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Crunching the budget numbers

The Covid-19 pandemic is affecting everyone’s lives, and those in the equestrian world are no exception. While the full economic impact is unknown, H&H speaks to four people from different corners of the horse community to find out how they have been hit and where they are able to manage their costs

A passion for the extraordinary

Some of the world’s lesser-known breeds attract a cult following. Tessa Waugh speaks to fans going against the grain, to discover the roots of their fascination

Surveys Show How Virus Is Hitting Our Industry

Retailers, trade businesses, livery yards and riding schools have spoken out about the effects of pandemic restrictions

Flexion in focus

What effect does dressage head and neck position have on a horse’s airway? Peter Green MRCVS finds out, in his latest research round-up

Strangles week online as virus highlights biosecurity

As people realise the importance of minimising disease spread, it is hoped this will help improve equine practice

Nutrition consultant

Dr Dan Martin on switching from the rugby world to horses – and one jockey’s disgusting Christmas dinner

‘The trophy had his name on it…'

This year marks the sixth occasion when Badminton has been cancelled. Emma Sewell and Pippa Roome trace those other “lost Badmintons” and how their absence affected the following years’ events

Working to ensure our sport is one of the first to return

Federations have been working behind the scenes on ways to make horse sport work after lockdown

New standard for frangible fences could boost invention

The move follows months of comprehensive research into minimising risk in eventing

Jane Tuckwell

Badminton’s new director has had a tough start with the 2020 event being cancelled due to Covid-19. She talks to Pippa Roome about her 46-year history with the event and the changes that will now come in for 2021

Infinite possibilities

In the absence of real sporting action, it’s fun to speculate on how this year’s Badminton might have panned out – even though such “events” can never be used to allocate prize money or influence Olympic selection. Diarmuid Byrne, from the data analytics company EquiRatings, plays out a simulated competition

Badminton's backstage heroes

Running Badminton requires the time, energy and skill of thousands of people every year. Catherine Austen speaks to a few of the key players about their roles and favourite memories

Refresh, Refuel And Recover

It takes a team to optimise a threeday-eventer’s recovery between the cross-country and showjumping phases, as Liz Brown MRCVS explains

Insurance You Can Rely On

SEIB are drawing on experience to be here to help through these uncertain times and beyond

Get set, go

A horse’s career may be crowned in a five-minute championship round, but the logistics of reaching that apex is a gargantuan task. Martha Terry talks to those working behind the scenes.

‘George Goring was never boring'

George Goring – team chasing legend, master, and hotelier – has died aged 81 after an illness. His daughter, Theresa Goring, remembers his life less ordinary

It shouldn't happen to a groom

Behind every rider’s success is a groom’s trials and tribulations. Sarah Jenkins finds out what comical goings-on have attributed to riders’ glory over the years

‘It was my first event on them…'

Andrew Nicholson reflects on memories of his rides at Kentucky

‘We need to show the inside story'

Graham Fletcher on grabbing media attention – and why the time is right.

‘We must encourage each other'

Katie Jerram-Hunnable on staying positive during these uncertain times

Spencer Wilton

The Olympic dressage rider on understanding his horses, pre-test resets and the grand prix ride he’d like to have back on his yard

Harry Whittington

The trainer bagged his first Cheltenham winner before the lockdown. Catherine Austen discovers his unique prep and how he’s reliving the memories.

Some Good News For Rare Breed Numbers

The latest figures on numbers of atrisk breeds show both positive and worrying trends in Great Britain

The loose jumping debate

Is loose jumping detrimental to young horses, or does it give them the chance to learn for themselves without rider interference?

Therapeutic horsepower

Dr Peter “Pedro” McDonald, a keen hunting surgeon, is grateful for a nugget of comfort in this unpleasant new world of viral supremacy as he takes solace in his horse, Galway, away from the horrors at the hospital.

‘I couldn't miss this opportunity'

Brazil’s 2004 Olympic champion Rodrigo Pessoa talks to Pippa Roome about giving up his Irish performance management role to return to the competitive fray and target Tokyo

Wayne Channon

He’s a former dressage star who is fighting to rid the world of Covid-19 – the biotechnology chairman chats to Polly Bryan about the race for a vaccine

Step to it

Movement is key to managing arthritis, so current restrictions call for out-of-the-box thinking, explains Dr Liz Barr MRCVS

Dreams on hold

Whether it’s the Olympics or a grassroots championship, many of this year’s major targets are now off the agenda. Polly Bryan finds out how riders are coping with their shattered ambitions and seeks psychological advice

School beagle pack master

Tom Gurney on swapping rugby for beagling, skipping lessons to get to the kennels and what he’s learnt from being immersed in the rural community