In this issue

’Twas the night before Christmas Festive scenarios play out across the country.

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Showing producer Danielle Heath.

A vet’s view
What is grass sickness and how can you spot it..

Pippa Funnell

Two decades on from her epic Rolex Grand Slam victory, Pippa Funnell seems as hungry as ever for top-level success. Luz Wollocombe finds out how her love of horses drives this zeal

6 mins

Grooms' liaison

Jenny Ellis on giving the London International grooms a good party to thank them for their work, travelling the world with It's Otto and pot-hunting on a puissance star

3 mins

Diego V

Lewis Carrier's first horse has taken him from young riders up to grand prix. Oscar Williams meets him

3 mins

A vet's view

Grass sickness is harrowing for both horse and owner, including for vets. Liz Richardson MRCVS details her experience when her own horse was afflicted

3 mins

'Twas the night before Christmas

From the field master preparing for a busy Boxing Day meet to the child who is desperate for a pony for Christmas, various festive scenarios play out across the country, imagines Catherine Austen

7 mins

Fuel for the field

Whether for Dutch courage or a warming glug on a winter's day, the secret ingredients poured into certain hip flasks are coveted across the country. Netia Walker discovers some of the best cocktails

5 mins

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The showing producer is still floating on air after lifting her first HOYS supreme title in October. Alex Robinson meets Danielle and her team of stars

5 mins

'Stunning debut' for Robinson

An amateur jockey having her first hunt race ride takes the Melton Hunt Club Ride in great style

4 mins

Up and running

H&H's hunting editor Catherine Austen's fraying nerves - and temper - are remedied by finally getting the season proper underway

2 mins

Terra incognita

Two Irish packs have amalgamated - and a visit for the Muskerry into the United country ends with a good hunt

6 mins

Jimmy

Bo Wilson's unstoppable grey \"got her the gig\" as a joint-master at the Pytchley and loves to lead huge fields

2 mins

'The pressure was immense'

The 2023 LGCT season draws to a glittering conclusion where the stakes soar sky high and a flying Frenchman is crowned

3 mins

'That showed true courage'

Stage Star battles back from a juddering error at the last to win the Paddy Power Gold Cup, while Jonbon makes a spring-heeled return

2 mins

Vaughan breaks his duck with a treble

A young jockey gets his career off to a strong start, and a change of lifestyle gives one runner a new zest for racing

2 mins

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