In this issue

It’s showtime
What you need to know about hound shows.

Legends of the sport
Lucinda Fredericks’ triple five-star winner Headley Britannia..

Legal cases highlight key issues around vettings

A High Court case involving financial advice has important relevance for the equestrian world

2 mins

Frustration at decision to scrap welfare legislation

The Kept Animals Bill, which would have banned live export to slaughter, has been scrapped by the Government

2 mins

Owners' attitudes to emergency colic planning are under review

Research found that vets are seen as the most influential figures when it comes to colic planning

2 mins

'Predator' jailed after riding centre attacks

\"Time is no barrier\" as 57-year-old sent down for 10 years for historic assaults

1 min

Seeing the world through the eyes of a donkey

The Donkey Sanctuary's new chief executive hopes to help millions of animals with the charity's new five-year strategy

2 mins

Charlotte Dujardin

The Olympic champion is back to her winning ways after having baby Isabella, but tells Polly Bryan how motherhood has altered her perspective on the sport

7 mins

Equestrian fitness trainer

Ali Cooper talks about inspiring hunting mums, Pony Club district and superstar event riders - and her ubiquitous trainers commissioners

3 mins

Herbie

This eye-catching riding horse had only ever competed at two shows before taking the SEIB Search for a Star championship at HOYS last season with his owner, cardiology nurse Alex Windross. Celeste Gall meets him

3 mins

Local issues

Many surgical procedures that involve a horse's head can be carried out under local anaesthetic, to the benefit of both horse and vet. Liz Richardson MRCVS explains

5 mins

Midsummer madness

The Great British summer has its downsides when it comes to caring for horses. Becky Murray finds out how to alleviate the banes of the hotter months

5 mins

'Looks, balance, stride and pedigree': Derby winner has it all

Aidan O’Brien keeps the faith in Auguste Rodin to land a ninth Betfred Derby, while an unruly 66/1 shot almost springs a surprise

7 mins

Edwards is in Flying form

The Welsh rider continues his county show domination and there's a surprise proposal from the course-designer

4 mins

Double for Kenealy

One trainer has found the key to a horse's success, while another breaks his duck on his 47th attempt

2 mins

It's showtime

Hound shows are a great spectacle of beautiful hounds, hunt staff and all manner of hunting folk with whom to gossip and chat, says Frank Houghton Brown

4 mins

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The UK's leading weekly equestrian magazine
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