In this issue

Christmas Special
Memorable Christmases and how top horses are spending this one.

OPINION
The debate on whisker trimming continues.

‘Top pros, don't compete at novice'

Pammy Hutton discusses top riders at the lower levels and winter positivity

3 mins

Natasha Baker

The Paralympian tells Lucy Elder about her life post-Tokyo, involving wedding plans, riding with a music megastar and why inclusivity in her sport is the name of the game

8 mins

Hovis

H&H’s much-loved blogger gives us his thoughts on this festive time of year and feels baffled by humans’ New Year’s resolutions

3 mins

Use your leg

The leg aid is one of the most fundamental ways to communicate with your horse. Leslie Bliss finds out how to refine it to the ultimate level

6 mins

Do they know it's Christmas time?

Festive onesies, carrot-filled stockings, or just another day in the life of an equine star... Alex Robinson asks connections of a handful of top horses exactly how they do Christmas

7 mins

A Christmas to remember

Christmas comes but once a year, and for some riders it’s an excuse to do something especially unforgettable. Eleanor Jones discovers some notable memories

7 mins

Spreading Christmas cheer

With Christmas a time for giving, equestrians are making the most of their equines’ good natures to bring joy to their community, says Stephanie Bateman

6 mins

Once upon a time...

H&H’s winter short-story competition conjured up a feast of winter tales for the judges, from the poignant to the magical. Here are this year’s two winners

9 mins

Ollie Cornock

Imagine if you could “design” the day’s hunting of your dreams… What hounds would be hunting, where would it be, who would you take with you?

3 mins

A star is found in Dakota

A Welsh section A colt from a small stud is crowned overall supreme ahead of a top-drawer field of future champions

5 mins

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