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Suffolk Statistics Cause For Concern

Significant genetic research is planned to help save the rare British breed

Grooms Quit Industry In Anger At 'disgustingly Low' Pay Packets

Low salaries and day rates are forcing grooms and working pupils to switch to more lucrative careers outside horses

Kennedy Tops Young Riders

Young riders impress, Andrew James gallops to glory despite a detour and long-listed stars hit top form

Spence Scores For Britain

Although Team GBR fails to complete the Nations Cup, Georgie Spence claims an impressive individual win

Rasaldo Boosts His Mileage

A British-bred gelding secures a double while one rider juggles dressage with two other disciplines within four days

Seven-Figure Event Fund Sparks A Stir In The Sport

Seven-Figure Event Fund Sparks A Stir In The Sport

Mares' Health At Risk As Semen Rule Broken

Vets speak out, while others claim the current system needs reviewing

Body Cams Give Unique Insight Into Eventing

Live footage from in the saddle will enhance viewers’ appreciation of the adrenalinfuelled sport, says series organiser

Endurance Review After Ineligible Horses Entered

The British governing body has admitted that the problem is more widespread than was originally thought

Beating The Bulge

A sudden and dramatic swelling could be a bleed into the body tissues, called a haematoma. Gil Riley MRCVS outlines treatment options

Wales & West Hunters EC, Glos

Dressage in the region took on an international fl avour this week, with riders from Australia and America winning at Hunters EC.

Tougher Abuse Sentences

Equine charities have backed parliament’s call for prison terms to be longer for those who are cruel to animals.

Francis Whittington On Jumping On An Angle

This simple exercise provides a solid foundation for skinnies and arrowheads.

Jennie Loriston-Clarke

IT was after I’d arrived at The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy, aged 15, that I first heard the name Jennie Loriston-Clarke.

Stop,Thief! Riders Are Ignoring The Law

Copyright theft is still a major issue for equestrian event photographers.

New Semen Storing Technique Could Revolutionise Breeding

Scientists are working on a method that extends the life of sperm without creating any biosecurity risks.

Roll On Royal Windsor

Three of Windsor’s greatest show animals and two historical showjumping highlights — plus what’s new for 2017.

Panizzon Plays Her Hand

Popular Italian rider Vittoria Panizzon’s horses dominate the advanced as organisers make every effort on the ground after a dry spring.

New Blood

A transfusion can be life-saving for a sick or injured horse — with little risk to the donor. Victoria South MRCVS explains how the process works.

Funnell Takes Two at Family Fixture

British team horse Sandman 7 continues his comeback from injury with a win, one of two for Pippa Funnell.

Reinvented Show Cob Triumphs

NICKY TOLLAFIELD’S BE90 winner, Centauras, is not so much a jack of all trades; he’s a master of many. 

Chaplin Flies to Give Fuchs Five-star Win

Martin Fuchs takes the top spot by just half a second.

Feeling the Squeeze

Scientific studies suggest that the trend for ever-tighter nosebands has serious welfare implications. Dr Orla Doherty explains how veterinary researchers are gathering evidence.

Taking Action

What is the Rare Breeds Survival Trust doing to combat the decline in numbers of those breeds on its watchlist? Stephanie Bateman finds out.

Romeo Gigles His Way To Victory

Home-produced Archwood Romeo Gigle claims the show pony title with 13-year-old Madison Dalley, while Emma Dewhurst lands her first intermediate win

Maria Eilberg

The international dressage rider shares a simple exercise to help you improve your horse’s balance and suppleness in preparation for lateral work

Hungary For A First Medal

With Britain down to two out of three team drivers in challenging conditions, there’s no disgrace in fi nishing sixth behind a Hungarian debutant at this level

North

The home-bred mare On A Winner lived up to her name at elementary level with Alyse Clancey.

Eilbergs Impress

Maria Eilberg enjoys three wins, brother Michael earns three top placings and Sonia Baines makes a successful international debut abroad with Sirius Black

Hunting On The Lead-Rein - How To Make It Work

“IT’S one of my passions, getting small children hunting,” says Sarah Austen, teacher of Latin and all-things-hunting at The Elms School near Ledbury.