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The medal makers

They are the heroes of equestrian sport, but how much of that star material do they pass on to their descendants? Lucy Elder looks at the offspring of some high-profile medal winners to find out if the apple falls far from the tree...

The winning formula

The future looks bright for Vicky Tuffs and Andrew Williams, as their business producing young event horses goes from strength to strength. Catherine Austen meets them

Irish hunting's linchpin

David Lalor has been a master since 1992 and is in his second term as IMFHA chairman. Liam Clancy talks to him about his life, and whether the sport is under threat in Ireland

Everdale

The impressive black stallion wowed crowds at Olympia in 2019 and is set to be a contender for Britain’s Tokyo Olympic team this summer. Polly Bryan finds out more about him

Breeding against the odds

The coronavirus pandemic has turned the world on its head. Alice Collins investigates how breeders have fared, and the impact Covid-19 has had on the market

Toledo De Kerser

Tom McEwen’s world team gold medallist was picked by William and Pippa Funnell to feature in this week’s magazine. Pippa Roome meets him

Gemma Tattersall

The Olympian on embracing modern fitness methods, her dislike for sunrise starts and why she does her mindset preparation before she gets on the horse

William Funnell and John Whitaker

John Whitaker has inspired generations of riders, not least William Funnell. The pair sit down to discuss horsemanship, riding Milton, keeping motivated and years of friendship

Giving something back

Hunts receive a lot of support from their local communities, but what do they do in return? As Abi Butcher discovers, one thing is raising a great deal of money for charitable causes

Welfare chief

Pippa Funnell asks World Horse Welfare chief executive Roly Owers to discuss his role and hopes for equine welfare

Fiona Benger

The Cotley Harriers hunt secretary “steadies the ship” and is a dedicated supporter of the pack and all things hunting

‘A step back to a more positive time'

Julie Templeton on how jockeys benefit from changes in the show ring

Breeding trouble

Equine viral arteritis may be rare in the UK, but we cannot afford to be complacent, warns Karen Coumbe MRCVS

‘Talent isn't enough'

Not everyone makes the jump from young riders to elite level. Eleanor Jones finds out just what it takes to step up to the highest echelons of the sport

¡Arriba! ¡Arriba!

They’re flashy and exuberant, but can Iberians really challenge the warmbloods in top-level dressage? Helen Triggs tracks down some top performers

The rise of the Iberians

We’ve seen Iberians excelling in international dressage with Spanish and Portuguese riders, but they are growing in popularity with amateurs in the UK, too. Tessa Waugh charts the growing interest

Reading between the lines

There are mixed emotions for Tessa Waugh as she ponders the best way to market a much-loved member of the family, while ensuring he goes to the most suitable home

Linsfort Ear To The Ground

Winners of the SEIB Search for a Star finals often go on to achieve great things. Alex Robinson meets the connections of the 2019 overall champion

Justine Armstrong-Small

The showing producer on her regular county show blunder, a dreamy middleweight and how she hates running late on competition day

Home alone

Can enriching a horse’s stable environment help him cope with indoor life? Andrea Oakes investigates

Facing up to truths could help riders improve their safety

Calls have been made for the sport to become “braver” at addressing poor cross-country riding when it happens

James Wilson

The young British showjumper on the importance of good feet, his competition day scheduling and why he’s always working to be the best

Supergroom

Nick Skelton’s long-term groom Mark Beever on unruly manes, swearing in front of Princess Anne and having a demi-perm to look like John Francome

‘Brexit plus Covid is the perfect storm'

James Fisher on why the window is narrowing for championship hopefuls

Train with the experts

Want the opportunity to learn from top-class trainers? Wise Owl Equitation connects riders with coaches around the world through video lessons

‘Don't risk the universality of dressage'

Carl Hester questions a rule change and pays tribute to a great character

Team spirit

Behind every top rider is a top groom, sharing in the highs and lows of the sport. Andrea Oakes investigates how to keep morale high

David Anker

This “cheerful and positive” man had an impressive 44-year career at the sharp end of hunt service

Brexit import taxes hit UK horse buyers hard

The complex situation is changing, but new import VAT requirements have come in

Ben Maher

When 2020 took a nosedive, the British number one hit a low point. But after life-changing surgery and with some serious horsepower in his stable, Ben has Tokyo back in his sights, as Jennifer Donald finds out