The Country Smallholder
Cost of Living Crisis: How we can grow back
Andrew Oldham shows how to take back some control of your food
4 min |
July 2023
The Country Smallholder
From Fleece to Floor
Jack Smellie explains the process of turning newly shorn fleece into fibre for rug making
5 min |
July 2023
The Country Smallholder
Beat the heat!
Andrew Fothergill, National Poultry Advisor at Farmgate Feeds gives his advice on keeping your hens comfortable in the warmer months.
3 min |
July 2023
The Country Smallholder
Transporting livestock thoughts on trailers
John Sones gives top towing tips and looks at the legalities
2 min |
July 2023
Horse & Hound
Carrot tops it off
The championships are awarded to the Beaufort and Heythrop, but local packs also shine at Ardingly
5 min |
June 22, 2023
Horse & Hound
Access all areas Robert Walker
He’s a legend in the world of show hunters, but how does the producer achieve such consistent results year after year? Alex Robinson meets him at home to find out
6 min |
June 22, 2023
Horse & Hound
Therapy pony handler
Sarah Woodland and her five Dinky Ponies bring a little joy to those facing challenging times, sadness or loneliness
3 min |
June 22, 2023
Horse & Hound
'Pressure is a privilege'
Laura Collett keeps her cool to lead throughout on her horse of a lifetime, achieving her third five-star victory
7 min |
June 22, 2023
Horse & Hound
Wyoming leaves his rivals for dust
Tony Pearson scores a poignant win on Father’s Day and a winning mare has amassed quite a fan club
2 min |
June 22, 2023
The Country Smallholder
Alpacas-Identification and Record keeping
Joy Whitehead explores what you must do, what you might do and what you should do!
5 min |
July 2023
The Country Smallholder
Can My Goat Dairy Be Eco-Friendly?
Tamsin Cooper finds greener ways to manage productive goats
6 min |
July 2023
Horse & Hound
You think you're past all that
Pippa Funnell shows why you should never rule her out when she wins the flagship class on a new “project” ride
6 min |
June 15, 2023
Horse & Hound
Upton doubles up
Bubby Upton enjoys the perfect preparation for a tilt at Burghley with an under-25s win on her Bramham debut
2 min |
June 15, 2023
Horse & Hound
Scientific data could help good cross-country going
The aim of the research work is to benefit horse welfare, and the future of the sport as a whole
3 min |
June 15, 2023
Horse & Hound
Debate over pony strides comes into the spotlight
Parents and a course-designer have expressed concerns over ponies' being asked to jump horse-distance doubles
2 min |
June 15, 2023
Horse & Hound
Government accused of refusing to protect horses
The US is proposing to withdraw a rule that was aimed to stamp out the \"systemic cruelty\" of soring horses
1 min |
June 15, 2023
Horse & Hound
Suzi comes home in fairy-tale victory
Cross-country is the dominant phase in the under-age championships, while elsewhere horses and riders score comeback successes
3 min |
June 15, 2023
Horse & Hound
Lorry driver's long journey pays off
Amateur riders star in the BE80 championships as a pair who spend their winters hunting triumph
1 min |
June 15, 2023
Horse & Hound
'I came thinking he could win'
Two equine rising stars and a fivestar horse having his first run since Kentucky take the podium spots in the four-star short
3 min |
June 15, 2023
Horse & Hound
International dressage judge
Isobel Wessels on being catapulted into an elite community, making sacrifices and accepting that you're human - mistakes happen
3 min |
June 15, 2023
Horse & Hound
Treat, or trouble?
Many people give edible titbits in return for our horses’ work or simply as a treat. But have we considered how they understand a “reward”, asks Rebecca Hamilton Fletcher MRCVS
5 min |
June 15, 2023
Horse & Hound
Flash Cooley
The recent Millstreet four-star long runner-up offers a powerful package in a tiny body - and he loves a snooze. Pippa Roome finds out more
2 min |
June 15, 2023
Horse & Hound
Lily Attwood
Showjumping's rising star tells Martha Terry about lessons learnt from going solo, the feisty veteran that propelled her to the top of ponies and her latest move to the Continent
8 min |
June 15, 2023
Horse & Hound
Vigilance urged after major spike in cases of laminitis
Vets across the country are seeing a large number of horses with the potentially fatal condition
2 min |
June 15, 2023
Horse & Hound
Pete hits new peaks
Charlotte Dujardin and Carl Hester do battle for the grand prix spoils, while a newcomer to the level shows promise
10+ min |
June 15, 2023
Horse & Hound
"They thrive off it"
From 21-year-old Gammon to Shane Breen's teenage charges, why does the Hickstead Derby bring out the best in veterans? Jennifer Donald finds out
7 min |
June 15, 2023
Horse & Hound
Local issues
Many surgical procedures that involve a horse's head can be carried out under local anaesthetic, to the benefit of both horse and vet. Liz Richardson MRCVS explains
5 min |
June 08, 2023
Horse & Hound
Owners' attitudes to emergency colic planning are under review
Research found that vets are seen as the most influential figures when it comes to colic planning
2 min |
June 08, 2023
Horse & Hound
Edwards is in Flying form
The Welsh rider continues his county show domination and there's a surprise proposal from the course-designer
4 min |
June 08, 2023
Horse & Hound
Midsummer madness
The Great British summer has its downsides when it comes to caring for horses. Becky Murray finds out how to alleviate the banes of the hotter months
5 min |