In this issue

Finding your champion
Different routes to taking on one of these horses.

When the horse wobbles
Equine neurological emergencies – what causes them and what to do when they occur

Progress made towards diversity of equestrianism

Campaigners report positive news in drive for change as the governing body takes action

2 mins

Exciting times as two major championships move venues

The dressage and showjumping winter championships are moving from Hartpury to Addington Equestrian in 2024

2 mins

Vets have a key role in changing owner behaviour

Changing hearts and minds to improve equine welfare was a key topic at a major vets' conference

2 mins

Goodbye, my friend: reporter is laid to rest

PYECOMBE, West Sussex, came to a halt on 30 September for a final goodbye to reporter and former H&H showjumping editor Penny Richardson, who died on 9 November 2020, aged 68.

1 min

Links confirmed between equine weight and airway restriction

A study has identified correlation between excess weight and changes to the structures of equine upper airways

2 mins

Jay and Paige Buxton

Riders who are making a living form the backbone of our sport and some face big challenges every day. Jennifer Donald meets an inspirational couple

7 mins

When the horse wobbles

Equine neurological emergencies are thankfully rare in the UK, but are serious and dangerous when they do happen. Jessica Thurston MRCVS explains why they might occur

6 mins

A different pace of life

Many racehorses go on to have fruitful second careers once they retire from the track, but the transition isn't without challenges, as Alex Robinson discovers

7 mins

'I'm so excited for next year'

Germany triumphs, despite it not all going seamlessly, and there's plenty for the British squad to celebrate, too

7 mins

'Quirky' mare is worth the wait

The feature class results in a surprise watershed victory while a mare proves well suited to being produced in the UK

2 mins

Breeders' dreams realised

A pair of driven Shetlands break barriers, a Connemara is the gift who keeps on giving and half-sisters prevail under saddle

9 mins

Farndon finds his feet

A gelding comes into his own as top-class combinations head to East Anglia for a valuable long-format prep run

4 mins

Manilla breaches new heights

Combinations bloom to new levels of success at the senior Home Nations, while non-traditional dressage types excel elsewhere

4 mins

'It's a funny old game'

The pre-dawn malaise and pouring rain evaporate as Tessa Waugh relishes a morning's autumn hunting - even when her pony gets a bit frisky and things don't go entirely to plan

2 mins

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