In this issue

All in a day’s work
Sports performance coach.

Showjumping
Hamburg, South View EC, Ayr and Pyecombe EC.

Full review of insurance planned after so many events lost to weather

British Eventing is to look at the cover after a huge number of fixtures have fallen victim to the wet spring this year

5 mins

Disappointment for many as Olympic tickets sell out again

There has been huge demand for the Paris Games, and the equestrian events have sold out

2 mins

Injury case a reminder to all riding schools

A successful claim shows why centres must have the right insurance in place

1 min

Dates swap for major 2024 events confirmed

Badminton and Royal Windsor are switching dates owing to 'exceptional' circumstances related to BBC scheduling

1 min

'We must engage with our critics'

Anna Ross on the importance of listening to those who criticise our sport

2 mins

'A set show ensures consistency'

Martin Jones on the quality of exhibits, set shows and avoidable upsets

3 mins

Ruth McMullen

Ruth McMullen's sympathetic and effective way with horses, and her skill as a trainer, are held in high esteem. Martha Terry meets her and hears about an equestrian life well lived

8 mins

Sports performance coach

Poppy Blandford on lessons in self-belief, preparing for the Olympics and why her niche job is becoming much more mainstream

3 mins

Off The Record

This consistent Irish-bred led the US team to silver at the World Championships last year. Pippa Roome meets him

3 mins

Know your horse

There are certain health checks every horse owner should know, and must conduct regularly in order to be alert to when a horse is off colour

5 mins

Barefoot - a fad or the future?

A growing number of top showjumpers are seeing the benefits of taking shoes off their horses, but can it provide the winning edge?

6 mins

Unusual routes to jumping success

Contrary to popular belief, it's not all silver spoons and Olympic parentage in the showjumping world. Jennifer Donald discovers some successful riders with an unusual career path

6 mins

Heavenly Devon

Not just a holiday hotspot, Devon is also a horsey haven, says Becky Murray, where riders are spoilt for choice with beautiful countryside and equestrian property to suit all budgets. What's not to like?

6 mins

Ben triumphs over his namesake

Ben Maher is pipped at the post in the five-star grand prix - by a horse called Ben while a 21-yearold rider lands an impressive Derby double

4 mins

Sweet memories are made

A picture-perfect lead-rein contender, on-form young jockey and versatile Welsh section C shine in the supremes

4 mins

King scoops the Jackpot

A new ride gives Emily King reason to smile, while an agriculture student and a new mum are among the other winners

4 mins

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The UK's leading weekly equestrian magazine
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