In this issue

A gift horse… A pony for Christmas is the dream – but it can be a rocky ride.

A decade of Olympia supremes We fi nd out what the past 10 M&M showing champions have done since.

Legends of the sport
Laura Tomlinson’s ride Mistral Højris, winner of nine senior championship dressage medals for Britain.

A Post-Covid World May Give Fresh Opportunities For Sector

Equestrian businesses could benefit from an increase in interest as a result of restrictions

4 mins

Jessica Burke

How did a Galway maths teacher become the hottest new name on the international showjumping circuit? Jennifer Donald finds out

8 mins

Natasha Baker

The Paralympic gold medallist on keeping an open mind, the value of TRT training and which grand prix horse would be perfect for para dressage

3 mins

A gift horse...

Many children dream of unwrapping a pony at Christmas time – even if they’re in for a rocky ride. Eleanor Jones meets the lucky few whose wishes came true

8 mins

Christmas magic

Boxing Day may be hunting’s most visible day of the season, but there’s something magical about hunting on Christmas Eve – even if things don’t go to plan, says Frank Houghton Brown

7 mins

Mike Felton

One of the country’s most experienced masters, Mike Felton is an integral part of the Blackmore and Sparkford Vale. Tessa Waugh meets him

10+ mins

Disckoboy does the double

The grand prix produces an end-of-season test for the 21 contenders as Olli Fletcher dominates the top classes

5 mins

Paisley Park is prince of the pack

The popular son of Oscar shows his stamina as he refuses to be beaten, and the Dan Skelton-trained My Drogo shows potential to be up there with the best

5 mins

Mistral Højris

Naturally blessed with athleticism and presence, the striking Michellino gelding overcame stage fright with the help of Laura Tomlinson to join the top flight and take his place in British dressage history. Polly Bryan charts his story

9 mins

Be kind to yourself

Tessa Waugh’s first post-lockdown meet is a tense affair on pent-up horses, and she resolves to revise her typically manic Christmas schedule to involve some genuine festive downtime

2 mins

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