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Student pips the master mast to the post

A lightweight hunter steps up to the plate, a coloured cob lands a double and a hack breaks more records

Keeping bugs at bay

Recent outbreaks of disease have highlighted the need for tight biosecurity. Kieran O’Brien MRCVS outlines the measures that provide the required protection

Horse-drawn hearse provider

Sue Robinson on the importance of etiquette, and how horses can help at times of heartbreak

Team Harker

Two teenagers and their mother are making a great start to the season after nailing their first HOYS victory in October. Tricia Johnson finds out what lies ahead for Jenny and daughters Victoria and Emma

'First impressions are essential'

Sarah Kate Coward on judging Royal Windsor's novice and amateur cobs

'Brilliant, brilliant Ros'

Piggy March on Badminton, worthy winners and safeguarding our sport

'It's beyond my wildest dreams'

An emotional Frankie Dettori lifts the 2000 Guineas crown, and Oisin Murphy and Mawj make their presence felt

Moses reclaims her groove

A successful pair rediscover their love for competing, while exciting youngsters gain experience

New Story writes glorious first chapter

A four-year-old intermediate is the star of the show, a show pony mare delights and natives deliver the goods

King gets her eye in

A veteran advanced winner is full of the joys of spring, while a new name leaves a list of pros trailing in her wake

Coach demonstrates winning ways to rivals

A riding instructor and a cafe co-owner take the spoils in eventing's two blue riband finals for amateurs

Two Toms turn in the clear

Only Tom McEwen and Tom Jackson can keep a clean sheet, but Ros Canter's blink over the time is immaterial as she scores a huge-margin victory

Arabian trainer

Nikki Malcolm on reasoning with the wild soul that is the Arab horse, Red Dragon success and being rich in life

Paul Townend

The Gold Cup winner relives his historic race on the \"business-like\" Galopin Des Champs with Kate Johnson and explains why the victory high is fleeting

Riders reminded to check tack after eliminations

A host of competitors were penalised for having their horses' bits on incorrectly at a major championship show

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,