In this issue

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Behind the scenes with Badminton winner Laura Collett.

Showjumping
British Showjumping Spring Championships.

‘We are hunting people’
Meet James Andrews, who is moving to the Cotswold on 1 May..

Calls for change after rider severely injured at trot-up

Lisa Marriott was badly hurt when her horse kicked her as she waited for the vet inspection

3 mins

Farewell to event horse who helped make history

The incomparable medal-winner Primmore’s Pride has been put down aged 30

2 mins

Cap on dressage penalties may help prevent cross-country falls

A major study on eventing safety found higher dressage penalties meant increased risk of horse falls

2 mins

Last chance to act on live transport for slaughter

The Government has been urged not to backtrack on its manifesto promise

1 min

Team chasing's new fall rule trialled this season

Riders who come off will be eliminated instantly and have to retire in a measure that will be reviewed by autumn

1 min

'Talent is not enough in dressage'

Anna Ross on Addington CDI and what is needed to succeed at the top

3 mins

Access All Areas Laura Collett

Whether schooling racehorses, winning Olympic gold or going about her daily routine, there's never a dull moment on Laura Collett's yard. Martha Terry goes behind the scenes as the Badminton winner gears up to defend her title

8 mins

Clydesdale breeder

TV star Pete Black on preserving the Clydesdale legacy through his family's Collessie Stud, the art of silky feathers and how the breed tugs a different heartstring to any other

3 mins

Hopping lame

Hoof abscess known as pus in the foot - can present in an alarming way but be easily remedied. Here's how to deal with this common problem

5 mins

Speller takes the spotlight

A stable jockey to the Breens emerges with a championship double, while the boss adds to the yard haul

5 mins

Novice pair shine for supreme honours

A Dartmoor mare and her young jockey are foot-perfect to come out on top, while a self-confessed OAP” and a data analyst are also among the winners

4 mins

Gilmour dances to surprise win

An intermediate combination dazzle with an unexpected qualifier win, while two pairs of sisters are in sync

3 mins

The end of an incredible party'

Three of the United’s joint-masters are retiring after a wild and celebrated tenure, and their final meet shows there are no snowflakes’ here

7 mins

'We are hunting people'

James Andrews, who is moving from the South and West Wilts to become master and huntsman of the Cotswold on 1 May, is the fourth generation of his family to hunt a pack of hounds

6 mins

Sprinter Sacre

The Black Aeroplane” was one of the best twomile chasers the world has ever seen. Brilliant from the outset, it was his return to glory from a heart condition that sealed his place as a racing legend

6 mins

All good things...

~The last meet of the season gets off to a lively start thanks to generous stirrup cups, as Tessa Waugh enjoys a final spin with hunting friends before lambing takes over

2 mins

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