In this issue

Christmas characters
How equestrian stereotypes cope with the festivities.

Taking care of tendons
The digital flexor tendon sheath – what is it, what injuries can occur in this area and what’s the prognosis?

Rural splendour
Farmhouses with plenty of grazing land..

Start of the end: school loss must spark major debate

A major riding school forced to close has highlighted concerns over future viability

4 mins

Collaboration needed to fight drug resistance

Animal and human health authorities have been urged to work together to safeguard antibiotics for future generations

2 mins

Felicity Collins

The breakout star of Bicton five-star talks to Pippa Roome about beating mental demons, making a business viable and next year’s Badminton

8 mins

Skijoring champion

Susan Oakes on breaking records and tractor training

3 mins

Kristjan

The home-bred international grand prix winner is a lovable rogue with a dry sense of humour, who loves being king of the yard, finds Polly Bryan

4 mins

Taking care of tendons

The horse’s leg tendons are held within a protective digital flexor tendon sheath. Oliver James MRCVS explains what it is and the common injuries it can sustain

5 mins

Pony puddings

After last year’s spartan Christmas, we’ll all want some figgy pudding this time, perhaps even the horse. Martha Terry goes in search of some equine recipes

4 mins

Festive flicks

Brew up the mulled wine, tuck into the mince pies and settle back to enjoy these brilliant classic films that we think rank among the best horse movies of all time…

5 mins

Right as rain

In last week’s vet special, we looked at the benefits and challenges of wintering horses out. This week, Camilla Swift reveals the kit riders swear by to give them and their horses an “easy” winter, however wet

6 mins

‘Family pet' leads the way

Former racehorse Distime claims victory with stand-in jockey George Chatterton in the saddle, while Rowan Cope has a “brilliant run” for second

8 mins

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