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Phoebe Peters

The former European pony champion tells Polly Bryan about life at the Van Olsts, learning from Lottie Fry and how taking a break from dressage led to success she never imagined

Spooky Isaac scores debut

Ros Canter scores her second fivestar win of the year, on a young horse making his first attempt at the level, and heads an allBritish top six as the European eventing season concludes

Thinking inside the box

It is an unfortunate fact that recovery from injury or surgery can require box rest, and the management challenges it brings. Kieran O'Brien MRCVS explains how best to approach such challenges

'She's back on top form'

A grand prix prospect beats her nerves and an ex-racehorse finds his dancing shoes

'A big milestone for all of us'

A Dutchman is crowned 2023 champion of champions and the final ticket to the LGCT Super Grand Prix is claimed

'Horses are to be enjoyed!'

All was not looking good for autumn hunting, says Tessa Waugh, when the family's hunt horses started falling like flies - until a certain showing luminary rocks up and appears to save the day...

First among equals

Doghound packs are sometimes compared unfavourably to their flashier sisters, but their positive attributes of drive, tenacity and instinct to hunt as a pack are never illustrated better than at the Belvoir

From family pet to champion hurdler

The unbeaten Constitution Hill is being prepped for another stellar season over hurdles. Kate Johnson tells the remarkable story of the horse nobody wanted

'The greatest of all time'

Racehorses Belonging To The Duke Of Richmond Exercising At Goodwood, 1759–60

Taking up residence

Resident equestrian artists capture the glimpses behind the scenes that are the essence of the sport. Madeleine Silver finds out how a residency works and what it brings to both artist and viewer

Topspin

He lived up to his name of \"Spin\" as a young horse, but has become a five-star stalwart. Gemma Redrup meets the Casburns' third-generation home-bred

Stud manager

Tracy Vigors runs the Hillwood Stud with husband Charlie, and takes in top-class racehorses for their holidays

David Doel

The Burghley runner-up talks to Pippa Roome about improving his dressage marks, British team ambitions and ice cream

Calls to follow Scotland in new fireworks law

Councils now have powers to establish control zones near facilities such as animal hospitals and livery yards

Riders reminded that pain medication is to be banned

Athletes may not use tramadol in competition from 1 January 2024

Scientists find way to calculate our horses' carbon hoofprint

The aim is to understand the current situation, to inform changes that can continue for the long term

New FEI social media policy could mean bans for breaches

The proposal, which would cover all in international horse sport, could come into force on 1 January next year

Federations say proposed rule would infringe human rights'

The FEI is proposing a new rule that would allow it to demand information

Horsey hypochondria

Tessa Waugh hums and haws over her horse's healed injury, looking for invisible signs that all is not well - and learns that she is in the same boat as most riders

Foot-perfect gelding is top Lad

Senior horses and ponies are celebrated, while coloured show animals get their pre-HOYS miles in the bag

Vernon enjoys all the Glory

A strong field enjoy getting competitive while two working riders crack n’ to makea welcome return to the winner’s enclosure

Big dreams for Brave Heart

Former racehorses, a Spanish horse and a Welsh section D each impress the judges at their respective competitions

Seventeen steps up

The reigning European champion showcases her latest stable star, while France dominates the team and individual standings

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IT'S TIME TO VOTE!

Back to work

Rehabilitating a horse after injury or surgery requires a comprehensive approach. Adam Jackson MRCVS explains how a vet might create such a plan

Freestyle music designers

Kelly Hobden on forming Equidance with her non-horsey husband, Tony, how the freestyle routine comes to life – and the occasion when dressage rider Anna Ross burst into song mid-test

Harry Meade

The event rider is in the form of his life, moving up to number six in the world after top placings at the major autumn three-days. Martha Terry finds out more about his formidable string

'Be mindful of your cheeky offers'

Julie Templeton on the worrying future of British Riding Pony breeding

'Into the unknown'

Piggy March looks forward to two weeks of five-star action

Dettori reverses decision to retire from race-riding

The celebrated Flat jockey was to hang up his boots at the end of this year, but will now move to the US to keep racing