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New introductions to the current flock

Acquiring new stock is always an exciting time but, as Paul Donovan investigates, introducing them to an established flock can have its difficulties

Feeling the heat

High temperatures increase the risk of overheating in active horses. Adam Jackson MRCVS explains equine thermoregulation, the risks and treatments

Equestrian executive

Amanda Bond, head of equestrian affairs at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, on her career path that includes working as a fire-eater, late-night online meetings in PJs and eye-opening celebrations in a drag club

Capels Hollow Drift

The Burghley runner-up has exceptional trainability, but he can occasionally “let rip”. Gemma Redrup finds out more about this Euros-bound eventer

The end could be nigh for compulsory spurs at FEI

A proposal for dressage riders to be allowed to compete without spurs has FEI backing in the 2024 rule revisions

Owners put horses' needs first during cost-of-living crisis

A survey found people are going without to ensure their horses’ care is not affected by increased costs

Royale is king of the ring

A young hunter pony stallion, two Exmoor mares and a single clear round stand out in front of the judges

See You Then

The three-time Champion Hurdle winner, nicknamed “See You When” due to racing so sparingly, was brilliant just when it mattered most. Kate Johnson discovers this fragile superstar’s story

New group set up to tackle unsuitably mounted riders

The working group aims to tackle what can be a sensitive issue, across the industry

Contentious elimination rule prompts more calls for change

The rule that allows the ground jury president to halt any rider’s round came into force this year, to controversy

Team announced for the 2023 eventing Europeans

The reigning world champion and Badminton winners are on the squad, along with a championship debutant

Top riders carry Baton Of Hope through London

The last leg of a UK-wide suicide prevention tour was partly on horses

‘A moment I’ll cherish forever'

Ireland’s David Simpson relives the day he fulfilled his childhood dream of landing the Hickstead Derby, and reveals the secrets of his winning preparation

McLean goes for grands prix glory

A young rider squad member warms up for the Europeans with a grand prix double, and a \"well-oiled wheel\" keeps on winning

Ingham makes history in Aachen

The reigning world champions show their class, while the rest of the Brits suffer mixed fortunes

Phantom flies to victory

An Olympic rider claims his first four-star win, while two horses score victories after coming back from a spell on the sidelines

Showcasing hunting’s youth

The young handlers’ classes at hound shows – including next week’s Festival of Hunting – have been a hit, reports Andrew Sallis

Turpitt fulfils her dream

An amateur rider celebrates a major milestone, while home-breds excel and a talented mare returns revitalised

'I have to do her justice'

Sophie Wells claims a hattrick, while young horses show promise and US riders cause a stir

Moody drops the J-bomb

An upcoming grand prix horse boasts much to get excited about, while a familiar face delights

'He's a dream'

Carl Hester and Fame add another grand prix win to their record, while one rider claims four wins

"These are the nights we do it for'

Britain comes oh so close in a thrilling Nations Cup amid water jump controversy, and a German legend triumphs

Noseband rules could be changed in all disciplines

The FEI is proposing measuring tightness, to introduce a standard method of to apply across all its horse sports

Licensed trainers may be able to saddle pointers

There are no immediate plans to change, but the idea is being considered as the sport looks at declining numbers

GLORIOUS GATCOMBE

At this year's Magic Millions Festival of British Eventing, we'll be celebrating four decades of horse trials at Gatcombe Park

Breathing easy

Changes or problems in air quality are often imperceptible, but nonetheless have an impact on health. Imogen Johns FRCVS elaborates on how horses are affected, and how air quality can be improved

Tom Crisp

Tom Crisp's sportsmanship at Badminton captured the hearts of eventing fans worldwide. Eleanor Jones finds out about learning to \"fail forward\", and making a top eventer of a tricky mare

Gold for Britain at Special Olympics World Games

The British team returned from the Games in Berlin with a haul of 11 medals, including six golds

Research on how horses show positive emotions

The study findings could help improve equine welfare and performance, it is believed

The other halves

Pursuing an allencompassing equestrian career alongside a full-time relationship is a true balancing act. Polly Bryan finds out how the top riders do it