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Summer lovin'

With the delights of summer come potential risks to your horse’s soundness and health. Alex Robinson looks at common problems and how to deal with them

Hughes steps up

Phoebe Hughes clinches the junior two-star, while the jumping phases prove tough in the pony championship

A royally good start

From rocking horses to Shetlands and sturdy Pony Club steeds, horses infiltrate every aspect of a royal childhood, whether the Olympics beckons or a trot around Balmoral is the extent of their riders’ equestrian prowess, finds Madeleine Silver

Coats Of Many Colours

Why are some hunting coats red, some yellow, some blue? Andrew Sallis MFH explains the history of hunt liveries

Canter clocks up a double

Ros Canter dominates both the CCI3*-L sections, while slick jumping from Emily King and William Fox-Pitt earns them a victory apiece

Dorothee Schneider

Dorothee Schneider has won team silver and gold at the past two Olympics, and is three-pronged for Tokyo – but competition is hot for a spot on the brilliant German team, says Alice Collins

The childhood dream

Whether you’re new to ponies or are a hotshot budding event rider, a childhood spent mucking out and mucking in with ponies is one to cherish. Tessa Waugh finds out how to make the most of these years

Summer colic casebook

Colic can occur at any time, but what are the dangers during warmer months? Andrea Oakes investigates

Pony-racing chief

Clarissa Daly on spotting future champions and making racing more accessible

‘As good as gold'

Some special ponies live long in the memories of those they teach to ride. Lucy Elder meets the four-legged heroes of the country’s riding schools

Oh so special

Carl Hester wows at grand prix level with his Tokyo hope En Vogue, while a newcomer comes away from her first ever Premier League with a win

Winning comeback for big character

A horse that can be a “handful” comes good, while another bounces back from injury

‘Quirky' mare noses ahead

Charlotte White and her 21-year-old partner of 10 years Sienna II are victorious in the individual 100 class, while Crown RC clinch the team honours

The Healthy Athlete

From grassroots to championships, keeping competitors infection-free requires a robust routine.

‘This is where I've wanted to be my whole life'

Jack Whitaker has announced his arrival in showjumping’s big league with his first five-star victory. The ambitious teenager chats to Jennifer Donald about Olympic goals, dealing with hard times and sharing horses with his dad

‘They have everything it takes'

Scottish riders show off lockdown progress at regionals, while a five-time Grand National runner earns a day-high dressage score

Warrior leaps to glory

Katie Hipkins and Chloe Dunn keep their cool to land a championship class each

‘Border issues must be resolved'

Laura Tomlinson on paperwork headaches and a late start to the season

Producing Top-Level Jumpers

Patience and preparation are key, but is there a tried-and-tested route to producing a horse to the top level? Sarah Radford asks the experts

Kevin Cousins and Christina Gillett

Not everyone can make it work in life, love and business, but two pony producers are proving it’s possible. Alex Robinson meets the successful couple with an enviable Hickstead tally

Escape to the country

For those hankering after the idyll of paddocks and stables, competition is fiercely stiff as the post-lockdown “race for space” takes hold.

Domino does the job

British-bred mares prove that breeding is no barrier to competing successfully, while another small tour winner flourishes in a new role

Caloro is on fire

James Whitaker delivers a brilliant performance in the two-star grand prix, while a former eventer comes up trumps in the one-star final

No 2021 Five-Stars As Burghley Cancels Again

The event director explains why this year’s horse trials could not run, as Dublin Horse Show also cancels

Is It Time To Sell?

When it comes to selling your horse, do you listen to your head or your heart? Alex Robinson asks industry experts how riders can make this tricky decision

Positive news as major shows prepare for fans

International showjumping events are set to welcome up to 4,000 visitors a day this summer as restrictions ease

Henry de Bromhead

What this savvy Irish trainer has achieved in jump racing this season is remarkable. Jennifer Donald meets the incredible driving force behind the team who are rewriting the history books

They don't make 'em like they used to

While we marvel at the efforts of today’s top riders, spare a thought for the colossal exploits of yesteryear’s stars with the challenges of a more experimental phase of equestrianism, says Pippa Cuckson

‘I just took it on'

Making a team debut at an Olympics? No problem. Polly Bryan speaks to riders whose first championship experience has been on the biggest stage of all

The sport of kings

The King’s Troop has had a monumental influence on equestrian sport. Julian Seaman takes stock of some of its luminaries