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Healthy ageing
With the correct care, there's no reason why older horses can't stay fit and active. Kieran O'Brien MRCVS elucidates senior horse care
Rehy DJ
Yasmin Ingham has taken Piglet” from young riders to the five-star podium. Pippa Roome meets him
Charity syndicate founder
Phil Hawthorne runs the Good Racing Company, which allows individuals and corporations to buy membership of a horse in training, and which directs all profits from racing to partner charities
Grace Skelton
The fruits of three years of hard work at Alne Park Stud are clearly materialising. Jennifer Donald meets the force responsible for these fortunes
'You would have cried'
Visitors bring both a cheery quad bike outing and fears for missing offspring thanks to a gorse-aversive horse. Tessa Waugh reflects on an out-of-the-ordinary but ultimately satisfying day
Boss Man Fred returns to winning ways
A horse who has been plagued with injury is back in the winner's enclosure, while a first-time runner catches the eye
A union of poet and painter
The Irish R.M. novels are among the best-loved in hunting fiction. Liam Clancy explores the lives of their joint-authors, Edith Somerville and Violet Martin
A successful new amalgamation
Harriers have long been part of the fabric of rural life in Norfolk, and two packs have joined forces to ensure that this continues
The stallion who produces superstars
Bordeaux has produced numerous championship horses and licensed stallions. Alice Collins discovers what makes him unique
Unwelcome extras
Sarcoids are the most common skin tumours in horses and represent about 90% of the skin tumours seen in horses worldwide. Robyn Graham MRCVS demystifies them
National Hunt lad
Jaydon Lee looks after Constitution Hill, Shishkin and others at Nicky Henderson's yard in Lambourn
Joy Hall
The stalwart of the British Show Pony Society stepped down at the end of last year after over four decades of loyal service. Alex Robinson learns of the highs and lows of her tenure
Rural community urged to act as Labour pledges trail-hunting ban
The Countryside Alliance said it is vital people sign up to support trail-hunting before the election
Training aids and putting ourselves in the shoes of our horses for welfare
The Horses Inside Out conference covered equine welfare from birth onwards - and human perception
Vettings and X-rays' use in the spotlight in new study
Researchers found more than half of horses undergoing a pre-purchase examination showed signs of lameness
Concerns about new equine border control facilities
A rider took the option of a fine rather than risk her horse colicking owing to a long wait
Tokyo stars start with wins
British team horses hit the excellent ground running in East Anglia, while a 24-year-old keeps local spirits high
William wins by a whisker
A hunt race and team chase veteran is delighted to score a victory by the narrowest of margins in a thrilling finish
Raising the game
Fourteen years after the grassroots championships moved to Badminton, Pippa Roome examines how they have developed and their place in the sport
Pinpoint pressure
Acupuncture is today a powerful tool in equine veterinary medicine, and provides a range of physiological benefits. Adam Jackson MRCVS explains
Jagerbomb
Becky Moody's charismatic home-bred horse is coming into 2024 off the back of a sensational year. Oscar Williams meets him
Gold Cup maker
Mark Morgan is account manager at Inkerman, which specialises in producing luxury gifts, trophies and awards
Access all areas Willie Mullins
No stone is left unturned for Ireland's racing \"genius\" and most successful trainer in Festival history, as he sets his sights on landing a first-ever century of wins at Cheltenham, by
Equestrian businesses among those investigated for wage breaches
The Government has announced that more than 500 companies had underpaid their staff
Sad news for all as major event will not run in 2024
Rising costs mean the numbers no longer add up for the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe
What does the future hold for equine vets? H&H investigates
As the number of vet practices owned by corporations increases, H&H finds out what impact this may have
£5,000 fixed fines can be given for horse welfare offences
The introduction of the fines has been welcomed but, as always, effective enforcement of the law will be crucial
'Today, something extraordinary happened'
The \"jinx of a decidedly dodgy season\" has been broken, says Tessa Waugh - hounds are running and a half-term hunt sees the children flying. Even an early home-time doesn't quell spirits
'I thought I'd nick a few lengths'
An inspired ride from Harry Cobden seals victory in Ascot's Grade One in a week where he also takes the lead in the jockeys' championship
Lucas does the double
A rising star books two tickets as former eventers and returning combinations impress between the white boards