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Aimee Devane On Improving Suppleness Using Shoulder-Fore

The top show producer reveals how she uses shoulder-fore to improve flexion and engagement, while maintaining impulsion and power.

The Hon Diana Beaumont

The long-standing Tynedale secretary who always looks on the bright side

Scotland

Katie James enjoyed a confidence boost with her new freestyle music ahead of the regionals.

A Comeback Win

Joey Richards wins on her comeback ride after having a baby, while also scoring her fi rst training double

Yard Star Claims Fourth Track Win

Two horses rack up their fourth wins at the course, while clever horse management pays off

Riders 'Have No Say' In The Future Of Their Sport

Changes to FEI athlete rep voting rights have sparked growing discontent due to the ‘elite’ electorate

Safer Roads For Riders: The Battle Is Not Over

Despite a decrease in the number of accidents, the BHS continues to spread the word when it comes to rider safety on the roads

The Cross-Country Starter

British Eventing volunteer Nick Tompkins on working at London 2012, locating the bacon sarnies and emotional reunions with injured riders

South

A pony that rides ‘like a sports car’ had the perfect tune-up for the regionals.

Wales & West

Lotte Seal’s quirky mare Safira made easy work of the mediums at Hunters EC, winning both with scores over 70%.

'World Class' Approach To Jockeys' Concussion

'World Class' Approach To Jockeys' Concussion

Locating Lameness

Can modern digital gait analysis systems rival a trained human eye? Dr Thomas Witte discusses their role in lameness detection

Klimke Leads German Charge

Germany confi rm their dominance ahead of the Europeans, while there are highlights for Britain in a somewhat disappointing fifth-place team finish

A New Pair Triumph

A New Pair Triumph

Burton Aims To Reign Again

Challengers line up for Gatcombe’s prestigious titles, while riders fi nd time to get married in the middle of the season

Questions Asked After Rider In 'Shocking' Round Banned From Competing

An Austrian rider is facing disciplinary action and has been barred from all equestrian competition for three months

'Vets Should Not Be Afraid To Challenge The Status Quo'

Owners are less loyal to practices than in the past, which could make prioritising equine welfare more difficult

Jo Bates

The showing producer talks to Aimi Clark about world-class ballet, riding the great Fleetwater Opposition and almost giving up horses for love

Balzac Bags The Big One

A local rider goes all out to secure grand prix success, while one of the youngest competitors triumphs with a daring win and an American keeps her cool on her way to victory

Success For The Squibb Sisters

The Squibb sisters fight out the 128cm grand prix, while Lily Freeman-Attwood scores a wide-margin win in a 148cm championship

Renaissance Rewarded

Good flying changes secure a silver win for Jo Curling, while a long-legged novice shows potential for prix st georges

South-East

Emma Thomas scored 66.05% and 65.13% at inter I and PSG with the ‘very Spanish’ Aquilino.

How 'Simple Changes' Could Combat Prize-Giving Dangers

The FEI is examining its existing protocols for possible safety improvements

Horses In Divorces: When Marriages Break Down

THE high-profile divorce of show jumpers Athina Onassis and Álvaro Affonso de Miranda Neto has brought the subject of how horses are viewed in marriage breakdowns into the spotlight.

Why Being A Groom Is A 'Proper Job'

WORKING as a groom is a “proper job”, with opportunities to learn and achieve qualifications as well as other benefits, industry professionals have stressed.

The Dressage Music Composer

Tom Hunt, 31, on learning to distinguish piaffe from passage and how his nerves kicked in at London 2012.

Annabel Has A Strong Cartender

Annabel Shields is excited to have a new potential top horse, while Millie Allen makes a triumphant return with Newton Tigra

Middle-aged Mums

Tempted to breed from an older mare? Emma Houghton  MRCVS outlines the costs, complications and considerations to bear in mind.

Daring Agent Makes Decisive Cut

JAKE MYERS made his biggest win to date an emphatic one.

Pilgrim Completes His Mission

IT takes some guts, if you are a journeyman jockey who is not riding winners on a daily basis, to sit motionless upsides two rivals going down to the last in a £100,000 race.