In this issue

‘My aim for each foal is to be an Olympic showjumper’
Carron Nicol’s Rumer Stud.

A union of poet and painter
The authors of the R.M. novels, Violet Martin and Edith Somerville..

Concerns about new equine border control facilities

A rider took the option of a fine rather than risk her horse colicking owing to a long wait

3 mins

Vettings and X-rays' use in the spotlight in new study

Researchers found more than half of horses undergoing a pre-purchase examination showed signs of lameness

2 mins

Training aids and putting ourselves in the shoes of our horses for welfare

The Horses Inside Out conference covered equine welfare from birth onwards - and human perception

3 mins

Rural community urged to act as Labour pledges trail-hunting ban

The Countryside Alliance said it is vital people sign up to support trail-hunting before the election

3 mins

Joy Hall

The stalwart of the British Show Pony Society stepped down at the end of last year after over four decades of loyal service. Alex Robinson learns of the highs and lows of her tenure

6 mins

National Hunt lad

Jaydon Lee looks after Constitution Hill, Shishkin and others at Nicky Henderson's yard in Lambourn

3 mins

Unwelcome extras

Sarcoids are the most common skin tumours in horses and represent about 90% of the skin tumours seen in horses worldwide. Robyn Graham MRCVS demystifies them

5 mins

The stallion who produces superstars

Bordeaux has produced numerous championship horses and licensed stallions. Alice Collins discovers what makes him unique

4 mins

A successful new amalgamation

Harriers have long been part of the fabric of rural life in Norfolk, and two packs have joined forces to ensure that this continues

6 mins

A union of poet and painter

The Irish R.M. novels are among the best-loved in hunting fiction. Liam Clancy explores the lives of their joint-authors, Edith Somerville and Violet Martin

6 mins

Boss Man Fred returns to winning ways

A horse who has been plagued with injury is back in the winner's enclosure, while a first-time runner catches the eye

2 mins

'You would have cried'

Visitors bring both a cheery quad bike outing and fears for missing offspring thanks to a gorse-aversive horse. Tessa Waugh reflects on an out-of-the-ordinary but ultimately satisfying day

2 mins

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