In this issue

Safe stables
From doors to rugs to feed containers – how to avoid potential injuries.

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Behind the scenes with trainer Dan Skelton..

'Considered talk, not rushed rules'

Make changes carefully or risk the consequences, says Mark Phillips

3 mins

Mandy Burchell-Small

The Rowfantina prefix is dominating the mini circuit thanks to several Welsh section A stars. Rebecca Haywood meets the lady at the stud's helm

6 mins

Home safe

A stable may be a comfortable and sheltered environment for a horse, but can also present various hazards. Kieran O'Brien MRCVS details how to avoid potential stable injuries

5 mins

'He set up my career

Every rider holds a place in their heart for their first five-star horse, more so if they've grown from youth teams to the top level. Gemma Redrup looks back on some partnerships that have gone all the way

7 mins

What makes a top event rider?

A touch of talent, a particular personality or just lots of hard work Luz Wollocombe finds out what needs to be in the melting pot for a rider to become a five-star winner or eventing world number one

7 mins

Access all areas Dan Skelton

The Warwickshire trainer has been firing out big race winners this season. Jennifer Donald goes behind the scenes to find the team's focus shifting towards the Cheltenham Gold Cup and beyond

9 mins

MG Wallaby Esq

\"Well travelled, scopey and adaptable,\" this bold hunter accompanied his rider to Germany and Northern Ireland and hunted brilliantly wherever he went

2 mins

Andrew Sallis

Imagine if you could \"design\" the day's hunting of your dreams... What hounds would be hunting, where would it be and who would you take with you?

3 mins

'Princess' Karisma scores a treble

Two talented mares steal the limelight at the Scottish regionals, while patience pays off for a winner in Wales

4 mins

'It's not for softies'

A survivor of the Mongol Derby is the main act at the annual fundraising hunt supporters' supper, where tales of saturating rain and fermented milk leave Tessa Waugh inspired from afar

2 mins

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