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'I spent two months in a brace'

EIGHT months ago, BE100 winner Tyler Simpson's eventing future hung in the balance. The rider had fallen off a horse at home, landed on his head, broken his neck and fractured five vertebrae.

Ellison scores an emotional first

An unconventional gelding wins Norfolk's feature class and a missed holiday flight has its benefits

Begg bags memorable double

Debutants are on top form as the next generation of riders and horses step into the spotlight

Glamourdale's back

The world champions look in fantastic form ahead of the Paris Olympics as Britain’s up-and-coming horses impress in Aachen’s Nations’ Cup

Community urged to work together for off-road riding

Two recent examples show that taking the right action can help restore access to important safe places to ride

Irish Paris riders lead the way

Ireland's \"best team\" land the Nations' Cup, with British pairs also on good form

A metabolic master

The liver is tough and versatile, but signs of disease in horses are often subtle until it is advanced, and so it can be devastating. Angela Jones MRCVS explains

Hidden disability scheme to help sport's inclusivity

British Dressage says it is proud to join the scheme to give more opportunities

Eventer's disappointment as Paris place changes hands

A combination were unable to achieve their last Olympic qualifying result after being eliminated across country

Full steam ahead for Paris as the Olympics approach

Riders, organisers and support teams are now on the last lap of preparation for the Games

'Talking and tech improve the sport'

Philip Surl on officials’ roles, how the sport has changed and more

Needle felter

Lifelong horse enthusiast and artist Tomás Varela took the leap and transformed his wholesome hobby into a thriving felt figure business

Lucy Latta

The young Irish event rider was an overnight sensation at Badminton when she finished second. Pippa Roome meets her to hear more about her two jobs

Home dope testing and postfall interviews are proposed

A variety of suggested changes to international competition rules also includes field-of-play decisions and fence heights

'So special': Brits score impressive win

The British riders clinch the competitive team contest, while one horse keeps on stepping up for individual glory

Dazzling displays earn supreme spots

SHOW hunter ponies were in vogue in the £1,000 supreme finals. Taking his first Thomas Family supreme pony accolade was Reise Shakespeare aboard Anthony Gribbin's 153cm contender Rosscon Copycat.

Prim dances to a debut win

DESPITE never having ridden a freestyle test- or practised one - Alicia Prim bagged her first medium freestyle victories riding Judy Peploe's 11-yearold mare Sapphire Blue with plus-71% scores.

'I couldn't believe it'

MAISIE ALLSOP and Vaughann De Vuzit collected a HOYS pony showjumper ticket on their first attempt, when they delivered the sole clear of the class.

'He has incredible energy'

Home-breds delight their riders with the top two spots in the grand prix and records are smashed in the puissance

Wire sculptor

Rupert Till on the chance stumble that ignited his sculpting medium, working with Willie Mullins' superstars, and his priceless Shetland

Sitting pretty

Of course the saddle has to fit your horse, but what about how it fits you as a rider? Sarah Isaacs speaks to saddlery experts to find out just how important it is to consider your own body shape and posture in the saddle fitting process

Being transparent is key to securing equestrian sport

Experts discuss acceptance of horses in sport, after the most recent survey on the public's opinion of it

Imagine's connections are living the dream

A new partnership is off to a flying start and one rider's patience with a £1 tricky youngster is richly rewarded

High honours for the Heythrop

The Heythrop takes both championships, but local packs revel in some success, too

A picture of Elegance

A determined breeder experiences a memorable day of firsts, while a show hunter pony reigns with two sisters

Stephen Clarke and Charlotte Wittbom

The leading international dressage judge and classical trainer tell Oscar Williams about combining their two approaches and continual learning

'I considered kissing the sand'

Groom Mark Beever recalls his stubborn superstitions, swearing in front of royalty - and the emotion of winning gold

Banzai battles for a Paris place

World champions Yasmin Ingham and Banzair Du Loir top the hotly contested CCI4*-S, while Belgium's Lara de Liederkerke-Meier takes her first CCI5* win on a home-bred mare

Ouch!

Pain in humans is easy enough to detect - they'll tell you about it. But how can it be spotted in horses? Liz Richardson MRCVS demystifies pain physiology and recognition

Giraldo

Abi Lyle's top ride Giraldo is going from strength to strength, flying the flag for Irish dressage. Oscar Williams meets the Paris-bound superstar