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Do as I did, not as I say...

Ahead of next week's big event, Netia Walker talks memories, advice and more with three former Badminton winners and the competitors they are training in this year’s field

Kitty provides a ray of Light

We celebrate a poignant winner of the Scottish Grand National and Newbury’s Classic trials provide some interesting results

Foxes win by a whisker

Despite weather putting these championships in turmoil, organisers did an incredible job to make it happen, with an exciting finale

The Orwell Herd of pedigree Gloucester Old Spots and Large Whites

When Georgina Woolf first met her now-husband, Ben, in 1995, she didn’t like livestock, but she quickly mucked in. Fast-forward, and she now enjoys looking after the cattle and is in charge of the pigs which were her idea!

Are you ready for the responsibility of livestock?

Without sufficient knowledge, new livestock owners can find themselves stumbling along says Catriona Benson. But help is at hand

Rearing chickens, ducks and geese to eat

Experienced smallholder Lorraine Turnbull discusses how to get the best return from your meat birds.

Growing Stages

Grant Brereton looks forward to getting excited about growing stock...

The issues and challenges of running eventing in Scotland

As the calendar is squeezed to seven events in 2023, H&H looks at the issues and what is being done

‘Lucinda Russell proved she's marvellous’

Davy Russell signs off again from the sport on a winning high at Aintree

Why betting could be profitable

Graham Fletcher weighs up how digital betting could attract a new audience

Badminton ground jury president

Angela Tucker recalls riding at Badminton, competing alongside her late husband, the commentator Mike Tucker and a whirlwind appearing in the dressage arena

Curtailing crisis

Stringent health control measures require effort, but applying them is crucial to avoid potentially serious consequences.

Dantina dances to glory

Sadie Smith continues riding the crest ofa wave, while Becky Moody proves. queen of the music and a breakthrough star claims his first national title

Last-minute change of plan pays dividends

A slightly “feral” horse lands a grand prix and Joe Trunkfield keeps the in-laws happy

Making soap at home

Fiona and Hugh Osborne make their own soap from leaf fat to use every part of the animal

Foot and Mouth Disease and other Exotic Diseases

David Harwood BVetMed, FRCVS asks if your goats and other livestock are still at risk?

It's ime to plan your patch

Kim Stoddart explains how to maximise produce growing opportunities this year...

The Swiss Army Knife of tool carrying attachments for a Tractor

Introducing the BigToolRack and its inventor

How much control do we have of the food we eat?

In the first article of this series, Jack Smellie explored the smallholder relationship with meat: the pride, the sadness and all things in between. This month, she takes a more in-depth look at the ethics of smallholder grown food meat and veg/fruit) and the smallholder relationship with food in general.

Do as I did, not as I say...

Ahead of next week's big event, Netia Walker talks memories, advice and more with three former Badminton winners and the competitors they are training in this year’s field

Mixed fortunes for British rare native equine breeds

The Eriskay and Suffolk are in need of urgent support” but New Forest, Exmoors and Cleveland Bays are doing well

Abuse must not be tolerated

Carl Hester on judging and why FEI officials must be treated with respect

The start of a Legacy

A former in-hand star reigns under saddle, a hack is ready to flourish, while a former Olympia winner returns to the ring

Help your pet to ditch that itch

If your dog is scratching excessively it’s uncomfortable for them and frustrating for you. Here, vet Julie Lawrence offers some sound advice to help identify skin problems and considers the treatment and management options available

Crime scene investigator solves the winning puzzle

Ascientist who leads a double life and a gelding back on form after a mystery illness are among the winners

Breed Focus: Black Welsh Mountain Sheep

Helen Babbs meets this attractive and thrifty breed from Wales

Meet the therapists!

We look at how Grace Olson discovered the healing power of sheep

‘He is my dream horse’

Dannie Morgan and Davy Harvey proved kings of Hartpury, claiming seven titles between them, while young horses provide plenty of names to watch

Beautiful bantams are ideal for the smaller garden

Lisa Mancell, National Sales Co-ordinator at Farmgate Feeds gives her top tips on caring for bantams.

Get off that nest!

Janice Houghton-Wallace looks at what to do when you don't want a broody hen to hatch eggs When it comes to hatching fertilised eggs a broody hen is best at the art of incubation. Broodiness normally occurs in a chicken once she has laid a clutch of eggs that she will be able to cover and incubate effectively. The number of eggs in a clutch varies between breeds but an average ideal number is between 10 - 12. But what happens if you don't want her to be broody?