In this issue

Summer colic casebook - What dangers do the warmer months pose to horses’ digestive systems?

The childhood dream
How to make the most of the years your children spend mucking about with ponies.

Bicton International preview - Who to watch at the Bramham replacement event.

Dorothee Schneider

Dorothee Schneider has won team silver and gold at the past two Olympics, and is three-pronged for Tokyo – but competition is hot for a spot on the brilliant German team, says Alice Collins

7 mins

Pony-racing chief

Clarissa Daly on spotting future champions and making racing more accessible

3 mins

Summer colic casebook

Colic can occur at any time, but what are the dangers during warmer months? Andrea Oakes investigates

6 mins

The childhood dream

Whether you’re new to ponies or are a hotshot budding event rider, a childhood spent mucking out and mucking in with ponies is one to cherish. Tessa Waugh finds out how to make the most of these years

7 mins

‘As good as gold'

Some special ponies live long in the memories of those they teach to ride. Lucy Elder meets the four-legged heroes of the country’s riding schools

8 mins

Canter clocks up a double

Ros Canter dominates both the CCI3*-L sections, while slick jumping from Emily King and William Fox-Pitt earns them a victory apiece

5 mins

Oh so special

Carl Hester wows at grand prix level with his Tokyo hope En Vogue, while a newcomer comes away from her first ever Premier League with a win

5 mins

‘Quirky' mare noses ahead

Charlotte White and her 21-year-old partner of 10 years Sienna II are victorious in the individual 100 class, while Crown RC clinch the team honours

5 mins

Coats Of Many Colours

Why are some hunting coats red, some yellow, some blue? Andrew Sallis MFH explains the history of hunt liveries

7 mins

Winning comeback for big character

A horse that can be a “handful” comes good, while another bounces back from injury

3 mins

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The UK's leading weekly equestrian magazine
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