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‘The best one we've ever had'
Team Walker present their next string of top-class horses, while two young sisters reign
What might have been…
In the absence of a real Burghley, it’s fun to speculate on how this year’s leaderboard might have looked – even though such “events” can never be used to give prize money or influence Olympic selection. Diarmuid Byrne from EquiRatings plays out a simulated competition
Snug as a bug?
Understanding the body’s natural temperature mechanisms can help us get rugging just right, explains Rick Farr MRCVS
Most treasured possessions
A hunting horn often carries a deeper significance than merely a tool to hunt hounds, finds Polly Portwin
10 of the greats
From the inaugural winner to a modern day star, Ellie Hughes, Catherine Austen and Pippa Roome pick Burghley’s horse heroes
Interior design
As summer ends, our thoughts turn to coping with whatever wintry weather is in store. Hannah Lemieux finds out what you need to consider if investing in an indoor school
'Its always been called that'
Burghley’s iconic fences have remained since its fi rst running nearly 60 years ago. Catherine Austen traces the history of the Leaf Pit, the Trout Hatchery and more
Ivory Strikes The Right Chord
The cream of the nation’s youngsters are displayed in a successful championships, while Jay Halim produces the round of his life to land the 69-starter grand prix
Relief And Confusion As Scottish Sport Starts To Get Going Again
Government gives the nod but events have still been cancelled
Ready for the road
Alex Robinson speaks to industry experts who advise on how to ensure your horsebox is fi t for the road post-lockdown
‘She thinks there's nothing she can't jump'
Lily Beveridge takes the seven-year-old championship on a bold mare, while Laura Mantel is on winning form
DRESSAGE NAF FIVE STAR WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS 17–23 August
DRESSAGE NAF FIVE STAR WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS 17–23 August
Townend's triumphant four
All sorts of records are broken as international eventing restarts in Britain, with five packed days of sport in Northumberland
Luxury living
If you spend weeks on the road competing, you need somewhere comfortable and practical to sleep and spend your downtime. Stephanie Bateman takes a peep through the keyhole of some of the most salubrious lorries on the market
Blyth Tait
A racing and showjumping background laid the foundations for one of the best eventing careers of the last century. Catherine Austen picks out the highlights with former Olympic and double world champion Blyth Tait
Coney leads Britain to Nations Cup third
The French prove unstoppable on home soil, but two young Brits shine
Battaash the brave
Unbeaten this season, a speed merchant digs deep to victory and girl power wins through for filly Love
‘We shine at being adaptable'
With a young team of horses, Britain’s Paralympic dressage riders may benefit from a year’s delay – although other nations will also have more time to train and progressive illnesses can create extra challenges, finds Andrea Oakes
‘There's life in the old girl yet!'
Mary King enjoys competing in the “new normal” – and scores a win
‘Don't breed complacency'
Showing will not be the same for some time, writes Katie Jerram-Hunnable
Wise beyond his years
A young intermediate with star quality lands the top accolade, standing over one of last term’s most promising hunters
Standing start
In some cases, keeping a horse on his feet for surgery is safer and more effective than general anaesthesia. Patrick Pollock FRCVS outlines what’s involved
Milnes makes it a double
A 21-year-old stallion who refuses to be retired spearheads Charlotte Milnes’ successful event
Kitty King is crème de la crème
Consistent Kitty King scores with a brace of wins over a track that earns coursedesigner Nigel Taylor praise, and lockdown training pays dividends with low scores in abundance
Ann Moore
The enigmatic young showjumper who stole the hearts of a nation by winning silver at the 1972 Munich Olympics turns 70 this week.Ann Moore discusses her brilliant but brief career with Lucy Higginson
Andrew Balding
This year’s 2000 Guineas-winning trainer talks to Catherine Austen about his long-awaited second Classic victory, training for The Queen and the team effort behind his Kingsclere operation
A vital relationship
A huntsman and a field master must work closely together and communicate effectively and frequently, says Kimblewick master and huntsman Andrew Sallis
A Spectacular Misjudgement
Tessa Waugh underestimates trusty Rusty’s summer energy levels, as the 12.2hh scatters the hounds like skittles on his seasonal hound exercise debut in an inadequate snaffle
We are the champions
The path to the peak of riding clubs competition is paved with camaraderie, team spirit and supportive friendships. Emily Bevan meets five of last year’s champions
Quadrille impresario
Clare Chapman on masterminding a daring reveal for last year’s quadrille champions’ costumes, and her patient equine mannequin