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‘It’s nice to have a joint win’

LASHING wind and rain did nothing to dampen competition in the Socks By Ruby Diamond Championship qualifier, in which Phoebe Sealey (Amelusina II) and Zoe Coombes (Chamora S) tied for first place on 37.39sec.

Carols and calamities

There’s something 7 magical and memorable about hunting over Christmas and the festive period, says Rory Knight Bruce

Kasino Is a good bet

The year ends on a high for Henry Squibb, and two friends share the limelight

'The class everyone wants to win'

Spectators were treated to \"the best sport you can get\", with Ben Maher leading a British one-two in the World Cup and an Irish show debutant in third

Whitaker shows how it's done

The legendary John Whitaker says that winning in front of his home crowd “keeps me young” and shows his rivals exactly how to do it – twice

Former star shines on

Two previous stars of the ridden circuit triumph as veterans on their debuts in the big city

Austin O'Connor

The event rider reflects on his rollercoaster ride to victory at Maryland, why Burghley was devastating, and how he and his not \"over-brave\" horse prevailed to give Ireland its first five-star winner for 58 years. Catherine Austen tells all

Vital slumbers

A horse’s sleep patterns vary from our own, but their need for sufficient rest is the same. Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS explains equine sleep behaviour

King as patron in Royal Windsor's show plans

Organisers will also give financial aid to riders to deal with post-Brexit costs

Owners of horse who severed leg on mirror call for more regulation

The promising young gelding had to be put down after he kicked out at the mirror in his owners' arena

'I was hungry for the win today'

Ireland's Daniel Coyle triumphs with his horse of a lifetime and Matt Sampson is crowned the show's leading rider

Experts make proposals to strengthen helmet testing

An FEI helmet working group has made recommendations on testing criteria and an improved injury reporting system

Concerns raised at 'miserable failure' from flagship show

Top riders complain about issues at this year's Europeans and the World Cup

Para riders' aims for more opportunities in showing

Competitors say they'd like more of a level playing field at higher-level competitions

A future in which horses, humans and planet thrive

British Equestrian has released the results of its research into the impact of equestrianism on the environment

'Grooms deserve reward for all that they do'

Carl Hester on recognising grooms and the London International

Veterinary consultant

Jane Hastie née Nixon on a fascination with equine structure that began back in childhood, her involvement in the showing world and why she rates the farrier as the most important player in a horse's support network

Williams makes puissance history

Guy Williams wins a record fifth puissance at the show, and British riders are off to a flying start

A prescription for body and soul

H&H's hunting editor Catherine Austen discovers a novel about hunting that had passed her by, and is both gripped and inspired

'He's my horse of a lifetime'

A young Scottish showjumper is on the crest of a wave and emotions run high among the pony riders

Charlotte's back on top

It's a British one-two-three as Charlotte Dujardin returns to London to win with Imhotep, on a night that also saw new stars break through

First treble for Comley

A trainer secures his first treble, while a new recruit impresses

A Dales pony dream

A home-bred stallion wins this season's ultimate native sash on the third time of asking, providing his hard-working producer with a second M&M supreme crown of her career

The best of medicines

Feeling crook and with poor weather threatening to dampen the spirit, Tessa Waugh shrugs off her lurgy and braves the elements a day's hunting the perfect antidote to her pre-Christmas blips

How to survive Christmas (and have fun)

You don't have to be a Grinch to find Christmas a bore. For some, the yuletide trimmings are a waste of time and money we'd rather spend elsewhere. Becky Murray suggests some alternatives

Wonderful Christmastime

Ever wondered how international riders and their horses celebrate the festive period? Alex Robinson discovers how a few of the best do Christmas in their corners of the world

Tales from the countryside

Nostalgia to one generation, new to another - there's plenty of enchanting and instructive children's hunting fiction to be found, says Rory Knight Bruce

Festive fun and games

Christmas is a time of fun, festivities, food and, in some cases, misadventure. Things don't always go quite according to plan for our dedicated vets...

Pantomime producer

Nicky de Neumann on running away to the circus with her childhood pony, the freebie pantomime star and creating the magic of Cinderella on horseback

The stars who steal the show

For every equine movie blockbuster, there's a host of talented, superbly trained and biddable horses that produce the magic. Bernard Bale uncovers the equine actors who deserve their place in the spotlight