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WILD BUDGIE CHASE

This parrot's natural habitat is the Australian outback, not a cage in the living room...

UNDER PRESSURE

As India's human population continues to grow and natural habitats become depleted, space for the country's elephants is at a premium

Jane Holderness-Roddam

The 1968 Badminton winner discusses the pros and cons of the changing sport of eventing with Luz Wollocombe, and analyses how her top horses would have fared in today's elite levels

O'Brien's magnificent seven

An Irish trainer denies a fairy-tale finish for either Frankie Dettori or The King, while husband and wife ride a win each

A girl with attitude'

A \"phenomenal\" mare continues her impressive winning streak and a super-consistent stallion takes a supreme title

Hester on high

Carl Hester regains the top national title with En Vogue, but a newer grand prix horse pushes the pair all the way

Townend showcases another rising star

The Burghley winner follows up at Blenheim with an exceptional” Irish-bred mare and Piggy March has a round to remember

On the surface

Thrush is a common and easily spotted hoof condition that can affect the deeper structures of the hoof. Here's what you need to know

Static electricity gives ticks a boost

New science reveals how these blood-sucking, parasitic arachnids can be propelled through the air

Falsetto flocks

Tune your ears to the high-pitched calls of returning redwings

Fungi gets a day in the sun

The tenth UK Fungus Day celebrates our incredibly diverse fungi species

Big whale discovery

Prehistoric skeleton found in Peru rivals the blue whale as the heaviest animal to have ever lived

Belinda Nalwamba

Bravery and paramilitary skills are vital as a member of Zambia's first all-female anti-poaching unit

"It was a rough week'

Sam Hutton reflects on bouncing back from a \"gutting\" championships debut

Tracking up

Track systems have become popular in recent years as a way to manage overweight equines and offer a more enriched environment. Stephanie Bateman looks at the pros and cons and how best to set them up

Considering rider, horse and the environment could help welfare

The new \"triple-E\" research model offers a new way of thinking when tackling equine wellbeing issues

Britain rebuilt and restored to the para medal podium

The British team came back from finishing out of the top three at last year's World Championships to take bronze

A shock to the system

Shockwave therapy is becoming increasingly valuable in veterinary medicine, with high-grade lasers also beginning to be more widely used. Robyn Graham MRCVS explains

Becky Moody

The dressage rider reflects on her bumper year and tells Polly Bryan how guiding her current grand prix star to success has proved a revelation for her as well

Gold for Britain

Britain tops a championship team podium for the first time since the 2012 Olympics, and scoops individual medals too

Extra support and £50,000 prize for former racehorses

A new training scheme will support horses straight off the track, and a major prize fund will be on offer from 2025

Welfare concerns over Scottish farrier shortage

A lack of funding for training appears to have affected practitioner numbers

Eric Lamaze insists he had cancer despite judge's view

The 2008 Olympic gold medallist is at the centre of a debate over the true state of his health

'One of my biggest dreams'

Martin Fuchs is the new Rolex Grand Slam contender, while a thrilling Nations Cup goes to a rejuvenated Ireland

'Perfect' mare delivers

Young horses are in the spotlight as two British senior squad riders showcase future stars, while an experienced horse and a teenager cement their partnership

High marks for Jinx

A home-bred mare restores her rider’s mojo, while a family horse with pin-up credentials is also a winner

Golden glory

Britain scoops team gold for the first time since 2012, with individual medals and exciting horses sending hopes sky-high ahead of Paris 2024

'Lottie Fry was my Euros freestyle winner'

Anna Ross on Europeans fervour and how team efforts bring stars together

Newbury Racecourse CEO

Julian Thick on skipping school, the challenges of communicating the brilliance of the sport to occasional viewers and keeping The Queen happy

Cracking up

While some hoof cracks are of no concern, others can cause pain and lameness. Here's all you need to know to avoid them, and treat them if they do occur