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Riders and nations risk being priced out of showjumping

Stakeholders looked at ways to find the right balance between costs and rewards for everyone

O'Connor storms through

Riders dump their stopwatches as wet ground takes its toll on cross-country day, with Ireland's Austin O'Connor recording the day's outstanding round

Taking temperatures can save our horses' lives

Best practice in preventing and managing infectious disease was discussed during Strangles Awareness Week

Healthy weight celebrated at Royal Windsor 2023

Awards will be given to horses and ponies in the healthiest body condition in some showing classes at this year's event

A tight battle

Lordships Graffalo relishes the atmosphere to head up an all-British top eight after the first phase

'He should be celebrated'

The wettest Badminton since 2014 is dominated by young British talents Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo, while an Irishman rules on cross-country day and a true stalwart of the sport takes the runner-up spot

Sweet success for Candy Crush

A junior rider lands top dressage spoils with a reformed character, while a young showjumper is discharged from hospital to help her team on their way to victory

The Way it Was

One of the past century’s most significant and influential masters and huntsmen, Ian Farquhar, has published his memoirs. This is an extract from his book, and relates a day when Ian – then hunting the Bicester – took his hounds to hunt the Cottesmore country

'She's got it all'

A classy mare shows her cards at small tour, talented horses step up and a four-year-old earns big at his first-ever show

Young eventers Master the rest

Rising stars dominate at Kelsall while elsewhere an unusual warm-up pays dividends

Resilient Smith scores huge US win

Tamie Smith nails the Kentucky win that US eventing has craved, while Britain’s Tom McEwen lands second on Nicola Wilson’s former ride

Winning for The Queen

The late Queen never missed a Royal Windsor Horse Show since it began in 1943. Alex Robinson looks back at some of the monarch's horses and ponies who reigned at the show in recent years

'The most informed lady I've ever met'

The Queen’s presence ringside at Royal Windsor Horse Show was a special sight, one we’ll all miss. Polly Bryan and Jennifer Donald ask leading riders to recall some of their royal encounters

The King: 'Five horses I'll never forget

In the noughties, H&H ran a series, “Five I Won’t Forget”, featuring riders’ favourite horses. The King – then Prince of Wales – shared his memories of those who’ve touched his heart, from racehorses and hunters to a dear polo pony

Long live the sport of king's

Those worried royal interest in racing is waning can take heart. The King and Queen Consort are perpetuating The Queen’s commitment,

Gasping for air

Breathing is the most automatic thing – until it isn’t. Eleanor Storey MRCVS explains how vets help a horse who is struggling to draw breath

Platinum Jubilee artist

Freddy Paske on launching his art career on tour in Afghanistan, the privilege of working for The late Queen - and dressing his Shetland as an army vehicle

Sarah Clark

The Badminton debutante talks to Lucy Elder about her journey to five-star, the unorthodox Jeanz and the best three seconds of her life so far

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

A smart prospect

Trainers and jockeys team up to record a brace of victories, while one horse makes a surprise return to form

‘My horse ran a blinder under the circumstances’

Isaac Shelby will next contest the French 2000 Guineas

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

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

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

Last-minute change of plan pays dividends

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

‘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

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

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

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

WHAT'S NEW in the veterinary world?

Peter Green MRCVS reports on research into kissing spines in thoroughbreds, and a diagnostic test for ataxia