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‘Seismic' day for welfare with new sentencing

A law increasing the maximum prison term for animal cruelty to five years has finally passed through parliament

Smith seizes the moment

New face Becky Smith clinches pole position in this competitive hunt ride, while a team of non-thoroughbreds head the Foxhunters race

Living the good life

Turning natives away for part of the year not only benefits their mental wellbeing but also their overall health, discovers Stephanie Bateman

Making tracks

Could moving away from conventional grazing systems help weight management?

Julia Krajewski

Julia Krajewski’s hopes of setting her Olympic record right in Tokyo may have been shattered, but she will be back. Pippa Roome meets her

‘It's our responsibility'

With the challenge of climate change, what part are equestrian professionals playing to be more sustainable in their roles?

Hindsight is a marvellous thing

The classic combination of children and animals tests the limits of Tessa Waugh’s enthusiasm, as an outing intended to introduce small people to the joys of hunter trials takes a predictable turn…

‘I did not expect that'

A surprise grand prix win with one of her rising stars delights Alice Oppenheimer, while the Mount St John team are among other big winners

Golden boys do themselves proud

Welsh ponies land top honours as competitors flock to vie for prestigious novice accolades and HOYS qualifications

Understanding and support for whole team is key to success

Resilience, pressure and mental health for riders and their teams have been on the agenda

Fandango is foot perfect

Two supreme champions are found in a “jack of-all-trades” ex-racehorse and an impeccable riding horse

Palmer's Super Saturday

A high-achieving mare, a venue specialist and a popular Pony Club district commissioner are in the ribbons

Drakemyre Puttin On The Ritz

The level-headed gelding with HOYS and RIHS wins has achieved more than most in his youth. Alex Robinson speaks to those who love him best

‘He's like a pony to ride'

Helen Rees hits winning form on home soil, while the British team finishes second in the first of a new Nations Cup series

Cuckoo calls the win

A new event finally runs its inaugural fixture after Covid cancellations, and Tom Jackson scores his seventh win in a month

The country's finest

The British Show Horse Association’s northern and southern spring fixtures see famed horse producers go head to head, racehorses adapt and cobs impress

A sense of connection

Nothing quite beats riding a native pony in the very landscape that has shaped its conformation and temperament, finds Lucy Higginson

Laura Kraut

With one team gold medal already in the bag, US showjumper Laura Kraut is focused on Tokyo to add to her tally, despite the unconventional build-up to the Games. Nancy Jaffer meets her

Dujardin dominates

Charlotte Dujardin triumphs over Germany’s best, while Lottie Fry debuts her latest superstar stallion

SHIELDBUG SUCCESS

They’re colourful, accessible and popular, and many are expanding their ranges into and across the British Isles. We uncover more about the changing fortunes of some of Britain’s favourite insects.

WILDMONTH

With birdsong in full force and summer knocking on the door, there’s plenty to discover this month.

The GATHERING

In May, the quiet coastal town of Whyalla bursts into life as thousands of Australian giant cuttlefish gather offshore to breed.

On the trail of wolves

Much of the Italian landscape has long been bereft of wolves. Now, a burgeoning population is reclaiming old haunts.

THE RECLAIMERS

Across the world, land that has been used and abandoned by humans is being recolonised by the plants and animals that were there in the first place. Cal Flyn highlights ten hotspots where wildlife is thriving among the ruins.

MARK CARWARDINE

The conservationist discusses the much-anticipated UK Environment Bill and invites your thoughts on the subject.

Hidden BRITAIN

Many insects are easy to miss in the melee of summer buzzing. Our eyes and ears become bamboozled by the gaudy and gallant – butterflies, dragonflies, bees, beetles – and we overlook the more subtle species. But low-key insects, such as this month’s dipteran delight, are worth seeking out.

Tales From The Bush Befriended By A Fox

A change of scene saw Chuck Graham form an unexpected bond with one of his new neighbours – a wild island fox.

Bringing Back The Tiger

Just over a decade ago, leaders of all 13 tiger range countries came together in a bold and inspiring pledge to save this iconic big cat. Their pledge? To double tiger populations by 2022, the next Chinese Year of the Tiger. So, with seven months to go, who is on track to deliver?

Mike Dilger's Wildlife Watching

In his series of great places to watch wildlife in the UK, the star of BBC One’s The One Show this month heads for upland watercourses, which hold many unexpected surprises not found in their lowland counterparts.

Tipping the balance

Even forage and pasture can contribute to an excess of sugar and starch, triggering a cascade of health problems. David Rendle FRCVS offers dietary advice