In this issue

‘An old-fashioned feel’
Piggy March walks this year’s cross-country course, designed by Eric Winter.

Curtailing crisis
Why implementing health control measures is vital, plus kissing spines research.

Farewell, Promised Land: Derby winner dies aged 28

The superstar showjumper had enjoyed a long and happy retirement after his stellar career

3 mins

Calls for yard inspections after two fillies die at stud

The owner has settled out of court with the stud’s insurers over the deaths of her two young home-bred horses

2 mins

The issues and challenges of running eventing in Scotland

As the calendar is squeezed to seven events in 2023, H&H looks at the issues and what is being done

4 mins

Mixed fortunes for British rare native equine breeds

The Eriskay and Suffolk are in need of urgent support” but New Forest, Exmoors and Cleveland Bays are doing well

1 min

Abuse must not be tolerated

Carl Hester on judging and why FEI officials must be treated with respect

2 mins

Why betting could be profitable

Graham Fletcher weighs up how digital betting could attract a new audience

2 mins

‘Lucinda Russell proved she's marvellous’

Davy Russell signs off again from the sport on a winning high at Aintree

3 mins

Access All Areas Oaksey House

The state-of-the-art centre for jockeys not only gives jockeys and their families tremendous physical, mental and holistic support, but it’s also a home away from home. Kate Johnson visits the Injured Jockeys Fund’s hub in Lambourn

7 mins

Badminton ground jury president

Angela Tucker recalls riding at Badminton, competing alongside her late husband, the commentator Mike Tucker and a whirlwind appearing in the dressage arena

3 mins

Curtailing crisis

Stringent health control measures require effort, but applying them is crucial to avoid potentially serious consequences.

3 mins

WHAT'S NEW in the veterinary world?

Peter Green MRCVS reports on research into kissing spines in thoroughbreds, and a diagnostic test for ataxia

2 mins

Do as I did, not as I say...

Ahead of next week's big event, Netia Walker talks memories, advice and more with three former Badminton winners and the competitors they are training in this year’s field

5 mins

Do as I did, not as I say...

Ahead of next week's big event, Netia Walker talks memories, advice and more with three former Badminton winners and the competitors they are training in this year’s field

2 mins

Dantina dances to glory

Sadie Smith continues riding the crest ofa wave, while Becky Moody proves. queen of the music and a breakthrough star claims his first national title

5 mins

‘He is my dream horse’

Dannie Morgan and Davy Harvey proved kings of Hartpury, claiming seven titles between them, while young horses provide plenty of names to watch

4 mins

Last-minute change of plan pays dividends

A slightly “feral” horse lands a grand prix and Joe Trunkfield keeps the in-laws happy

4 mins

Crime scene investigator solves the winning puzzle

Ascientist who leads a double life and a gelding back on form after a mystery illness are among the winners

2 mins

The start of a Legacy

A former in-hand star reigns under saddle, a hack is ready to flourish, while a former Olympia winner returns to the ring

3 mins

Kitty provides a ray of Light

We celebrate a poignant winner of the Scottish Grand National and Newbury’s Classic trials provide some interesting results

2 mins

‘My horse ran a blinder under the circumstances’

Isaac Shelby will next contest the French 2000 Guineas

2 mins

A smart prospect

Trainers and jockeys team up to record a brace of victories, while one horse makes a surprise return to form

2 mins

Foxes win by a whisker

Despite weather putting these championships in turmoil, organisers did an incredible job to make it happen, with an exciting finale

4 mins

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The UK's leading weekly equestrian magazine
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