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Box office horses take the spotlight

From the dazzling Constitution Hill to Warren Greatrex's emotional Topham success, there was even more to savour

'It's all about Corach. He was brilliant'

A distinctive gelding, who “loves shovels-full of carrots and parsnips”, gives Kinross trainer Lucinda Russell and jockey Derek Fox an incredible second win in the Randox Grand National

Pony philanthropist

Elizabeth Barratt, 17, set up Project Pony in 2021, loaning talented competition ponies to young riders who wouldn't otherwise have an opportunity to compete

Giving them the best chance

A successful vetting can help to make a sale, so what is involved and how can sellers prepare a horse for a vetting

Banned from one sport-banned from all the rest?

Racing and other disciplines are considering whether, and how, sanctions brought by one body could apply elsewhere

Progress made in solving the grass sickness puzzle

Vets and scientists have discussed the challenges posed by the disease and how to tackle it in the future

Calls for changes in racing after deaths

Authorities pledge to review and analyse races after three horses died during the 2023 Grand National meeting

Barefoot hooves have greater motion than those with shoes

The second set of results from a pilot study into equine movement have now been released

Nicholls is in flying form

Trainers Paul Nicholls and Gary Moore peak just at the right time, and an equine dentist has more to celebrate

King is twice crowned

A relatively new pairing claim victory in a brace of hunt races, but more familiar faces post wins as well

Stress relief

A day out with the beagles is the best way to escape the intense pressures of student and city life

The double debate

The virtues of double bridles versus snaffles at international grand prix level has divided opinion in the dressage world. Alice Collins examines the issue and finds out why feelings are strong on both sides of the argument

Take a second look

A mare is exhibiting behaviour - but is tricky it her oestrus, or does something else lie behind it? Adam Jackson MRCVS explains what may be the root cause

Cheltenham artist

Emily Johnson on the wow factor of working at the capital ofjump racing as artist-in-residence, her obsession with anatomy and messy mishaps

Mark Sartori

Never one to fight shy of a challenge, the British Eventing chair discusses making money and the importance of being as clean as possible” and reveals to Becky Murray why his competition days are over

'They've let down the equestrian world'

Dan Skelton speaks out on Brexit’s impact and why we must sell our sport

You learn so much from watching

Carl Hester on accessibility and viewing greatness in person and online

Chief executive's aims for charity's next 50 years

The Riding for the Disabled Association’s new leader wants as many people as possible to benefit from horses’ power

Court rules in Totilas semen legal battle

The case has hinged on whether the stallion's previous owners sold exclusive breeding rights as well as the horse

Concern as nearly half of grooms employed illegally

A survey found many grooms are not being paid the minimum, and are working extra unpaid hours

Breeding by numbers

Will the evolving technology in areas of genetic selection, gene editing and DNA printing one day determine how we breed sport horses? Eleanor Jones asks the experts

Making dreams a reality

Is it a case of first, second or even third time lucky for small-scale breeders? Jennifer Donald chats to successful multi-generation producers to find out when they struck gold

Lewis Carrier

The young grand prix rider has big dreams for 2023 and beyond, finds Polly Bryan, and he has every chance of making them a reality

'Get out of the goldfish bowl'

Katie Jerram-Hunnable on training classes and preparing for bigger rings

Shock and sadness as RDA boss and chair both resign

The Riding for the Disabled Association has announced with 'great sadness' that the pair have stepped down

Calls for major change at the Spanish Riding School

A petition wants to “stop the destruction” of the school, after the departure of its previous chief rider last month

Exciting opportunity to make major change in our industry

Short-, mediumand long-term commitments for change have been made, based on new research

Gilmour dances to surprise win

An intermediate combination dazzle with an unexpected qualifier win, while two pairs of sisters are in sync

Novice pair shine for supreme honours

A Dartmoor mare and her young jockey are foot-perfect to come out on top, while a self-confessed OAP” and a data analyst are also among the winners

Speller takes the spotlight

A stable jockey to the Breens emerges with a championship double, while the boss adds to the yard haul