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Riding schools on the brink of disaster, research shows
The future is \"frightening\" as our schools face challenges with costs, staffing and horsepower
Safe passing of horses helps win HGV driver of the year award
A logistics company included a horse in its challenge to assess how lorry drivers deal with vulnerable road users
Uncertainty for new farriers as exam approval withdrawn
There may be delays for those apprentices due to take their final exam after the regulator withdrew its approval
'It's a funny old game'
The pre-dawn malaise and pouring rain evaporate as Tessa Waugh relishes a morning's autumn hunting - even when her pony gets a bit frisky and things don't go entirely to plan
Manilla breaches new heights
Combinations bloom to new levels of success at the senior Home Nations, while non-traditional dressage types excel elsewhere
Farndon finds his feet
A gelding comes into his own as top-class combinations head to East Anglia for a valuable long-format prep run
Breeders' dreams realised
A pair of driven Shetlands break barriers, a Connemara is the gift who keeps on giving and half-sisters prevail under saddle
'Quirky' mare is worth the wait
The feature class results in a surprise watershed victory while a mare proves well suited to being produced in the UK
'I'm so excited for next year'
Germany triumphs, despite it not all going seamlessly, and there's plenty for the British squad to celebrate, too
A different pace of life
Many racehorses go on to have fruitful second careers once they retire from the track, but the transition isn't without challenges, as Alex Robinson discovers
When the horse wobbles
Equine neurological emergencies are thankfully rare in the UK, but are serious and dangerous when they do happen. Jessica Thurston MRCVS explains why they might occur
Jay and Paige Buxton
Riders who are making a living form the backbone of our sport and some face big challenges every day. Jennifer Donald meets an inspirational couple
Links confirmed between equine weight and airway restriction
A study has identified correlation between excess weight and changes to the structures of equine upper airways
Goodbye, my friend: reporter is laid to rest
PYECOMBE, West Sussex, came to a halt on 30 September for a final goodbye to reporter and former H&H showjumping editor Penny Richardson, who died on 9 November 2020, aged 68.
Vets have a key role in changing owner behaviour
Changing hearts and minds to improve equine welfare was a key topic at a major vets' conference
Exciting times as two major championships move venues
The dressage and showjumping winter championships are moving from Hartpury to Addington Equestrian in 2024
Progress made towards diversity of equestrianism
Campaigners report positive news in drive for change as the governing body takes action
'I sort-of remember how to do it'
After a summer spent almost exclusively out of the saddle, H€9H hunting editor Catherine Austen recovers from a first morning back out with hounds and commends saint” Flynn for his relative readiness
Supreme status for genuine gem
Novice mares with bright futures shine in the final county show supremes of the season
Superstar makes eye-catching grand prix debut
LAURA MANTEL headed the 1.40m September finale for the second year running, this time making a successful grand prix debut with J Superstar.
The future's bright for Irish breeders
Irish breeders and producers again dominate these championships, with future stars shining, and a stallion continues to make his mark
Gino is back at the top
The multi-winning Gino F returns to form for grand prix glory, while a young rider picks up several strong placings and a really special” mare is victorious
It started with an in-hand ticket
For some horses and ponies, their experience of HOYS begins when they are youngsters. Alex Robinson learns why some young animals were aimed for the in-hand supreme prior to becoming successful in ridden ranks
Lured to Lincolnshire
Ros Canter has put this county on the map as prime turf for an equestrian set-up, says Madeleine Silver, with Cotswolds allure at a fraction of the price
Find your perfect pad
From identifying what you actually want to discerning soil type and unravelling agricultural ties, Polly Bryan outlines the steps to buying your dream equestrian home
Hello William
A wild-child gelding and teenage Olli Fletcher began their partnership jumping 80cm and were recently placed in their first five-star grand prix - on a comeback from life-threatening colic. Jennifer Donald meets the brilliant \"Willy Wonka\"
BETA executive director
Claire Williams on handling anything from safety garments to prohibited substances, helping BETA members through the pandemic and advising on camels...
It's been a long time coming'
From the warm-ups to fuelling on McDonalds, Kitty King tells all about her week winning European individual silver and team gold last month
'Riesenbeck was like a rock concert'
Carl Hester reflects on the Europeans, the nationals, and his ones to watch
Relief as ingredient won't be banned in competition
The FEI has accepted evidence that adding MSM to the prohibited substances list would not be appropriate