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Signs of stress

Stereotypies are born of distress, not malice, and horses who display such behaviours deserve understanding. Rebecca HamiltonFletcher MRCVS explains why they develop and how they should be approached

Laura Collett

From the \"horrific\" last-day nerves to walking through Champions Park, the double Paris medallist debriefs with Pippa Roome

Show Judges Must Act To Combat Equine Obesity And Dispel Myths

Representatives of showing organisations and societies, as well as judges, vets and other professionals, met at the Agria Royal International on 24 July to discuss the progress of the Weigh to Win scheme, a Horse Trust initiative, under which horses and ponies in the healthiest body condition receive awards.

'It's all about trust'

Dalera does it again, while Lottie Fry boosts Britain's medal tally

Shaw pulls a Blinder

A flawless show hunter takes the overall crown, Welsh ponies are the ones to beat in the ever-popular supremes and age proves no barrier in amateur ranks

Saunders' SOS call answered

A competitor gets the shock of her life as she's crowned rider of the year for the first time, while a former HOYS in-hand star books his return under saddle

I suspect I have bred a townie'

How long do you persist in insisting a reluctant child should enjoy horses as much as you do, ponders Tessa Waugh, as she settles for one last roll of the dice before she'll throw in the towel

On all four feet

Developments in surgery now allow for certain fractures to be repaired under sedation only, allowing vets to avoid the use of general anaesthetic. Phil Cramp MRCVS explains when standing fracture repair is an option

Chris Collins

Excellence, respect and friendship - few riders embody the values of Olympism better than the former jockey and event rider. Catherine Austen talks to the decorated race-rider and almost-Olympian

Future of Olympic legacy riding centre is uncertain

No decision has yet been made on the London equestrian centre created after the 2012 Games

Jumping gold and dressage bronze as fabulous Olympic Games continue

Britain has added another team gold, and bronze to its tally in Paris - plus another individual bronze

Rising stars, lasting legends

The reigning Olympic champions stand their ground, a legendary mare bows out and Britain turns the tide

Britain's heroes deliver gold

Team GB win a showjumping gold for the fourth Olympics in a row as Ben Maher, Scott Brash and Harry Charles execute the first team victory since 2012 in spectacular style

Changing Of The Guard Talk turns to the political landscape and the future of trailhunting at the hound shows

Talk turns to the political landscape and the future of trailhunting at the hound shows - but despite worries the promise of youth brings a boost to the community,

Storming to the supreme

After being part of the working hunter championship the previous day as a hunt horse, a 27-year-old part-bred becomes the new senior of the show

Townend's masterclass

Top combination are foot-perfect across a technical course to add another win to their collection, as future prospects also stand out

Golden future

Against a backdrop of controversy in the wider dressage world, Britain's next generation bring optimism back to the sport with historic wins

When our farmers went to London

It's the 75th anniversary of the Piccadilly Hunt ride. Matt Ramsden explains what the protest involved, and relates the tale of its recent celebration

Copycat is a class act

Two ponies and riders from the unstoppable Team Jinks take home the coveted supreme and reserve spots in this year's final pony showdown

I'll never have another like

Taking a risk in the supreme pays for one rider and a true working hunter, who land the biggest accolade of the show

'I had to check it's true'

Michael Jung is eventing's first three-time Olympic individual gold medallist and Laura Collett claims her first individual honour at a senior championship

'Good enough for gold'

Japan play snakes and ladders, while Britain's trio get the job done to bring home the all-important team gold medal

Brits rule at the Palace of Versailles

The Olympics open with a magnificent eventing showdown, in which the favourites, Britain, take team gold - led by individual bronze medallist Laura Collett - over a fascinating three days of surprises, stories and superb sport

TV producer

Melanie Leach on filming Champions - a new series going behind the scenes of jump racing - and why jockeys should be as famous as Formula One stars

Alex Bragg

The former farrier is flying high after finishing third at Badminton and has just won Hickstead's eventers' challenge. He tells Becky Murray how he's nurtured the \"suspicious Diva\" to be a major player

'The Olympics are life-changing'

Highs, lows and high drama in an extraordinary setting, says Mark Phillips

Study on dressage judges' eye movements could help training

Scientists used eye-tracking technology to assess where judges focus when watching horses perform

Dispute over £21k deposit shows importance of sales contracts

A legal case about the return of the deposit after a vetting found the issue could have been avoided

Understanding how sound horses move is a vital step

Researchers looked at the behaviours shown by horses not in discomfort, and how they differ to those who are

Charlotte's suspension a wake-up call for the sport

The double Olympic champion has withdrawn from the Paris Olympic team after a video of her whip use emerged