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Snakes and ladders

The final phase yields just six clear rounds inside the time and sends riders up and down the leaderboard

Vitali makes history

A flawless performance gives Tim Price a clear lead, with Brits and US riders behind the New Zealander

An all-time great

Oliver Townend pilots the superstar Ballaghmor Class to the horse's second Burghley win, six years after his first, and heads an all-British top three with a rising star in second

Cracking up

While some hoof cracks are of no concern, others can cause pain and lameness. Here's all you need to know to avoid them, and treat them if they do occur

Horse psychic

Cooper Wilson, \"The Yorkshire Horseman\", on overcoming his fear of derision to use his clairsentience, tapping into horses' souls and improving their lives

Karl Morris and Liam Glynn

The passionate showing producers are enjoying their best season yet, thanks to an adoration of the sport and a string of top-drawer ponies. Alex Robinson learns about their journey

'Dope testing keeps the sport clean'

Robert Walker on finding young horses, dope testing and ex-racehorse rules

'There's a new energy at Burghley'

The British autumn five-star sets the standard

Technology cannot replace people in animal welfare

Tech has a part to play in looking after horses and other animals but it must be meaningful, and human input is key

Equine therapy field growing as more people see horses' benefits

Horses are helping people with mental health issues, dementia and terminal illness, and more are being referred for therapy by health professionals

New vision to help break the equine crisis cycle

The science behind human behaviour is thought to hold the answer to improving equine welfare in the long term

Barbury's international classes to Aston-le-Walls

The FEI fixture has moved for the 2024/2025 season, but eventing will still run at the Wiltshire venue next year

A touch of show business'

Hound parades at shows and events are very popular with the public - but take a lot of organisation and a willingness to suffer public humiliation, advises Andrew Sallis

Rider 'pops down for one class' to seal winning double

Ex-eventers win the same championship for the second year in a row and a sales livery proves an ideal candidate for success

White's time to shine

A popular trainer tastes grand prix success and there are multiple wins for Jezz Palmer and Joe Bright

Timber takes it in his stride

A three-year-old gelding makes a stunning show ring debut, a heavyweight legend impresses several judges and a home-produced hunter nails it

Sweet Sugar Tot steals the show

A home-produced first ridden, a Shetland with gusto and the reigning RIHS supreme pony champion dazzle under the spotlight

'He's built like a Herbie car'

A one-horse amateur rider scores her biggest win to date in the three-star, while a precocious sixyear-old mare takes the two-star

A Classy double

Wills Oakden dominates the top long-format classes over a wet weekend in Scotland, while new European champion Ros Canter is also on form

Gold within Britain's grasp again

A strong German side poses a significant challenge, but Britain head to Riesenbeck with their best chance in years of grabbing gold, says Polly Bryan

Burghley clerk of the course

Philip Herbert on the wizardry of Burghley's irrigation system, the challenges of creating the illusion of a \"big\" course - and the time the team dog disgraced himself

Lauren Innes

The amateur event rider balances a fulltime job with five-star competition – and is now eyeing up a first Burghley. Martha Terry finds out how she does it

'Championing our young horses'

William Funnell on finding a venue to showcase the best of British

Are young horses pushed to their limit?

Laura Tomlinson on the World Breeding Championships and Pony Club fun

Burghley's plans to speed up entry in a 'vintage year'

E-ticketing has been brought in for the first time, along with a new fan zone and garden drinks and shopping area

Prizes awarded for the most harmonious combinations

The suitably mounted awards were just the start, it is hoped, of positive change in the industry

Galloping over Grand Canal in Olympics test

A purpose-built pontoon was part of the test event in a \"historic\" part of preparation for the Paris Games

Every which way

Does your horse prefer to travel facing backwards, forwards or sideways? Becky Murray finds out more about equine preferences and options

Satin is superb

A Blencathra hound is supreme at this “iconic” Lakeland show

Watergate continues to bloom

A proud owner achieves a lifelong aspiration, a three-year-old filly moves up the line and a once tricky gelding scores two titles