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Infection alert

Infection of synovial fluid can present a threat to life, but the prognosis is usually good with prompt care. Therese de Souza MRCVS explains

Stud director

Jake Warren on learning the family business, finessing foal buying, and hitting the Newmarket sales with his university peers’ student loans in his pocket

Richard Maxwell

The equine behaviour specialist talks to Martha Terry about how he learnt to change a horse's mind, riding for Monty Roberts, and knowing when a horse is in pain

Concern as Welsh section B added to rare breeds list

It is the first time any of the Welsh sections has been classed as “at risk” for a quarter of a century

Tanking over the Plain

The Royal Artillery are out in force for their closing meet a fun and fast day out on Salisbury Plain

Sweet dreams

Whether you're looking to smarten up an existing yard or build a new one from scratch, there's a growing range of kit to add comfort and quality, finds Stephanie Bateman

'I didn't think I'd win it from the front'

Jamie Wingove claims an unexpected grand prix victory and a super-versatile 15hh working hunter comes away crowned a showjumping champion

The pick of the picnics

Sport is the main part of an equestrian day out, but good food enhances it. Netia Walker finds out about picnics that will beat the burger van if it ever stops raining

To the bone

Are you searching for a complete guide to joint injections? The hunt is over. Thijs de Bont MRCVS demystifies their contents, application and use in pain and performance management

Deadlock

A deadly disease characterised by lockjaw, tetanus is fatal in the majority of cases. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains how a vaccine protects your horse

Ready to roll

A lot goes into ensuring safe road travel for horses, be it training, vehicle safety or on-the-day measures. Kieran O’Brien MRCVS explains

Carl Hester's PA

Claudine Bichard on alleviating the enormous paperwork burden, working alongside Valegro and why you mustn’t tell Carl he’s lucky to have her

Robbie Llewellyn

Covid chicken sales and working on Hollywood blockbusters might be an unlikely route to National Hunt success, but Robbie Llewellyn is forging an entrepreneurial path. Gemma Redrup meets him

'No atmosphere was lost'

Ronnie Lee Jones on the importance of good sportsmanship

"Teamwork makes the dream work'

Carl Hester on the hard work being done behind the scenes ahead of Paris

First Black international para rider aims to be role model

Tegan Vincent-Cooke hopes to inspire other people of colour into equestrianism, as there is still work to be done

Campaign to build trust tackles concerns head-on

British racing has taken a new approach to educate fans and the public about racehorse welfare

Lack of evidence to support neck X-rays in vettings

A new study has found that cervical imaging may be of limited value in pre-purchase examinations

The need for eventing to pull together to secure its future

From riders and owners to fans and organisers, everyone has to play their part for eventing to thrive

Helping horses cope with previous traumatic events

Experts cover how trauma affects horses’ welfare and how to help them deal with such events

Mouthguards and concussion in rider's back in the spotlight

There has been recent research and development on the impact of mouthguards in a number of different sports

Study suggests more needs to be done to improve grooms' lives

Research has been done to assess the effectiveness of campaigns that were designed to help grooms

King takes last-minute crown

KITTY KING and Vendredi Biats won the advanced intermediate (AI) at this lastminute fixture by more than nine marks, leading the dressage on 18.8 and adding 3.6 time-penalties across country.

'We're just installing the jump-off button'

Aimee Paxton wins with a rising star mare while a 12-year-old rider steps up in style

A great day for the Tumblers' Club'

The banks and drains of the Ballymacad Tuesday country provide both sport and entertainment for visitors and locals alike

Delami Bravado

The home-produced Welsh section A took the top native pony working hunter accolade of the 2023 season. Alex Robinson meets the connections of this ultimate sweetheart with a sense of humour

Equine researcher

Tamzin Furtado on turning skills learned in human health research to her dream job in the equine world

'He's a cracking horse'

A grand prix prospect sets the bar high as a multi-talented mare and two marvellous cobs also impress

Valmy repeats his triumph

Emily King and Valmy Biats take top honours again at this pre-Badminton fixture, while an educational run” yields a win for Tim Price’s rising star Jarillo

'They could be the next big thing'

Once a vital part of the workforce, the mechanical revolution made horses redundant from the roles in which they once thrived – or did it? Bernard Bale speaks to some of those safeguarding traditions to ensure there is a future for working horses