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Windgalls - when to worry

Windgalls can look alarming, but what do horse owners need to know about them and when are they of concern?

Excitement builds for 2023 Blacknose Beauties National Show & Sale

The immensely popular Blacknose Beauties National Show & Sale returns once again to H&H Borderway Mart, Carlisle on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th August.

Double gold and fistful of bronzes for young Brits

Annabella Pidgley is young rider dressage champion, and showjumpers win three bronzes

'Should judges be aided by technology?'

Anna Ross on potential rule changes and some suggestions by the public -

The safest course

It might be tempting to self-medicate a horse, but the first step should always be to speak to your vet. Liz Richardson MRCVS explains

Dan Jocelyn

The New Zealand event rider is targeting Paris, 20 years after his last Olympic appearance, and enjoying the sport again after taking a step back to evaluate his business and goals. He talks to Pippa Roome about what keeps him motivated

But what exactly is a True Bantam?

Grant Brereton takes a closer look at these spectacular small chickens

Vet advice from an experienced poultry vet

Not only holiday makers like hot weather and especially red mite! so do parasites

Could your bees be starving in the sunshine?

Claire Waring looks at what to do if the forage runs out in late summer

Golden result for Pussy Galore

Home-breds reign for their breeders while the next generation of major championship victors make their marks in ridden ranks

Smallholding down under - bushfires, brown snakes but satisfying

Janice Houghton-Wallace looks at living off the land in Australia

Small but mighty; why Lowlines are perfect for smallholders

Standing at just over one-metre tall, Lowlines are the perfect fit for smallholders.

Pushing ahead with plans for vintage tractor show anniversary year

Taking place from 4-5 November, the Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show has already opened competition entries, which close on 13th September

Influx of new buyers pushes up prices of amenity land at auction

lan Kitson Director, Cheffins reflects on why the market for grazing land land is on the up

Hot Summers and Poultry Drinkers

Hot, dry summer days brings a new set of challenges when providing water to your poultry. Fiona and Hugh Osborne describe how they have solved some of these issues.

Keeping ducks free of diseases

Liz Fairbrother says your observation and management will help to keep your ducks dabbling

Later season seed sowings

Kim Stoddart explains which vegetable seed can still be sown this month for longer lasting harvests ...

What can happen if a goat's brain or nervous system develops a fault?

Goat Vet, David Harwood BVetMed, FRCVS, looks at what can go wrong and considers prevention

It's a Dog's Life Down on the Farm - and on the smallholding...

In his bi-monthly series, Jeremy Hobson continues to discuss the life of the smallholders' dog as a working companion and pet

Land based T levels to be launched

Jane Brooks looks at new qualifications for young people in the land-based industries

The magic of weaving

Jack Smellie continues to explore the journey from raw fibre to rustic rug

'The Yorkshire is a big ask for a young horse'

Katie Duxbury on her judging appointment at the 2023 Great Yorkshire

Shields scores a Yorkshire hat-trick

A rider clocks three wins on three rides and riders battle the weather for a thrilling result

Bragg brings competition

EVENT rider Alex Bragg decided to use Bicton’s Foxhunter second round as a warm-up for Nations Cup duties at Haras de Jardy with his five-star mare Quindiva.

Multitasking trainer

Vet Ilka Gansera-Lévêque on training with Monty Roberts, her jockey grounding, and living \"the American dream\" alongside the giants of the turf in Newmarket

Smith keeps it clear

A mare steps up to secure a HOYS ticket, while a first season attempting seniors continues to be successful for one rider

Reporting from a very special poultry sale

Grant Brereton meets a respected breeder

Taking care of turkeys

Keeping turkeys happy and healthy by understanding what they need

Getting Started with Longhorns

Wade Muggleton took the big step of keeping their own cattle and he hasn't looked back!

Building a better fruit cage

Fiona and Hugh Osborne extensively use fruit and vegetable cages to protect valuable crops.