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'Eventing faces a huge dilemma'

Rising costs and bad weather are tough for stakeholders, says Mark Phillips

Nations Cup setback may create new opportunities

Hickstead has not been chosen for the new League of Nations series, the FEI has confirmed

'He's taken it all in his stride'

An \"incredible\" eight-year-old turns heads to win the grand prix for young horses for a delighted Matt Sampson

Celebrations continue for the Whitaker family

Emotions run high once again as Robert Whitaker lands the historic King George V Gold Cup-on a horse bred by his father John

'I have to confess, I did shed a tear'

After a 13-year wait, Great Britain bring the Nations Cup home-and there wasn't a dry eye in the house

Rocking result for Red the legend

A hogged cob hoping to go one better and a home-bred plaited mare lift the top two spots in the overall supreme

Tiger pounces to win

The youngest rider in the hunter championship steps up to seal top honours aboard her mother's small hunter, while a mannerly middleweight is reserve

Dreammaker gallops to glory

A seasoned working hunter steals the show in the pony supreme, ahead of a novice show pony mare who belies her lack of experience to shine

Move over for Brilliant Will

Young talent shines throughout the week, as two supreme firsttimers land top honours in the final reckoning of the show

On the hop

A horse on three legs is a clear cause for concern. Sarah Woods MRCVS explains the possible causes of serious lameness and how it should be handled

Flying Tinker II

Mark Edwards' 15.3hh home-bred has 75 wins to his name and is described as the coolest horse on the circuit. Jennifer Donald meets the \"little cracker\"

The Horse Trust CEO

Jeanette Allen on heading up the world's oldest equine charity, changing horses' lives and a right royal faux-pas

Davy Harvey

This talented dressage rider is on a roll. Polly Bryan hears how he continues to surprise himself

'One of the best weeks of my life'

John Whitaker reflects on two momentous wins and ponders the blood rule

'Promote top horses' personalities'

Pammy Hutton on ways to improve public perception of equestrianism

New faces and old hands to represent Britain in Europe

The squad has been announced for the para dressage championships, which run in Germany in September

New standard for equestrian air jackets on the way

Work has started on a new standard for those products made specifically for equestrians' use

Future of our Nations Cup hangs in the balance

As H&H went to press, the FEI was deciding whether or not Hickstead would host the competition from next year

Pidgley packs a punch

Annabella Pidgley spearheads a golden week for Britain’s young riders, with personal bests and medals galore

Chair of British Horse Loggers

Kate Mobbs-Morgan on the high emotions of working with horses, and the need for a stubborn streak

A manual for a champion

Caroline Moore’s new book is a thorough, precise guide through her training system, with detailed exercises and performance-enhancing ideas

Windgalls - when to worry

Windgalls can look alarming, but what do horse owners need to know about them and when are they of concern?

Ellie Hirst

The 26-year-old is making headway in the working hunter and showjumping spheres from her Norfolk base. Alex Robinson learns about the horses who made her and the ones to watch

'Good manners go a long way'

Gratitude, mementos and the upcoming Euros are on Piggy March’s mind

Imhotep

Charlotte Dujardin’s top horse is brilliant, bouncy – but not as bold as he might seem

Bragg brings competition

EVENT rider Alex Bragg decided to use Bicton’s Foxhunter second round as a warm-up for Nations Cup duties at Haras de Jardy with his five-star mare Quindiva.

Smith keeps it clear

A mare steps up to secure a HOYS ticket, while a first season attempting seniors continues to be successful for one rider

Shields scores a Yorkshire hat-trick

A rider clocks three wins on three rides and riders battle the weather for a thrilling result

Golden result for Pussy Galore

Home-breds reign for their breeders while the next generation of major championship victors make their marks in ridden ranks

The safest course

It might be tempting to self-medicate a horse, but the first step should always be to speak to your vet. Liz Richardson MRCVS explains