites your thoughts on the subject.

Mike Dilger's Wildlife Watching

In his series of great places to watch wildlife in the UK, the star of BBC One’s The One Show this month heads uphill where the meadow wildflowers are at their best right now and lapwings are taking flight.

Summerland proves hot

A 23-year-old becomes Britain’s first winner of the German five-star since 2010, in a wildly emotional trip that ends in a fairytale result

‘There is no grand prix this horse can't win'

Scott Brash scores a record-breaking 13th LGCT grand prix win aboard Olympic hopeful Hello Jefferson

‘There's no better place'

Whether planning a holiday or moving lock, stock and barrel, discover the best of Scotland with its Caribbean-style beaches, terrific training terrain and popular native breeds, says Becky Murray

Students take the spoils

Two riders juggling riding with university clinch significant wins in Scotland

Buckley takes inspiration from Brash

Simon Buckley finds the winning formula, Annabel Shields continues her tremendous purple patch and Holly Smith makes a successful visit north of the border

Uist titled best of the breed

The buzz of the usual Royal Highland format is missed, but the blue sashes and top-class competitors are still evident

‘Ladies' man' wows the judges

A Scottish young rider aces the under-25 grand prix and inter II, while Charlotte Dujardin claims the grand prix after a last-minute entry at the venue’s first-ever Premier League

Glorious return for Oliver

Teamwork makes the dream work for one showing royalist, who returns to the ring in triumph after a particularly turbulent year

Eriskay enthusiast

Ruth McMinn on preserving this athletic rare breed