In this issue

NATIONAL HUNT SPECIAL
A new normal How the sport is adapting to change 34 Ones to watch Jump trainers reveal the latest on their campaigners.

HUNTING
Autumn hunting With the Puckeridge 42 Riding to hunt Learning to ride purely to follow hounds – how is it done?

No traditional Boxing Day meets to be held this year

Hunts are following strict protocols and do not want to encourage crowds

2 mins

‘Courses must be correct level'

Andrew Nicholson on why course-designers must stick to the required level

3 mins

Emilie Chandler

The event rider tells Pippa Roome about juggling priorities in sport and business, the special horse who keeps her going and coaching the showjumpers

7 mins

Edward Young

The leading showman on the hobby that keeps him sane, his dislike for gadgets and life as a young producer in the golden age of equestrian sport

3 mins

Persimmon

Boasting the unique feat of representing his country in Nations Cup teams across two disciplines, this former world-class eventer is now enjoying a second career as a showjumper. Jennifer Donald meets the diminutive character who likes to have the last laugh

3 mins

‘Racing on life-support'

Empty grandstands and frequent health checks are the new norm as the sport carries on behind closed doors, but Jennifer Donald discovers intense passion still fills the racecourse during this critical time

6 mins

‘Sensitive' Hartacker beats big field

Izzy Taylor’s promising ride sets the record straight, as the jumping phases prove influential across all classes at “Thoresberton”

7 mins

Coffee's at full strength

A striking part-Appaloosa catches the judge’s eye twice, while a 22-year-old Lusitano impresses in the advanced medium for Emma Pewter

5 mins

Milton

John Whitaker’s floating wonder horse was the first showjumper to win over £1m. But his scintillating results tell only half the story of this charismatic showman.

10+ mins

Hellfire in the pony ranks

Never trust a pony’s sweet and fluffy exterior, remembers Tessa Waugh, as her peaceful post-hack cup of tea is disturbed by wild antics in the paddock and a diminutive culprit

2 mins

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The UK's leading weekly equestrian magazine
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