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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 picks his way across rocky shores, revealing the wildlife that thrives where land and sea meet.
Organic livery yard owner
Susi Anderson, who runs an organic livery yard in Kent, on planting tens of thousands of trees and encouraging baby steps towards sustainability
Kingshaugh Hailstorm
Alex Robinson speaks to the connections of the five-year-old Dartmoor gelding who reigned supreme against a spectacular field of native ponies at the 2020 BSPS Heritage championships
Charlotte Dujardin
The double Olympic champion chats to Polly Bryan about the highs and lows of 2020, and how her training methods have developed
The ‘high' hunting gives
It was a brief return to the field for H&H’s hunting editor Catherine Austen before the third lockdown begun, but well worth it
Mary Low
The former world champion on having an “in-between horse”, and the Olympian who inspired her to take up eventing
Productive hacking
Having an arena is attractive, but is it essential for competition prep and keeping horses fit? Verena Bowyer finds out top riders’ views
Riding from the ground
Long-reining is a hugely valuable tool that can benefit all horses. Stephanie Bateman talks to young horse expert Brendan Gallagher to find out how to long-rein efficiently and what exercises you can do
Fancy Footwork
Gridwork not only improves elasticity and technique, but also builds a horse’s confidence and concentration. Olympian Gemma Tattersall shows us how
Cherry
The “catlike” point-to-pointer who crossed Dartmoor as though she was made for it
Hunters In lockdown
There’s no hunting, yet many of us have fit, clipped horses. Let’s find ways still to enjoy them, says Catherine Austen
New Year Honours for those who change people's lives
Bob Champion and leading figures in racing, the Riding for the Disabled Association and equine therapy are named
New horizons
Covid has put huge pressure on the job market, but some horse owners have diversified and reaped the benefits of different roles, writes Stephanie Bateman
Sports psychologist
Michael Caulfield on why any form of sport helps make a person whole
High And Mighty
The dun gelding took consecutive Badminton titles in the 1950s, and put the “glamour girl” of eventing Sheila Willcox on the map. Madeleine Silver charts his swift – and turbulent – rise to the top
Katy Green
The showing rider draws huge inspiration from her mentors and has big plans for the working hunter scene. Alex Robinson checks in with Katy Green to find out how she juggles business and competition
First ladies
Male and female riders may now compete as equals, but a few skilled horsewomen paved the way in a historically masculine sport, finds Jennifer Donald
Louise Hoadley
The East Essex hunt secretary is the first person to offer a helping hand, and has passed her love of hunting on to her “mad keen” daughter
Aimee Devane
The mountain and moorland specialist on pursuing her dreams, her laid-back personality and what motivates her to get out of bed in the morning
Better out than in
A diseased or damaged molar that is beyond repair is best removed, but how? Neil Townsend MRCVS explains
7 ways top riders deal with nerves
Even the world’s elite riders aren’t immune to competition nerves. Martha Terry discovers how they channel their jitters into a winning performance
Mistral Højris
Naturally blessed with athleticism and presence, the striking Michellino gelding overcame stage fright with the help of Laura Tomlinson to join the top flight and take his place in British dressage history. Polly Bryan charts his story
Paisley Park is prince of the pack
The popular son of Oscar shows his stamina as he refuses to be beaten, and the Dan Skelton-trained My Drogo shows potential to be up there with the best
Natasha Baker
The Paralympic gold medallist on keeping an open mind, the value of TRT training and which grand prix horse would be perfect for para dressage
Disckoboy does the double
The grand prix produces an end-of-season test for the 21 contenders as Olli Fletcher dominates the top classes
Mike Felton
One of the country’s most experienced masters, Mike Felton is an integral part of the Blackmore and Sparkford Vale. Tessa Waugh meets him
Jessica Burke
How did a Galway maths teacher become the hottest new name on the international showjumping circuit? Jennifer Donald finds out
Christmas magic
Boxing Day may be hunting’s most visible day of the season, but there’s something magical about hunting on Christmas Eve – even if things don’t go to plan, says Frank Houghton Brown
Be kind to yourself
Tessa Waugh’s first post-lockdown meet is a tense affair on pent-up horses, and she resolves to revise her typically manic Christmas schedule to involve some genuine festive downtime
A gift horse...
Many children dream of unwrapping a pony at Christmas time – even if they’re in for a rocky ride. Eleanor Jones meets the lucky few whose wishes came true