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Big Ben is like clockwork
Teenage horses are better than ever, in-handers show promise and new partnerships gain more experience
Chris Burton
The Olympic eventer on his nervous time-wasting habit, keeping it simple in training and the magazine purchase that changed his life
Arkle
The story of this equine gladiator, deemed “immortal” by his supporters, knows no bounds. Julian Muscat investigates Arkle’s supremacy – the likes of which may never be seen again
Two British teams in 2021?
Carl Hester is excited about the idea of having two championships next year
Ready for the off
Is your hunter prepared for the rough and tumble of the months ahead? Lesley Barwise-Munro MRCVS offers advice on surviving the season
The rugging revolution
Horses’ winter wardrobes have undergone huge changes as technology has improved. Alex Robinson looks at the progress in rugging designs and materials
Retraining of Racehorses chief`
Di Arbuthnot on making racehorses fashionable and giving them a new life
Louise Saywell
The new national showjumping champion tells Sarah Radford about her “eat, sleep, repeat” routine and how she maintains her relentless focus despite the pandemic’s disruptions
On the home stretch
Thoroughbreds often have plenty to give when their racing days are over – as long as they’re in the right hands. Lucy Higginson finds out how trainers decide their charges’ next steps
Why do they do that?
Ex-racehorses are notorious for certain foibles, but what lies behind these behaviours and how can they be overcome? Stephanie Bateman finds out
Katie Jerram-Hunnable
The show horse producer on being colour-blind to rosettes, her go-round pet hates and the bridesmaid horse who stepped up beyond expectations
Anneli Drummond-Hay
The consummate horsewoman followed up a Badminton win with a stellar showjumping career, and was shortlisted for the Olympics in all three disciplines, writes Martha Terry
A glorious morning
There is particularly beautiful light for a morning’s trailhunting with the South Dorset
William Pittendrigh
The 21-year-old worker rider is not only top of the class in the show ring, but has the ambition and guts to impress in eventing and hunt rides, too, finds Alex Robinson
The greats of the beagling world
Frank Houghton Brown investigates the famous names of beagling
Monkeying Around fires a serious shot
Izzy Taylor scores in the highest level eventing class in Britain this year
Limited Edition is top of the field
A ladies’ combination finishes supreme, a novice riding horse cements her future and a home-produced hack impresses
Lovely Leicestershire
Prime hunting country and proper countryside make Leicestershire and Rutland an attractive proposition for equestrian house-buyers, at competitive prices, says Lucy Elder
Treworra takes the spoils
A gentle giant provides the high point of Katie Magee’s mixed weekend
Howley does the double
Richard Howley enjoys a successful show with a new ride, while Douglas Duffin has high hopes for his Foxhunter winner
Ivar Gooden
Despite having a “cheeky side”, this eventer has an impressive record at five-star level with rider Imogen Murray. Hannah Lemieux speaks to his connections
A sticky situation
Inflammation of the normally smooth stomach lining, a condition called peritonitis, can be life-threatening – as Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains
A slice of history
Working yards worthy of an old-fashioned storybook aren’t always easy to come by, but when they do, their associated listed status needn’t cause the headache buyers dread, finds Madeleine Silver
Happiness Is A Winning Mare
Tom Whitaker tops a classy field, Irish youngsters shine and two riders score one-twos at this well-attended show
‘I'm a lucky boy'
A twist of fate lands Tom Marquand St Leger glory, the O’Briens make it a family affair and Longchamp results leave the Arc door wide open
Wilson has her eyes on the prize
A British Olympian recovering from injury and an up-and-coming Kiwi are among the winners
Spence keeps her cool
Jumping phases play into the hands of Georgie Spence at this “stunning” event
‘A winning machine'
Sally Goding cleans up with a plethora of wins at Keysoe, while John Crippen is building up an exciting team
Harvey Smith
Outspoken and a phenomenal character, the talented Yorkshireman remains one of showjumping’s biggest names, says Jennifer Donald
Juan Matute Guimón
The grand prix dressage rider talks to Polly Bryan about surviving a brain bleed this year, and why he is feeling more ambitious than ever