In this issue

All in a day’s work
Ex-racehorse charity founder.

Tokyo talking points
What vets and farriers learnt from the Olympic Games in.

Arena troubleshooting
We ask the experts what to do to tackle some common arena snags.

Sophie Wells

Injury, Covid and a green newcomer – it’s been a rocky road for Paralympic star Sophie Wells. Gemma Redrup finds out how she’s turned her luck around

8 mins

Ex-racehorse charity founder

Grace Muir is the founder of the charity HEROS, which rehomes ex-racehorses and provides training courses for children

3 mins

Tokyo talking points

With the Games done and dusted, what did the travelling vets and farriers learn from their experience? Andrea Oakes reports

6 mins

A new bond

Ex-racehorses tend to be cheap, athletic and trainable – but they are used to professional handling. Becky Murray discovers how some amateur riders have clicked with ex-racers in their new careers

7 mins

Wrap up warm

Winter doesn’t automatically call for a heavyweight rug, says Andrea Oakes. Besides the fluctuating weather, the horse’s body type, metabolism and condition should all influence which rug you choose

5 mins

‘Brave' gelding takes the lead

Stephen Heal and Quidam De Lux claim the closely fought seven-year-old championship, while an Australian rider has Olympic hopes for his three-star winner

5 mins

‘How dreams come true'

The Dutch display fighting spirit to win the Nations Cup Final, while Great Britain’s Challenge Cup victory is said to mark “the start of a change” in fortunes

10 mins

‘He tries his heart out'

Lucy Stewart is on winning form, leading the way with Cancun II, while a 12-yearold stallion makes light work of the puissance wall

3 mins

Hunting a new horse

The perfect hunter isn’t born, it’s made. Patience, preparation and persistence are crucial, as Abi Butcher is finding out

5 mins

Arena troubleshooting

Arenas are a big investment, so it’s key to get it right first time. Stephanie Bateman asks the experts about how to tackle any snags

5 mins

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