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Sharn Linney

The girl behind the newly-crowned HOYS supreme pony talks to Rebecca Haywood about Thistledown Van Der Vaart’s star quality

Teaching Horses To Hunt

Beanie Sturgis, four-star event rider and field master to the Duke of Beaufort’s, is an expert in introducing horses to the hunting field. Here she offers some tips for doing it successfully

'Let There Be Lights': Riders Are Encouraged To Be More Visible

Research suggests riders should wear LEDs to keep safe on the roads, as well as highvis gear on both human and horse

Showing Judges To Be Monitored

A NEW “quality control” scheme for showing judges is to be piloted next year by the Coloured Horse and Pony Society (CHAPS).

Fears For Our Horses If Drugs Are Used Badly

INCREASING antibiotic resistance could lead to horses’ dying from infections as vets will not be able to treat them, a leading practitioner has warned.

Charlotte Fry

The young dressage star on home-cooked meals and German invasions

Room To Play

A winter without turnout is a bleak prospect for many. Emily Donoho asks top riders how they manage to turn out their horses whatever the weather and why meticulous field maintenance is key

Maintaining The Racing Line

With several new point-to-point courses appearing in the calendar, Stephanie Bateman finds out how are these raw sites are prepared and what the keys are to managing multiple meetings in unpredictable British weather

Louise Bell - On Using Travers To Develop Rhythm, Balance And Harmony

The grand prix dressage rider explains an exercise in travers to encourage the horse to take the weight behind and improve the rhythm and flexibility

‘Big day' for new trainer Jukes and owners

Iberico finishes four lengths clear to record fi rst Classic win

Campaign Aims To Save Equine Vets From Injury

Owners are encouraged to help vets avoid career-threatening accidents

Alex Bragg On Using Cavaletti

The four-star event rider explains a polework exercise he uses to improve the quality of a horse’s canter as well as its concentration, agility and core fitness

Fitting The Right Bit, Straight From The Horse's Mouth

A three-dimensional scan of an equine mouth is to be used to create a bespoke bit, in what is believed to be a first

Dan Greenwood On Improving Suppleness

The grand prix dressage rider discusses using turn on the forehand to improve suppleness and refine the horse’s understanding of the leg aid

Riders Call For Changes To Tack Check Process

An incident in which a horse escaped after its bridle came offcaused concern

Why Riders Need To Eat Like Elite Athletes

The effect of nutrition on performance has been studied across disciplines

'Iconic' Setting For Paris 2024 Equestrian Events

A FIRST glimpse of how the Olympic and Paralympic equestrian events could look at Paris 2024 has been revealed. 

Other Nations Show That GB Can Recover

The recovery of the New Zealand and Canadian federations could look positive to beleaguered Britain

The Very Real Dangers Of Winter Journeys

OWNERS are being warned to take extra care when transporting horses during the winter. As temperatures drop and with widespread snow already this season, NFU Mutual has issued a horsebox safety warning.

Doel's Victory Quest Comes Good

David Doel captures the CIC2* aboard a horse he took on two months ago.

Clark Confirms Her Comeback

An international star is back on form after breaking her neck last season.

Owen Wins £1K

Michael Owen wins big on home soil, riding veteran The Highland Prince.

Hot Stuff's On Fire

Michael Whitaker powers back into form to top the grand prix in Belgium.

Nick Skelton Retires

After 43 years at the top of his game, one of the greatest riders of all time has called it a day and hung up his boots.

Data To Boost Safety

The FEI and data company EquiRatings are to work together with a four-year deal on eventing and endurance.

Insurance Cost Is On The Rise

A change in the law means a big increase is coming in the price of any policy with an element of liability cover.

When Hormones Go Haywire

Disorders of the endocrine system — the body’s hormone-producing glands — can result in ongoing health issues and a high risk of laminitis. Edd Knowles MRCVS and Andy Durham MRCVS discuss the latest findings.

Kim Bailey

The trainer of the 2016 runner-up talks to Martha Terry about returning to Aintree, his hatred of coming second and his training resurgence.

Mclain Ward Delights His Home Crowd With an Emphatic World Cup

AMERICAN rider McLain Ward has come close several times to winning the World Cup final, and he led wire-to-wire with HH Azur to take the title in Omaha.

Dawson Domination Includes Gold Cup

JOHN DAWSON was on stellar form and piloted four winners — three of whom are trained by the Coward family.